A list of the best hip-hop albums of 2015 has been released, with some outlets also considering it within the context of the broader 21st century or the 2010s decade. The list appears to be one of several year-end or decade-end rankings, with some outlets focusing on hip-hop or rap specifically, while others consider a wider range of genres. The exact nature and scope of the list vary across different outlets, with some including trip-hop or considering all-time rankings.