Rappers
Jason Jamal Jackson, known professionally as 03 Greedo, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and producer from the Watts neighborhood of the county of Los Angeles, California. He began to gain recognition for his Purple Summer mixtape series that started in 2016.
Tauheed K. Epps, known professionally as 2 Chainz, is an American rapper. Born and raised in College Park, Georgia, he initially gained recognition as one-half of the Southern hip hop duo Playaz Circle, alongside his longtime friend and fellow rapper Earl "Dolla Boy" Conyers.
Curtis James Jackson III, known professionally as 50 Cent, is an American rapper, actor, and businessman.
Artist Julius Dubose, known professionally as A Boogie wit da Hoodie, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is signed to Atlantic Records, as well as his own label imprint, Highbridge the Label.
Rakim Athelaston Mayers, known professionally as ASAP Rocky, is an American rapper, record producer, and record executive. Born and raised in Harlem, he embarked on his musical career as a member of the hip hop collective ASAP Mob, from which he adopted his moniker.
Abra is an award-winning Filipino rapper and singer who has been hailed as one of the most innovative and influential figures in the local music scene. His music blends hip hop, R&B, funk and pop elements to create a unique sound that has gained him fans all over the world.
AKA is a South African rapper and record producer who has achieved international success with his unique blend of hip-hop, rap and house music. He is renowned for his powerful lyrics, catchy hooks and distinctive delivery, making him one of the most successful artists in South African music history.
Azealia Amanda Banks is an American rapper, singer and songwriter. Raised in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, she began releasing music through Myspace in 2008 before being signed to XL Recordings at age 18. In 2011, her debut single "212" went viral and entered several international charts.
BM is an American rapper from South Carolina. He has released several albums and mixtapes, including his breakout effort “The Real BM” in 2015. His music is known for its powerful lyrics that touch on themes of love, loss and resilience.
Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, known professionally as Bad Bunny, is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer and occasional professional wrestler. His musical style is defined as Latin trap and reggaeton. He rose to prominence in 2016 with his song "Diles", which led to a deal with Hear This Music.
Bianca Miquela Landrau, known professionally as Bia, is an American rapper who debuted on the Oxygen reality television show Sisterhood of Hip Hop. She signed to Pharrell's I Am Other record label, in partnership with RCA Records in 2014. Her first EP, Nice Girls Finish Last: Cuidado, was released in 2018.
Sean Michael Leonard Anderson, known professionally as Big Sean, is an American rapper. Anderson began his music career in 2007 and gained popularity in 2010 with his third mixtape Finally Famous Vol. 3: Big.
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Johnathan Jamall Porter, known professionally as Blueface, is an American rapper. In October 2018, after releasing the music video for his song "Respect My Cryppin'", he became a viral meme due to his offbeat style of rapping.
Bones is an American rapper and producer from Detroit, Michigan. His distinct sound and delivery has made him a favorite amongst hip-hop fans. With over 500 million streams on various streaming platforms, Bones has solidified his place in the rap game.
Shad Gregory Moss, better known by his stage name Bow Wow, is an American rapper and actor. His career began upon being discovered by rapper Snoop Dogg in the late 1990s, eventually being brought to record producer Jermaine Dupri and signed to So So Def Recordings.
Trevor Tahiem Smith Jr., known professionally as Busta Rhymes, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the moniker Busta Rhymes, after NFL and CFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes.
Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar Cephus (/ˈbɛlkəliːz ɑːlˈmænzɑːr/, Spanish: [alˈmansaɾ]; born October 11, 1992), known professionally as Cardi B, is an American rapper and songwriter. She first gained popularity as an influencer on Vine and Instagram.
Casper is a German rapper, singer and songwriter. He first gained fame as part of the hip hop group FKP Scorpio in 1997 and has since gone on to become one of the most successful German rappers with six solo albums to his name. Casper's music blends elements of hip hop, pop and rock for a unique sound that has made him a beloved artist in Germany.
Son Chae-young, known mononymously as Chaeyoung, is a South Korean rapper and singer. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Twice, formed by JYP Entertainment.
Changbin is a South Korean rapper and singer, best known as the leader of the boy group Stray Kids. He is highly acclaimed for his unique rapping style and songwriting skills, having written many of the group's hit songs.
Chanyeol is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter and actor. He debuted as a member of the K-pop boy group EXO in 2012 and has since achieved massive success both as a solo artist and with the group. He is known for his powerful vocals and charismatic stage presence.
Keith Farrelle Cozart, better known by his stage name Chief Keef, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. His music first became popular during his teen years in the early 2010s among high school students from Chicago's South Side.
