2012 in hip-hop
Overview of the events of 2012 in hip-hop
This article summarizes the events, album releases, and album release dates in hip hop music for the year 2012.
Events
January
February
March
T.I. announces he signed Iggy Azalea , Chip and Trae Tha Truth to Grand Hustle Records .[ 2] [ 3]
An SUV that Young Buck was a passenger in, was shot at 11 times, but the rapper was not injured.
MTV announces that Top Dawg Entertainment , a Los Angeles -based independent record label , have closed a joint venture deal with Interscope Records and Aftermath Entertainment . Under the new deal, Black Hippy member Kendrick Lamar's debut studio album , good kid, m.A.A.d city will be jointly released via Top Dawg/Interscope/Aftermath while releases from the rest of Black Hippy (Ab-Soul , Jay Rock and Schoolboy Q ) will be distributed via Top Dawg/Interscope.[ 4]
Tyga 's tour bus was shot at several times in Omaha, Nebraska, but the rapper was not injured.
Kon Artis has left D12 , leaving the group with 4 members.
March 9 marked the 15th anniversary of the death of The Notorious B.I.G.
April
May
June
Nicki Minaj was pulled from performing at New York 's Hot 97 Summer Jam because on-air DJ Peter Rosenberg called her song "Starships " bullshit, wack and corny.
Lil Phat died on June 7 after he was shot multiple times in Atlanta.
MTV is reporting that on June 16, Chicago rapper Chief Keef signed with Interscope Records .[ 8]
At W.i.P. nightclub the scuffle between Chris Brown and Drake continues to be under investigation, though both artists are saying they had nothing to do with the violent incident that left many bloodied and injured. Now Philly rapper Meek Mill , who was also present during the late night fight, has come forward to back up their claims that they did not instigate the bottle-throwing brawl.[ 9]
Funk Volume signs Jarren Benton .[ 10]
July
August
September
Lil Wayne has officially passed Rock n Roll legend Elvis Presley with the most appearances on the Billboard 100 with 109 (42 as a solo artist, 67 as a featured artist).
Jay-Z announced the opening of the Barclays Center with a concert, including a hologram of Notorious B.I.G. and a new verse.
50 Cent and Fat Joe have ended their feud, appearing on stage together at the 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards. Also on BET Hip Hop Awards, 50 Cent and his crew G-Unit have been involved into a fight with Maybach Music Group 's member Gunplay .
October
After all problems at BET Hip Hop Awards, 50 Cent started a beef with French Montana after Bad Boy 's rapper commented negatively about 50 Cent's career. G-Unit 's boss responded on Twitter calling French Montana a "hoe".
50 Cent appeared in a video wearing Gunplay 's chain of Maybach Music Group while bowling.
Nelly was detained in Texas after cops find heroin and 10 pounds of weed on his tour bus.
P. Diddy suffered injuries to his neck, ribs, and collarbone, following a car accident on October 24.
Lil Wayne suffered multiple seizures on a flight to Texas.
December
Both Young Jeezy 's label CTE (Corporate Thugz Entertainment) and Rick Ross 's Maybach Music Group merge with Atlantic Records .
Both Jay-Z and Kanye West each have six Grammy nominations for the 2013 Grammy Awards, Nas has four, Drake and 2 Chainz each have three, Andre 3000 , Big Sean , Pusha T , Lil Wayne , and Wiz Khalifa each have two.
The Notorious B.I.G. Autopsy was leaked by the Los Angeles Police Department and published by TMZ. The Los Angeles Police Department apologized for the leaked to Voletta Wallace and Biggie's Family.
