August was a banner month for Hip-Hop. Not only was there good music but several artists used their talents to speak out against the killing of Michael Brown and the events that transpired in Ferguson, MO. Though the Summer is fading, the heat generated from the music in August lingers. You’ll hear new music from Lauryn Hill, J. Cole, Action Bronson, LL Cool J, Raekwon, Bun B, Posdnuos, Redman, Your Old Droog, Lupe Fiasco, Rapper Big Pooh, Childish Gambino, Dizzy Wright, Ab-Soul, Rah Digga, Big K.R.I.T. & Rick Ross, Stalley, Problem, Jon Connor, Vic Mensa, Yelawolf, Snoop Dogg and much more.

Related: Here’s a Playlist of the Best Hip-Hop of July 2014 (Audio)