The 15 Best Rap Verses Of 2026 (So Far)

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1. Jay-Z, Roots Picnic Freestyle
2. J. Cole, “39 Intro”
3. Drake, “Firm Friends”
4. Sauce Walka, “Stop Snitching”
5. Kendrick Lamar, “Good Flirts”
6. G Herbo, “I Remember/Dear Zavier”
7. Tierra Whack, "BRAZILIAN WAX"
8. Paul Wall, “TRICERATOPS”
9. Stunna Sandy, “Outside Tweaking”
10. Baby Keem, "I am not a Lyricist"
11. Isaiah Rashad, “Do I Look High”
12. Doja Cat, “Okayyy”
13. Freddie Gibbs, “Immigrants”
14. Payroll Giovanni, “Hater Not an Opp”
15. Ka, “Circa”