2012 in hip-hop

none 2012 2012 hip-hop September 2026 This article summarizes the events, album releases, and album release dates in hip-hop for the year 2012. Events January Cory Gunz was arrested for possessing a loaded firearm. Azealia Banks signs to Universal Music.http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2012/01/18/azealia-banks-signs-to-universal-music/ Azealia Banks Signs To Universal Music 2dopeboyz 2012-01-18 2013-08-25 February Kanye West won four Grammy Awards for Best Rap Song, Best Rap Album, Best Rap Performance, and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, while Jay-Z and Kid Cudi won one each. Philthy Rich and two more people are arrested for supposedly owning a stolen Bentley vehicle. Tyga's major label debut album, Careless World: Rise of the Last King, was thought to be taken off the shelves due to an unauthorized usage of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s last speech. However, the issue is resolved, and the released date would go as planned. Bizarre left D12, leaving the group with five members. March T.I. announces he signed Iggy Azalea, Chip, and Trae tha Truth to Grand Hustle Records.T.I. SIGNS IGGY AZALEA, CHIPMUNK, AND TRAE THA TRUTH TO GRAND HUSTLE https://www.revolt.tv/article/ti-signs-iggy-azalea-chipmunk-and-trae-tha-truth-to-grand-hustle Rap-Up 1 March 2012 1 March 2012Lawrence O'Connor STUDIO LIFE: T.I. & GRAND HUSTLE INVADE 3 LITTLE DIGS HEADQUARTERS http://3littledigs.com/blog/2012/02/27/studio-life-t-i-grand-hustle-invade-3-little-digs-headquarters/ 3LittleDigs 27 February 2012 1 March 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120229195131/http://3littledigs.com/blog/2012/02/27/studio-life-t-i-grand-hustle-invade-3-little-digs-headquarters/ 29 February 2012 An SUV that Young Buck was a passenger in was shot at 11 times, but the rapper was not injured. MTV announces that Top Dawg Entertainment, a Los Angeles-based independent record label, had closed a joint venture deal with Interscope Records and Aftermath Entertainment. Under the new deal, Black Hippy member Kendrick Lamar's debut studio album, good kid, m.A.A.d city would be jointly released via Top Dawg/Interscope/Aftermath, while releases from the rest of Black Hippy (Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, and Schoolboy Q) would be distributed via Top Dawg/Interscope.Nadeska Alexis Kendrick Lamar, Black Hippy Ink Deals With Interscope And Aftermath http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/03/08/kendrick-lamar-signs-with-interscope-aftermath/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120411201816/http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/03/08/kendrick-lamar-signs-with-interscope-aftermath dead April 11, 2012 MTV March 8, 2012 March 8, 2012 Tyga's tour bus was shot at several times in Omaha, Nebraska, but the rapper was not injured. Kon Artis left D12, leaving the group with four members. April Q-Tip announced his signing to Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music/Def Jam.http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2012/04/11/q-tip-signs-to-g-o-o-d-music/ Q-Tip Signs To G.O.O.D. Music 2dopeboyz 2012-04-11 2013-08-25 At this year's Coachella Music Festival, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg surprised the audience with a performance from 2Pac via hologram image. Former D12 member Mr. Porter announced his debut album. May Adam Yauch (known as MCA), one of the founding members of Beastie Boys, died on May 4, aged 47.http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.19631/title.beastie-boys-adam-yauch-dead-at-47 Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch Dead At 47 HipHopDX 4 May 2012 Young Buck was sentenced to prison for two months for gun possession. 2 Chainz was arrested for possessing a set of brass knuckles. In the song "Exodus 23:1", Pusha T insulted Cash Money Records, igniting a beef between him and Lil Wayne. Lupe Fiasco and Pete Rock's beef over the former remaking the latter's beat from "T.R.O.Y." for "Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free)." Eminem announced that he is working on his eighth studio album. Shawn Chrystopher signs to Timbaland Productions.http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2012/05/22/shawn-chrystopher-signs-to-timbaland-productions-video/ Shawn Chrystopher Signs To Timbaland Productions (Video) 2dopeboyz 2012-05-22 2013-08-25 June Nicki Minaj was pulled from performing at New York's Hot 97 Summer Jam because on-air DJ Peter Rosenberg called her song "Starships" bullshit, wack and corny. Lil Phat died on June 7 after he was shot multiple times in Atlanta. MTV reported that on June 16, Chicago rapper Chief Keef was signed to Interscope Records.http://m.vibe.com/article/chief-keef-signs-deal-interscope-records Chief Keef Signs Deal With Interscope Records Vibe Vibe (magazine) 2012-06-18 2012-09-16 At W.i.P. nightclub, a scuffle between Chris Brown and Drake was placed under investigation, though both artists claimed they had nothing to do with the violent incident that left many bloodied and injured. Philly rapper Meek Mill, who was also present during the late-night fight, came forward to back up their claims that they did not instigate the bottle-throwing brawl.http://m.idolator.com/pl/6635512/chris-brown-drake-meek-mill-bar-fight https://archive.today/20130411030532/http://m.idolator.com/pl/6635512/chris-brown-drake-meek-mill-bar-fight dead April 11, 2013 Idolator – Chris Brown And Drake's Bar Brawl: Meek Mill Says Neither One Is To Blame M.idolator.com 2012-06-19 2012-09-16 Funk Volume signs Jarren Benton.http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2012/06/19/jarren-benton-joins-funk-volume/ Jarren Benton Joins Funk Volume 2dopeboyz 2012-06-19 2013-08-25 July Member of OFWGKTA Frank Ocean published an open letter on his Tumblr blog on July 4, recounting unrequited feelings he had for a man when he was 19 years old, citing it as his first true love.Ocean Frank July 4, 2012 thank you's http://frankocean.tumblr.com/post/26473798723 Tumblr archived here . Members of the hip-hop industry generally responded positively to the announcement.Frank Ocean's Sexual Declaration: Will It Spark Change In Hip-Hop Community? https://web.archive.org/web/20120712070426/http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/07/07/frank-ocean-sexuality-effect-hip-hop-community/ 2012-07-12 MTV. July 12, 2012. Business magnate Russell Simmons wrote a short congratulatory article in Global Grind, and support was voiced by Beyoncé and Jay-Z.Beyonce Applauds Frank Ocean for Coming Out Carter Maness http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/07/09/frank-ocean-sexaulity-speaking-out-beyonce-applauds/ MTV July 9, 2012 July 10, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120712003239/http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/07/09/frank-ocean-sexaulity-speaking-out-beyonce-applauds July 12, 2012 Tyler, the Creator also tweeted his support for Ocean, along with other members of OFWGKTA.Chen Joyce R&B Singer Frank Ocean Comes Out http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/b-singer-frank-ocean-odd-future-summer-romance-a-man-changed-life-article-1.1107779 NY Daily News, Sexual Orientation Collection New York July 13, 2012 July 8, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120708171034/http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/b-singer-frank-ocean-odd-future-summer-romance-a-man-changed-life-article-1.1107779 deadhttp://globalgrind.com/entertainment/russell-simmons-letter-to-frank-ocean-gay-bi-sexual-comes-out-photos The Courage Of Frank Ocean Just Changed The Game! Russell Simmons July 4, 2012 Global Grind dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120714002736/http://globalgrind.com/entertainment/russell-simmons-letter-to-frank-ocean-gay-bi-sexual-comes-out-photos July 14, 2012 Rockie Fresh signs to Maybach Music Group.http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2012/07/12/rockie-fresh-signs-to-mmg/ Rockie Fresh Signs To MMG 2dopeboyz 2012-07-12 2013-08-25 August Philthy Rich is shot three times but is released from a hospital the day after the shooting. Hip-hop executive Chris Lighty, founder of Violator and who managed and worked with artists like 50 Cent and Busta Rhymes, was found dead due to possible suicide. Freeway signs to Babygrande Records.http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2012/08/16/freeway-signs-to-babygrande/ Freeway Signs To Babygrande 2dopeboyz 2012-08-16 2013-08-25 Max B's appeal from his 75-year prison sentence that occurred in 2009 was denied.http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.18845/title.max-b-appeal-denied-will-remain-in-prison-until-2042 Max B Appeal Denied, Will Remain In Prison Until 2042 – HipHopDX HipHopDX 2012-08-31 2016-09-08 Rittz signs to Strange Music.http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2012/08/29/rittz-signs-to-tech-n9nes-strange-music-video/ Rittz Signs To Tech N9ne's Strange Music (Video) 2dopeboyz 2012-08-29 2013-08-25 Caskey signs to Cash Money.http://www.killerhiphop.com/news-rapper-caskey-signs-to-cash-money/ News: Rapper Caskey Signs To Cash Money : KillerHipHop.com killerhiphop.com September Lil Wayne officially passed Elvis Presley with the most appearances on the Billboard 100, with 109 (42 as a solo artist, 67 as a featured artist). Jay-Z announced the opening of the Barclays Center with a concert, including a hologram of Notorious B.I.G. and a new verse. 50 Cent and Fat Joe ended their feud, appearing on stage together at the 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards. Also at the BET Hip Hop Awards, 50 Cent and his crew G-Unit were involved in a fight with Maybach Music Group's member Gunplay. October After problems at BET Hip Hop Awards, 50 Cent began a fued with French Montana, after the rapper commented negatively about 50 Cent's career. G-Unit's boss responded on Twitter calling French Montana a "hoe". 50 Cent appeared in a video wearing Gunplay's chain of Maybach Music Group while bowling. Nelly was detained in Texas after cops find heroin and 10 pounds of weed on his tour bus. P. Diddy suffered injuries to his neck, ribs, and collarbone following a car accident on October 24. Lil Wayne suffered multiple seizures on a flight to Texas. December Both Young Jeezy's label CTE (Corporate Thugz Entertainment) and Rick Ross's Maybach Music Group merge with Atlantic Records. Both Jay-Z and Kanye West each have six Grammy nominations for the 2013 Grammy Awards, Nas has four, Drake and 2 Chainz each have three, Andre 3000, Big Sean, Pusha T, Lil Wayne, and Wiz Khalifa each have two. The Notorious B.I.G. autopsy was leaked by the Los Angeles Police Department and published by TMZ. The Los Angeles Police Department apologized for the leak to Voletta Wallace and Biggie's family. On December 24, 2012, it was announced that Capital STEEZ, a close friend of Joey Badass and founder of Pro Era, died from a suspected