Iconic Albums By 2Pac, JAY-Z, Lil' Kim, Foxy Brown & More Turn 30 In 2026

It's been 30 years since fans watched Tupac Shakur release the final album of his lifetime.

The late rapper debuted All Eyez On Me the day before Valentine's Day in 1996. 2Pac's fourth studio LP began with one of the coldest intros to date, "Ambitionz Az A Ridah," followed by his smash hit "All About U" with Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Yaki Kadafi, and Fatal. 'Pac struck gold with other collaborations like "How Do You Want It" with K-Ci & JoJo and "2 Of Amerikaz Most Wanted" featuring Snoop Dogg. Three decades later, songs like "Picture Me Rollin'," "Only God Can Judge Me" with Rappin' 4-Tay are still certified classics to fans.

Later on that year, another legend in the making hit the scene with his debut album. JAŸ-Z delivered his first studio LP, Reasonable Doubt, on June 25, 1996, via his own record label Roc-A-Fella Records. It was led by "Ain't No N***a" with Foxy Brown, which appeared on the soundtrack for Eddie Murphy's comedy film The Nutty Professor. Hov's album holds timeless bangers like "Can't Knock The Hustle" featuring Mary J. Blige, "Feelin' It," "D'Evils," "Dead Presidents II," "Brooklyn's Finest" featuring The Notorious B.I.G., "Coming of Age" featuring Memphis Bleek, and more.

JAŸ-Z is preparing to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his debut album during his upcoming concert series at Yankee Stadium in New York City. The first night, July 10, will be an ultimate tribute to his debut album Reasonable Doubt in honor of its 30th anniversary. The following night, July 11, will consist of performances inspired by his sixth studio album, The Blueprint, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. He'll close out with a third performance on July 12.

2Pac, Snoop Dogg, JAŸ-Z, Foxy Brown, Lil' Kim, and other veteran artists released iconic albums that will live on in Hip-Hop history. Revisit some of those projects below.