The rap game remained as competitive as ever in 2024, with some of the biggest names in hip-hop dropping hugely successful albums.
The list is dominated by some of rap’s biggest names like Drake, Future, 21 Savage, Kanye West, Travis Scott, Nicki Minaj, Eminem and Kendrick Lamar.
Collaborations between artists like Future & Metro Boomin, Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign, and Metro Boomin’s solo work have also been hugely popular. Newcomers like Rod Wave have also cracked the top 10, showing the depth of talent in hip-hop currently.
Based on the sales data, these were the highest selling rap records of the year so far:
- 808k – WE DON’T TRUST YOU, Future & Metro Boomin
- 804k – For All The Dogs, Drake
- 711k – American Dream, 21 Savage
- 629k – Vultures, Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign
- 614k – UTOPIA, Travis Scott
- 500k – Pink Friday 2, Nicki Minaj
- 376k – Take Care, Drake
- 364k – My Turn, Lil Baby
- 363k – Nostalgia, Rod Wave
- 354k – Heroes & Villains, Metro Boomin
- 354k – Curtain Call, Eminem
- 348k – DAMN, Kendrick Lamar
- 325k – Scarlet, Doja Cat
Please note that the album sales are dated to May 21, 2024.