Tupac ShakurHip-Hop Artists–——
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670 contenders. Selected solo rappers across different eras. An editorial selection, not an exhaustive catalog.
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Tupac ShakurHip-Hop Artists–——
The Notorious B.I.G.Hip-Hop Artists–——
NasHip-Hop Artists–——
Jay-ZHip-Hop Artists–——
EminemHip-Hop Artists–——
Missy ElliottHip-Hop Artists–——
Lauryn HillHip-Hop Artists–——
Kendrick LamarHip-Hop Artists–——
J. ColeHip-Hop Artists–——
DrakeHip-Hop Artists–——
Tyler, the CreatorHip-Hop Artists–——
Nicki MinajHip-Hop Artists–——
MF DOOMHip-Hop Artists–——
André 3000Hip-Hop Artists–——
Snoop DoggHip-Hop Artists–——
Busta RhymesHip-Hop Artists–——
03 GreedoAmerican rapper (born 1987) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
40 GloccAmerican rapper (born 1979) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
A-Plus (rapper)American rapper and producer (born 1975) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Abstract RudeAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
AceyaloneAmerican rapper (born 1970) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
AfromanAmerican rapper (born 1974) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Ahmad (rapper)American rapper (born 1975) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
AMG (rapper)American rapper (born 1970) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
AminéAmerican rapper (born 1994) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
AntwonAmerican rapper (born 1986) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Arabian PrinceAmerican rapper (born 1965) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
AZ ChikeAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
B-RealAmerican rapper (born 1970) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Willie B (producer)American rapper (born 1983) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
B.G. Knocc OutAmerican rapper (born 1975) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Baby BashAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Sho BarakaAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Steady Mobb'nAmerican hip hop group · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Berner (rapper)American rapper and cannabis entrepreneur · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Big Dave (rapper)Musical artist · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Big Ed (rapper)Musical artist (1971–2001) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Big SykeAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Nissim BlackAmerican Orthodox Jewish rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Toni BlackmanAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
BlxstAmerican rapper (born 1992) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Bones (rapper)American rapper (born 1994) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Brother MarquisAmerican rapper (1966–2024) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Buddy (rapper)American rapper and singer (born 1993) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
BusdriverAmerican rapper (born 1978) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Sway CallowayAmerican rapper and journalist (born 1971) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Clyde CarsonAmerican rapper (born 1981) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
CelestaphoneAmerican musician and producer · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Cool NutzAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
CoolioAmerican rapper (1963–2022) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
CozzAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
The D.O.C.American rapper (born 1968) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Del the Funky HomosapienAmerican rapper (born 1972) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Timothy DeLaGhettoAmerican YouTube personality, rapper, and comedian · Hip-Hop Artists–——
DemrickAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Daz DillingerAmerican rapper and producer (born 1973) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Drakeo the RulerAmerican rapper (1993–2021) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Dr. DreAmerican rapper (born 1965) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
DumbfoundeadArgentinian-born American rapper (born 1986) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
E-40American rapper (born 1967) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Eazy-EAmerican rapper (1964–1995) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Egyptian LoverAmerican musician, DJ, and record producer · Hip-Hop Artists–——
MC EihtAmerican rapper (born 1971) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Exile (producer)American rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
FashawnAmerican rapper (born 1988) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
FatlipAmerican rapper (born 1969) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Kevin FederlineAmerican rapper and entertainer (born 1978) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Roshon FeganAmerican actor and musician (born 1991) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Flying LotusAmerican musician and record producer (born 1983) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Shawn FontenoAmerican actor and rapper (born 1968) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Fresh Kid IceTrinidadian-American rapper (1964–2017) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
MC FrontalotAmerican nerdcore rapper (born 1973) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Frost (rapper)Mexican-American rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Futuristic (rapper)American rapper (born 1991) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
The FuturisticsAmerican music production duo · Hip-Hop Artists–——
G-EazyAmerican rapper (born 1989) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
The Game (rapper)American rapper (born 1979) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
GaTaAmerican actor and rapper (born 1987) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Gift of Gab (rapper)American rapper (1970-2021) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
GrievesAmerican hip hop artist · Hip-Hop Artists–——
HodgyAmerican rapper and record producer (born 1990) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
HopsinAmerican rapper (born 1985) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Hot Rod (rapper)American rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Brotha Lynch HungAmerican rapper, songwriter, and record producer (born 1969) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Nipsey HussleAmerican rapper (1985–2019) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Iamsu!American rapper (born 1989) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Ice CubeAmerican rapper and actor (born 1969) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Ice-TAmerican rapper and actor (born 1958) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
ILoveMakonnenAmerican rapper and singer (born 1989) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
The JackaAmerican rapper (1977–2015) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
JasonMartinAmerican rapper (born 1985) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Jayo FelonyAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Jeff JerichoAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
JHawkMusical artist · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Hobo JohnsonAmerican hip hop artist · Hip-Hop Artists–——
JT the Bigga FiggaAmerican rapper (born 1973) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
The MossieAmerican hip hop group · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Keak da SneakAmerican rapper (born 1977) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Kid InkAmerican rapper (born 1986) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
DJ King AssassinAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Curtiss KingAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
KnxwledgeAmerican producer and songwriter (born 1988) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
KokaneAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
KossiskoAmerican rapper (born 1991/92) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
KreayshawnMusic video director, rapper (born 1989) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
