The new year has just started, and some of your favorite artists are wasting no time making their mark on 2024. This week, a Grammy-winning Atlanta rapper makes his highly anticipated return with an album tied to his upcoming film, hip-hop’s moon man drops a welcome new release, and a Brooklyn drill rhymer unleashes the sequel to his sophomore album.

After their successful collaboration on previous projects, 21 Savage and his team decided to reunite for another explosive creation. Earlier this week, 21 Savage surprised fans with the trailer for his upcoming film, *American Dream: The 21 Savage Story.* The preview showcases actor Caleb McLaughlin as a young 21 Savage, while Donald Glover, also known as Childish Gambino, plays the adult version of the Atlanta rapper. The casting has sparked lively discussions on social media, with fans debating Glover’s portrayal of the rapper.

Undeterred by the chatter, 21 Savage took to Instagram to announce that his third album, *American Dream,* will drop ahead of the film’s July 4 release. Though the official tracklist was kept under wraps, 21 teased fans by sharing baby photos of artists featured on the album, including Metro Boomin, Doja Cat, Travis Scott, Summer Walker, and Young Thug. Fans are eager to see how the new collaborations will unfold.

Following their previous work together, Kid Cudi and his collaborators have decided to join forces once more for a project set to make waves in the music world. After several delays, Kid Cudi is finally releasing his ninth studio album, *Insano.* Originally slated for fall 2023, the album was pushed back as the Cleveland rapper took extra time to fine-tune it.

The album features a vibrant cover designed by KAWS, using his 2019 painting *It Takes What It Needs.* Cudi’s latest project brings together a star-studded lineup, with guest appearances from Travis Scott, A$AP Rocky, Lil Yachty, Young Thug, and even a posthumous collaboration with XXXTentacion on the highly anticipated track “X & Cud.” Fans are excited to see what Cudi and his team will deliver this time around.