On December 24, 2012, it was announced that Capital STEEZ, a close friend of Joey Badass and founder of Pro Era, died from a suspected suicide.[ 21]
Released albums
Release Date
Artist
Album
Label
Notes
Ref
January 10
Prevail
SpaseFase
Battle Axe Records
[ 22]
Yo Gotti
Live from the Kitchen
Polo Grounds Music , RCA Records
Debuted at No. 12 on the Billboard 200
Singles: "5 Star" and "You Can Get It On"
[ 23]
January 14
Schoolboy Q
Habits & Contradictions
Top Dawg Entertainment
Debuted at No. 111 on the Billboard 200
[ 24]
January 17
Koncept
Awaken
Soulspazm
[ 25]
The Jacka
The Verdict
Siccness.net
[ 26]
Tajai
Machine Language
Clear Label Records
[ 27]
January 24
Gangrene
Vodka & Ayahuasca
Decon Records
[ 28]
January 27
Lord Finesse
The Art of Diggin: Blue Note State of Mind (Mini LP Cardboard Gatefold) (Limited Edition)
Underboss Entertainment
[ 29]
January 31
AraabMuzik
Instrumental University
Duke Productions
[ 30]
Various
Giant Single: Profile Records Rap Anthology
Arista Records , Legacy Recordings , Sony Music
[ 31]
February 12
Rapper Big Pooh
Sleepers: The Narcoleptic Outtakes
6 Hole, Caroline Distribution
[ 32]
February 14
Busdriver
Beaus$Eros
Fake Four Inc.
[ 33]
Curren$y
Muscle Car Chronicles
DD172
[ 34]
M-Phazes
Phazed Out
Coalmine Records
[ 35]
February 21
Chiddy Bang
Breakfast
Virgin Records , I.R.S. Records
Debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200
[ 36]
Tyga
Careless World: Rise of the Last King
Young Money Entertainment , Cash Money Records , Republic Records , Island Records
[ 37]
February 24
Hodgy
untitled
Odd Future Records
[ 38]
Noah23
Noah23 for Dummies
[ 39]
February 28
Biz Markie
The Biz Never Sleeps (Re-Issue)
Traffic Entertainment Group
[ 40]
C-Bo
Cali Connection
Ca$hville Records , West Coast Mafia Records, Black October Music
[ 41]
Copywrite
God Save The King
Man Bites Dog Records
[ 42]
Ja Rule
Pain Is Love 2
Mpire Music Group , Fontana Distribution
Debuted at No. 197 on the Billboard 200
[ 43]
Lee Bannon
Fantastic Plastic
Plug Research
[ 44]
Maino
The Day After Tomorrow
Hustle Hard, E1 Music , Atlantic Records
Debuted at No. 94 on the Billboard 200
[ 45]
Opio
Vultures Wisdom, Vol. 2
Hieroglyphics Imperium Recordings
[ 46]
Planet Asia
Black Belt Theatre
Green Streets Entertainment
[ 47]
Shabaam Sahdeeq
Relentless Pt. 2
Hardtimes Records, Marvial Entertainment
[ 40]
Stones Throw Records & Minimal Wave Records
The Minimal Wave Tapes Vol. 2
Stones Throw Records, Minimal Wave Records
[ 48]
Too Short
No Trespassing
Dangerous Music
Debuted at No. 129 on the Billboard 200
[ 49]
March 2
Kay One
Prince of Belvedair
Ersguterjunge
Debuted at No. 4 on the German album charts
Debuted at No. 4 on the Austrian album charts
Debuted at No. 7 on the Swiss album charts
[ 50]
March 5
Big K.R.I.T.
4eva N A Day
March 6
The Alchemist
Rapper's Best Friend 2
Decon Records, ALC Records
[ 40]
Chaundon
The Jammington
Golden Era Music Inc.