Chip is an English rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. He has gained critical acclaim for his lyrical content and delivery, as well as his versatility with multiple genres of music. His signature sound has earned him two MOBO Awards and a Brit Award nomination.
Lonnie Rashid Lynn, known by his stage name Common, is an American rapper and actor. He debuted in 1992 with the album Can I Borrow a Dollar?, and gained critical acclaim with his 1994 album Resurrection. He maintained an underground following into the late 1990s.
Artis Leon Ivey Jr., known professionally as Coolio, was an American rapper. First rising to fame as a member of the gangsta rap group WC and the Maad Circle, Coolio achieved mainstream success as a solo artist in the mid-to-late 1990s with his albums It Takes a Thief, Gangsta's Paradise, and My Soul.
Earl Simmons, known professionally as DMX, was an American rapper and actor. He began rapping in the early 1990s and released his debut album It's Dark and Hell Is Hot in 1998, to both critical acclaim and commercial success, selling 251,000 copies within its first week of release.
Jonathan Lyndale Kirk, known professionally as DaBaby, is an American rapper. After releasing several mixtapes between 2014 and 2018, he rose to mainstream prominence with his debut album Baby on Baby, which included the US Billboard Hot 100 top ten single "Suge".
Danielle Bregoli, better known by her stage name Bhad Bhabie, is an American rapper, songwriter and internet personality. She gained notoriety in 2016 after appearing on the Dr. Phil show, and subsequently became the youngest female rapper to appear on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Daveed Daniele Diggs is an American actor, rapper, and singer-songwriter. He is the vocalist of the experimental hip hop group Clipping, and in 2015, he originated the dual roles of Marquis de Lafayette ...
Andre Romelle Young, known professionally as Dr. Dre, is an American rapper and record producer. He is the founder and CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics, and previously co-founded, co-owned, and was the president of Death Row Records.
Marshall Bruce Mathers III, known professionally as Eminem, is an American rapper. He is credited with popularizing hip hop in middle America and is critically acclaimed as one of the greatest rappers of all time.
Eve Jihan Cooper, known mononymously as Eve, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actress.
Joseph Antonio Cartagena, better known by his stage name Fat Joe, is an American rapper from New York City.
Willie Junior Maxwell II, better known by his stage name Fetty Wap, is an American rapper, singer and songwriter. He rose to prominence after his debut single "Trap Queen" reached number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in May 2015. This helped Fetty Wap secure a record deal with 300 Entertainment.
Tramar Lacel Dillard, better known by his stage name Flo Rida, is an American rapper and singer. His 2007 breakout single "Low" was number one for 10 weeks in the United States and broke the record for digital download sales at the time of its release.
William Frederick Durst is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and director. He is the frontman and lyricist of the nu metal band Limp Bizkit, formed in 1994, with whom he has released seven studio albums. He appears as a secret playable character in the video games Fight Club, WWF Raw, and WWF SmackDown!
Nayvadius DeMun Cash, better known by the stage name Future, is an American rapper. Known for his mumble-styled vocals and prolific output, Future is considered a pioneer of the use of melody and auto-tune in modern trap music.
G-Dragon is one of the most popular and influential figures in K-pop music. Known for his unique style and versatile musicality, he has won numerous awards throughout his career, including multiple Best Rapper awards from the Mnet Asian Music Awards.
Radric Delantic Davis, known professionally as Gucci Mane, is an American rapper and record executive. He helped pioneer the hip hop subgenre of trap music alongside fellow Atlanta-based rappers T.I. and Young Jeezy, particularly in the 2000s and 2010s.
Han Jisung, also known as Han, is a South Korean rapper, singer, and producer, best known as a member of the K-pop group Stray Kids.
Hyunjin is a South Korean rapper and songwriter known for his impressive flows and captivating lyrics. He rose to fame as the leader of the popular K-Pop boy group Stray Kids and has since released several critically acclaimed solo albums.
O'Shea Jackson Sr., known professionally as Ice Cube, is an American rapper, actor, and filmmaker. His lyrics on N.W.A's 1988 album Straight Outta Compton contributed to gangsta rap's widespread ...
Ice T is an American rapper, actor, and songwriter from Los Angeles, California. He is widely credited as one of the pioneers of gangsta rap and has had a successful career in both music and film. Ice-T has released 7 studio albums to date, which have all garnered critical acclaim.
Amethyst Amelia Kelly, known professionally as Iggy Azalea, is an Australian rapper, songwriter, and model. At the age of 16, Azalea moved from Australia to the United States in order to pursue a career in music.
