47 Albums That Made 2019 Seem Almost Bearable

"This has to be 2 Chainz's best album yet; if not, it's definitely up there. It's thoughtful and stirring but adds some light components amid significant topics. Who knew calling out the NCAA for its unfair treatment of college basketball players could make for a heavy-hitting jam? (Apparently, LeBron James, who worked with 2 Chainz on the LP, knew.) My only complaint is that 'Momma I Hit a Lick' with Kendrick Lamar is too short. Then again, it could be on a never-ending loop and I'd still say the same thing — that's how much I love that song." — Brea Cubit, celebrity and entertainment assistant editor