[ 40]
DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles
StOoDiOtYmE EP
Gracie Productions
[ 51]
Flame
The 6th
Clear Sight Music
[ 52]
Young Noble
Outlaw Rydahz Vol. 1
Outlaw Recordz
[ 53]
March 9
Hilltop Hoods
Drinking from the Sun
Golden Era Records
March 13
Blacastan
Master Builder Part II
Brick Records
[ 54]
Boogie Down Productions
South Bronx Teachings: A Collection Of Boogie Down Productions
B-Boy Records
[ 55]
Del the Funky Homosapien
I Wish My Brother George Was Here (Re-Issue w/ Bonus Poster)
Elektra Records
[ 40]
MC Shan
Q.B. O.G.: The Best Of MC Shan
Cold Chillin', Traffic Entertainment Group
[ 40]
Mr. Capone-E & Mr. Criminal
SS Til I Die: 13 Shots
Hi Power Entertainment, PMC Music Group
[ 56]
Ras Kass
Greatest Misses
Mo Thugs Records
[ 57]
Tech N9ne
Klusterfuk
Strange Music
Debuted at No. 12 on the Billboard 200
[ 58]
March 20
Diggy Simmons
Unexpected Arrival
Atlantic Records
Debuted at No. 12 on the Billboard 200
[ 59]
MGK
Half Naked & Almost Famous
Bad Boy Records , Interscope Records
Debuted at No. 42 on the Billboard 200
[ 60]
Odd Future
The OF Tape Vol. 2
Odd Future Records , RED Distribution
Debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200
[ 61]
Pep Love
Rigmarole
Clear Label Records
[ 62]
March 26
E-40
The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 1
Heavy On the Grind Entertainment, EMI
Debuted at No. 59 on the Billboard 200
[ 63]
The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 2
Debuted at No. 58 on the Billboard 200
Single: "Function"
[ 63]
The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 3
Debuted at No. 71 on the Billboard 200
[ 63]
The Block Brochure: Welcome To The Soil 1,2 & 3
Debuted at No. 44 on the Billboard 200
[ 64]
March 27
DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles
The Kolexxxion
Gracie Productions
Debuted at No. 195 on the Billboard 200
[ 65]
Gift Of Gab
The Next Logical Progression
[ 66]
Iron Solomon
Monster
[ 67]
Lootpack
Soundpieces: Da Antidote (Re-Issue)
[ 68]
Madlib
Medicine Show Number 01-13: The Brick (Limited Edition)
[ 69]
¡Mayday!
Take Me To Your Leader
Strange Music
Debuted at No. 92 on the Billboard 200
[ 70]
April 3
De La Soul's Plug 1 & Plug 2 Present...
First Serve
Debuted at No. 192 on the Billboard 200
[ 71]
Laroo & Turf Talk
Sick-Wid-It: Block Ops
[ 72]
Nicki Minaj
Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded
[ 73]
Obie Trice
Bottoms Up
Debuted at No. 113 on the Billboard 200
[ 74]
Ras Kass
Spit No Evil
[ 54]
April 9
Casey Veggies
Customized Greatly Vol. 3
[ 75]
April 10
Ayatollah & Moka Only
Bridges
[ 76]
J. Rawls
The Liquid Crystal Project 3
[ 71]
Trip Lee
The Good Life
Debuted at No. 17 on the Billboard 200
[ 52]
April 17
Blanco & Nipsey Hussle
Raw
[ 77]
Future
Pluto
Debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200
Singles: "Tony Montana", "Magic", "Same Damn Time", and "Turn On the Lights"
[ 78]
Mac Mall
The Rebellion Against All There Is
[ 79]
April 20
Snoop Dogg
Stoners EP
Debuted at No. 167 on the Billboard 200
[ 80]
April 24
Chuuwee
Crown Me King
[ 81]
Death Grips
The Money Store
Debuted at No. 130 on the Billboard 200
[ 82]
Mickey Avalon
Loaded
Debuted at No. 137 on the Billboard 200
[ 83]
Prozak
Paranormal
Debuted at No. 90 on the Billboard 200
[ 84]
Reks
Straight, No Chaser
[ 85]
Saukrates
Season One
[ 86]
Showbiz
Still Diggin' Volume 1
[ 87]
Yukmouth
Half Baked
[ 88]
May 1
Apollo Brown & O.C.
Trophies
[ 89]
B.o.B
Strange Clouds
[ 90]
Blockhead
Interludes After Midnight
[ 91]
DeStorm Power
Be Careful
[ 92]
May 8
Big K.R.I.T.
