Top 50 Greatest Rappers of all Time
Below is the table for the best 50 most influential rappers in the world. With their country, style and real name:
| Rank | Rapper (Stage Name) | Real Name | Country | Style |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eminem | Marshall Bruce Mathers III | USA | Hip Hop |
| 2 | Jay-Z | Shawn Corey Carter | USA | Hip Hop |
| 3 | Kendrick Lamar | Kendrick Lamar Duckworth | USA | Hip Hop |
| 4 | Nas | Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones | USA | Hip Hop |
| 5 | Tupac Shakur | Tupac Amaru Shakur | USA | Hip Hop |
| 6 | The Notorious B.I.G. | Christopher George Latore Wallace | USA | Hip Hop |
| 7 | Drake | Aubrey Drake Graham | Canada | Hip Hop, R&B |
| 8 | Kanye West | Kanye Omari West | USA | Hip Hop |
| 9 | Snoop Dogg | Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. | USA | Hip Hop, Funk |
| 10 | Lil Wayne | Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. | USA | Hip Hop |
| 11 | J. Cole | Jermaine Lamarr Cole | USA | Hip Hop |
| 12 | Andre 3000 | André Lauren Benjamin | USA | Hip Hop |
| 13 | Ice Cube | O’Shea Jackson Sr. | USA | Hip Hop |
| 14 | Rakim | William Michael Griffin Jr. | USA | Hip Hop |
| 15 | Travis Scott | Jacques Berman Webster II | USA | Hip Hop, Trap |
| 16 | 50 Cent | Curtis James Jackson III | USA | Hip Hop |
| 17 | LL Cool J | James Todd Smith | USA | Hip Hop |
| 18 | DMX | Earl Simmons | USA | Hip Hop |
| 19 | A$AP Rocky | Rakim Athelaston Mayers | USA | Hip Hop |
| 20 | Tyler, The Creator | Tyler Gregory Okonma | USA | Hip Hop, Alternative |
| 21 | MF DOOM | Daniel Dumile | USA | Hip Hop, Alternative |
| 22 | Ghostface Killah | Dennis Coles | USA | Hip Hop |
| 23 | Big L | Lamont Coleman | USA | Hip Hop |
| 24 | Busta Rhymes | Trevor George Smith Jr. | USA | Hip Hop |
| 25 | Mos Def | Yasiin Bey | USA | Hip Hop |
| 26 | Q-Tip | Kamaal Ibn John Fareed | USA | Hip Hop |
| 27 | Method Man | Clifford Smith Jr. | USA | Hip Hop |
| 28 | Redman | Reginald Noble | USA | Hip Hop |
| 29 | Raekwon | Corey Woods | USA | Hip Hop |
| 30 | Chuck D | Carlton Douglas Ridenhour | USA | Hip Hop |
| 31 | KRS-One | Lawrence Parker | USA | Hip Hop |
| 32 | Big Pun | Christopher Lee Rios | USA | Hip Hop |
| 33 | Lupe Fiasco | Wasalu Muhammad Jaco | USA | Hip Hop |
| 34 | Common | Lonnie Rashid Lynn | USA | Hip Hop |
| 35 | Tech N9ne | Aaron Dontez Yates | USA | Hip Hop |
| 36 | E-40 | Earl T. Stevens | USA | Hip Hop |
| 37 | Scarface | Brad Terrence Jordan | USA | Hip Hop |
| 38 | Ice-T | Tracy Lauren Marrow | USA | Hip Hop |
| 39 | GZA | Gary E. Grice | USA | Hip Hop |
| 40 | Pusha T | Terrence LeVarr Thornton | USA | Hip Hop |
| 41 | Young Thug | Jeffery Lamar Williams | USA | Hip Hop, Trap |
| 42 | Future | Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn | USA | Hip Hop, Trap |
| 43 | Migos | Quavo (Quavious Keyate Marshall), Offset (Kiari Kendrell Cephus), Takeoff (Kirshnik Khari Ball) | USA | Hip Hop, Trap |
| 44 | Cardi B | Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar | USA | Hip Hop |
| 45 | Nicki Minaj | Onika Tanya Maraj | Trinidad and Tobago/USA | Hip Hop |
| 46 | Lil’ Kim | Kimberly Denise Jones | USA | Hip Hop |
| 47 | Missy Elliott | Melissa Arnette Elliott | USA | Hip Hop |
| 48 | Lauryn Hill | Lauryn Noelle Hill | USA | Hip Hop, Neo Soul |
| 49 | Remy Ma | Reminisce Mackie | USA | Hip Hop |
| 50 | Megan Thee Stallion | Megan Jovon Ruth Pete | USA | Hip Ho |
50 Greatest Rappers of All Time [2024 Updated]
In the dynamic world of hip-hop, where beats rule and lyrics narrate the pulse of the streets, legends are born. Let’s see the Top Rappers of All Time, a journey through lyrical prowess, groundbreaking beats, and cultural impact.
Dive into the universe of hip-hop, where names like Tech N9ne, Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, and Eminem echo as the titans of the genre. These artists have not only mastered the art of rhythm and rhyme but have also left an indelible mark on music, culture, and lifestyle, resonating with fans across generations.
Get ready to embark on a lyrical odyssey that celebrates the artistry, innovation, and sheer talent of the greatest rappers of all time.