This week’s New Music Friday is loaded with Halloween-season surprises from some of the biggest names in hip-hop — both legends and current chart dominators.
Offset kicks things off with the unexpected release of his second album of 2025, proving once again that he’s one of the hardest-working artists in the game. Not to be outdone, Kodak Black breaks his two-year silence with a star-packed, Halloween-inspired project that’s already making waves across streaming platforms.
Meanwhile, Westside Gunn continues his remarkable run this year by closing out his Heels Have Eyes trilogy — a series that only began in April but has already cemented itself as one of his most creative streaks to date.
Fans of the late Big L are also in for a treat with the long-awaited release of Harlem’s Finest: Return of the King. The posthumous project arrives as part of Nas and Mass Appeal’s Legend Has It… series, celebrating hip-hop’s pioneers. Nas himself appears on the album, joined by several other rap heavyweights who pay tribute to the Harlem icon’s enduring legacy.
Adding to the mix, DJ Premier and Ransom drop a collaborative project, while Saba and Lloyd Banks each deliver new releases packed with lyrical depth and signature style.
On the singles side, NLE Choppa fires shots at NBA YoungBoy on his 2Pac-inspired track “KO,” Wale keeps the momentum going for his upcoming album Everything Is a Lot with “City On Fire,” and Brent Faiyaz sets a smoother tone with his seductive new single “Have To.”
From eerie vibes to lyrical masterclasses, this Halloween weekend’s lineup has something for every hip-hop fan.
🎧 Listen to the full collection here on Spotify.
