hussle's first studio album "victory lap" was released in 2018. it debuted at number 4 on the "billboard" 200 and was nominated for best rap album at the 61st annual grammy awards in 2019. over a year after its release, the album reached number 2 on the "billboard" 200 in april 2019. his single "racks in the middle" (featuring roddy ricch and hit-boy) debuted at number 44 on the hot 100, following his death. the song later peaked at number 26.