ReturnOf4Eva (Deluxe Edition)
[ 93]
I Self Devine
The Sounds Of Low Class Amerika
[ 94]
Pitbull
Original Hits
Debuted at No. 134 on the Billboard 200
[ 95]
Punchline & DJ Soulclap
Underground Superstars
[ 96]
The Jacka
The Sentence
[ 26]
May 11
Ab-Soul
Control System
Debuted at No. 91 on the Billboard 200
[ 97]
May 15
J. Rocc
Taster's Choice Vol. 6
[ 71]
Joe Budden
Mood Muzik: The Box Set
[ 98]
Killer Mike
R.A.P. Music
Debuted at No. 82 on the Billboard 200
[ 99]
Krizz Kaliko
Kickin' and Screamin'
Debuted at No. 43 on the Billboard 200
[ 100]
Psycho Realm
Psycho Realm Presents Sick Jacken and Cynic: Terror Tapes 2
[ 101]
May 22
Casual
He Still Think He Raw
[ 102]
Devin the Dude
Seriously Trippin
[ 103]
El-P
Cancer for Cure
Debuted at No. 69 on the Billboard 200
[ 104]
J57
2057
[ 105]
The Ports
[ 105]
Tha Chill
Chillafornia
[ 106]
May 25
J Dilla
Dillatroit
[ 107]
May 29
Azealia Banks
1991
Debuted at No. 133 on the Billboard 200
[ 108]
Chuuwee
Wild Style
[ 109]
Doseone
G Is For Deep
[ 110]
Travis Porter
From Day 1
Debuted at No. 16 on the Billboard 200
Singles: "Bring It Back", "Make It Rain", "Ayy Ladies"
[ 111]
June 5
Big K.R.I.T.
Live from the Underground
Debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200
[ 112]
Bigg Jus
Machines That Make Civilization Fun
[ 113]
Curren$y
The Stoned Immaculate
Debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard 200
[ 114]
Cypress Hill & Rusko
Cypress X Rusko
[ 115]
DJ Shadow
Total Breakdown: Hidden Transmissions From The MPC Era, 1992–1996
[ 116]
Kool Keith
Love & Danger
[ 71]
Nottz
In My Mind
[ 117]
Oh No
OhNoMite
[ 118]
Rahlo
K.I.C.K. P.U.S.H.
[ 119]
June 11
Pouya
Fuck It
[ 120]
June 12
Diplo
Express Yourself EP
[ 121]
J Dilla
Rebirth Of Detroit
[ 122]
Kid Ink
Up & Away
Debuted at No. 20 on the Billboard 200
[ 123]
Oddisee
People Hear What They See
[ 119]
SpaceGhostPurrp
Mysterious Phonk
[ 124]
Stevie Stone
Rollin' Stone
Debuted at No. 73 on the Billboard 200
[ 125]
Waka Flocka Flame
Triple F Life: Fans, Friends & Family
Debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard 200
Singles: "Round of Applause", "I Don't Really Care", and "Get Low"
[ 126]
Wordsworth
The Photo Album
[ 127]
June 19
Beautiful Eulogy
Satellite Kite
[ 128]
Del the Funky Homosapien & Parallel Thought
Attractive Sin
[ 129]
House Shoes
Let It Go
[ 130]
Juvenile
Rejuvenation
[ 131]
Lil Wyte
Still Doubted?
