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Hip Hop Wars

Who do you think are the most famous people and groups in the whole wide world? Vote up the flesh & blood human beings whose names we will chant into the infinite—who, sealed in the collective consciousness, will prove to be immortal.

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Everyone has their own idea of the best rappers today, but that doesn&#39;t necessarily denote the most famous rapper in the world right now in 2021. Sure, the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-rappers-of-all-time" target="_blank">best rapper in the world</a> could also be the most famous rapper, but this isn&#39;t always the case. While there&#39;s room for opinion, there are also plenty of qualifying factors to consider. For instance, how&#39;s their most recent album selling? How often are they in the news and media in 2021? How big is their fan base? Of course, you&nbsp;are the fan base. You&#39;re the reason why the media covers them. So, who is the most famous rapper out right now according to you fans?

When it comes to the most popular rappers, Kanye&nbsp;West is certainly going to find himself toward the top of the list. However, plenty of current hip-hop artists and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-new-school-rappers/ranker-music" target="_blank">top new school rappers</a> who may not have his credentials could still be considered just as famous. How about Lil Uzi Vert? He is definitely one of the celebrity rappers. Some American rappers, like&nbsp;Childish Gambino, were celebrities before their music careers. He starred on the popular TV series&nbsp;Community.&nbsp;Is it his TV and movie stardom that puts him in the spotlight? As you can see, choosing the most famous rappers today isn&#39;t going to be easy, but that&#39;s where you fans come in.&nbsp;

Check out the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-male-rappers/reference" target="_blank">list of famous rappers</a> below and vote up the artists you think have the most fame right now.&nbsp;

Who Is The Most Famous Rapper In The World Right Now?

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The Most Famous Rapper In The World Right Now, Ranked By Fans

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2022 Music

The music industry mourns the lives of many rappers throughout 2022, all of whom we lost way too soon. Consisting of Grammy Award winner Coolio, Migos rapper Takeoff, 2017 XXL Freshman Class member PnB Rock, Gen Z rapper Lil Keed, and DJ Kay Slay, this year's hip-hop musician death roster contains some of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-musical-artists-of-all-time/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest artists of all time</a>. This list of deceased rappers and producers will serve as your reference for all of the hip-hop artists who have passed away throughout 2022, from the musicians who died today to those who recently died.&nbsp;To honor these musical geniuses' inspirational legacies, let's continue listening to their incredible music and keeping their influence alive. Check back weekly for the most recent deaths of every famous rapper who left an unparalleled mark on the music world.&nbsp;

Rappers Who Died In 2022

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The best new artists, albums, and hits for your 2022 playlists, ranked by over 1 million votes. Click to make your opinion heard.

You Gotta Hear This

A look at the best and most underrated in entertainment, music, and sports in 2022.

2022: Wrapping Up

2022

Who else can't w[rap] their head around all of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/new-hip-hop-collaborations-2022/jared-baly">hip hop bangerz released in 2022</a> so far?! From Nicki Minaj &amp; Lil Baby's fire collaborations&nbsp;to Gunna's latest projects with Drake and Future, this year is dropping bars left and right. The one-and-only Kendrick Lamar finally released his highly-anticipated fifth studio album Mr. Morale &amp; the Big Steppers, and we wouldn't be surprised if multi-talented rapper and vocalist Doja Cat has some exciting new projects up ‘planet her’ sleeve.&nbsp;If you're&nbsp;wondering, "where can I find the best 2022 rap&nbsp;songs?" then we've got you covered with our rankings below.&nbsp;Vote&nbsp;for your favorite new hip hop releases, and be sure to return weekly for more&nbsp;hit rap songs.

The Best Rap Songs Of 2022

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The 75+ Best Rap Songs Of 2022, Ranked

