Hip-hop is keeping the momentum going as September arrives, with established names and rising artists delivering new music across the country.
This week’s lineup stretches from Memphis and Dallas to the West Coast and beyond, with Jay Fizzle, JhonnieDamnD, AZ Chike, Mo3, Tyler, The Creator, Mike WiLL Made-It, OJ Da Juiceman, J French and Curren$y all making appearances.
Jay Fizzle is setting the tone with “Smash,” a new track that finds the Paper Route Empire artist leaning into his trademark tumbling flow and boastful bars about his lifestyle. The song also serves as an early introduction to more music expected from Fizzle through the rest of 2026.
Dallas is also getting a major spotlight through JhonnieDamnD’s “Murda Bend (Remix).” Rather than keeping the remix centered on one generation, the Fort Worth rapper brings together several figures from North Texas rap history, including Big Tuck, TUM TUM, Fat B, YUNG NATION and Dorrough Music.
The result connects Dallas’ current wave with artists who helped establish the region’s rap identity.
Another notable collaboration comes from AZ Chike, who links up with Tyler, The Creator on “Look Like My Mama.” The West Coast pairing gives AZ Chike a high-profile co-sign as he builds toward his debut, with the supplied material also noting involvement from Pharrell and Kendrick Lamar.
Meanwhile, the late Mo3 continues to make his presence felt with the visual for “I’m Pac,” a 2019 fan favorite. The release arrives after the resolution of the murder case involving hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur and serves as another reminder of the influence Shakur continues to have across generations.
The throwback energy continues with Mike WiLL Made-It and OJ Da Juiceman, who reunite for “STOV3 LIT.” The collaboration taps into early trap-rap energy while giving longtime fans another meeting between two familiar Atlanta voices.
TheRealSkitso takes a different route on “Mercy,” bringing together Styles P, Kokane and M.O.P. for a hard-edged collaboration. J French and Curren$y, meanwhile, trade verses on “Mood,” a track built around solidarity rather than hip-hop conflict.
J French described the song as coming from a difficult period in his life and said he wanted to create something centered on love and solidarity amid tensions within hip-hop and wider social divisions. Curren$y said he received the track while on tour, connected with it immediately and matched J French’s energy.
With major artists still preparing upcoming projects and tours continuing into September, the latest batch of releases shows that hip-hop’s summer momentum is carrying straight into the next season.
Hip-Hop has had a phenomenal summer, and it’s only getting better, with new music from established and emerging stars such as Jay Fizzle, AZ Chike, and JhonnieDamnD. Last week, The Game had all of hip-hop talking with his new album, The Documentary 3, which resurfaced the beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. While the West Coast deals with inner turmoil, the South has been flourishing with viral hits by Dallas artists Dolly Babe (“Pink Blush”) and JhonnieDamnD (“Murda Bend”).
The summer tours are still going strong with superstars like Don Toliver, Loe Shimmy, and Doechii, creating some of the season’s biggest moments yet. As we head into September, new tours from Ken Carson, Isaiah Rashad, and Chief Keef are kicking off.
In music, Cardi B’s new track is quickly becoming unstoppable, with an 2immediate impact on the Billboard charts. However, many rising stars are flooding the charts with fresh energy and undeniable fan bases, pushing them to the top. All this while, we await new albums from the biggest names in hip-hop, like Drake, Travis Scott, Quavo, and Stove God Cooks.
And here we are again, new week, new surprises. From JhonnieDamnD calling on Dallas to hop on the remix to AZ Chike and Tyler, The Creator’s first collaboration to Jay Fizzle’s new era, here’s a list of new music you might have missed this week.
Jay Fizzle Is Ready To “Smash” On The Competition
The Paper Route Empire’s shining star returns with a promising track that serves up boisterous bars in his trademark tumbling flow, boasting about his luxurious lifestyle. The new track serves as a launching pad for new music coming in the rest of 2026. “Smash” is refreshing, attention-grabbing, and the perfect origin for any newfound fan.
Jay Fizzle, Mo3, TheRealSkitso, J French + MORE New Music You Might Have Missed This Week
JhonnieDamnD Keeps It Dallas Swag For “Murda Bend (Remix)”
With one of the biggest songs in the world right now, you can call the biggest names to hop on the remix. But the Fort Worth rap star remembers where he came from and draws on North Texas’s legacy to inject it with new energy. The legacy acts remind the world how much swag they had, have, and still have to come.
Mo3 Rises Again To Proclaim, “I’m Pac”
The late rapper releases the visual to his 2019 fan favorite after the verdict in the hip-hop icon’s murder case is settled. The visual reminds fans of the generational impact that Pac had on everyone. The song is living proof that Shakur’s legacy will continue to influence the biggest names in hip-hop forever.
AZ Chike & Tyler, The Creator Relive Their Favorite Movies As They “Look Like My Mama”
The West Coast’s hottest new star gets a look from the region’s favorite superstar to help deliver a blockbuster debut. While their bars are unique, they blend perfectly together, and the visuals amplify the song’s popularity. T’s involvement adds to others like Pharrell and K-Dot, who will assist in making the new artist’s debut legendary.
Mike Will Made-It & OJ Da Juiceman Are Ready To Cook So The “Stov3 Lit”
Taking us back to the early days of trap rap, the longtime collaborators deliver a refreshing track and thank their fans for their unwavering support. The legendary Atlanta trapper keeps us entertained with his signature ad-libs, colorful wordplay, and well-known swag over the hard-hitting production. Reunited and it feels so good.
TheRealSkitso, Curren$y, Tyler The Creator, OJ Da Juiceman + MORE New Music You Might Have Missed This Week
TheRealSkitso Takes It Back With Styles P, M.O.P., & Kokane To Show No “Mercy”
The Buffalo producer makes a grand entrance with a couple of the East Coast’s roughest and toughest emcees for the main event. One-third of The Lox brings the grit; the Brownsville boys bring the ruckus, as the pure white makes you addicted after the first listen. The track really shows no mercy, literally.
J French & Curren$y Get Us In The Right “Mood”
A collaboration no one expected, the Oklahoma City native hits up a New Orleans favorite to make a bold statement for his forthcoming album. “This album came to me during a dark place that I had to fight my way out of,” says French. “With everything happening in Hip Hop, from the tensions between some of our biggest artists to the racial issues and political views that continue to divide people, I felt it was necessary to give the world something with no beef, no war, and only solidarity. That is the only way I can make art, from a place of love.” “Bro hit me up and sent the track over, and I saw it was titled ‘Mood,’” says Curren$y. “I was in the middle of The Winner’s Circle tour. I put it on, vibed with it, and matched his energy. FaceTimed J French, played it for him, and he loved it. I Don’t Believe in Bad Days is how I live my life every day. I have been rocking with the homie J French for a minute.”
Boosie Badazz & C-Murder Tell More ‘Hood Stories’
Together, they represent distinct chapters of Louisiana rap history. The album’s title suggests an unfiltered look at those experiences. Its songs explore relationships, violence, grief, and resilience. The 15-track album reunites the former cellmates-turned-longtime friends.
