Rappers
NBA YoungBoy is a popular American rapper, songwriter and record producer. His debut album, "Until Death Call My Name," was released in 2018 and since then he has collaborated with some of the biggest names in hip-hop. His music often focuses on themes of violence, street life and loyalty.
Nathan John Feuerstein, known by his initials NF, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He has released two EPs, I'm Free, and a self-titled EP in 2014 with Capitol CMG. His first major-label album, Mansion, was released on March 31, 2015.
Bryson Lashun Potts, known professionally as NLE Choppa, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He rose to fame with his 2019 single "Shotta Flow", which was certified platinum by the RIAA and peaked in the top-40 of the Billboard Hot 100. His debut EP, Cottonwood, was also released in 2019.
Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, better known by his stage name Nas, is an American rapper. Rooted in East Coast hip hop, he is regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time.
Navraj Singh Goraya, known professionally as Nav, is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He began his career as a producer, co-producing fellow Canadian rapper Drake's single "Back to Back" in 2015. He then gained mainstream attention in 2016 when his song "Myself" went viral.
Cornell Iral Haynes Jr., better known by his stage name Nelly, is an American rapper, singer, actor and entrepreneur. He embarked on his music career with the hip hop group St. Lunatics in 1993 and signed to Universal Records in 1999.
Nipsey Hussle was an American rapper, entrepreneur and activist from Los Angeles, California. He rose to fame with his debut studio album, Victory Lap, in 2018 and was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2019 Grammy Awards. Hussle was also a philanthropist and community advocate who used his platform to promote social change and economic justice throughout the city of Los Angeles.
Kiari Kendrell Cephus, known professionally as Offset, is an American rapper. He rose to prominence as part of the rap group Migos, alongside his cousin Quavo, and his late first cousin Takeoff. In 2017, Offset released the collaborative album Without Warning, alongside 21 Savage and record producer Metro Boomin.
Armando Christian Pérez, known professionally by his stage name Pitbull, is an American rapper and businessman. He began his career in the early 2000s, recording reggaeton, Latin hip hop, and crunk music under a multitude of labels. In 2004, he released his debut album M.I.A.M.I.
Jordan Terrell Carter, known professionally as Playboi Carti, is an American rapper. Carter was initially signed to local underground label Awful Records prior to signing with ASAP Mob's AWGE Label under Interscope Records.
Taurus Tremani Bartlett, known professionally as Polo G, is an American rapper. He rose to prominence with his singles "Finer Things" and "Pop Out".
Lontrell Donell Williams Jr., better known by his stage name Pooh Shiesty, is an American rapper. He is signed to Gucci Mane's 1017 Records and Atlantic Records. He rose to fame in 2020 from his collaborations with the rapper and other artists within the label.
Bashar Barakah Jackson, known professionally as Pop Smoke, was an American rapper and actor. Born and raised in Canarsie, Brooklyn, Pop Smoke began his musical career in late 2018 with his debut single "MPR". Pop Smoke rose to fame with the release of his breakout singles "Welcome to the Party" and "Dior" in 2019.
Austin Richard Post, known professionally as Post Malone, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Known for his variegated vocals, Malone has gained acclaim for blending genres and subgenres of hip hop, pop, R&B, and trap.
Kim Nam-joon, known professionally as RM, is a South Korean rapper, singer-songwriter and record producer. He is the leader of South Korean boy band BTS. RM released his first solo mixtape, RM, in 2015.
William Ray Norwood Jr., known professionally as Ray J, is an American singer, actor, and television personality. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Carson, California, he is the younger brother of recording artist and actress Brandy Norwood and the first cousin of rapper Snoop Dogg.
William Leonard Roberts II, known professionally as Rick Ross, is an American rapper, record executive, and former athlete.
Rodarius Marcell Green, known professionally as Rod Wave, is an American rapper and singer. He is known for his strong voice and incorporation of hip hop and R&B, and has been recognized as a trailblazer of soul-trap.
Rodrick Wayne Moore Jr., known professionally as Roddy Ricch, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He rose to fame in 2018 with his single, "Die Young", which peaked at number 98 on the Billboard Hot 100. Ricch's first two mixtapes, Feed Tha Streets and Feed Tha Streets II, also received widespread acclaim.
Ryujin is a South Korean rapper and member of the K-pop group ITZY. She is known for her powerful rapping skills, energetic performances, and chic fashion style. She has been praised by fans and critics alike as one of the most talented upcoming artists in the industry.
Tahj Malik Chandler, better known by his stage name Saba, is an American rapper and record producer. He grew up in the Austin neighborhood of the West Side of Chicago.
Diamonté Quiava Valentin Harper, known professionally as Saweetie, is an American rapper. After the release of her debut single "Icy Grl" in 2017, she was signed to her then-manager Max Gousse's record label Artistry Worldwide, a subsidiary of Warner Records.
After getting a green card in exchange for assassinating a Cuban government official, Tony Montana (Al Pacino) stakes a claim on the drug trade in Miami. Viciously murdering anyone who stands in his way, Tony eventually becomes the biggest drug lord in the state, controlling nearly all the cocaine that comes through Miami. But increased pressure from the police, wars with Colombian drug cartels and his own drug-fueled paranoia serve to fuel the flames of his eventual downfall.… MORE
Kisean Paul Anderson, better known by his stage name Sean Kingston, is an American-Jamaican singer and rapper. He is known for his hit songs "Beautiful Girls", "Fire Burning", "Take You There", and his collaboration with Justin Bieber: "Eenie Meenie".
Oh Se-hun, also known mononymously as Sehun, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, model and dancer. He is a member of the South Korean-Chinese boy group Exo, its sub-group Exo-K and sub-unit Exo-SC.