Music

Have you listened to Drake and 21 Savage's highly-anticipated collaborative studio album Her Loss yet?! Released four and a half months after Drake's surprise record Honestly, Nevermind through OVO Sound, Slaughter Gang, Epic, and Republic Records, Her Loss marks the triumphant reunion of the MC hip-hop power-players. Both Drake and 21 Savage have been hard at work since rapping together on “Jimmy Cooks,” the catalyst that ultimately fast-tracked Her Loss's release; persistently hustling in the studio while simultaneously running their own businesses. Their 16-track record represents the culmination of a relationship dating back to their 2016 joint single “Sneakin'," when Drake effortlessly put the on-the-rise Atlanta native on the map. It's inevitable for the album to be met with mixed reviews, but who cares – Drake and 21 Savage indisputably form the rap world's latest dynamic duo who don't plan on slowing down anytime soon.&nbsp;Some of the album's top songs include “Hours in Silence,” “Middle of the Ocean,” “Spin Bout U,” “P*ssy &amp; Millions (feat. Travis Scott),” ”Privileged Rappers,” “On BS,” “Treacherous Twins,” and of course the controversial "Circo Loco.”How do the album's tracks compare to Drake and 21 Savage's greatest previous works? Which of these bangers will surpass one billion streams? Vote up the best songs on&nbsp;Her Loss, and vote down the tracks that don't level up with their top singles.

The Best Songs on Drake and 21 Savage's Album 'Her Loss'

Ranking All Songs on Drake and 21 Savage's Album 'Her Loss'

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If you&#39;re a fan of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-rap-songs-of-2013/ranker-hip-hop?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">rap music</a>, you should have at minimum a base knowledge in old school rap. If not for old school rappers, it&#39;s highly unlikely that rap would have evolved into the popular artform that it is today. Many of old school rappers are widely respected by the artists repsonsible for <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-rap-songs-2020/music-lover" target="_blank">today&#39;s biggest hip hop hits</a>. For the sake of this list, all of the classic old school hip hop artists featured became popular during the rap&#39;s golden age, which occurred during the 1980s through the mid-1990s. The diversity, innovation and ultimately, the influence of of these old school rappers cannot be stated enough.

So, who are the best old school rappers? If you know old school rap, you know that the likes of Run DMC, De La Soul, Eric B &amp; Rakim, Gang Starr, Grandmaster Flash and the Beastie Boys. These names are widely recognized as some of the best old school rappers. If not for the contributions of these artists, old school rap, and thus, good rap music would cease to exist. &nbsp;Who are your favorite old school rap artists?

That said, it&#39;s to you to determine the best old school rap. If you are familiar with old school rap and old school rappers, feel free to chime in with your vote. If you notice someone isn&#39;t on this list and should be, feel free to add them.&nbsp;This list answers the questions &quot;who are the best old school <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/abstract-hip-hop-bands-and-artists/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">hip hop bands</a> of all time?&quot; and &quot;who is the greatest old school hip hop musician ever?&quot;&nbsp;If you know enough about the genre, please vote based on the quality of the band&#39;s music instead of just voting for the most popular old school hip hop bands that you might&#39;ve heard of.

Snoop Dogg

The Best Old School Hip Hop Groups/Rappers

Old School Rappers | List of Best Old School Hip Hop Artists/Groups

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Three&#39;s not a crowd for these <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/overall-best-hip-hop-crew?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">hip hop groups</a> featuring three members. While&nbsp;these artists have changed their lineups over the years, these famous rap groups are best known for being trios at some point in their career. From hip hop legends, like Run-DMC and Salt-N-Pepa, to the new and recent trios, like Migos and Flatbush Zombies, here are the most popular trios in hip hop music history.

Vote up the best 3-piece hip hop bands, and don&#39;t forget to check out their latest music!

The Best Hip Hop Trios Of All-Time, Ranked

The 40+ Greatest Trios In Rap Music, Ranked By Hip Hop Heads

Summer

What are this year's hottest rap songs of the summer, you might ask? Look no further, because we've got you covered with our meticulously-curated playlist below, ranked by fans worldwide. &nbsp;From Jack Harlow's viral Billboard number one hit single “First Class” to Doja Cat's “Vegas (From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ELVIS),” summer 2022 has a fire lineup of hip hop bangers by many of today's hottest rap artists. Although the one-and-only Icy Girl Saweetie's ”Best Friend" and Megan Thee Stallion's “Hot Girl Summer” set the bar very high for summer rap songs, their newer tracks ”Get It Girl" and “Plan B” remain strong contenders for the sun-kissed season's ultimate status.What are 2022's <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/new-rap-songs-2022/jared-baly?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best rap songs</a> of the summer? How many of these studio tracks will surpass one billion streams? Vote below for your favorite new hit singles and radio jams released by today's top rappers that you believe are worthy of the ‘song of the summer’ title.

