2008 in hip hop music Highest critically reviewed albums (Metacritic) List of hip hop albums which received "Universal acclaim" at 
 Metacritic

| Number_ | Artist | Album | Average_score | Number_of_reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scarface | Emeritus | 85 | 7 reviews |
| 2 | Lil Wayne | Tha Carter III | 84 | 26 reviews |
| 3 | Black Milk | Tronic | 84 | 9 reviews |
| 4 | Q-Tip | The Renaissance | 82 | 24 reviews |
| 5 | Bun B | II Trill | 82 | 17 reviews |