Simba is a fictional character and the protagonist of Disney's The Lion King franchise. Introduced in the 1994 film The Lion King, Walt Disney Animation's 32nd animated feature, the character subsequently appears in The Lion King II: Simba's Pride and The Lion King 1½ as well as the 2019 remake of the original film.
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., known professionally as Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper. His fame dates back to 1992 when he featured on Dr. Dre's debut solo single, "Deep Cover", and then on Dre's debut solo album, The Chronic.
DeAndre Cortez Way, known professionally as Soulja Boy, is an American rapper and record producer. He rose to prominence, after his self published debut single "Crank That" peaked at number 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, for seven non-consecutive weeks in 2007.
Stitches is an American rapper from Miami, Florida. He first rose to fame in 2015 for his single “Brick In Yo Face” and has since gone on to release several mixtapes and albums that have gained him a large following. He is known for his aggressive, hard-hitting lyrics and unique flow.
Min Yoon-gi, known professionally by his stage names Suga and Agust D, is a South Korean rapper, songwriter and record producer. Under Big Hit Music, he debuted as a member of the South Korean boy band BTS in 2013.
T-Rex is an American rapper and producer from Los Angeles, California. He is best known for his chart-topping hits such as "Candyman" and "Money Talk". His unique blend of hip-hop and melodic R&B has earned him a loyal fan base around the world.
T.O.P is one of the most popular and influential South Korean rappers in history. He's known for his unique mix of rap, hip hop and R&B music, as well as his fashion sense and public persona. He has been part of the hugely successful K-pop group Big Bang since 2006.
Lee Tae-yong, known mononymously as Taeyong, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and dancer. He is a member and leader of South Korean boy band NCT under SM Entertainment, having debuted in the group's first sub-unit, NCT U, in 2016 and becoming the leader of its second sub-unit, NCT 127, later that year.
Teyana Me Shay Jacqueli Shumpert is an American singer, actress, dancer and choreographer. In 2005, she signed a record deal with Pharrell Williams' Star Trak Entertainment imprint. Afterwards, she choreographed the music video for "Ring the Alarm" by Beyoncé.
Jayceon Terrell Taylor, better known by his stage name the Game or simply Game, is an American rapper. Born in Compton, California, he initially released a series of mixtapes under the wing of fellow West Coast rapper JT the Bigga Figga.
Charlton Kenneth Jeffrey Howard, known professionally as the Kid Laroi, is an Australian rapper, singer and songwriter. He originally gained recognition from his association and friendship with American rapper Juice Wrld while he was on tour in Australia.
Benjamin David Goldberg, known professionally as Token, is an American rapper from Salem, Massachusetts. He has appeared on Sway’s Friday's Fire Cipher and has a catalog of videos on YouTube. His most recent video, "Ain't It Funny", uses a sample of his son playing the recorder.
Daystar Shemuel Shua Peterson, known professionally as Tory Lanez, is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He received initial recognition from the mixtape Conflicts of My Soul: The 416 Story, released in August 2013.
Jacques Bermon Webster II, better known by his stage name Travis Scott, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. His stage name is the namesake of a favorite uncle combined with the first name of one of his inspirations, Kid Cudi.
Michael Lamar White II, known professionally as Trippie Redd, is an American rapper and singer-songwriter. He is one of the most prominent members of the SoundCloud rap scene, which gained mainstream acclaim in the late 2010s.
Tupac Amaru Shakur, also known as 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper. He is widely considered one of the most influential rappers of all time. Shakur is among the best-selling music artists, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide.
Michael Ray Nguyen-Stevenson (born November 19, 1989), known professionally as Tyga (/ˈtaɪɡə/) (a backronym for Thank you God always), is an American rapper. After a number of independent releases, Tyga signed a recording contract with Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Republic Records in 2008.
Tyler, The Creator is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, producer and director from Los Angeles, California. He is the co-founder of the hip hop collective Odd Future and has released several solo albums since 2009 that have gained acclaim for their unique sound and style.
Robert Matthew Van Winkle, known professionally as Vanilla Ice, is an American rapper, actor, and television host.
Wax is an American rapper and record producer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is best known for his clever wordplay and inventive style of rhyming, which has earned him critical acclaim and commercial success.
Cameron Jibril Thomaz, better known by his stage name Wiz Khalifa, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. He released his debut album, Show and Prove, in 2006 and signed to Warner Bros. Records in 2007.
XXXTentacion, by his real name Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy, was a controversial American rapper and singer-songwriter known for his unique blend of genres and emotionally raw lyrics.
Keenon Dequan Ray Jackson (born March 9, 1990), better known by his stage name YG (short for Young Gangsta), is an American rapper from Compton, California.
Adolph Robert Thornton Jr., better known by his stage name Young Dolph, was an American rapper. In 2016, he released his debut studio album, King of Memphis, which peaked at number 49 on the Billboard 200 chart. He was featured on O.T. Genasis's hit single "Cut It", which peaked at number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Jeffery Lamar Williams, known professionally as Young Thug, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is considered to be an influential figure of his generation, with his music impacting the modern sound of hip hop and trap music.
Matthew Raymond Hauri, known professionally as Yung Gravy, is an American rapper. He first gained recognition in 2017, when his song "Mr. Clean" gained traction on SoundCloud, and is now RIAA certified Platinum.
Jonatan Aron Leandoer Håstad, known professionally as Yung Lean, is a Swedish rapper, singer and songwriter. Widely cited as one of the most influential figures in the early cloud rap era, Yung Lean rose to prominence in 2013 with his song "Ginseng Strip 2002", which went viral on YouTube.
Woo Ji-ho, known professionally as Zico, is a South Korean rapper, record producer, singer and songwriter. He debuted as the leader of the boy band Block B in 2011 and made his first solo release in 2014.