KuruptAmerican rapper and producer (born 1972) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Kxng CrookedAmerican rapper (born 1976) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Kyle (musician)American rapper from California · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Bishop LamontAmerican rapper (born 1978) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
MC LarsAmerican rapper, producer, and educator (born 1982) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
LaRussellAmerican rapper (born 1994) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
LecraeAmerican rapper (born 1979) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Lefty GunplayAmerican rapper (born 1996) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Ryan LewisAmerican musician (born 1988) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Lil BAmerican rapper and record producer (born 1989) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Lil DebbieAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Lil XanAmerican rapper (born 1996) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Amber Liu (singer)American singer and rapper (born 1992) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Tweedy Bird LocAmerican rapper (1967–2020) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Mac DreAmerican rapper and record producer (1970–2004) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
MacklemoreAmerican rapper (born 1983) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Terrace MartinAmerican musician (born 1978) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Trevor McFedriesAmerican musician (born 1985) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Mr. J. MedeirosAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Mellow Man AceCuban American rapper (born 1967) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Cymphonique MillerAmerican singer and actress (born 1996) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Mistah F.A.B.American rapper from California · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Mix Master MikeMusical artist · Hip-Hop Artists–——
MozzyAmerican rapper (born 1987) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Mr. Capone-EAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Murs (rapper)American rapper (born 1978) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Emcee N.I.C.E.American Christian hip-hop artist · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Nate DoggAmerican singer and rapper (1969–2011) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
NichkhunThai American singer (born 1988) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
NocandoAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Only WonMusical artist · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Jay ParkAmerican rapper and singer-songwriter (born 1987) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Peace (rapper)American rapper (1974–2025) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Strong Arm SteadyAmerican hip-hop group · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Pooh-ManAmerican rapper (born 1969) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
South Central CartelAmerican hip hop group · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Schoolboy QAmerican rapper and singer (born 1986) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
DJ QuikAmerican rapper (born 1970) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Ras KassAmerican rapper (born 1973) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Red Cloud (rapper)American rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
RiceGumAmerican YouTube personality and rapper (born 1996) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Boots RileyAmerican rapper, filmmaker, and activist · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Rob ViciousAmerican rapper (born 1997) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Jay RockAmerican rapper (born 1985) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
SadistikAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
San QuinnAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
SaweetieAmerican rapper (born 1993) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Seagram (rapper)American rapper (1970–1996) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Self JupiterAmerican rapper (born 1970) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Funk MobbAmerican hip hop group · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Mike ShinodaAmerican musician (born 1977) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Shock GAmerican rapper (1963–2021) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
ShwayzeAmerican rapper (born 1985) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Raz SimoneAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Sir Mix-a-LotAmerican rapper (born 1963) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
SkemeAmerican rapper (born 1990) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Skinhead RobAmerican rapper (born 1978) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Sleep (rapper)American rapper (born 1975) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Mitchy SlickAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Slimkid3American rapper (born 1970) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Na-Kel SmithAmerican skateboarder and musician (born 1994) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Snow Tha ProductAmerican rapper (born 1987) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Spider LocAmerican rapper and actor from California · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Rob Stone (rapper)American rapper from California · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Suga-TAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Syd (singer)American singer (born 1992) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Ali TabatabaeeIranian-American musician (born 1973) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Taboo (rapper)American rapper (born 1975) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Tairrie BAmerican rapper and singer · Hip-Hop Artists–——
TedashiiAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
ThurzAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Tiger JKSouth Korean-American rapper, singer and entrepreneur · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Ms. ToiAmerican rapper-songwriter · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Tone LocAmerican rapper (born 1966) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Too ShortAmerican rapper (born 1966) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Ty Dolla SignAmerican rapper and singer (born 1982) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Casey VeggiesAmerican rapper (born 1993) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Vince StaplesAmerican rapper and actor (born 1993) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Bryce VineAmerican rapper and singer (born 1988) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Warren GAmerican rapper (born 1970) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
WC (rapper)American rapper (born 1970) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Dizzy WrightAmerican rapper (born 1990) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
XzibitAmerican rapper and actor (born 1974) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Ya BoyAmerican rapper from California · Hip-Hop Artists–——
YeatAmerican rapper (born 2000) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
YG (rapper)American rapper (born 1990) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Yo-Yo (rapper)American rapper and actress (born 1971) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
MC YogiAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Young MaylayAmerican rapper (born 1979) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Young NobleAmerican rapper (1978–2025) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
YukmouthAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Zealous1American rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
6ix9ineAmerican rapper (born 1996) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
22GzAmerican rapper (born 1997) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
38 SpeshAmerican rapper and record producer (born 1984) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
40 Cal.American rapper (born 1979) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
50 CentAmerican rapper and actor (born 1975) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