J Cole is an American rapper, singer and producer from Germany. He is widely known for his highly creative and thought-provoking lyrics, as well as his versatility as an artist. His music is often praised for its storytelling, realism and insight into the human experience.
JHope is a South Korean rapper, songwriter and record producer. He is best known for being a member of the K-pop boy band BTS and for his solo work. His music often focuses on topics such as mental health, self-love and self-acceptance.
Jackson Wang is a Hong Kong rapper, singer, dancer, record producer, fashion designer, and music video director. He is the founder of record label Team Wang and is the creative director and lead designer for fashion brand Team Wang Design.
Na Jae-min, known mononymously as Jaemin, is a South Korean rapper, singer, dancer and actor. He is a member of the South Korean boy group NCT, primarily promoting with the fixed sub-unit NCT Dream.
Jay Park is a rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer and entrepreneur that is based in South Korea.
Shawn Corey Carter, known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and founder of Manhattan-based conglomerate talent and entertainment agency Roc Nation. He is regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop artists.
Javorius Tykies Scott, known professionally as JayDaYoungan, was an American rapper and singer. He was best known for his singles "23 Island", "Elimination", and "Opps", which have received 73, 35, and 40 million respective streams on SoundCloud as of November 2022.
Jessica Ho, better known by her stage name Jessi, is an American rapper, singer, and entertainer based in South Korea. She was born in New York, raised in New Jersey, and moved to South Korea at the age of 15. Jessi originally debuted in South Korea in 2005 and temporarily was part of the hip hop group Uptown in 2006.
James Warren Jones was an American preacher, political activist, and mass murderer. He led the Peoples Temple, a new religious movement, between 1955 and 1978.
Jarad Anthony Higgins, known professionally as Juice Wrld, was an American rapper and singer-songwriter. He was a leading figure in the emo rap and SoundCloud rap genres which garnered mainstream attention during the mid-late 2010s.
Justina Valentine is an American television host, rapper and singer from Passaic County, New Jersey, best known for her singles "Candy Land" featuring rapper Fetty Wap, "All The Way" and "Unbelievable". She is also known as a cast member on the improv comedy show Wild 'N Out.
Ye is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West gained recognition as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records in the early 2000s, producing singles for several artists and developing the "chipmunk soul" sampling style.
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth is an American rapper and songwriter. Known for his progressive musical styles and socially conscious songwriting, he is often considered one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation.
Kevin Jerome Gilyard, better known by his stage name Kevin Gates, is an American rapper, singer, and entrepreneur. He is currently signed to Bread Winners' Association with a partnership with Atlantic Records.
Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, also known by his stage name Kid Cudi, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor and fashion designer.
Dayvon Daquan Bennett, known professionally as King Von, was an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois. He was signed to Lil Durk's record label Only the Family and Empire Distribution.
Bill Kahan Kapri, better known by his stage name Kodak Black, is an American rapper. He gained initial recognition with his single "No Flockin", released in 2014. His debut album, Painting Pictures, peaked at number three on the US Billboard 200 and included the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 single "Tunnel Vision".
Kris Wu is a Chinese-Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, actor and entrepreneur. He first rose to fame as part of the South Korean-Chinese boy band EXO, before launching his solo career in 2014. Since then, he has achieved tremendous success both in China and abroad.
James Todd Smith, known professionally as LL Cool J, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He is one of the earliest rappers to achieve commercial success, alongside fellow new school hip hop acts Beastie Boys and Run-DMC.
Lalisa Manoban, also known by her stage name Lisa, is a Thai rapper and singer. She is best known as a member of the South Korean girl group BLACKPINK. Her unique style of rapping and singing has made her one of the most popular members of the group, with fans around the world.
Alyssa Michelle Stephens, professionally known as Latto or Big Latto, is an American rapper and singer.
Dominique Armani Jones, known professionally as Lil Baby, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He rose to mainstream fame in 2017 following the release of his mixtape Perfect Timing. His debut studio album, Harder Than Ever, spawned the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 single "Yes Indeed".
David Andrew Burd, better known by his stage name Lil Dicky, is an American rapper, comedian, and actor. He came to prominence with the release of the music video for his song "Ex-Boyfriend" in 2013, which became popular with more than one million views on YouTube in 24 hours.
Durk Derrick Banks, known professionally as Lil Durk, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is the lead member and founder of the collective and record label Only the Family.
Lil Kim is an American rapper and songwriter who has earned five Grammy Award nominations. She is known for her raunchy lyrics and provocative style, which helped her become one of the most successful female rappers of all time.
Dashawn Maurice Robertson, known professionally as Lil Loaded, was an American rapper from Dallas, Texas. He rose to fame in mid-2019 after his song "6locc 6a6y" went viral.