The Best Rap Songs Of The Summer 2022

The 25+ Best Rap Songs Of The Summer 2022, Ranked

Hip-Hop / Rap

Get ready to work it, because we've got the best 2022 workout playlist for you! From Diplo and Miguel's hypnotic EDM hit "Don't Forget My Love" to Charli XCX's&nbsp;pop-filled "Used To Know Me," we've featured all of this year's top songs that are bound to help you stay strong throughout those long runs,&nbsp;spin classes, and weight lifting sessions. These hot tracks include music from many of today's biggest artists and contain a wide range of genres, including hip-hop/rap, alternative rock, synth pop, disco, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/electronic-dance-music-bands-and-musicians/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">electronic dance music</a>.Which songs do you believe are the best workout records of 2022? And which new studio releases will keep your energy up during those tough exercise routines? Vote up your favorite workout&nbsp;singles released since January 1, 2022, and vote down the songs&nbsp;that won't get your heart pumping.

The Best Workout Songs Of 2022

The 25+ Best Workout Songs Of 2022, Ranked

From new artists to some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-rappers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest hip hop artists of all time</a>, here are the best rappers from Philadelphia. Including&nbsp;both solo artists, like Meek Mill and Lil Uzi Vert,&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/old-school-hip-hop-bands-and-artists/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">hip hop groups</a>, like Army of the Pharaohs and The Roots, this list of the most popular Philadelphia rappers features rap artists who were born or raised in the Pennsylvania city. With lyrics about living in the ghetto, gangsta rapper Schoolly D is commonly regarded as the artist who helped Philly pop up in the hip hop world. Who are the top Philadelphia rappers of all-time?

Vote up the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-rappers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best hip hop artists</a>&nbsp;from Philly reppin&#39; The City of Brotherly Love.

The Best Rappers From Philadelphia

The 50+ Best Rappers From Philadelphia, Ranked By Hip Hop Heads

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From new artists to some of the greatest hip hop artists of all time, here are the best rappers from Baltimore. Including&nbsp;both solo artists, like JPEGMAFIA and Los,&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/overall-best-hip-hop-crew?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">hip hop groups</a>, this list of the most popular Baltimore rappers features rap artists who were born or raised in the Maryland city.&nbsp;Who are the top Baltimore rappers of all-time?

Vote up the&nbsp;best hip hop artists&nbsp;from Baltimore, and add any other rappers if they&#39;re missing from this list.&nbsp;

The Best Rappers From Baltimore

The 25+ Best Rappers From Baltimore, Ranked By Hip Hop Heads

From new artists to some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-rappers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest hip hop artists</a> of all time, here are the best rappers from Texas. Including&nbsp;both solo artists, like Travis Scott and Post Malone,&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/overall-best-hip-hop-crew?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">hip hop groups</a>, like Brockhampton and GS Boyz, this list of the most popular Texas rappers features rap artists who were born or raised in the Lone Star State. Known for their&nbsp;ties to <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/southern-rap-bands-and-musicians/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Southern hip hop</a>, these&nbsp;famous Texas&nbsp;rappers also popularized the &quot;chopped and screwed&quot;-style of rap, as heard in music from&nbsp;Houston rappers Paul Wall and Mike Jones. Who are the top Texas rappers of all-time?

Vote up the best Texas rappers representing Houston, Dallas, Austin, and more.

The Best Rappers From Texas

The 50+ Best Rappers From Texas, Ranked By Hip Hop Heads

From new artists to some of the greatest hip hop artists of all time, here are the best rappers from Staten Island. Including&nbsp;both solo artists, like Method Man and RZA,&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/overall-best-hip-hop-crew?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">hip hop groups</a>, like Wu-Tang Clan and Killarmy, this list of the most popular Staten Island rappers features rap artists who were born or raised in the NYC&nbsp;borough. Known for their&nbsp;style of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/east-coast-hip-hop-bands-and-musicians/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">East Coast hip hop</a>, other famous Staten Island&nbsp;rappers include Raekwon, Shyheim, and Eamon. Who are the top Staten Island rappers of all-time?

Vote up the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-rappers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best hip hop artists</a>&nbsp;from Staten Island reppin&#39; the 103.