[ 132]
Pastor Troy
The Last Outlaw
[ 133]
Smoke DZA
Rugby Thompson
[ 134]
June 26
Eminem
Curtain Call: The Hits (Import)
[ 71]
Large Professor
Professor @ Large
[ 135]
Lil Scrappy
Tha Gru$tle
[ 136]
Maybach Music Group
Self Made Vol. 2
Debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200
[ 137]
Open Mike Eagle
4NML HSPTL
[ 138]
XV
The Awesome EP
[ 139]
Flo Rida
Wild Ones
Debuted at No. 14 on the Billboard 200
Singles: "Good Feeling", "Wild Ones", "Whistle", and "I Cry"
[ 115]
July 3
C-Bo
Orca
[ 140]
King Magnetic
Everything's a Gamble Volume 3
[ 141]
Prodigy
H.N.I.C. 3
Debuted at No. 123 on the Billboard 200
[ 142]
Tha Dogg Pound
Doggy Bag
[ 143]
Young Zee & Mr. Green
One Crazy Weekend
[ 144]
July 4
Bones
WhiteRapper
[ 145]
July 6
Cro
Raop
Debuted at No. 1 on the German album charts
Debuted at No. 1 on the Austrian album charts
Debuted at No. 7 on the Swiss album charts
[ 146]
July 10
Aesop Rock
Skelethon
Debuted at No. 21 on the Billboard 200
[ 147]
Blanco & Yukmouth
Cookies 'n Cream
[ 148]
Freddie Gibbs & Madlib
Shame (EP)
[ 149]
July 13
Public Enemy
Most of My Heroes Still Don't Appear on No Stamp
[ 150]
July 17
8Ball
Life's Quest
Debuted at No. 116 on the Billboard 200
[ 151]
KB
Weight & Glory
Debuted at No. 34 on the Billboard 200
Masta Ace
MA DOOM: Son of Yvonne
[ 152]
Nas
Life Is Good
Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200
[ 153]
Snowgoons
Snowgoons Dynasty
[ 154]
Tanya Morgan
You & What Army? (Retail)
[ 155]
The Alchemist
Russian Roulette
[ 156]
July 24
Big Shug
I.M. 4-EVA
[ 157]
Blu & Exile
Maybe One Day
[ 158]
GZA
Liquid Swords (Box Set)
[ 159]
Lloyd Banks
V.6: The Gift
[ 160]
Rasco
United Fakes of America
[ 161]
Reks & Numonics
REBELutionary
[ 162]
July 31
2nd II None
Infinite
[ 163]
D-Shot
Ghetto
[ 164]
La Coka Nostra
Masters of the Dark Arts
[ 165]
Necro
The Murder Murder Kill Kill EP
[ 166]
Rick Ross
God Forgives, I Don't
Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200
Singles: "Touchn' You" and "Diced Pineapples"
Certified Gold
[ 167]
August 7
Kokane & Traffik
The New Frontier
[ 168]
¡Mayday!
Thrift Store Halos
[ 169]
August 13
Beedie
Above The Weather
[ 170]
August 14
2 Chainz
Based on a T.R.U. Story
Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200
Singles: "No Lie", "Birthday Song", and "I'm Different"
Certified Gold
[ 171]
Block McCloud
Four Walls
[ 172]
Insane Clown Posse
The Mighty Death Pop!
[ 173]
Kottonmouth Kings
Mile High
[ 174]
Strong Arm Steady & Statik Selektah
Stereo Type
[ 175]
August 20
JJ Doom
Key to the Kuffs
[ 176]
August 21
Busta Rhymes
Year of the Dragon
DJ Khaled
Kiss the Ring
Debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200
Singles: "Take It to the Head" and "I Wish You Would"
[ 177]
Mistah F.A.B. & I-Rocc
Face Off
[ 178]
August 28
Beanie Sigel
This Time
[ 179]
Ces Cru
13
[ 180]
Keak da Sneak
Cheddar Cheese I Say
[ 181]
Madchild
Dope Sick
[ 182]
Rapsody
The Idea of Beautiful
[ 183]
Slaughterhouse
Welcome to: Our House
Debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200
Single: "My Life"
[ 184]
TobyMac
Eye on It
Debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200
[ 185]
Torae
Off The Record: The EP
[ 186]
September 2
Bones
TypicalRapShit
[ 187]
September 4
Blu & Exile
Give Me My Flowers While I Can Smell Them
[ 158]
Brown Bag AllStars
Brown Label Pt. 2
[ 188]
Lecrae
Gravity
Debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200
[ 189]
September 11
Apathy
The Alien Tongue
[ 190]
DMX
Undisputed
Debuted at No. 19 on the Billboard 200
[ 191]
Kevlaar 7 & Woodenchainz
Sophisticated Movements
[ 192]
September 18
Baby Bash & Lucky Luciano
Playamade Mexicanz
[ 193]
Brother Ali
Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color
Debuted at No. 43 on the Billboard 200
[ 194]
G.O.O.D. Music
Cruel Summer
Debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200
Singles: "Mercy", "Clique", "Cold", and "New God Flow"
[ 195]
Homeboy Sandman
First Of A Living Breed
[ 196]
Kreayshawn
Somethin' 'Bout Kreay
Debuted at No. 104 on the Billboard 200
[ 197]
Tech N9ne
E.B.A.H.
