The 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs of the Week

Week after week, no matter what time of year, there are tons of brand new rap songs. It can be difficult to stay up to date with the latest news and hot happenings, so XXL decided to make things easier for you. Instead of compiling almost everything posted this week, we’ve narrowed it down to strictly the best of the week, saving you a ton of time.

Expect to see selections from established stars, the next wave of talent, rising stars, and everyone else in between. If the song is big enough to beat out the competition, it will take one of the weekly slots. You can trust us on this one; follow our lead and you’ll never be laughed at for your auxiliary lines again. Your friends will finally trust your playlist; it’ll be great. On top of that, you can check back every week to see the latest and greatest tracks. There’s always somewhere to listen every week and you’re bound to find some songs you like.

Enjoy this week’s list, which features new songs from Childish Gambino (“Little Big Foot” featuring Young Nudy), Lupe Fiasco (“Samurai”), 42 Dugg (“Win Wit Us”), and more. See you next week.