The 100 Most Famous Rappers of All Time

Ranked by Wikipedia link data — the closer to #1, the more famous.

Eminem leads the ranking, ahead of Will Smith, Tupac Shakur, Nicki Minaj and 50 Cent — the MCs whose fame escaped the genre entirely. The order comes from Wikipedia link counts, measuring worldwide name recognition rather than sales or beefs. Scroll the full hundred, then see how deep your own list goes.

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  1. EminemMarshall Bruce Mathers III, known professionally as Eminem, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and record executive.
  2. Will SmithWillard Carroll Smith II is an American actor, rapper, and film producer.
  3. Tupac Shakur
  4. Nicki MinajOnika Tanya Maraj-Petty, known professionally as Nicki Minaj, is a Trinidadian rapper, singer, and songwriter.
  5. 50 CentCurtis James Jackson III, known professionally as 50 Cent, is an American rapper, actor, television producer, record executive,…
  6. Kanye WestYe is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He has been listed among the greatest rappers of all time and…
  7. Mark Wahlberg
  8. IShowSpeedDarren Jason Watkins Jr., better known as IShowSpeed or simply Speed, is an American influencer and online streamer.
  9. PsyPark Jae-sang, better known as Psy, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer.
  10. Snoop Dogg
  11. John Cena
  12. Dr. DreAndre Romell Young, known professionally as Dr. Dre, is an American rapper, record producer, record executive, and actor.
  13. Joaquin Phoenix
  14. Drake
  15. AkonAliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam, known professionally as Akon, is a Senegalese-American singer,…
  16. Idris Elba
  17. Jay-Z
  18. Zohran Mamdani
  19. Shaquille O'NealShaquille Rashaun O'Neal, commonly known as Shaq, is an American former professional basketball player who is a sports analyst…
  20. Ice Cube
  21. Cardi BBelcalis Marlenis Almánzar, known professionally as Cardi B, is an American rapper.
  22. Kesha
  23. Lil Wayne
  24. Lisa
  25. Gwen Stefani
  26. Chris Brown
  27. Fergie
  28. Kendrick Lamar
  29. The Notorious B.I.G.
  30. Wiz Khalifa
  31. Memphis Depay
  32. Sean Combs
  33. Mike Shinoda
  34. XXXTentacionJahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy, professionally known as XXXTentacion, was an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer.
  35. Queen Latifah
  36. Stromae
  37. Iggy Azalea
  38. Bad Bunny
  39. Redfoo
  40. Doja Cat
  41. Pharrell Williams
  42. CoolioArtis Leon Ivey Jr., known by his stage name Coolio, was an American rapper, songwriter and record producer.
  43. Fermín IV
  44. Carmen Electra
  45. Pitbull
  46. Anthony Kiedis
  47. Dharius
  48. Post Malone
  49. George Floyd
  50. Travis Scott
  51. Timbaland
  52. Allen Iverson
  53. Jaden Smith
  54. DMX
  55. CeeLo Green
  56. Park Chan-yeol
  57. Donald Glover
  58. Sean Paul
  59. Eazy-EEric Lynn Wright, known professionally as Eazy-E, was an American rapper who propelled West Coast rap and gangsta rap by leading…
  60. Awkwafina
  61. Missy Elliott
  62. Ne-Yo
  63. NasNasir bin Olu Dara Jones, known mononymously as Nas, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and record producer.
  64. SugaMin Yoon-gi, known professionally by his stage names Suga and Agust D, is a South Korean rapper, songwriter and record producer.
  65. Lauryn Hill
  66. Daddy Yankee
  67. Tyler, the Creator
  68. Will.i.am
  69. LudacrisChristopher Brian Bridges, known professionally as Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor.
  70. M.I.A.
  71. RM
  72. Lil Nas X
  73. Busta Rhymes
  74. Megan Thee Stallion
  75. Ranveer Singh
  76. The Game
  77. Flo RidaTramar Lacel Dillard, known professionally as Flo Rida, is an American rapper and singer.
  78. Tyrese Gibson
  79. Frank Ocean
  80. Falco
  81. J-HopeJung Ho-seok, known professionally as J-Hope, is a South Korean rapper, singer, songwriter, dancer, and record producer.
  82. Andy Samberg
  83. 6ix9ineDaniel Hernandez, known professionally as 6ix9ine, Tekashi69, or Tekashi 6ix9ine, is an American rapper.
  84. Xzibit
  85. J. Cole
  86. T.I.Clifford Joseph Harris Jr., known professionally as T.I. or Tip, is an American rapper and actor.
  87. NellyCornell Iral Haynes Jr., better known by his stage name Nelly, is an American rapper, singer, and actor. He grew up in St.
  88. MACKLEMORE
  89. Juice Wrld
  90. ASAP Rocky
  91. MalumaJuan Luis Londoño Arias, known professionally as Maluma, is a Colombian rapper, singer, songwriter and actor.
  92. Janelle Monáe
  93. Becky GRebbeca Marie Gomez, known professionally as Becky G, is an American singer.
  94. LizzoMelissa Viviane Jefferson, known professionally as Lizzo, is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, and actress.
  95. T-Pain
  96. Nemo
  97. Ice-TTracy Lauren Marrow, known professionally as Ice-T, is an American rapper and actor. He is active in both hip-hop and heavy metal.
  98. J Balvin
  99. Lil Peep
  100. Mike Epps

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