2024 in hip-hop

This article summarizes the events, album releases, and album release dates in hip-hop for the year 2024.

Events

January

In January, Snoop Dogg filed for dismissal of a 1993 murder case. He was acquitted on all charges in February.
On January 2, the 33rd Seoul Music Awards were held. NCT Dream won the Grand Award. Dynamic Duo won the R&B Hiphop Award. Blackpink won the World Best Artist Award.
On January 3, T.I. and his wife, Tiny, were sued for allegations of drugging and sexual assault from a 2005 incident.
On January 8, the trial for YFN Lucci on RICO charges began.
On January 9, Duane Davis was granted a $750,000 bond and put on house arrest until his trial for the murder of Tupac Shakur, which was set for November 4, 2024.
On January 13, Yo Gotti's brother Big Jook was shot and killed after attending his uncle's funeral in Memphis, Tennessee.
On January 15, Rick Ross received the key to Miami, Florida.
On January 17, six men were convicted for the murder of FBG Duck, who was killed in August 2020 in Chicago, Illinois.
On January 18, 6ix9ine was arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend in Santo Domingo.
On January 23, the trial for Patrick Xavier Clarke on charges involved with the murder of Takeoff began. On the same day, YFN Lucci accepted a plea deal from prosecutors in the YSL RICO case.
On January 29, the trial for two men charged with the murder of Jam Master Jay began. On the same day, Fredo was sentenced to five years in jail for possession of cannabis in Dubai.

February

On February 1, DaniLeigh was charged with 5 years probation after a DUI hit and run in Miami, Florida.
On February 4, the 66th Annual Grammy Awards were held. Killer Mike won Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song for "Scientists & Engineers" alongside AndrÃÂ© 3000, Future & Eryn Allen Kane, and the Best Rap Album with Michael. Lil Durk and J. Cole won the Best Melodic Rap Performance for their respective song "All My Life". Killer Mike was later detained due to an unrelated incident that same day.
On February 6, Pablo Grant died at the age of 26. On the same day, Quando Rondo was charged with driving under the influence and reckless driving in Savannah, Georgia.
On February 13, Eddie Cheeba died at the age of 67.
On February 16, Bing Worthington died at the age of 44.
On February 17, the 31st Hanteo Music Awards were held. NCT Dream won Best Artist. Stray Kids won Best Performance. Tempest won the Emerging Artist Award. B.I won the Hip-hop Special award. Ateez won Top Global Performer.
On February 22, the 36th Lo Nuestro Awards were held. Feid won Male Urban Artist of the Year. "Classy 101" by Feid & Young Miko won Urban Song of the Year.
On February 25, Bigidagoe was shot and killed in Amsterdam.
On February 27, Beenzino won Artist of the Year at the Korean Hip-hop Awards. On the same day, Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington were found guilty for the murder of Jam Master Jay.

March

On March 2, the Brit Awards 2024 were held. Casisdead won Best Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Act.
On March 3, Presto died at the age of 31.
On March 11, Boss died at the age of 54.
On March 16, the 55th NAACP Image Awards were held. Megan Thee Stallion won Outstanding Hip Hop/Rap Song for "Cobra".
On March 19, Dr. Dre received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
On March 22, the DrakeÃ¢ÂÂKendrick Lamar feud officially began, following the release of "Like That". On the same day, the 2024 Global Awards were held. CassÃÂ¶, Raye, and D-Block Europe won Best Song for "Prada". Central Cee won Best RnB or Hip Hop.
On March 24, Def Rhymz died at the age of 53. On the same day, the Juno Awards of 2024 were held. TOBi won Rap Album/EP of the Year for Panic and Rap Single of the Year for "Someone I Knew".
On March 25, Diddy's house in Holmby Hills, California was raided by the United States Department of Homeland Security on allegations of sex trafficking.
On March 30, Casey Benjamin died at the age of 45.