The Best Rappers From Staten Island

The 15+ Best Rappers From Staten Island, Ranked By Hip Hop Heads

From new artists to some of the greatest hip hop artists of all time, here are the best rappers from Harlem. Including&nbsp;both solo artists, like Tupac and Sean Combs,&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/overall-best-hip-hop-crew?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">hip hop groups</a>, like ASAP Mob&nbsp;and The Diplomats, this list of the most popular Harlem rappers features rap artists who were born or raised in the Manhattan neighborhood. Known for their&nbsp;style of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/east-coast-hip-hop-bands-and-musicians/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">East Coast hip hop</a>, other famous Harlem&nbsp;rappers include Cam&#39;ron, Juelz Santana, Jim Jones, and Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock.&nbsp;Who are the top Harlem rappers of all-time?

Vote up the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-rappers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best hip hop artists</a>&nbsp;from Harlem reppin&#39; New York City&#39;s Upper Manhattan.

The Best Rappers From Harlem

The 30+ Best Rappers From Harlem, Ranked By Hip Hop Heads

From new artists to some of the greatest hip hop artists of all time, here are the best rappers from Maryland. Including&nbsp;both solo artists, like Logic&nbsp;and Wax,&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/overall-best-hip-hop-crew?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">hip hop groups</a>, this list of the most popular Maryland rappers features rap artists who were born or raised in the Old Line State. Other famous rappers on this list include <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-baltimore-rappers/ranker-hip-hop" target="_blank">artists from Baltimore</a>, like JPEGMAFIA and Los. Who are the top Maryland rappers of all-time?

Vote up the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-rappers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best hip hop artists</a>&nbsp;from Maryland reppin&#39; the Old Line State.

The Best Rappers From Maryland

The 30+ Best Rappers From Maryland, Ranked By Hip Hop Heads

From new artists to some of the greatest hip hop artists of all time, here are the best rappers from North Carolina. Including&nbsp;both solo artists, like J. Cole and Petey Pablo,&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-hip-hop-groups-2019/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">hip hop groups</a>, like the Justus League and Little Brother, this list of the most popular North Carolina rappers also features rap artists who were born or raised in Raleigh and Charlotte. Known for their&nbsp;style of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/southern-rap-bands-and-musicians/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Southern hip hop</a>, these&nbsp;famous NC&nbsp;rappers include notable artists, like King Mez and Big Pooh. Who are the top North Carolina rappers of all-time?

Vote up the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-rappers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best hip hop artists</a>&nbsp;from North Carolina reppin&#39; the Tar Heel State.

The Best Rappers From North Carolina

The 25+ Best Rappers From North Carolina, Ranked By Hip Hop Heads

From new artists to some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-rappers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest hip hop artists</a> of all time, here are the best <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-8-rappers-from-brooklyn/djfritzo?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">rappers from Brooklyn</a>. Including&nbsp;both solo artists, like The Notorious B.I.G. and Nas,&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/overall-best-hip-hop-crew?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">hip hop groups</a>, like the Beastie Boys and Pro Era, this list of the most popular Brooklyn rappers features rap artists who were born or raised in the New York City borough. Known for their style of&nbsp;East Coast&nbsp;hip hop, other famous Brooklyn&nbsp;rappers include Mos Def, Talib Kewli, and Lil Kim. Who are the top Brooklyn rappers of all-time?

Vote up the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-rap-songs-of-all-time/ranker-hip-hop?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best hip hop</a> artists&nbsp;from Brooklyn reppin&#39; New York City&#39;s most populous borough.

The Best Rappers From Brooklyn

The 50+ Best Rappers From Brooklyn, Ranked By Hip Hop Heads

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Ranking the very best songs, bands, and musicians of the greatest decade for hit jams.

Music for Your '90s Playlists

90s Music

The best '90s rappers and rap groups brought us some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-rap-songs-of-all-time/ranker-hip-hop?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best rap songs of all time</a> with artists like Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre, and the Notorious B.I.G. dominating the decade. Often described as the &quot;golden age&quot; of hip hop and rap, the 1990s introduced many rappers and rap groups that would go on to become <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-greatest-rappers-of-all-time/first-l" target="_blank">the best rappers of all time</a>.During the beginning of the decade, prominent acts and rappers like Ice Cube, LL Cool J, and Public Enemy led the charts as their fame, first established in the 1980s, continued. Each brought something new and interesting to the rap world, such as Ice Cube's 1991 release of &quot;Death Certificate,&quot; which dealt with real-world issues like racism, Los Angeles gangs, and drugs. As the decade continued, one of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-hip-hop-albums?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best rap albums of all time</a> came along in 1992. Dr. Dre's &quot;The Chronic&quot; made the now-legendary producer and rapper's name, along with the name of another up-and-coming rapper, Snoop Dogg, known around the world. Snoop and Dre represented the West Coast of the United States and alongside the late Tupac Shakur and the rest of the Death Row family, these rappers dominated the genre for the next several years. But there was another coast ready to battle for that top spot on the charts.Enter the Bad Boy family from the East Coast with top names like Sean &quot;Puff Daddy&quot; Combs and Christopher &quot;The Notorious B.I.G.&quot; Wallace. These two sides were crucial in the East Coast-West Coast rap rivalry that not only produced some of the top rap music of the decade but also ultimately ended the lives of 2Pac and Biggie, as both were tragically murdered.All of these rappers and their music influenced and ushered in a new generation of rappers, the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-_00s-rappers/whatevayoulike " target="_blank">best rappers of the 2000s</a>, and put up a good fight for the best decade for rap music ever. Which 90s rapper is your favorite? Vote for the ones you like the best below or add your favorite to the list!

Method Man and Redman

The Dopest Rappers of the '90s

Best 90s Rappers | List of the Greatest MCs from the 1990s

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Vote on these lists of outstanding female vocalists, musicians, songwriters, and performers in every genre.

Who Run the World?

Responsible for some of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-rap-songs-2020/music-lover" target="_blank">hottest tracks of 2020</a>,&nbsp;these women rappers and MCs know how to handle a mic. Since the early days of hip-hop, women took&nbsp;part in crafting the genre&#39;s overall tone and sound. Though hip-hop music is commonly associated with a glorification of male-exclusive camaraderie, women MCs help to break that mold, off-setting more men-centric attitudes with a steely, seen-it-all perspective of their own. Some women rappers&nbsp;make up a part of a successful rap group, such as Digable Planets or Salt-N-Pepa. But just as often, the best female rappers&nbsp;pursue their own solo rap careers, sometimes with the assistance or stewardship of an established&nbsp;rap act. (For example, Bahamadia got an early boost in the &#39;90s from Gang Starr&#39;s Guru. Lil&#39; Kim, as well, was mentored in the rap game by none other than the late Biggie Smalls himself.)

Who are the best women rappers out there? As of today, more and more women hip-hop acts generate&nbsp;just as much buzz for new releases as men. So much so, in fact, that acts like Cardi B are now scoring the top-charting singles around. Girl power, indeed.

Snow Tha Product

The Greatest Women Rappers of All Time

The Top Female Rappers, Ranked by Hip Hop Fan Votes

Susie Moss

2000s

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The best &#39;00s rappers include any and all worthy artists who influenced hip-hop music between 2000 and 2010. This decade brought with it some of the most talented rappers the music world has ever seen, including the likes of Lil&#39; Wayne, Rock Ross, Nas, and Nelly. (Head over to the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-20-new-school-rappers/ranker-music" target="_blank">best new school rappers</a> if you&#39;re looking for Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and other great 2010s rappers). Some rappers on this list were also fantastic in the 90s, but continued to be extremely relevant during subsequent years and remained top artists of 2000s&nbsp;hip hop. Agree with the choices on this best &#39;00s rappers list? Vote them up! Obviously, you can also vote down those artists you don&#39;t think deserve to be listed.&nbsp;If you have a particular favorite rapper from the &#39;00s that isn&#39;t on this list, by all means, add away!

Rap music skyrocketed to popularity in the 2000s, with artists like Eminem leading the way, as the genre went totally mainstream. In addition, the &#39;00s saw a whole slew of cross-over rap artists charting, including the likes of OutKast and Gnarls Barkley. Some of the biggest selling albums of this decade were rap albums, including Jay-Z&#39;s Blueprint&nbsp;albums, Nelly&#39;s Country Grammer,&nbsp;and 2000&#39;s The Marshall Mathers LP&nbsp;by Eminem (produced by Dr. Dre). Diddy, formerly known as Puff Daddy in the 90s (and formally known as Sean Combs), released the album The Saga Continues... as &quot;P. Diddy&quot; in 2001 and, after changing his stage name (again) to just &quot;Diddy,&quot; he released the wildly popular album Press Play&nbsp;in 2006. And, while Ludacris released his first album in the 90s, his major label debut came in 2000 with Back for the First Time.&nbsp;He followed that up with 2001&#39;s Word of Mouf&nbsp;-- thus, earning a spot on this list of the best rappers of the 2000s.