suicide.http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22314/title.capital-steez-reportedly-dead-at-age-19-joey-bada-reacts Capital Steez Reportedly Dead At Age 19, Joey Bada$$ Reacts HipHopDX 2013-01-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20130527234106/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22314/title.capital-steez-reportedly-dead-at-age-19-joey-bada-reacts 2013-05-27 dead Released albums Release date Artist Album Label Notes RefJanuary 10Ja RuleIcon Motown RecordsPrevailSpaseFase Battle Axe Recordshttp://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.17898/title.swollen-members-release-1997-featuring-dilated-peoples-prevail-solo-ep Swollen Members Release "1997" Featuring Dilated Peoples, Prevail Solo EP HipHopDX 8 December 2011 Yo GottiLive from the Kitchen Polo Grounds Music, RCA RecordsDebuted at No. 12 on the Billboard 200 Singles: "5 Star" and "We Can Get It On"http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.12534/title.yo-gotti-reveals-tracklist-for-live-from-the-kitchen-due-january-10-2012 Yo Gotti Reveals Tracklist For "Live From The Kitchen, Due January 10, 2012 HipHopDX 27 December 2011 28 December 2011 7 January 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120107154617/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.12534/title.yo-gotti-reveals-tracklist-for-live-from-the-kitchen-due-january-10-2012 deadJanuary 14Schoolboy QHabits & Contradictions Top Dawg EntertainmentDebuted at No. 111 on the Billboard 200http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.17891/title.schoolboy-qs-habits-contradictions-tracklisting-revealed Schoolboy Q's "Habits & Contradictions" Tracklisting Revealed HipHopDX 13 January 2012 January 17KonceptAwaken Soulspazmhttp://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.18228/title.brown-bag-allstars-koncept-to-release-awaken-featuring-royce-da-59 Brown Bag AllStars' Koncept To Release "Awaken," Featuring Royce Da 5'9 HipHopDX 7 January 2012 The JackaThe Verdict Siccness.nethttp://www.dubcnn.com/cgi-bin/coranto/viewnews.cgi?id=EFFuyuZEuyjrTYFnQZ dubcnn.com // The Jacka "The Sentence" May 8th + "We Out Here" Video // West Coast News Network // dubcnn.comTajaiMachine Language Clear Label Recordshttp://tajai.bandcamp.com/album/machine-language Machine Language TAJAIJanuary 24GangreneVodka & Ayahuasca Decon Recordshttp://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.17493/title.gangrene-reveals-tracklist-for-vodka-ayahuasca-due-january-24th Gangrene Releases Promotional Video For "Vodka & Ayahuasca," Due January 24th HipHopDXJanuary 27Lord FinesseThe Art of Diggin: Blue Note State of Mind (Mini LP Cardboard Gatefold) (Limited Edition) Underboss Entertainmenthttp://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.18305/title.rap-release-dates-joe-budden-kid-cudi-copywrite-araabmuzik Rap Release Dates: Joe Budden, Kid CuDi, Copywrite, AraabMuzik HipHopDX 17 January 2012 January 31AraabMuzikInstrumental University Duke Productionshttp://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.18299/title.araabmuzik-to-release-instrumental-university-on-january-31st AraabMUZIK To Release 'Instrumental University' On January 31st HipHopDX 13 January 2012 VariousGiant Single: Profile Records Rap Anthology Arista Records, Legacy Recordings, Sony Musichttp://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.18122/title.profile-records-greatest-hits-to-be-released-in-an-anthology Profile Records' Greatest Hits To Be Released In An Anthology HipHopDX 29 December 2011 February 12Rapper Big PoohSleepers: The Narcoleptic Outtakes 6 Hole, Caroline Distributionhttp://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.18379/title.rapper-big-pooh-to-re-release-sleepers-album-with-bonus-material Rapper Big Pooh To Re-Release "Sleepers" Album With Bonus Material HipHopDX 20 January 2012 February 14BusdriverBeaus$Eros Fake Four Inc.http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.17652/title.busdriver-announces-new-album-beauseros-due-february-14th Busdriver Announces New Album "Beaus$Eros," Due February 14th HipHopDX 17 November 2011 Curren$yMuscle Car Chronicles DD172http://towerchimerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/muscle-car-chronicles Muscle Car Chronicles January 30, 2011M-PhazesPhazed Out Coalmine Recordshttp://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.18244/title.m-phazes-enlists-dj-premier-sha-money-xl-more-for-phazed-out M-Phazes Enlists DJ Premier, Sha Money XL & More For "Phazed Out" HipHopDX 9 January 2012 February 21Chiddy BangBreakfast Virgin Records, I.R.S. RecordsDebuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.17615/title.chiddy-bang-reveals-cover-art-tracklist-for-breakfast Chiddy Bang Reveals Cover Art, Tracklist For "Breakfast" HipHopDX 20 December 2011 TygaCareless World: Rise of the Last King Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records, Republic Records, Island RecordsDebuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 Singles: "Far Away", "Still Got It", "Rack City", and "Faded"http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.17722/title.tyga-hopes-to-release-careless-world-rise-of-the-last-king-in-february Tyga "Careless World: Rise Of The Last King" Tracklist, Nas & Wale Featured HipHopDXFebruary 24Hodgyuntitled Odd Future RecordsBattan Carrie 2012-02-24 Listen to the New Hodgy Beats EP https://pitchfork.com/news/45535-listen-to-the-new-hodgy-beats-ep/ 2023-11-30 Pitchfork MediaNoah23Noah23 for Dummies THE 23 ENIGMA • NOAH 23 FOR DUMMIES I made this mix as a sampler... http://noah23.tumblr.com/post/18205060487/noah-23-for-dummies-i-made-this-mix-as-a-sampler THE 23 ENIGMAFebruary 28Biz MarkieThe Biz Never Sleeps (Re-Issue) Traffic Entertainment Group21 February 2012 Rap Release Dates: Killer Mike, Oh No, Kid Cudi, Ja Rule http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.18732/title.rap-release-dates-killer-mike-oh-no-kid-cudi-ja-rule HipHopDXC-BoCali Connection Ca$hville Records, West Coast Mafia Records, Black October MusicAllMusic - Record Reviews, Streaming Songs, Genres & Bands http://www.allmusic.com/album/cali-connection-r2386751 AllMusicCopywriteGod Save the King Man Bites Dog Records10 January 2012 Copywrite Announces New Album "God Save The King," Due February 28th http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.18259/title.copywrite-announces-new-album-god-save-the-king-due-february-28th HipHopDXJa RulePain Is Love 2 Mpire Music Group, Fontana DistributionDebuted at No. 197 on the Billboard 200http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.18139/title.ja-rule-delays-pain-is-love-2-to-february-2012 Ja Rule Delays 'Pain Is Love 2' To February 2012 HipHopDX 31 December 2011 Lee BannonFantastic PlasticPlug Researchhttp://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.18270/title.lee-bannons-fantastic-plastic-album-features-inspectah-deck-chuck-inglish Lee Bannon's "Fantastic Plastic" Album Features Inspectah Deck, Chuck Inglish HipHopDX 11 January 2012 MainoThe Day After Tomorrow Hustle Hard, E1 Music, Atlantic RecordsDebuted at No. 94 on the Billboard 200http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.15383/title.maino-reveals-cover-art-tracklist-for-the-day-after-tomorrow Maino Reveals Cover Art, Tracklist For "The Day After Tomorrow" HipHopDX 23 January 2012 OpioVultures Wisdom, Vol. 2Hieroglyphics Imperium Recordings http://hieroglyphicsimperium.bandcamp.com/album/vultures-wisdom-vol-2 Vulture's Wisdom Vol. 2 HieroglyphicsPlanet AsiaBlack Belt Theatre Green Streets Entertainmenthttp://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.17043/title.planet-asia-reveals-tracklist-cover-art-for-black-belt-theatre-due-february-28 Planet Asia Reveals Tracklist, Cover Art For "Black Belt Theatre," Due February 28 HipHopDX 10 January 2012 Shabaam SahdeeqRelentless Pt. 2 Hardtimes Records, Marvial EntertainmentStones Throw Records & Minimal Wave RecordsThe Minimal Wave Tapes Vol. 2 Stones Throw Records, Minimal Wave Recordshttp://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.18238/title.rap-release-dates-yo-gotti-schoolboy-q-dj-premier-and-bumpy-knuckles Rap Release Dates: Yo Gotti, ScHoolboy Q, DJ Premier and Bumpy Knuckles HipHopDX 10 January 2012 Too ShortNo Trespassing Dangerous MusicDebuted at No. 129 on the Billboard 200http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.18441/title.too-short-no-trespassing-tracklisting-revealed-50-cent-snoop-dogg-featured Too Short 'No Trespassing' Tracklisting Revealed, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg Featured HipHopDX 28 January 2012 25 February 2012 29 February 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120229065723/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.18441/title.too-short-no-trespassing-tracklisting-revealed-50-cent-snoop-dogg-featured deadMarch 2Kay OnePrince of Belvedair ErsguterjungeDebuted at No. 4 on the German album charts Debuted at No. 4 on the Austrian album charts Debuted at No. 7 on the Swiss album chartshttp://hiphopholic.de/kay-one-prince-of-belvedair-tag-auf-hiphopholic-de/ Kay One - "Prince Of Belvedair" Tag auf HipHopHolic.de - hiphopholic.de 3 March 2012March 5Big K.R.I.T.4eva N a Day March 6The AlchemistRapper's Best Friend 2 Decon Records, ALC RecordsChaundonThe Jammington Golden Era Music Inc.DJ Premier & Bumpy KnucklesStOoDiOtYmE EP Gracie Productionshttp://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.17961/title.bumpy-knuckles-dj-premier-kolexxxion-tracklist-stoodiotyme-ep-released Bumpy Knuckles & DJ Premier "Kolexxxion" Tracklist, "Stoodiotyme EP" Released HipHopDX 6 March 2012 FlameThe 6th Clear Sight Musichttp://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.18856/title.flame-prepares-the-6th-for-march-release-lecrae-thisl-featured Flame Prepares 'The 6th' For March Release, Lecrae & Thi'sl Featured HipHopDX 29 February 2012 Young NobleOutlaw Rydahz Vol. 1 Outlaw Recordzhttp://allhiphop.com/2012/04/15/outlawz-young-noble-speaks-on-label-expansion-2pac/ Outlawz Young Noble speaks on Label Expansion & 2pac - AllHipHop.com 15 April 2012 March 9Hilltop HoodsDrinking from the Sun Golden Era Records Debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Australian Top 50 Albums Singles: "I Love It", "Speaking in Tongues", "Shredding the Balloon", "Rattling the Keys to the Kingdom"March 13BlacastanMaster Builder Part II Brick Records http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.18892/title.rap-release-dates-la-coka-nostra-ras-kass-diggy-simmons-obie-trice Rap Release Dates: La Coka Nostra, Ras Kass, Diggy Simmons, Obie Trice HipHopDX 6 March 2012 Boogie Down ProductionsSouth Bronx Teachings: A Collection of Boogie Down Productions B-Boy Recordshttp://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.18814/title.rap-release-dates-french-montana-odd-future-nas-nicki-minaj Rap Release Dates: French Montana, Odd Future, Nas, Nicki Minaj HipHopDX 28 February 2012 Del the Funky HomosapienI Wish My Brother George Was Here (Re-Issue w/ Bonus Poster) Elektra RecordsMC ShanQ.B. O.G.: The Best of MC Shan Cold Chillin', Traffic Entertainment GroupMr. Capone-E & Mr. CriminalSS Til I Die: 13 Shots Hi Power Entertainment, PMC Music Grouphttp://www.allmusic.com/album/ss-til-i-die-13-shots-r2397962 AllMusic - Record Reviews, Streaming Songs, Genres & Bands AllMusicRas KassGreatest Misses Mo Thugs Recordshttp://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.18871/title.ras-kass-partners-with-mo-thugs-to-release-greatest-misses-compilation Ras Kass Partners With Mo Thugs To Release 'Greatest Misses' Compilation HipHopDX March 2012 Tech N9neKlusterfuk Strange MusicDebuted at No. 12 on the Billboard 200http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.18927/title.tech-n9ne-klusterfuk-ep-artwork-tracklist Tech N9ne "Klusterfuk" EP Artwork, Tracklist HipHopDX 7 March 2012 March 20Diggy SimmonsUnexpected Arrival Atlantic RecordsDebuted at No. 12 on the Billboard 200http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.18609/title.diggy-simmons-unexpected-arrival-tracklist Diggy Simmons Releases 'Unexpected Arrival' Full Stream HipHopDXMGKHalf Naked & Almost Famous Bad Boy Records, Interscope RecordsDebuted at No. 42 on the Billboard 200http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.18999/title.mgk-to-release-half-naked-almost-famous-ep-dvd-features-cassie-waka-flocka-flame MGK To Release "Half Naked & Almost Famous" EP & DVD, Features Cassie, Waka Flocka Flame HipHopDX 13 March 2012 Odd FutureThe OF Tape Vol. 2 Odd Future Records, RED DistributionDebuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/01/17/odd-future-album-tape-vol-2-release-march https://web.archive.org/web/20120120201659/http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/01/17/odd-future-album-tape-vol-2-release-march/ dead January 20, 2012 News - Entertainment, Music, Movies, Celebrity MTV NewsPep LoveRigmarole Clear Label Recordshttp://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.18968/title.rap-release-dates-tech-n9ne-azealia-banks-snoop-dogg-pep-love-stalley Rap Release Dates: Tech N9ne, Azealia Banks, Snoop Dogg, Pep Love, Stalley HipHopDX 13 March 2012 March 26E-40The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 1 Heavy On the Grind Entertainment, EMIDebuted at No. 59 on the Billboard 200http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.18995/title.e-40-the-block-brochure-cover-art-tracklist E-40 "The Block Brochure" Cover Art, Tracklist HipHopDX 2012-03-13 https://web.archive.org/web/20120415192029/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.18995/title.e-40-the-block-brochure-cover-art-tracklist 2012-04-15 dead The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 2Debuted at No. 58 on the Billboard 200 Single: "Function"The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 3Debuted at No. 71 on the Billboard 200The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 1, 2 & 3Debuted at No. 44 on the Billboard 200http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.19260/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-4-1-2012 Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 4/1/2012 HipHopDXMarch 27DJ Premier & Bumpy KnucklesThe Kolexxxion Gracie ProductionsDebuted at No. 195 on the Billboard 200http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.17961/title.bumpy-knuckles-dj-premier-reveal-tracklist-cover-art-for-kolexxxion-lp Bumpy Knuckles & DJ Premier "Kolexxxion" Tracklist, "Stoodiotyme EP" Released HipHopDX 2012-01-11 2015-04-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20150430175920/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.17961/title.bumpy-knuckles-dj-premier-reveal-tracklist-cover-art-for-kolexxxion-lp deadGift Of GabThe Next Logical Progression http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.18201/title.gift-of-gab-announces-new-album-next-logical-progression-tour-dates Gift Of Gab Announces New Album "Next Logical Progression," Tour Dates HipHopDX 5 January 2012 Iron SolomonMonsterhttp://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.18245/title.iron-solomon-taps-talib-kweli-paul-wall-jean-grae-more-for-monster Iron Solomon Taps Talib Kweli, Paul Wall, Jean Grae & More For "Monster" HipHopDX 9 January 2012 LootpackSoundpieces: Da Antidote (Re-Issue)http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.18997/title.stones-throw-records-to-reissue-lootpacks-soundpieces-da-antidote Stones Throw Records To Reissue Lootpack's "Soundpieces: Da Antidote" HipHopDX 13 March 2012 MadlibMedicine Show Number 01-13: The Brick (Limited Edition)http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.19029/title.rap-release-dates-bow-wow-machine-gun-kelly-chris-brown-madlib Rap Release Dates: Bow Wow, Machine Gun Kelly, Chris Brown, Madlib HipHopDX 20 March 2012 ¡Mayday!Take Me To Your Leader Strange MusicDebuted at No. 92 on the Billboard 200http://www.junodownload.com/products/take-me-to-your-leader/1929703-02/ Buy Take Me To Your Leader (Explicit) by Mayday! 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(EveryBodyKilla) https://music.apple.com/us/album/e-b-k/554402427 E.B.K. by Blaq Poet iTunes 25 September 2012Bumpy Knuckles & Statik SelektahAmbitioniTunes – Music – Ambition by Bumpy Knuckles & Statik SelektahMarch 2025 medicmedicChino XLRicanstruction: The Black Rosaryhttp://www.undergroundhiphop.com/chino-xl-ricanstruction-the-black-rosary/ACTI3032CD/ Chino XL – RICANstruction: The Black Rosary – Audio CD [2CD] – Underground Hip Hop – Store 2012-09-25 2012-09-27 https://web.archive.org/web/20120927095704/http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/chino-xl-ricanstruction-the-black-rosary/ACTI3032CD/ deadDanny!PaybackiTunes – Music – Payback by Danny!March 2025 medicmedicDeath Row Records20 To Life: Rare And Dangerous Vol. 2Death Row Records – 20 to life vol 2 https://web.archive.org/web/20130402011111/http://www.deathrowmusic.com/tag/20-to-life-vol-2/ April 2, 2013 Freddie GibbsBaby Face Killahttps://music.apple.com/au/album/baby-face-killa/563367205 Baby Face Killa by Freddie Gibbs iTunes 25 September 2012Lupe FiascoLupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1Debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200https://www.amazon.com/Food-Liquor-II-Great-American/dp/B008J2F3HG/ref=br_nf_1_6?pf_rd_p=94092062&pf_rd_s=center-9&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=5174&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1NX9WF07WBRG0J74MVDV Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1 Amazon 25 September 2012Murs & FashawnThis GenerationDebuted at No. 146 on the Billboard 200https://music.apple.com/us/album/this-generation/552228544 This Generation by Murs & Fashawn iTunes 25 September 2012 September 29 Pouya Don't Sleep on Me Hoe https://rateyourmusic.com/release/mixtape/pouya/dont-sleep-on-me-hoe/ Don't Sleep On Me Hoe by PouyaOctober 1Death GripsNØ LØVΣ DΣΣP WΠBOctober 2DJ DramaQuality Street Music Debuted at No. 15 on the Billboard 200 Singles include: "We in This Bitch", "My Moment", and "So Many Girls"https://music.apple.com/us/album/quality-street-music/566109988 Quality Street Music by DJ Drama iTunes 2 October 2012Kutt CalhounKelvinDebuted at No. 170 on the Billboard 200https://music.apple.com/us/album/celebrate/563237321?i=563237863 Celebrate by Kutt Calhoun iTunes 2 October 2012ProdigyThe Bumpy Johnson AlbumiTunes – Music – The Bumpy Johnson Album by ProdigyMarch 2025 medicmedicSkyzooA Dream DeferredDebuted at No. 163 on the Billboard 200https://music.apple.com/us/album/a-dream-deferred-bonus-track-version/556175668 A Dream Deferred (Bonus Track Version) by Skyzoo iTunes 2 October 2012Z-RoAngel DustDebuted at No. 110 on the Billboard 200https://www.amazon.com/Angel-Dust/dp/B00937FSJO/ Amazon.com: Angel Dust: Z-RO: MP3 Downloads Amazon Zion IShadowboxing https://music.apple.com/us/album/shadowboxing/563059678 ShadowBoxing by Zion I iTunes 2 October 2012October 9Jay-ZLive In Brooklynhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/album/live-in-brooklyn/id568547724 https://web.archive.org/web/20121010010746/http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/live-in-brooklyn/id568547724 dead October 10, 2012 Live In Brooklyn by JAY-Z iTunes 1 January 2012Macklemore & Ryan LewisThe HeistDebuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 Singles: "Thrift Shop", "Can't Hold Us", "Same Love" Certified GoldMellowHypeNumbersDebuted at No. 54 on the Billboard 200https://music.apple.com/us/album/numbers/562443919 Numbers by MellowHype iTunes 9 October 2012MGKLace UpDebuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 Singles: "Wild Boy", "Invincible"https://music.apple.com/us/album/lace-up-deluxe/557737271 Lace Up (Deluxe Version) by Machine Gun Kelly iTunes 1 January 2012Project Pat & Nasty ManeBelly on Full 22 October 2012 Belly On Full 2 by Project Pat & Nasty Mane https://music.apple.com/us/album/belly-on-full-2/561341986 iTunesXzibitNapalmDebuted at No. 140 on the Billboard 200iTunes – Music – Napalm by Xzibit https://web.archive.org/web/20121111120955/http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/napalm/id562558615 November 11, 2012 October 16BlueprintDeleted Sceneshttps://music.apple.com/us/album/deleted-scenes-instrumentals/566040063 Deleted Scenes Instrumentals by Blueprint iTunes 16 October 2012Dead PrezInformation Agehttps://music.apple.com/us/album/information-age/565661367 Information Age by Dead Prez iTunes 16 October 2012Greydon SquareType II : The Mandelbrot Sethttp://newalbumreleases.net/49912/greydon-square-type-ii-the-mandelbrot-set-2012/ Greydon Square – Type II / The Mandelbrot Set (2012) download by NewAlbumReleases.net newalbumreleases.netPrince PaulNegroes on Icehttps://music.apple.com/us/album/negroes-on-ice/560088458 Negroes On Ice by Prince Paul & DJ P. Forreal iTunes 2 October 2012K'naanCountry, God or the GirlOctober 22Cold187umThe Only Solution Debuted at No. 119 on the Billboard 200http://www.last.fm/music/COLD+187um/The+Only+Solution The Only Solution — COLD 187um - Last.fm Last.fm 4 June 2023 DJ PaulA Person of Interest22 October 2012 A Person of Interest by DJ Paul https://music.apple.com/us/album/a-person-of-interest/564602661 iTunesKendrick LamarGood Kid, M.A.A.D City Debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 Singles include "The Recipe", "Swimming Pools (Drank)", "Poetic Justice", and "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe" Certified PlatinumiTunes – Music – good kid, m.A.A.d city (Deluxe) by Kendrick Lamar https://web.archive.org/web/20121005090932/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/good-kid-m.a.a.d-city-deluxe/id565833795 October 5, 2012 RZAThe Man with the Iron FistsDebuted at No. 31 on the Billboard 200TwiztidAbominationzVinnie PazGod of the Serengeti Debuted at No. 93 on the Billboard 200https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/god-of-the-serengeti/id561369590 https://web.archive.org/web/20140824151755/https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/god-of-the-serengeti/id561369590 dead August 24, 2014 iTunes – Music – God of the Serengeti by Vinnie Paz iTunes October 23P.O.SWe Don't Even Live HereDebuted at No. 47 on the Billboard 200https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/we-dont-even-live-here/id567150088 https://web.archive.org/web/20160203003451/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/we-dont-even-live-here/id567150088 dead February 3, 2016 We Don't Even Live Here by P.O.S iTunes 22 October 2012Stevie StoneMomentumDebuted at No. 167 on the Billboard 200https://music.apple.com/us/album/momentum/571998973 Momentum by Stevie Stone iTunes 23 October 2012Styles of BeyondReseda Beach https://music.apple.com/us/album/reseda-beach/568946953 Reseda Beach by Styles of Beyond iTunes 22 October 2012October 30Ca$hisThe Art of DyingCraig GRamblings of an Angry Old ManLil KekeHeart of a HustlaMeek MillDreams & NightmaresDebuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 Singles: "Amen", "Burn", and "Young & Gettin' It"Sean PriceMic TysonDebuted at No. 58 on the Billboard 200Tech N9neBoiling PointDebuted at No. 30 on the Billboard 200The CoupSorry to Bother YouDebuted at No. 194 on the Billboard 200November 2KerserNo Rest for the SickestKerser N Nebs RecordsDebuted at No. 15 on the ARIA Albums chartNovember 6E-40 & Too ShortHistory: Function Music Debuted at No. 59 on the Bills lboard 200History: Mob Music Debuted at No. 66 on the Billboard 200Lil' Fame & TermanologyFizzyology Mr. Muthafuckin eXquirePower & Passion SaigonThe Greatest Story Never Told Chapter 2: Bread and Circuses Debuted at No. 151 on the Billboard 200November 139th Wonder & BuckshotThe Solution Debuted at No. 196 on the Billboard 200Apollo Brown & Guilty SimpsonDice GameMurs & 9th WonderThe Final AdventureRoc MarcianoReloadedYelawolf & Travis BarkerPsycho White Debuted at No. 49 on the Billboard 200Young NobleSon of God SoleA Ruthless Criticism of Everything ExistingNovember 19Nicki MinajPink Friday: Roman Reloaded – The Re-Up Debuted at No. 26 on the Billboard 200 Singles: "Va Va Voom", "The Boys", "High School"PitbullGlobal Warming Debuted at No. 14 on the Billboard 200 Singles: "Back in Time", "Get It Started", "Don't Stop the Party", and "Feel This Moment"November 20Black CStill Ruthless Jet LifeJet World Order 2Rapper Big PoohFat Boy Fresh Vol. 2Styles PThe World's Most Hardest MC Project November 21 GrandMilly & Bones BLVCKNWHITE TeamSESH November 27FreewayDiamond In the RuffFuturePluto 3D Debuted at No. 63 on the Billboard 200Ghostface Killah & Sheek LouchWu Block Debuted at No. 73 on the Billboard 200Krizz KalikoNeh'mind Debuted at No. 161 on the Billboard 200Pac DivGMB December 1 Bones Bones https://thatkidmusic.bandcamp.com/album/bones BONES BONESDecember 4Sadat XLove, Hell or RightDaz DillingerWitit WititWiz KhalifaO.N.I.F.C.Debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 Singles: "Work Hard, Play Hard", "Remember You"December 11Big BoiVicious Lies and Dangerous RumorsDebuted at No. 33 on the Billboard 200The GameJesus PieceDebuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 Singles: "Celebration"Masta KillaSelling My SoulProzakNocturnalDecember 18Chief KeefFinally RichDebuted at No. 27 on the Billboard 200 Singles: "I Don't Like" and "Love Sosa"T.I.Trouble Man: Heavy Is the HeadDebuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 Singles: "Go Get It", "Ball", "Hello" Certified GoldDecember 21Noah23Wingfoot http://noah23.bandcamp.com/album/wingfoot WINGFOOT, by NOAH23 NOAH23December 24 SkillzThoughts Become ThingsDecember 25 Bones 1Million Blunts https://thatkidmusic.bandcamp.com/album/1millionblunts 1MillionBlunts BONES Highest first-week sales +List of top ten albums released in 2012 according to first-week home market sales, as of December 30, 2012NumberAlbumArtist1st-week sales1st-week positionRefs 1 Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded Nicki Minaj 253,000 1Caulfield Keith Nicki Minaj's 'Roman Reloaded' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/496716/nicki-minajs-roman-reloaded-debuts-at-no-1-on-billboard-200 Billboard 11 April 2012 11 April 2012 2 Good Kid, M.A.A.D City Kendrick Lamar 242,000 2 https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/kendrick-lamar-makes-splash-with-album-good-kid-maad-city-debuting-no-2-on-charts/2012/11/01/83e4a302-2430-11e2-92f8-7f9c4daf276a_story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20121102065205/http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/kendrick-lamar-makes-splash-with-album-good-kid-maad-city-debuting-no-2-on-charts/2012/11/01/83e4a302-2430-11e2-92f8-7f9c4daf276a_story.html 2012-11-02 Kendrick Lamar makes splash with album, 'good kid, m.A.A.d city,' debuting No. 2 on charts The Washington Post 2012-11-01 dead 3 God Forgives, I Don't Rick Ross 218,000 1Caulfield Keith August 8, 2012 Los Angeles http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/480549/rick-ross-scores-fourth-no-1-album-with-god-forgives-i-dont Rick Ross Scores Fourth No. 1 Album With 'God Forgives, I Don't' Billboard 2012-09-13 4 Cruel Summer GOOD Music 205,000 2Caulfield Keith September 26, 2012 http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/474925/pink-earns-first-no-1-album-on-billboard-200-chart Pink Earns First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart Billboard Los Angeles September 27, 2012 5 Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head T.I. 179,000 2http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22342/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-12-23-2012 Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 12/23/2012 HipHopDX December 27, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130906075815/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22342/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-12-23-2012 September 6, 2013 dead 6 Dreams & Nightmares Meek Mill 165,000 2http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21798/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-11-4-2012 Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 11/4/2012 HipHopDX 2012-12-24 https://web.archive.org/web/20121109060852/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.21798/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-11-4-2012 2012-11-09 dead 7 Life Is Good Nas 149,000 1http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/480816/nas-bows-at-no-1-with-life-is-good Nas Bows at No. 1 with 'Life is Good' Billboard 2009-09-14 2012-09-16 8Based on a T.R.U. Story2 Chainz147,0001Vazquez Edwin Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 8/19/2012 http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.20875/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-8-19-2012 22 August 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20150510053639/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.20875/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-8-19-2012 10 May 2015 dead 9 O.N.I.F.C. Wiz Khalifa 141,000 2http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22184/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-12-9-2012 Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 12/9/2012 HipHopDX 2012-12-24 https://web.archive.org/web/20121215115240/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.22184/title.hip-hop-album-sales-the-week-ending-12-9-2012/ 2012-12-15 dead 10 Self Made Vol. 2 Maybach Music Group 98,000 4https://hiphopdx.com/404 Archived copy 2025-04-11 2016-10-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20161004091611/http://hiphopdx.com/404 dead Highest-charting singles +Singles which charted in the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 Title Artist Peak position "Whistle" Flo Rida 1"Gangnam Style"Psy2 "Good Feeling"Flo Rida 3"Starships"Nicki Minaj5 "Niggas In Paris" Kanye West & Jay-Z "Wild Ones" Flo Rida featuring Sia "I Cry" Flo Rida 6 "Rack City" Tyga 7 "Take Care" Drake featuring Rihanna "Young, Wild & Free" Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa featuring Bruno Mars "Dance (A$$)" Big Sean featuring Nicki Minaj 10 "Stereo Hearts" Gym Class Heroes featuring Adam Levine "Clique" Kanye West, Jay-Z & Big Sean 12 "Mercy" Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz 13 "Work Out" J. Cole "The Motto" Drake featuring Lil Wayne 14 "Swimming Pools (Drank)" Kendrick Lamar 17 "Work Hard, Play Hard" Wiz Khalifa "No Lie" 2 Chainz featuring Drake 24 "My Life" 50 Cent featuring Eminem & Adam Levine 27 "Bandz A Make Her Dance" Juicy J featuring Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz 29 "Faded" Tyga featuring Lil Wayne 33 "Pop That" French Montana featuring Rick Ross, Drake & Lil Wayne 36 "My Homies Still" Lil Wayne featuring Big Sean 38 Highest critically reviewed albums Metacritic Number Artist Album Average score Number of reviews Reference 1 Kendrick Lamar Good Kid, M.A.A.D City 91 36 reviews http://www.metacritic.com/music/good-kid-maad-city/kendrick-lamar Good Kid, M.A.A.D City Reviews Metacritic 2013-08-25 2 Killer Mike R.A.P. Music 85 27 reviews http://www.metacritic.com/music/rap-music/killer-mike R.A.P. Music Reviews Metacritic 2013-08-25 3 El-P Cancer 4 Cure 84 39 reviews http://www.metacritic.com/music/cancer4cure/el-p Cancer4Cure Reviews Metacritic 2013-08-25 4 Ab-Soul Control System 83 10 reviewshttps://www.metacritic.com/music/control-system/ab-soul Control System by Ab-Soul Reviews and Tracks Metacritic 5 Nas Life Is Good 81 30 reviews http://www.metacritic.com/music/life-is-good/nas Life is Good Reviews Metacritic 2013-08-25 6 Death Grips The Money Store 81 27 reviews http://www.metacritic.com/music/the-money-store The Money Store Reviews Metacritic 2012-04-24 2013-08-25 7 The Coup Sorry to Bother You 80 15 reviews http://www.metacritic.com/music/sorry-to-bother-you/the-coup Sorry To Bother You Reviews Metacritic 2013-08-25 8 Quakers Quakers 80 14 reviews http://www.metacritic.com/music/quakers/quakers Quakers Reviews Metacritic 2013-08-25 9 Aesop Rock Skelethon 79 27 reviews http://www.metacritic.com/music/skelethon/aesop-rock Skelethon Reviews Metacritic 2013-08-25 10 Big K.R.I.T. Live from the Underground 78 24 reviews http://www.metacritic.com/music/live-from-the-underground/big-krit/critic-reviews Live from the Underground Reviews Metacritic 2013-08-25 AnyDecentMusic? Number Artist Album Average score Number of reviews Reference 1Kendrick LamarGood Kid, M.A.A.D City8.621 reviewshttp://anydecentmusic.com/review/4967/Kendrick-Lamar-good-kid-mAAd-city.aspx AnyDecentMusic? good kid, m.A.A.d city by Kendrick Lamar reviews 27 November 20202Death GripsThe Money Store8.425 reviewshttp://anydecentmusic.com/review/4415/Death-Grips-The-Money-Store.aspx AnyDecentMusic? The Money Store by Death Grips reviews 27 November 20203El-PCancer 4 Cure8.226 reviewshttp://anydecentmusic.com/review/4514/El-P-Cancer-For-Cure.aspx AnyDecentMusic? Cancer 4 Cure by El-P reviews 27 November 20204Killer MikeR.A.P. Music8.117 reviewshttp://anydecentmusic.com/review/4510/Killer-Mike-RAP-Music.aspx AnyDecentMusic? R.A.P. 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