Run the Jewels 3, released on Christmas Day 2016, was made available for free by the group, continuing their tradition of accessible music. The album features guest appearances from artists like Zack de la Rocha and Pharrell Williams, and was produced entirely by El-P.
- The album was initially intended for release in 2017, but leaked in late December 2016, prompting the group to release it officially on Christmas Day.
- Run the Jewels 3 was the first album in the series not to be released on vinyl before digital.
- Despite its surprise release, the album charted at number 12 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and number 33 on the Billboard 200.
Run the Jewels is the dynamic duo of Brooklyn rapper/producer El-P and Atlanta rapper Killer Mike. They are known for their critically acclaimed collaborative albums, which often feature hard-hitting beats and socially conscious lyrics.
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