Famous Rappers - List of Famous Rappers - page 6

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
Prodigy

Prodigy

Albert Johnson, better known as Prodigy, was a member of the rapping duo, ‘Mobb Deep.’

Lil Mosey

Lil Mosey

Lathan Echols, popularly known as “Lil Mosey,” is an American rapper and songwriter

AmericanJanuary 26, 2002284 views
Tay-K 47

Tay-K 47

Taymor Travon McIntyre, popularly known as “Tay-K,” or “Tay-K 47,” is an American rapper and songwriter

AmericanJune 16, 2000282 views
Soph Aspin

Soph Aspin

Soph Aspin is an English rapper

BritishAugust 19, 2000343 views
J. I.

J. I.

J.I., also known as the Prince of New York, is an American rapper

AmericanSeptember 23, 2001445 views
Nova

Nova

Nova is a young American rapper who won the popular show ‘The Rap Game’

AmericanMay 28, 2000109 views
Yung Lean

Yung Lean

Yung Lean is a Swedish rapper, songwriter, fashion designer and record producer

SwedishJuly 18, 1996309 views
Lady Leshurr

Lady Leshurr

Melesha O’Garro, professionally known as Lady Leshurr, is a rapper, singer, and producer from England

BritishDecember 15, 1989138 views
YBN Nahmir

YBN Nahmir

YBN Nahmir (Nicholas Simmons) is an American rapper and songwriter

AmericanDecember 18, 1999259 views
Juice WRLD

Juice WRLD

Juice WRLD (Jarad Higgins) is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter