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Best rappers (all time)

A ranking of both studio-skill and live-skill rappers.

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The Notorious B.I.G.
1

The Notorious B.I.G.

Christopher George Latore Wallace (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997), better known by his stage names The Notorious B.I.G, Biggie, or Biggie Smalls, was an American rapper...
10
10
as studio rapper
from 1 vote
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Mos Def
1

Mos Def

Yasiin Bey ( born Dante Terrell Smith; December 11, 1973), better known by his former stage name Mos Def ), is an American hip hop recording artist, actor, comedian, and activist from Brooklyn, New York City, New York...
10
10
as studio rapper
from 1 vote
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Eminem
3

Eminem

Marshall Bruce "Eminem" Mathers III (born October 17, 1972) is an American rapper, record producer, actor, and songwriter. Eminem is from Detroit, Michigan. In addition to his solo career, he is a member of D12 and (with Royce da...
9.3
9.3
as live rapper
from 3 votes
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Tupac Shakur
4

Tupac Shakur

Tupac Amaru Shakur (June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac and (briefly) Makaveli, was an American rapper, author, actor, and poet. As of 2007, Shakur has sold over 75 million records worldwide, ma...
9
9
as live rapper
from 3 votes
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Ice Cube
5

Ice Cube

O'Shea Jackson, Sr. (born June 15, 1969), known by his stage name Ice Cube, is an American rapper, record producer, actor, and filmmaker. He began his career as a member of the hip-hop group C.I.A. and later joined the seminal gan...
9
9
as studio rapper
from 1 vote
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Eazy-E
5

Eazy-E

Eric Lynn Wright (September 7, 1964 – March 26, 1995), better known by his stage name Eazy-E, was an American rapper who performed solo and in the hip hop group N.W.A. Wright is affectionately called "The Godfather of Gangsta Rap"...
9
9
as studio rapper
from 1 vote
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Dr. Dre
7

Dr. Dre

Andre Romelle Young (born February 18, 1965), known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics. Dre was p...
8
8
as studio rapper
from 2 votes
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Drake
8

Drake

Aubrey Drake Graham (born October 24, 1986) is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter and actor. He was born in Toronto, Ontario. He first garnered recognition for his role as Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Nex...
8
8
as studio rapper
from 1 vote
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Sean Combs
8

Sean Combs

Sean John Combs (born November 4, 1969), also known by his stage names Puff Daddy, Puffy, Diddy, and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur...
8
8
as studio rapper
from 1 vote
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Casey Veggies
8

Casey Veggies

Casey Jones, better known by his stage name Casey Veggies, is an American rapper from Inglewood, California. Since 2007, the young artist has released five independent record label mixtapes under LA clothing and management company...
8
8
as studio rapper
from 1 vote
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Earl Sweatshirt
8

Earl Sweatshirt

Thebe Neruda Kgositsile, better known by his stage name Earl Sweatshirt, is an American rapper-producer and former member of the Los Angeles-based hip hop collective Odd Future. He is signed to Columbia Records, as well as his own...
8
8
as studio rapper
from 1 vote
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Vanilla Ice
12

Vanilla Ice

Robert Matthew Van Winkle (born October 31, 1967), better known by his stage name, Vanilla Ice, is an American rapper, actor and television host. Born in South Dallas, and raised in Texas and South Florida, Ice released his debut...
7
7
as studio rapper
from 2 votes
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Hodgy Beats
13

Hodgy Beats

Gerard Damien Long, better known by his stage name Hodgy Beats, is an American rapper and record producer. He was a member of the hip hop collective Odd Future (OFWGKTA) as well as the former duo MellowHype with Left Brain, and Me...
7
7
as studio rapper
from 1 vote
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Iggy Azalea
13

Iggy Azalea

Amethyst Amelia Kelly (born 7 June 1990), better known by her stage name Iggy Azalea, is an Australian rapper, songwriter, and model. Born in Sydney and raised in Mullumbimby, Azalea moved to the United States at the age of 16 to...
7
7
as studio rapper
from 1 vote
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Jamie Foxx
13

Jamie Foxx

Eric Marlon Bishop (born December 13, 1967), known professionally as Jamie Foxx, is an American actor, rapper, singer, comedian, writer, film producer, and film director. As an actor, his work in the 2004 Ray Charles biographical...
7
7
as studio rapper
from 1 vote
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Will Smith
13

Will Smith

Willard Carroll "Will" Smith, Jr. (born September 25, 1968) is an American actor, producer, rapper, and songwriter. He has enjoyed success in television, film, and music. Smith has been nominated for four Golden Globe Awards, two...
7
7
as studio rapper
from 1 vote
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Domo Genesis
13

Domo Genesis

Dominique Marquis Cole, better known by his stage name Domo Genesis, is an American rapper from Los Angeles, currently signed to Odd Future Records. He was a member of the alternative hip hop collective Odd Future and sub-group Me...
7
7
as studio rapper
from 1 vote
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M.I.A.
13

M.I.A.

Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam (born 18 July 1975), better known by her stage name M.I.A., is an English recording artist of Sri Lankan Tamil heritage. She is also a songwriter, painter and director...
7
7
as studio rapper
from 1 vote
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50 Cent
13

50 Cent

Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975), better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, singer, entrepreneur, investor and actor from New York City. Born in the South Jamaica neighborhood of the borough of Que...
7
7
as studio rapper
from 1 vote
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Tyler, the Creator
13

Tyler, the Creator

Tyler Gregory Okonma, better known by his stage name Tyler, The Creator, is an American rapper and record producer from California. Born in Ladera Heights, he rose to prominence as the leader and co-founder of the alternative hip...
7
7
as live rapper
from 1 vote
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Mike G
13

Mike G

Michael Anthony Griffin II, better known by his stage name Mike G, is an American rapper and DJ. He is best known as a member of the hip hop collective Odd Future and the newest member of OG Ron C's ChopNotSlop DJ group.
7
7
as studio rapper
from 1 vote
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Left Brain
13

Left Brain

Vyron Dalyan Turner, better known by his stage name Left Brain, is an American record producer, rapper, and photographer from Los Angeles. He served as one of the main producers in Odd Future, having produced portions on nearly al...
7
7
as studio rapper
from 1 vote
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Frank Ocean
13

Frank Ocean

Christopher Francis Ocean, is an American singer, songwriter and rapper. Ocean started his career as a ghostwriter for artists such as John Legend, Justin Bieber, and Brandy. In 2010, he became a member of alternative hip hop coll...
7
7
as studio rapper
from 1 vote
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Kesha
24

Kesha

Kesha Rose Sebert (born March 1, 1987) (formerly stylized as Ke$ha) is an American singer, songwriter and rapper. In 2005, at age 18, Kesha was signed to producer Dr. Luke's label Kemosabe Records. Her breakthrough came in early 2...
6
6
as studio rapper
from 1 vote
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Pyramid Vritra
24

Pyramid Vritra

Hal Williams, better known by his stage name Pyramid Vritra, is a LA based rapper and experimental record producer currently signed to Stones Throw Records. In high school, Williams formed the Hip Hop record and experimental colle...
6
6
as studio rapper
from 1 vote
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Psy
24

Psy

Park Jae-sang (born December 31, 1977), hangul: 박재상, hanja: 朴載相, better known by his stage name Psy (Korean: 싸이), stylized PSY, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, record producer and rapper. Psy is known domestically for his hu...
6
6
as studio rapper
from 1 vote
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Timbaland
24

Timbaland

Timothy Zachery "Timbaland" Mosley (born March 10, 1972) is an American rapper, record producer, and songwriter. Timbaland's first full credit production work was in 1996 on Ginuwine...the Bachelor for R&B singer Ginuwine. After f...
6
6
as studio rapper
from 1 vote
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Eve
24

Eve

Eve Jihan Jeffers-Cooper (born November 10, 1978) is an American hip hop recording artist and actress from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
6
6
as studio rapper
from 1 vote
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Snoop Dogg
29

Snoop Dogg

Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. (born October 20, 1971), best known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper and actor from Long Beach, California. His music career began in 1992, when he was discovered by Dr. Dre of N.W.A...
5.7
5.7
as studio rapper
from 3 votes
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Kanye West
30

Kanye West

Kanye Omari West (born June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, record producer, and fashion designer.
5.5
5.5
as studio rapper
from 2 votes
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Jay Z
31

Jay Z

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known by his stage name Jay Z (formerly Jay-Z), is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur.
5.3
5.3
as studio rapper
from 3 votes
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John Cena
32

John Cena

John Felix Anthony Cena (born April 23, 1977) is an American professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.
4
4
as studio rapper
from 1 vote
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Randy Savage
32

Randy Savage

Randy Mario Poffo (November 15, 1952 – May 20, 2011), better known by his ring name "Macho Man" Randy Savage, was an American professional wrestler and color commentator best known for his time in the World Wrestling Federation (W...
4
4
as studio rapper
from 1 vote
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Nicki Minaj
candidate

Nicki Minaj

Onika Tanya Maraj (born December 8, 1982), professionally known by her stage name Nicki Minaj, is a Trinidadian-born American rapper and songwriter. Born in Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago and raised in South Jamaica, Queens, New...
0
0
as studio rapper
from 0 votes
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Missy Elliot
candidate

Missy Elliot

Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott (born July 1, 1971) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper and record producer.
0
0
as studio rapper
from 0 votes
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