Famous Rappers - List of Famous Rappers - page 28

Imagine what the music world would have been like had it not been for rappers like 50 Cent, Kanye West, Slick Rick and Snoop Dogg who pep up the songs with their innovative and funny rapping styles? Rapping is an interesting combination of speech, prose, poetry and singing and adds a fun element to the performance of the entertainer. Rapping is such an integral ingredient of hip hop music and is also found in alternative rock and Kwaito music. Rap music has traditionally been a young man’s forte though in the modern times it is no rarity to seen middle-aged men happily rapping their lyrics or to spot pretty women stealing the spotlight away from their male counterparts. Rapping has its roots in Africa though today you can find rappers from different races performing all over the world in over a hundred languages! In the modern era it was the Hip Hop artist James Brown who introduced rapping in its modern avatar to millions of music fans. Rappers began gaining in popularity during the 1970s and from there rapping’s become a staple of Hip Hop music. Read on to learn more about the famous rappers from all over the world who made music more exciting and enjoyable with their unique talents.

The Most Famous Rappers

NameBirthdayNationalityBio
Sexxy LexxyOctober 16, 1990AmericanAlexis Smith Walker, popularly known as Sexxy Lexxy, is an African-American singer
OmarionNovember 12, 1984AmericanOmarion is an American singer, rapper, and actor
Mark TuanSeptember 4, 1993AmericanMark Tuan is an American singer, rapper, and dancer, who is part of the South Korean boy band 'Got7.' Take a look at his family, personal life, including his age, birthday, etc.
Young JeezySeptember 28, 1977AmericanYoung Jeezy is an American rap artist
SaweetieJuly 2, 1993AmericanSaweetie (Diamonté Harper) is an American rapper and songwriter best known for her song ‘Icy Grl.’
Lil SkiesAugust 4, 1998AmericanLil Skies (Kimetrius Foose) is an American rapper
Hitman HollaMarch 29, 1988AmericanHitman Holla (Gerald Fulton, Jr.) is an American battle rapper known for his unmatched punch lines and aggressive spirit
Anuel AANovember 27, 1992Puerto RicanAnuel AA is a Puerto Rican rapper
WaleSeptember 21, 1984AmericanWale is an American rapper of Nigerian descent
JungkookSeptember 1, 1997South KoreanJungkook is the lead vocalist, dancer, and rapper of the South Korean musical band, Bangtan Boys or BTS
Chris Miles

Chris Miles

Chris Miles (Christopher Miles Marshak) is an American Rapper and songwriter

AmericanMay 3, 1999137 views

Lil Dicky

David Andrew Burd, renowned by stage name Lil Dicky or LD, is an ace American rapper and comedian

AmericanMarch 15, 1988151 views

Ryan Lewis

Ryan Lewis is a popular American musician, hip-hop artist, DJ, record producer and music video director

AmericanMarch 25, 1988123 views

Lil Jon

Lil Jon is an American rapper, record producer, and DJ

AmericanJanuary 17, 1971307 views

Fergie

Fergie Duhamel (Stacy Ann Ferguson) is an American singer, entertainer, actor and songwriter

AmericanMarch 27, 1975184 views

Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar is an American rapper and lyricist

AmericanJune 17, 1987116 views

Frank Ocean

Frank Ocean is one of the most fascinating singers, songwriters and rappers of our times

AmericanOctober 28, 1987236 views

Slim Jimmy

Slim Jimmy is an American musical artist, rapper, and hip hop star

AmericanDecember 29, 1993101 views

Jaden Smith

Jaden Smith is an American actor and rapper

AmericanJuly 8, 1998250 views

Quavo Marshall

Quavo Marshall (Quavious Keyate Marshall) is an American rapper, songwriter and musician

AmericanApril 2, 1991104 views