A list of the best rap albums of all time has been released, with various outlets reporting on the rankings. The specifics of the list appear to vary, with some outlets focusing on the 21st century or including rock albums, while others provide their own staff rankings or reader-generated lists. It is unclear which albums are included on the original list, but it has reportedly been recognized by multiple music publications, including Pitchfork, which has been referenced in connection with a Mobb Deep album.