Truly heated discussions and some serious controversy occur whenever this topic comes up at any gathering, on any radio station, and now more than ever during this quarantine, filled with Zoom video calls, Houseparty game nights, and definitely the infamous Instagram live conversations.
Who are the Top 10 Male Rap Artists in The US?!
Opinions will range because of location demographics, age, how you were raised (like who were your parents tho & what did they expose you to?) and by the way your brain works, and if you have common sense.
I mean we ALLLL know Tupac was number 1!
“I call myself a beat analyst and a lyrical lover.” – Tamika Carlton
Being I’m from the west coast – well more like the northwest coast. I was born in the early 80s and raised in Seattle, WA. The place where the word “cloudy” is an understatement, and the place where Sir-Mix-A-Lot had one of the biggest hits in the “town.” That’s short for “Sea-town.”
Growing up in Seattle during those times, I can remember cruising down Rainier Ave. with my friends listening to the tunes from rappers in California, specifically the Bay Area.
I was exposed to the sounds of R&B from my mom with Babyface and Angela Winbush and on the other hand, my homies were all about E-40, Snoop, and NWA.
I was at a crossroads when it came to music once I moved away at 17 to head to a historically black college in Virginia.
Sure, I had heard of east coast rap and knew all the common songs and rap artists, but this experience of now getting to know true New Yorkers and other east coast peeps created a different connection in my ear when it came to all things music.
I call myself a beat analyst and a lyrical lover.
Music heals me and living in a household with a musician, I was all about hearing a song from its foundation. Recognizing the instruments and melodies was natural for me, and all of the above has played a significant role in my opinion.
Learn the top rappers with the most views on Youtube.
As I reflect on all that defined my presence and all my growth and all that created the idealistic, but honest, creative, and impeccable taste to offer the most wisdom-filled list to ever be released — I request you to…
Pull up your panties and pants and let’s get to the best list.
Here are…The Top 10 Male Rap Artists in The US!
10. Snoop Dog
9. Nipsey Hussle
8. Drake
7. Nas
6. Lil Wayne
5. Eminem
4. J Cole
3. Biggie
2. Jay Z
1. Tupac
Check out what my husband believes to be the Top 10 Male Rap Artists In The US.
