Rolling Papers 2
by Wiz Khalifa
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Jul 13, 2018
Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. XXL
    Jul 26, 2018
    80
    Rolling Papers 2 may not eclipse Wiz's most acclaimed work, but it is an admirable effort that shows growth in a creative evolution that gives hope that his best could still be ahead of him.
  2. HipHopDX
    Aug 1, 2018
    78
    It may take more than one sitting to get through it, but anyone who dives in as fan will discover there are plenty of contact highs to be had.
  3. The 405
    Jul 26, 2018
    55
    Khalifa’s persona isn’t nearly ready to hoist up what’s essentially a double album, and, yet, this is largely the most focused and invested he’s sounded since Taylor Allderdice.
  5. AllMusic
    Aug 3, 2018
    50
    Instead of a magnum opus from an artist reaching the next level of his craft, or even a serviceable new album, Rolling Papers 2 feels like an awkward mixtape (or two) without much to say and too stoned to realize it's been rambling.
  6. Pitchfork
    Jul 26, 2018
    42
    A bloated and expensive version of the rap he’s always made but without that signature effortlessness.
  7. musicOMH.com
    Jul 26, 2018
    40
    The songs often seem underdeveloped, two brief verses buried between more noteworthy hooks.

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User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 23
  3. Negative: 3 out of 23
  1. we_dem_boyzzz
    May 31, 2022
    7
    Songs like Something New (Ft. Ty Dolla Sign) and Hopeless Romantic (Ft. Swae Lee) are the best. Hot Now is the best song in the album.
  2. tonto
    Jul 16, 2021
    7
    I guess this is Wiz’s sequel to his successful classic Rolling Papers album from 2011. The music is a similar style, and the same themes areI guess this is Wiz’s sequel to his successful classic Rolling Papers album from 2011. The music is a similar style, and the same themes are explored in the lyrics like overcoming obstacles, following your ambitions, celebrating life, lots of references to weed and liquor. Like its predecessor, it is characterized by complex hi-hat patterns, tuned kick drums with a long decay, atmospheric synths, and lyrical content that often focuses on drug use. Wiz’s flow is mellow for the most part and complements the instrumentals well. Production on the album is sufficient but inferior to his previous works. Real Rich, Fr Fr, Hot Now, Oceans, Something New and Reach For the Stars are the stand out tracks on the album.… Full Review »
  3. zaclinmac
    Oct 19, 2019
    10
    Loved it. It's full of great music that really speaks to the music he's created over his career. If marketed properly this could get Wiz backLoved it. It's full of great music that really speaks to the music he's created over his career. If marketed properly this could get Wiz back into the spotlight.… Full Review »
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