Top 10 Rappers

Who are the top 10 rappers in the world of music? There are so many successful ones that it becomes difficult to rank them. This article is an honest try to rate them according to their success rates.

The search for the history of rap music takes you far behind in time and there has been a drastic change over the years. Many rap artists have come and gone and left their mark on music. Getting a rank in the the list of top 10 rappers requires a lot of hard work, dedication and you should know your music. I still remember, my parents banning rap music whenever I used to listen to it. Well parents are concerned about all the violent words, heavy music and graphical scenes shown in rap music videos. But all the things aside, rap music has influenced millions around the globe and is considered as one of the most influential genres of music.

Top 10 Rappers of the Decade Mentioning the names of some famous rappers

who out shined others this decade. This list contains the names of the most famous rap artists who have been dominating the charts with their best rap songs.

Eminem

: He is a favorite of the millions, Marshall Mathers a.k.a Eminem is one of the most famous rappers ever to step foot in the world of rap music. He gets the #1 spot on the top 10 rappers ever because of his amazing mix of lyrics and music. He is the only white hip hop artist at this time and he’s ruling everywhere he goes. Eminem’s lyrics always contain instances from real life which makes it easier for fans and the common man to relate to it.

Lil Wayne

: Hate him or love him, Lil Wayne will always be known as one of the top 10 rappers of all time. Lil Wayne bags the #2 spot because of his unique talent of writing such splendid highlight lines. Working with the Cash Money record label, Little Wayne has been minting money and music since he was a teenager and this collaboration has only improved with time.

T.I.

: Tip Harris, a.k.a T.I. is one of the most celebrated and unique rappers of this decade. His lyrics are always well written, easy to understand and are often easy to relate to which makes his songs even better. One of his highest selling albums Trap Muzik featured some of his most popular songs which include Rubberband Man, Let’s Get Away and 24’s. Unlike other rapper music albums, people play his entire album and never skip his songs. This alone gives him the right to feature in my list of top 10 rappers.

Jeezy

: Jeezy features in this list because of his huge fan following, his various accomplishments and his notorious lyrics. He possesses this weird technique that captivates you and lets you enjoy his music. He came into this industry with a group of boys but soon left them as he realized that his talent was greater than theirs. Jeezy is one of the best rappers of all time.

Nas: Nas comes in this list because he has made one of the best albums of this decade, Illmatic. In the hip hop world Illmatic is still considered as a classic and probably will be one of the best rap albums of all time

. Nas has a unique style of rapping, he doesn’t come up with many songs but all his songs deserve a standing ovation.

Webbie: He received mainstream success in 2005 with Gimme That. His two albums Savage Life and Savage Life 2 have a number of successful songs in them. He may not be a very well known name but he definitely is considered as one of the best rappers of all time

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Jay-Z

: Jay-Z, a.k.a Hova is considered as the Mughal of all rappers. He is a favorite with hip-hop lovers and definitely deserves a mention in the top 10 rappers of this decade. He has made some quite popular songs like Hard Knock Life, Big Pimpin, Song Cry and many more. Not only do

Jay-Z

‘s songs make him an awesome rapper but his ability to rap without writing any words.

Yo Gotti

: Yo Gotti bags a spot in this list because of his real life stories that are reflected in his songs. Gotti produced one of the best albums of the decade Back 2 da Basics which gave rap lovers a host of popular songs. He has collaborated with artists like Jeezy and Gucci Mane and produced some popular mix tapes. His most recent topper is 5 Star Chick.

Kanye West

: This musical genius didn’t actually start out as a rapper but as a record label producer for Jay-Z’s Rock-A-Fella Records. His first single Through the Wire, was a chart buster and a crowd favorite due to the inspirational messages which are in the song.

Kanye West

has sung many famous and inspirational songs like Jesus Walks and All Falls Down. The great songs and great music that he creates makes him one of the best.

Drake

: Not many have heard this name, but Drake is no doubt one of the best rap artists of the decade. Before becoming a success in the rap industry he was an actor on a sitcom, Degrassi. In June 2009, Young Money records which is owned by Lil Wayne signed Drake. He’s recorded several mix tapes and his first original album is going to be released in 2010. Hip-hop and rap legends have high hopes from this new rapper.

Top 10 Rappers of All Time

Here are some more names of rappers who have actually started the whole rap scene.

• The Notorious B.I.G
• Tupac Shakur
• Rakim
• KRS One
• LL Cool J
• Snoop Dogg
• OutKast
• Ice Cube
• Chuck D
• Redman

I hope by reading this article, you have selected your favorite top 10 rappers. If you think I have missed out on a name then please do let me know through your valuable comments.