[Latest] Trends in Western Hip-Hop Music [2025]

SURVIVOR’S GUILTMeek Mill x G Herbo

Meek Mill x G Herbo – SURVIVOR’S GUILT (Official Music Video)

Meek Mill from Philadelphia and G Herbo from Chicago—two leading figures in the American hip-hop scene—released a collaborative track in May 2025.

The song tackles heavy themes like the pain behind success and “survivor’s guilt.” Meek Mill delivers verses about wealth, anxiety, and tributes to fallen friends, while G Herbo raps powerfully about battling his own trauma.

The weighty beat and tense, gripping sound are highly memorable.

Performed at Roots Picnic in June 2025, the track resonates with the depth of earlier works like Meek Mill’s album Championships and G Herbo’s PTSD, making it the kind of song you’d want to play on a night when you’re ready to look inward.

Went Legit FreestyleYungeen Ace

Yungeen Ace – Went Legit Freestyle

Yungeen Ace, a U.

S.

-born rapper who transforms harrowing experiences into music, has a past that includes miraculously surviving eight gunshot wounds in a 2018 shooting.

In June 2025, he released a new freestyle.

Borrowing the beat from a G Herbo track, the piece lays bare his tumultuous life and raw street experiences.

He also touches on past rivalries and his own growth, resulting in a work that showcases his musical maturity.

Given his proven talent on tracks like Opps (certified Gold with JayDaYoungan) and the album Life of Betrayal 2x, this release is not to be missed.

It’s a must-listen for those who resonate with his soul-baring expression.

712PMFUTURE

Future – 712PM (Directed by Travis Scott) (Official Music Video)

Future, a rapper known for his melodious style, has been active for many years and drops big tunes every year.

His new track is “712PM.” Directed by Travis Scott, it’s hard, dope, and features a strikingly melodic flow.

The Auto-Tune is applied naturally, so even fans of old-school hip-hop should enjoy it.

Be sure to check it out.

EntrapreneurCentral Cee

Central Cee – Entrapreneur [Music Video]

Central Cee, currently the best-selling young rapper in the UK rap scene, drops his new track “Entrapreneur,” a song at the cutting edge of innovative UK drill.

He has a keen grip on fast-shifting trends, and the messages and flows packed into each track draw in countless listeners.

His wordplay, inspired by street culture, practically invites us into his way of life.

It’s almost certain that 2024 will be his year in UK rap, so keep an eye on him.

One of My Bedbugs Ate My PussyCupcakKe

CupcakKe – One of My Bedbugs Ate My Pussy (Audio)

Cupcakke is a rapper and singer-songwriter from Chicago, USA.

She has transformed her own difficult experiences—such as spending time in a homeless shelter from the age of seven—into her work.

Her new single, released in June 2025, makes a powerful first impression with its sensational title.

Riding a hip house beat, her characteristically uninhibited yet technically adept rap bursts forth, conveying poetic expression and social messages that go beyond mere shock value.

This track is her first solo release since the June 2024 album “Dauntless Manifesto,” and it’s a must-listen not only for Cupcakke’s fans but also for anyone curious about her provocative and deeply layered artistic vision.

TypaGloRilla

GloRilla – Typa (Official Music Video)

Hailing from Memphis, Tennessee, GloRilla is now taking the world by storm.

After breaking out with a huge hit in 2022, her debut album “Glorious” reached No.

5 on the Billboard 200 in 2024.

Her solo release dropping in June 2025 samples R&B singer Keyshia Cole’s 2005 classic “Love.” The track blends the original’s emotive melody with GloRilla’s signature hard-hitting trap beats, creating a mellow yet grounded sound that feels great.

The music video features NFL player Xavier Legette and Keyshia Cole herself, generating major buzz.

It’s the perfect song for anyone wanting to discover a new side of GloRilla.

The DaysLil Wayne & Bono

Lil Wayne, Bono – The Days (Visualizer)

Lil Wayne, a leading figure in the American hip-hop scene, and Bono, the face of U2, the world-renowned rock band from Ireland—these two have teamed up on a track included on Lil Wayne’s album Tha Carter VI.

Rooted in hip-hop and elevated into an exhilarating pop anthem, the song blends Wayne’s rap—drawing on his own experiences to stress the importance of the present—with Bono’s soul-stirring vocals that celebrate the beauty of life.

It was even used as a promotional song for the NBA Finals in June 2025, where it helped amplify the excitement of the games.

It’s the kind of track that will surely give you courage when you’re taking on a challenge or looking to find brightness in everyday life.