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Top Hip-Hop Artists

The 25 most influential hip-hop and rap artists ever, from old school pioneers to modern trap gods — ranked by legacy, flows, and cultural impact.

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Artist
Origin
Active Since
Style
Signature Track
Studio Albums
Grammy Wins
Jay-ZBrooklyn, NY1,989East Coast Hip-Hop99 Problems1323
EminemDetroit, MI1,988RapLose Yourself1115
Kendrick LamarCompton, CA2,003Conscious Hip-HopHUMBLE.617
Kanye WestChicago, IL1,996Experimental Hip-HopGold Digger1024
DrakeToronto, Canada2,006Hip-Hop/R&BGod's Plan75
Tupac ShakurEast Harlem, NY1,991West Coast / Gangsta RapCalifornia Love51
The Notorious B.I.G.Brooklyn, NY1,992East Coast Hip-HopJuicy20
NasQueens, NY1,992Lyrical Hip-HopIllmatic140
Lil WayneNew Orleans, LA1,994Southern Hip-HopLollipop135
Snoop DoggLong Beach, CA1,992West Coast / G-FunkDrop It Like It's Hot192
Dr. DreCompton, CA1,987G-Funk / West CoastStill D.R.E.36
J. ColeFayetteville, NC2,007Conscious Hip-HopNo Role Modelz71
Travis ScottHouston, TX2,008Trap/Psychedelic Hip-HopSICKO MODE40
Tyler the CreatorLadera Heights, CA2,007Alternative Hip-HopEARFQUAKE72
OutkastAtlanta, GA1,992Southern Hip-Hop / FunkHey Ya!66
Lauryn HillSouth Orange, NJ1,993Hip-Hop/R&B/SoulDoo Wop (That Thing)15
Wu-Tang ClanStaten Island, NY1,992East Coast / HardcoreC.R.E.A.M.70
A Tribe Called QuestQueens, NY1,988Jazz Rap / AlternativeCan I Kick It?60
FutureAtlanta, GA2,010TrapMask Off90
Post MaloneGrapevine, TX2,013Hip-Hop/PopRockstar40
Cardi BThe Bronx, NY2,015Hip-Hop/TrapBodak Yellow11
Nicki MinajTrinidad / Queens, NY2,004Hip-Hop/Pop RapSuper Bass50
MF DOOMUK / USA1,988Underground Hip-HopAccordion80
Ice CubeSouth Central, LA1,987West Coast / GangstaIt Was a Good Day100
RakimWyandanch, NY1,986Old School Hip-HopPaid in Full80
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