April

On April 1, the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards were held. Drake won Hip-Hop Artist of the Year. Ice Spice won Best New Hip-Hop Artist. Lil Durk and J. Cole won Hip-Hop Song of the Year for "All My Life". Young Miko won Best New Latin Artist. Metro Boomin won Hip Hop Album of the Year for Heroes & Villains.
On April 3, Rod Wave was arrested in Manatee, Florida for illegal possession of a firearm.
On April 5, Keith LeBlanc died at the age of 69.
On April 6, Dutty Dior died at the age of 27.
On April 10, Mister Cee died at the age of 57.
On April 12, producer Rico Wade of Organized Noize died at the age of 52.
On April 15, Yungeen Ace was arrested in Jacksonville Beach, Florida for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and was released on bond the following day.
On April 16, NBA YoungBoy was arrested in Cache County, Utah on 63 charges, including drug possession, forgery, identity fraud, and weapons possession.
On April 17, GloRilla was arrested for DUI in Atlanta, Georgia.
On April 19, the DrakeÃ¢ÂÂKendrick Lamar feud: Drake releases "Push Ups" and "Taylor Made Freestyle".
On April 20, Chris King was shot and killed in Nashville, Tennessee.
On April 21, MC Duke died at the age of 58.
On April 24, Toomaj Salehi was sentenced to death for participating in the Mahsa Amini protests.
On April 27, the 18th Metro FM Music Awards were held. A-Reece won Best Hip Hop for "Ving Rhames".
On April 30, MC Conrad died at the age of 52.

May

On May 1, the APRA Music Awards of 2024 were held. Onefour and Cg won Most Performed Hip Hop / Rap Work for "Comma's". On the same day, Lil Tjay was arrested for a warrant in Opa-locka, Florida.
On May 2, Mariah the Scientist was arrested for assault in Atlanta, Georgia.
On May 23, Sean Kingston was arrested in Fort Irwin, California after his Dania Beach, Florida mansion was raided.

June

On June 1, the 2024 Ghana Music Awards were held. Black Sherif won Best Hiplife/Hip Hop Artist of the Year. Sarkodie won Best Hip Hop Song of The Year for "Otan".
On June 3, Brother Marquis of 2 Live Crew died at the age of 58.
On June 4, C.Gambino was shot and killed at the age of 26.
On June 10, the 2024 Libera Awards were held. Killer Mike won Best Hip-Hop/Rap Record for Michael.
On June 11, Enchanting died at the age of 26.
On June 22, Toomaj Salehi's death sentence was overturned by the Supreme Court of Iran.
On June 23, Foolio was shot and killed at the age of 26, in Tampa, Florida.
On June 24, XXL released their 2024 Freshman Class, featuring BigXthaPlug, That Mexican OT, Lay Bankz, BossMan Dlow, Rich Amiri, ScarLip, Hunxho, 4Batz, Maiya the Don, Cash Cobain, and Skilla Baby. On the same day, Shifty Shellshock died at the age of 49.
On June 30, the BET Awards 2024 were held. Killer Mike won Album of the Year for Michael. Lil Durk and J. Cole won Best Collaboration for "All My Life". Nicki Minaj won Best Female Hip Hop Artist. Kendrick Lamar won Best Male Hip Hop Artist. ÃÂ¥$ won Best Group.

July

On July 8, RBX and DJ Clark Kent beef goes into overdrive, as DJ Clark Kent blocks RBX on Instagram for the release of his diss track titled "The Shivers".
On July 12, J. Saul Kane died at the age of 57.
On July 23, Devon died at the age of 61. On the same day, the trial for the murder of PnB Rock began.
On July 24, Malome Vector died at the age of 32.
On July 27, DJ Polo of the Juice Crew died.
On July 28, Chino XL died at the age of 50.
On July 29, the suspects involved with the murder of Foolio were arrested in Jacksonville, Florida.

August

On August 1, the AIR Awards of 2024 were held. Genesis Owusu won Best Independent Hip Hop Album or EP for Struggler.
On August 7, Freddie Trone and Tremont Jones were found guilty for the murder of PnB Rock.
On August 13, Quincy Hombre was found guilty and sentenced to 23 years in prison for the murder of Chinx.
On August 15, BeatKing died at the age of 39 from a pulmonary embolism, in Houston, Texas.
On August 31, Fatman Scoop died at the age of 56, in Hartford, Connecticut.

September

On September 2, GloRilla received the key to Memphis, Tennessee.
On September 5, Rich Homie Quan died at the age of 34, in Atlanta, Georgia.
On September 11, the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards were held. Eminem won Best Hip Hop for "Houdini".
On September 17, Diddy was arrested in Manhattan for sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
On September 19, Nelly was sued by his former group, the St. Lunatics, for copyright infringement, unpaid royalties and lack of credit, seeking $50 million in damages.
On September 23, the trial for Justin Johnson and Cornelius Smith on charges involved with the murder of Young Dolph began.
On September 24, Cat Glover died at the age of 62.

October

On October 10, Dr. Dre was sued by a marriage counselor on charges of harassment for $10 million.
On October 12, Ka died at the age of 52.
On October 15, the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards were held. Kendrick Lamar won Hip Hop Artist of the Year, Lyricist of the Year, Best Featured Verse for "Like That", and Song of the Year, Impact Track, and Best Hip Hop Video for "Not Like Us". Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar won Video Director of the Year. Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar won Best Collaboration for "Like That". Future & Metro Boomin won Best Duo/Group. Nicki Minaj won Album of the Year for Pink Friday 2. Missy Elliott won Best Live Performer. The Alchemist won DJ of the Year and Producer of the Year. Sexyy Red won Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist. 50 Cent won Hustler of the Year. Club Shay Shay won Best Hip-Hop Platform. Ghetts won Best International Flow.
On October 19, Ralan Styles was killed at the age of 22.
On October 24, DJ Clark Kent died at the age of 58. On the same day, the 2024 Music Victoria Awards were held. Fly Boy Jack won Best Hip Hop Work. On the same day, the 2024 UK Music Video Awards were held. AntsLive won Best Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Video Ã¢ÂÂ UK and Best Performance in a Video for "Captain Ants" and Best Hip Hop / Grime / Rap Video Ã¢ÂÂ Newcomer for "Cutlery". Free Nationals, A$AP Rocky, and Anderson .Paak won Best Hip Hop/Grime/Rap Video Ã¢ÂÂ International for "Gangsta". RM won Best Production Design in a Video for "Lost!". Lil Dicky won Best Cinematography in a Video for "HAHAHA". Fred again.., Anderson .Paak, and Chika won Best Live Video for "Places to Be". On the same day, Lil Durk was arrested on federal murder-for-hire charges along with 5 other Only The Family affiliates in connection to the shooting of Quando Rondo's cousin Lul Pab.
On October 31, Young Thug was released from prison after 2 years with a plea deal.

November

On November 2, the 30th Annual South African Music Awards were held. Priddy Ugly won Best Hip Hop Album for Dust.
On November 3, the 46th FÃÂ©lix Awards were held. Souldia won Rap Album of the Year for Non conventionnel.
On November 10, the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards were held. Eminem won Best Hip-Hop.
On November 16, the 2024 Korea Grand Music Awards were held. Lee Young-ji won Best Hip-Hop. On the same day, at Camp Flog Gnaw, a teaser trailer was played for Mac Miller's second posthumous album.
On November 19, Saafir died at the age of 54.
On November 20, the 2024 ARIA Music Awards were held. 3% won Best Hip Hop/Rap Release for Kill the Dead.
On November 21, the 2024 MAMA Awards were held. Zico and Jennie won Best Rap & Hip Hop Performance for "Spot!". On the same day, the Myx Music Awards 2024 were held. Al James and Flow G won Hip-Hop Video of the Year for "Atin-Atin Lang". On the same day, Mac Miller's team officially announced his second posthumous album, titled Balloonerism.
On November 25, Drake filed a petition against Universal Music Group alleging they violated the RICO Act by using illegal tactics to boost streams for Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us". On the same day, the trial for Slowthai and co-defendant Alex Blake-Walker on two rape charges began.

December

On December 2, Eminem's mother Debbie Nelson died at the age of 69.
On December 12, the 2024 Billboard Music Awards were held. Drake won Top Rap Artist, Top Rap Male Artist, Top Rap Album for For All the Dogs. Doja Cat won Top Rap Female Artist. Travis Scott won Top Rap Touring Artist. Kendrick Lamar won Top Rap Song for "Not Like Us".
On December 11, Rio da Yung OG was released from prison after serving three years of his five-year sentence.
On December 16, after a three-week trial, Slowthai and his co-defendant, Alex Blake-Walker, were found not guilty of three joint counts of rape during an alleged incident in September 2021. Blake-Walker was also cleared of one additional sexual assault charge.
On December 19, Gaboro was shot and killed.
On December 23, Lil Shine was charged with conspiracy to acquire and obtain controlled substances by fraud, 11 counts of wire fraud, and 4 counts of aggravated identity theft.
On December 26, OG Maco died by suicide at the age of 32.

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2024 in hip-hop

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