Debuted at No. 30 on the Billboard 200
[ 198]
September 25
Blaq Poet
E.B.K. (EveryBodyKilla)
[ 199]
Bumpy Knuckles & Statik Selektah
Ambition
[ 200]
Chino XL
RICANstruction: The Black Rosary
[ 201]
Danny!
Payback
[ 202]
Death Row Records
20 To Life: Rare And Dangerous Vol. 2
[ 203]
Freddie Gibbs
Baby Face Killa
[ 204]
Lupe Fiasco
Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1
Debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200
[ 205]
Murs & Fashawn
This Generation
Debuted at No. 146 on the Billboard 200
[ 206]
September 29
Pouya
Don't Sleep On Me Hoe
[ 207]
October 1
Death Grips
NØ LØVΣ DΣΣP WΠB
October 2
DJ Drama
Quality Street Music
Debuted at No. 15 on the Billboard 200
Singles include: "We in this Bitch", "My Moment", and "So Many Girls"
[ 208]
Kutt Calhoun
Kelvin
Debuted at No. 170 on the Billboard 200
[ 209]
Prodigy
The Bumpy Johnson Album
[ 210]
Skyzoo
A Dream Deferred
Debuted at No. 163 on the Billboard 200
[ 211]
Z-Ro
Angel Dust
Debuted at No. 110 on the Billboard 200
[ 212]
Zion I
Shadowboxing
[ 213]
October 9
Jay-Z
Live In Brooklyn
[ 214]
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
The Heist
Debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200
Singles: "Thrift Shop", "Can't Hold Us", "Same Love"
Certified Gold
MellowHype
Numbers
Debuted at No. 54 on the Billboard 200
[ 215]
MGK
Lace Up
Debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200
Singles: "Wild Boy", "Invincible"
[ 216]
Project Pat & Nasty Mane
Belly in Full 2
[ 217]
Xzibit
Napalm
Debuted at No. 140 on the Billboard 200
[ 218]
October 16
Blueprint
Deleted Scenes
[ 219]
Dead Prez
Information Age
[ 220]
Greydon Square
Type II : The Mandelbrot Set
[ 221]
Prince Paul
Negroes On Ice
[ 222]
K'naan
Country, God or the Girl
October 22
Cold187um
The Only Solution
Debuted at No. 119 on the Billboard 200
[ 223]
DJ Paul
A Person of Interest
[ 224]
Kendrick Lamar
Good Kid, M.A.A.D City
Debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200
Singles include "The Recipe", "Swimming Pools (Drank)", "Poetic Justice", and "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe"
Certified Platinum
[ 225]
RZA
The Man With The Iron Fists
Debuted at No. 31 on the Billboard 200
Twiztid
Abominationz
Vinnie Paz
God of the Serengeti
Debuted at No. 93 on the Billboard 200
[ 226]
October 23
P.O.S
We Don't Even Live Here
Debuted at No. 47 on the Billboard 200
[ 227]
Stevie Stone
Momentum
Debuted at No. 167 on the Billboard 200
[ 228]
Styles of Beyond
Reseda Beach
[ 229]
October 30
Ca$his
The Art of Dying
Craig G
Ramblings Of An Angry Old Man
Lil Keke
Heart Of A Hustla
Meek Mill
Dreams & Nightmares
Debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200
Singles: "Amen", "Burn", and "Young and Gettin' It"
Sean Price
Mic Tyson
Debuted at No. 58 on the Billboard 200
Tech N9ne
Boiling Point
Debuted at No. 30 on the Billboard 200
The Coup
Sorry to Bother You
Debuted at No. 194 on the Billboard 200
November 2
Kerser
No Rest for the Sickest
Kerser N Nebs Records
Debuted at No. 15 on the ARIA Albums chart
November 6
E-40 & Too Short
History: Function Music