88-KeysAmerican musical artist (born 1976) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Sammy AdamsAmerican rapper, singer and songwriter · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Adeem (rapper)American rapper (born 1978) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Aesop RockAmerican rapper (born 1976) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Afu-RaAmerican rapper (born 1974) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
AkrobatikAmerican rapper (born 1974) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Hoodie AllenAmerican rapper, singer and songwriter from New York · Hip-Hop Artists–——
AmilAmerican rapper (born 1973) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Apache (rapper)American rapper (1964-2010) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Apathy (rapper)American rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
AsheruAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
AwkwafinaAmerican actress and rapper (born 1988) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
AZ (rapper)American rapper (born 1972) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
DJ BabuMusical artist · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Joey BadassAmerican rapper and actor (born 1995) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
BahamadiaAmerican rapper (born 1966) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Marty BallerAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Afrika BambaataaAmerican DJ, rapper and producer (1957–2026) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Bodega BamzAmerican rapper (born 1985) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Azealia BanksAmerican rapper (born 1991) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Lloyd BanksAmerican rapper (born 1982) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Benny the ButcherAmerican rapper and songwriter (born 1984) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Yasiin BeyAmerican rapper (born 1973) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Big Daddy KaneAmerican rapper (born 1968) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Big LAmerican rapper (1974–1999) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Big PunAmerican rapper (1971–2000) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Biz MarkieAmerican rapper and singer (1964–2021) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Black RobAmerican rapper (1968–2021) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Black ThoughtAmerican rapper (born 1973) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Action BronsonAmerican rapper (born 1983) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Foxy Brown (rapper)American rapper and songwriter (born 1978) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Buckshot (rapper)American rapper (born 1974) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Joe BuddenAmerican rapper (born 1980) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Cage (rapper)American rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Call Me AceAmerican rapper (born 1989) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Cam'ronAmerican rapper (born 1976) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
CanibusAmerican rapper (born 1974) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Capella GreyAmerican singer, songwriter, rapper and record producer (born 1995) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Capital SteezAmerican rapper (1993–2012) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Capone (rapper)American rapper (born 1976) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Cardi BAmerican rapper (born 1992) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Casanova (rapper)American rapper (born 1986) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Cassidy (rapper)American rapper (born 1982) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Grandmaster CazAmerican rapper (born 1960) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
CazwellAmerican musician (born 1979) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
CeschiAmerican rapper (born 1981) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Charlie Rock LDHip-hop artist (died 2023) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
ChinxAmerican rapper (1983–2015) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Chubb RockJamaican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Chuck DAmerican rapper (born 1960) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
ChyskillzAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Cash CobainAmerican rapper (born 1998) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Sean CombsAmerican rapper and producer (born 1969) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Consequence (rapper)American rapper (born 1977) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Conway the MachineAmerican rapper (born 1982) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Cool CAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Cousin StizzAmerican rapper and songwriter · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Jay CritchAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Cuban LinkCuban American rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
D-NiceAmerican DJ, record producer, and rapper (born 1970) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Daddy-O (rapper)American rapper (born 1961) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Dana DaneAmerican rapper (born 1965) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Danger Mouse (musician)American musician and producer (born 1977) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Danny Boy (rapper)American rapper and museum director (born 1968) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
DesiignerAmerican rapper and singer (born 1997) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Kosha DillzIsraeli-American rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Disco King MarioAmerican rapper (1956–1994) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
DMXAmerican rapper (1970–2021) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
B. DolanAmerican rapper from Rhode Island · Hip-Hop Artists–——
DreamDollAmerican rapper (born 1992) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Dub-LMusical artist · Hip-Hop Artists–——
DVLPAmerican record producer and songwriter · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Smoke DZAAmerican rapper (born 1984) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Rob Base & DJ E-Z RockAmerican hip hop duo · Hip-Hop Artists–——
E.D.I. MeanAmerican rapper (born 1974) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Dave EastAmerican rapper (born 1988) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
El-PAmerican rapper (born 1975) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Eve (rapper)American rapper (born 1978) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
EyenineAmerican hip hop musical artist · Hip-Hop Artists–——
FabolousAmerican rapper (born 1977) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Fat JoeAmerican rapper (born 1970) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Hussein FatalAmerican rapper (1977–2015) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
FellyAmerican singer-songwriter (born 1995) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
ASAP FergAmerican rapper (born 1988) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Lord FinesseAmerican rapper · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Flavor FlavAmerican rapper (born 1959) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
CJ FlyAmerican rapper and producer (born 1993) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Fivio ForeignAmerican rapper (born 1990) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Freddie FoxxxAmerican rapper (born 1969) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Sage FrancisAmerican rapper (born 1976) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Fred the GodsonAmerican rapper (1985–2020) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Freeway (rapper)American rapper (born 1978) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Doug E. FreshBarbadian-American rapper (born 1966) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Heather B. GardnerAmerican rapper (born 1970) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Ghostface KillahAmerican rapper (born 1970) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Jean GraeSouth African-American musician and writer (born 1976) · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Professor GriffMusical artist · Hip-Hop Artists–——
Cory GunzAmerican rapper (born 1987) · Hip-Hop Artists–——Showing 10 of 670