And of course, no discussion of the best &#39;00 rappers would be complete without a mention of Kanye West. West produced for others during the 90s and early 2000s, but in 2004, with the release of his debut album, The College Dropout,&nbsp;Kanye became a huge commercial success. The College Dropout&nbsp;established West as one of the most talented rappers/hip hop artists of the decade.

Yes, it&#39;s easy to put together a list of the best &#39;00s rappers with names like Eminem, Kanye West and Jay-Z, but digging a little deeper produces some outstanding artists like Talib Kweli and Jadakiss. Who do you think are the best artists of 2000s&nbsp;hip hop? Cast your votes below and be sure to add any rappers who may be missing.

Lil Wayne

The Best Rappers Of The 2000s

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Lists about fashion for everyone from the oh-so-stylish to the adorably clueless.

Who Are You Wearing?

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The best dressed rappers are the top names in rap and his hop music who are consistently looking sharp when they&#39;re on the red carpet, being photographed for magazines or performing in their videos. These rappers are rich and famous, but also have some of the best style in all of music today. Just like each of these rappers has their own unique sense of style, we&#39;re all entitled to our own opinion of which rapper is the best dressed of them all. Vote for the rapper&#39;s style you like best or add that rapper below!

While his style is not for everyone, according to Complex magazine, Kanye West leads all other rappers on the best dressed list. The publication, in conjunction with Nah Right, put 64 of the most dapper rappers through a bracket-style competition to determine which was the most stylish. Defeating several other very chic rappers along the way, Kanye West was victorious.

Like Kanye, many of the other elite rappers among the best dressed don&#39;t just make <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-rap-songs-2020/music-lover" target="_blank">great rap songs</a>, but also make their own clothing with clothing lines nearly as successful as their music. Jay-Z&#39;s Rocawear and Diddy&#39;s Sean John are two of the most well known clothing lines and wildly successful as fans of both rappers get the chance to dress like their favorites by purchasing the clothes designed by their icons.

Who are the best dressed rappers? Mainstream celebrities, rappers included, are constantly under the scrutinizing eyes of paparazzi, critics and fans but these stylish rappers have consistently earned praise for their fabulous fashion choices. It shouldn&#39;t be a surprise that these are also some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/wealthiest-rapper-ceos-and-entrepreneurs/whatevayoulike">richest rappers</a> in the world. Wealth, fame and dashing style, sounds like a perfect combination to me. These good looking rappers have their outfit game on lock. Whose looks are your favorite? Vote below!

Juelz Santana

The Best Dressed Rappers

Best Dressed Rappers: List of Most Fashionable Hip Hop Artists

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Iggy Azalea

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Suga

J-Hope

Tyler, the Creator

Lil Dicky

Travis Scott

Eminem

A close inspection of the elements that draw us to certain hip hop artists, from their consistently sick beats to their impressive commands of language and their own public image.

Ranking Rappers

Live Music

Sounding good on stage is one thing, but putting on the greatest live show is another—and there's&nbsp;quite a few rappers who offer the best of both worlds. While there's always room for debate, as well as biased opinions, we can all agree some hip hop artists know how to put on a show. Without much room for argument, Kanye&nbsp;West has long been considered one of the greatest rap performers of his time, with Kendrick Lamar high up on that list as well. However, in a world where <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-young-rappers/ranker-hip-hop" target="_blank">new and young rappers</a> pop up every day and really make a name for themselves, there's plenty other rappers with good live shows.You don't want only a good show, though; you want to hear the rappers with the best live shows out—including artists both old and new. From established artists&nbsp;to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-soundcloud-rappers/ranker-music" target="_blank">famed SoundCloud&nbsp;rappers</a>, some rappers just have &quot;it&quot;. So, who are the best rappers to see live? Some might say Travis Scott, while others are quick to argue that. Well, now you all have the opportunity to cast your vote for the best live performing rappers—right here, right now.&nbsp;Check out the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-rappers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of rappers</a> below and vote up the ones you think deserve the top spots for best concerts, whether they know how to hype up a crowd, sound great on stage, or even better, do both. See someone missing? Feel free to add them to the list.&nbsp;

