Hip-Hop Wired Approved: 15 Artists You Will Be a Fan Of In 2025

Source: iOne / iOneHip-hop and R&B right now are in a crazy place. The “Big 3” Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and J. Cole are still running the game. Kendrick has always made thought-provoking music, Drake drops hits that mix rap and R&B, and J. Cole keeps it real with his lyrics and stories. These three are the legends who keep the culture alive. However, there’s a new wave of artists that followed and made a name too. Rod Wave is all about real emotion, mixing rap with soulf