Debuted at No. 59 on the Bills lboard 200
History: Mob Music
Debuted at No. 66 on the Billboard 200
Lil' Fame & Termanology
Fizzyology
Mr. Muthafuckin eXquire
Power & Passion
Saigon
The Greatest Story Never Told Chapter 2: Bread and Circuses
Debuted at No. 151 on the Billboard 200
November 13
9th Wonder & Buckshot
The Solution
Debuted at No. 196 on the Billboard 200
Apollo Brown & Guilty Simpson
Dice Game
Murs & 9th Wonder
The Final Adventure
Roc Marciano
Reloaded
Yelawolf & Travis Barker
Psycho White
Debuted at No. 49 on the Billboard 200
Young Noble
Son of God
Sole
A Ruthless Criticism of Everything Existing
November 19
Nicki Minaj
Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded - The Re-Up
Debuted at No. 26 on the Billboard 200
Singles: "Va Va Voom", "The Boys", "High School"
Pitbull
Global Warming
November 20
Black C
Still Ruthless
Jet Life
Jet World Order 2
Rapper Big Pooh
Fat Boy Fresh Vol. 2
Styles P
The World's Most Hardest MC Project
November 21
GrandMilly & Bones
BLVCKNWHITE
TeamSESH
November 27
Freeway
Diamond In the Ruff
Future
Pluto 3D
Debuted at No. 63 on the Billboard 200
Ghostface Killah & Sheek Louch
Wu Block
Debuted at No. 73 on the Billboard 200
Krizz Kaliko
Neh'mind
Debuted at No. 161 on the Billboard 200
Pac Div
GMB
December 1
Bones
Bones
[ 230]
December 4
Sadat X
Love, Hell or Right
Daz Dillinger
Witit Witit
Wiz Khalifa
O.N.I.F.C.
Debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200
Singles: "Work Hard, Play Hard", "Remember You"
December 11
Big Boi
Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors
Debuted at No. 33 on the Billboard 200
The Game
Jesus Piece
Debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200
Singles: "Celebration"
Masta Killa
Selling My Soul
Prozak
Nocturnal
December 18
Chief Keef
Finally Rich
Debuted at No. 27 on the Billboard 200
Singles: "I Don't Like" and "Love Sosa"
T.I.
Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head
Debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200
Singles: "Go Get It", "Ball", "Hello"
Certified Gold
December 21
Noah23
Wingfoot
[ 231]
December 24
Skillz
Thoughts Become Things
December 25
Bones
1Million Blunts
[ 232]
Highest first-week sales
List of top ten albums released in 2012 according to first-week home market sales, as of December 30, 2012
Number
Album
Artist
1st-week sales
1st-week position
Refs
1
Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded
Nicki Minaj
253,000
1
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2
Good Kid, M.A.A.D City
Kendrick Lamar
242,000
2
[ 234]
3
God Forgives, I Don't
Rick Ross
218,000
1
[ 235]
4
Cruel Summer
GOOD Music
205,000
2
[ 236]
5
Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head
T.I.
179,000
2
[ 237]
6
Dreams & Nightmares
Meek Mill
165,000
2
[ 238]
7
Life Is Good
Nas
149,000
1
[ 239]
8
Based on a T.R.U. Story
2 Chainz
147,000
1
[ 240]
9
O.N.I.F.C.
Wiz Khalifa
141,000
2
[ 241]
10
Gespaltene Persönlichkeit
Kool Savas & Xavier Naidoo as Xavas
+100,000
1
[ 242]
Highest-charting singles
Highest critically reviewed albums
AnyDecentMusic?
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