Lathan Moses Stanley Echols, known professionally as Lil Mosey, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He rose to fame in late 2017 with the release of his single "Pull Up". Mosey's debut studio album Northsbest included his first Billboard Hot 100 charting single, "Noticed".
Montero Lamar Hill, known by his stage name Lil Nas X, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter.
Gustav Elijah Åhr, known professionally as Lil Peep, was an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He was a member of the emo rap collective GothBoiClique.
Gazzy Garcia (born August 17, 2000), better known professionally as Lil Pump, is an American rapper. He is one of the most prominent artists of the SoundCloud rap scene and is known for his minimalist music and hyperactive public persona. Lil Pump. Pump in May 2019.
Tione Jayden Merritt, known professionally as Lil Tjay, is an American rapper and singer-songwriter. He rose to prominence in 2017 with his song "Resume", and then the release of his breakthrough song "Brothers" which led him to sign with Columbia Records later during that year.
Tyler-Justin Anthony Sharpe, known professionally as Lil Tecca, is an American rapper and singer. He rose to mainstream fame with the release of his 2019 single "Ransom", which peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Symere Bysil Woods, known professionally as Lil Uzi Vert, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. They are characterized by their facial tattoos, facial piercings, eccentric hairstyles and androgynous fashion, imagery built on a melodic emo approach to trap.
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September 27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. His career began in 1995, at the age of 12, when he was signed by rapper Birdman, joining Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label.
Miles Parks McCollum, known professionally as Lil Yachty, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer. He first gained recognition on the internet in 2015 for his singles "One Night" and "Minnesota" from his debut EP Summer Songs. He released his debut mixtape Lil Boat in March 2016.
Sir Robert Bryson Hall II (born January 22, 1990), known professionally as Logic, is an American rapper and record producer. He has released seven studio albums and received two Grammy Award nominations.
Christopher Brian Bridges, known professionally as Ludacris, is an American rapper, actor, record producer and record executive. Born in Champaign, Illinois, Ludacris moved to Atlanta, Georgia, at age nine where he first began rapping.
Daniel Dumile, best known by his stage name MF Doom or simply Doom, was a British-American rapper and record producer. Noted for his intricate wordplay, signature metal mask, and "supervillain" stage persona, Dumile became a major figure of underground hip hop and alternative hip hop in the 2000s.
MIA (Mathangi Arulpragasam) is an English rapper, singer-songwriter and activist. She is best known for her unique blend of artistry and activism, blending elements of punk, hip-hop, reggae and electronic music into her work. Her socially conscious lyrics often address issues such as colonialism and cultural identity.
Malcolm James McCormick, known professionally as Mac Miller, was an American rapper and record producer. Miller began his career in Pittsburgh's hip hop scene in 2007, at the age of fifteen.
Colson Baker, known professionally as Machine Gun Kelly, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. He is noted for his genre duality across alternative rock with hip hop. Machine Gun Kelly released four mixtapes between 2007 and 2010 before signing with Bad Boy Records.
Mark Lee is a Canadian rapper and songwriter who has achieved great success in the music industry. He is best known for his smooth flow, clever wordplay and catchy hooks, as well as his thoughtful lyricism that often touches on themes of mental health and struggles with identity.
Mark Tuan, known mononymously as Mark, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and model. He is a member of the South Korean boy group Got7.
Robert Rihmeek Williams, known professionally as Meek Mill, is an American rapper. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he embarked on his music career as a battle rapper, and later formed a short-lived rap group, The Bloodhoundz. In 2008, Atlanta-based rapper T.I. signed Meek Mill to his first record deal.
Megan Jovon Ruth Pete, known professionally as Megan Thee Stallion, is an American rapper. Originally from Houston, Texas, she first garnered attention when videos of her freestyling became popular on social media platforms such as Instagram.
Method Man is an American rapper, record producer and actor. He rose to fame in the mid-1990s as a member of the hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan and is best known for his solo work, including his 1994 debut album Tical.
Mingyu is a South Korean rapper and singer who debuted in 2015 as a member of the boy group SEVENTEEN. He is known for his smooth rapping style, which combines elements of hip-hop, R&B and K-pop. Mingyu has also become popular for his mellow vocals and charismatic stage presence.
Melissa Arnette Elliott, better known as Missy Elliott or Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliot, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer.
DeMario DeWayne White Jr., known professionally as Moneybagg Yo, is an American rapper. He is signed to fellow Memphis rapper Yo Gotti's record label, Collective Music Group, in a joint venture deal with Interscope Records.