Grammys 2027 Predictions: Best Rap Album

For Your Consideration ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View on web Subscribe FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION October 20, 2026 The 2027 Grammys’ Best Rap Album Nominees May Not Be the Usual Suspects Look for Don Toliver to score his first Best Rap Album nomination, and strong showings by J. Cole, Cardi B, A$AP Rocky BY Preezy Brown Cardi B Is Back and Out For Blood on ‘Am I the Drama?’ We’ve waited seven long years for the rap queen’s second album, and she does not disappoint J. Cole’s Final Album Shows a Superstar in His Flawed Glory The Fayetteville MC says The Fall-Off is his last album. If so, he’s going out with a two-disc opus that’s dense, sometimes frustrating, and beautifully human Nas and DJ Premier Are Elder Statesmen With Gifts Left to Share Two hip-hop icons deliver a heartwarming collaboration on Light-Years, the final installment in Mass Appeal's “Legend Has It…” series ADVERTISEMENT A$AP Rocky Talks Disc 2 of ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ and Grammy Season: ‘I Got to Take Something Home, Man’ The chart-topping rapper checks in from tour to run through his huge 2026 — and tease what’s next For Don Toliver, Creating ‘Octane’ Was a Balance of Fatherhood and World-Building The Houston native talks about the inspiration behind his fifth studio album, sessions with his son, and his outlook moving forward The 7 Best Songs From J. Cole’s ‘The Fall-Off’ Album A ranking of the most explosive moments on Cole's long-awaited swan song A$AP Rocky’s ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ Is Overstuffed. It’s Also a Lot of Fun The rapper's first album in eight years is a grab bag of braggadocio, shots at rivals, and genre experiments, delivered with the kind of charisma that reminds you why he became a breakout star Cardi B’s Masterful Album Rollout Helps Land ‘Am I the Drama?’ at Number One Bolstered by an innovative album roll-out and strong streaming numbers, Cardi just snagged her latest career achievement ADVERTISEMENT This email was sent to toniwijaya993@gmail.com by Rolling Stone. Please add email@mail.rollingstone.com to your address book to ensure delivery to your inbox. Visit the Preferences Center to update your profile and customize what email alerts and newsletters you receive. Rolling Stone is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 Rolling Stone, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 475 5th Ave New York, New York, 10017 View in Browser | Privacy Policy | Ad Choices | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe