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The 10 best new rap songs right now

Featuring Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert, Rico Nasty, 70th Street Carlos, YBN Cordae, and more.

By Ben Dandridge-Lemco

May 17, 2018

1

Playboi Carti f. Lil Uzi Vert, "Shoota"

Literally the best rap song I've heard in 2018.

2

10cellphones, "Kicking Doors"

I love a beat with bells.

3

YBN Cordae, "My Name Is (Eminem Remix)"

Is backpack rap back? Is there a new member of YBN every week? Yes and yes.

4

GlokkNine, "10 Percent"

South Florida got another one.

5

Rico Nasty, "Rage"

Rico and Kenny Beats remain undefeated.

6

70th Street Carlos, "Sprite"

There's nothing more Louisiana than a beat with a tuba bassline. Mannie Fresh would be proud.

7

Lil Dude, "PSA"

A new addition to the sneaking and creeping rap delivery from Maryland's Lil Dude.

8

YNW Melly, "Slang That Iron"

A "Say Goodbye" flip fit for the most emotional Gs.

9

Kevin Gates, "Change Lanes"

Ramadan Mubarak.

10

Molly Brazy, "Even The Odds"

Molly Brazy promises she will never stop going in.

The 10 best new rap songs right now

Featuring Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert, Rico Nasty, 70th Street Carlos, YBN Cordae, and more.

1

Playboi Carti f. Lil Uzi Vert, "Shoota"

2

10cellphones, "Kicking Doors"

3

YBN Cordae, "My Name Is (Eminem Remix)"

4

GlokkNine, "10 Percent"

5

Rico Nasty, "Rage"

6

70th Street Carlos, "Sprite"

7

Lil Dude, "PSA"

8

YNW Melly, "Slang That Iron"

9

Kevin Gates, "Change Lanes"

10

Molly Brazy, "Even The Odds"

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