Run the Jewels

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Rankings

Covers

Records

The duo's achievement of winning a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album marks a significant milestone in their career. This recognition underscores their ability to blend political commentary with compelling music. Their consistent output of high-quality albums has earned them respect within the industry and among fans worldwide.

AwardsRun the Jewels has received significant recognition for their musical contributions, most notably winning the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. This accolade highlights their impact on the genre and their ability to produce critically acclaimed work that resonates with both critics and audiences.

Rankings & Lists

#15

Greatest Hip-Hop Albums of All Time

Rolling Stone·2020

Top 50 Albums of the Decade

Pitchfork·2019

Magazine Covers

Rolling Stone

2016-07-15

Run the Jewels: The Future of Hip-Hop

TIME

2020-06-10

Voices of Protest

Records & Feats

First major hip-hop duo to release all albums for free

Distribution·2013

Run the Jewels released all four of their studio albums digitally for free before physical copies were available.

Highest-charting free album

Chart Record·2020

RTJ4 debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 despite being initially released for free.