Rappers Who Put on the Greatest Live Shows, Ranked

The 25+ Rappers with the Best Concerts | Best Rappers to See Live

Is Lil Dicky the funniest rapper in the game right now? With the release of his new album Professional Rapper, we decided we should rank the funniest rappers of all time. From Eminem to Ludacris, these rappers have the funniest lyrics that are both clever and on point, causing us to laugh while we bob our heads to beat. Vote for the funny rappers that make you laugh the hardest, and downvote any that you don't really think are funny.Among the funniest rappers of all time are underground heroes like mc chris, a nerdcore rapper who raps about video games, Star Wars and smoking weed. His funnier songs include &quot;Older Crowd&quot; and &quot;Smackababy&quot;, a track that is literally about smacking babies. This list features new funny rappers like Lil Dicky, and classic rappers like ODB and Method Man.If your favorite funny hip hop artist isn't included on the poll already, you can add them to the list. Just make sure whoever you add has funny lyrics that might include puns and wordplay.

Schoolboy Q

The Funniest Rappers of All Time

Funniest Rappers | Hip Hop Artists With Funny Lyrics

Anime Chris

Update: <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-rap-songs-2020/music-lover" target="_blank">Dive into the best new hip hop with our list of 2020&#39;s top rap songs</a>.

The number of Asian rappers has grown exponentially over the last few decades, and they&#39;re making some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-korean-hip-hop-songs-2019/ranker-music" target="_blank">best Korean rap songs of 2019</a>.&nbsp;Luckily for us &ndash;Asian <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-rappers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">hip hop artists</a>, and many <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/all-88rising-members-ranked/ranker-music" target="_blank">popular 88rising artists</a>,&nbsp;are some of the best rappers in the game today.&nbsp;In America, Asian rappers have been virtually ignored by record companies and radio stations even as rap has become a global form of expression spawning unique Japanese, Korean, and Chinese hip hop scenes. However, rappers from Asia were not content to remain silent and &ndash;&nbsp;with the advent of the internet &ndash; took matters into their own hands. (Dumbfoundead, for example, is a Korean American rapper with a huge YouTube following and has been seen on several best lists.)&nbsp;

Thanks to their drive, know-how, and knack for self-promotion, a thriving Asian hip hop culture currently exists. Here are some of the best in Asian Rap. Who is your favorite? Who is the best Asian rapper?

Tiger JK

The Best Asian Rappers of All Time

Best Asian Rappers | List of the Top Hip Hop Artists from Asia

Featuring <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-soundcloud-rappers/ranker-music" target="_blank">SoundCloud rappers who went mainstream</a>&nbsp;to <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-and-worst-youtube-rappers/youtuber" target="_blank">YouTubers who also rap</a> (sort of), this is the definitive list of the worst <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-rappers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">rappers of all time</a>. For every decent, innovative rapper out there, there are several copycat artists that bring nothing to the table. Below, you&#39;ll find who many feel&nbsp;are the worst of the worst in the genre. Sure, these&nbsp;best of and worst of lists are subjective, but plenty of us can agree on who the wack rappers are. What some&nbsp;feel is the bottom of the barrel, you might think is pretty great. On the other hand, rappers like Vanilla Ice, Marky Mark, and The Insane Clown Posse have been, for the most part, universally panned over the years. Sales have nothing to do with it either. While researching this list we&rsquo;ve discovered there are some million-selling artists like Iggy Azalea, Drake and Nikki Minaj that are pretty polarizing among hip hop aficionados.

We need your input. Who, to you, is the worst rapper out there? Who is the worst white rapper? Which artist made the stupidest rap ever? Who do you think are the 100 worst rappers, or even the top 10? Take a look at the list of bad rappers below and cast your votes accordingly.&nbsp;And, if you need a chaser after this list, dive into the best new hip hop with our list of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-rap-songs-2020/music-lover" target="_blank">2020&#39;s top rap songs</a>.