Top 10 most popular rappers. The most famous rappers in hip-hop history
20 - Ghostface & Adrian Younge -12 Reasons To Die II-
Great live instrumentals, brilliant storytelling. You can’t find fault with Ghostface at all, but Young has long become predictable and generally the same. But if you haven’t listened to Ghost yet, this is a great reason to finally start.
19 - Action Bronson -Mr.Wonderful-
Most of the tracks are an excellent grotesque between serious rhyming and brilliant fooling around. But the album is weakened by drawn-out skits and lame rock.
18 - Logic -The Incredible True Story-
Logic is an excellent technician, and his album is an impeccable concept. But it’s time to somehow diversify his flow, otherwise all his work so far is one long song with 5000 lines. And the instrumentals are very pale, there’s almost nothing to highlight.
17 - Earl Sweatshirt -I Don"t Like Shit, I Don"t Go Outside-
A short poisonous blow to the head. A depressed dude, reading to creepy, uncomfortable and therefore wonderful music (with such a face, you need to listen to exactly that). And nothing but beats and rhymes, strictly to the point.
16 - Freddie Gibbs -Shadow Of A Doubt-
Bandits and drug dealers, learn how not to look like a sweet boy and not get stuck in the old school. Just a couple more hits, otherwise everything is too smooth.
15 - Lupe Fiasco -Tetsuo & Youth-
A very beautiful album, overloaded with meaning. I think it’s more pleasant to listen to him when you don’t know English. But still, Lupe is great.
14 - Czarface -Every Hero Needs A Villain-
When I need to scream to my favorite boom-bap, I blast this second installment of menacing rap from Inspectah Deck, 7L & Esoteric. It’s difficult to find fault with the lyrics and presentation (which is simply surprising in relation to Inspectah Deck), but one should pay attention to the freshness of the samples and emotional coloring. A third of the tracks “sag” due to excess naphthalene.
13 - Abstract Rude -Keep The Feel-
Let the auto-tuned parrots of our time learn from this guy how to make melodic soft music about life and love. We should be a little more persistent and not be afraid of cleaner, “crunchier” and bassier instrumentals.
12 - ASAP Rocky -A.L.L.A.-
And I like this kind of psychedelia. Rocky certainly knows what “rocks” means. It depends on you, but for me this album is simply full of bangers. Much more serious than the previous album about everything and nothing.
11 - Slum Village -YES!-
Great lyrics with slick, smart rhymes to the music of J Dilla (where do they get that all the time?). Soulful, warm music that truly makes you say “YES!” That's what I needed! If hip-hop had not undergone a malignant degeneration towards stupid auto-tune, it would all be like this now.
10 - Game -The Documentary 2 & 2.5-
Doubt be damned, Game is a great rapper. After such a royal portion of great beats from all the wonderful beatmakers, I just can't help but bow out to him.
09 - Scarface -Deeply Rooted-
To miss an album like this is a crime. Face hasn't done a solo album for 7 years, and this is a brilliant return to form. Signature Houston bass, gloomy but beautiful melodies. The artist himself is great in his field. Texts about dark side the soul and ulcers of today's society - an excellent path for an older artist. The singers are too sweet in some places, but the album is very thoroughbred.
08 - Apollo Brown -Grandeur-
Apollo has a unique style, he finds especially chamber, rainy samples and puts them on very calm, quiet drums. The set of guests in the album is wonderful. I am grateful to Brown for the atmosphere, for the closeness of his style, for the immersive effect.
07- Snoop Dogg& Pharrell -BUSH-
Uncle Snoop did not disappoint. In 2015, it was the number one album for chatting with girls. If at least half of the tracks had, in addition to vocals, a rap verse, it would be absolutely priceless. Because the quality of music on “Bush” is simply sky-high.
06 - Ghostface & BadBadNotGood -Sour Soul-
Live music high level performances, not to mention the most pleasant melodies. MC, who seems to have been born for this mixture of hip-hop and light jazz. Stop sleeping, Ghostface - a real Artist. Nothing to complain about at all.
05 - Guilty Simpson -Detroit's Son-
This man has a thick rap baritone that can't be ignored. Excellent “street” image in the texts. But at the same time, he has amazing taste in arthouse rap underground music. You don't listen to Gilty because he's a gangsta? What the hell, his albums are on par with MF Doom, Madlib and J Dilla!
04 - Joey Bada$$ -B4DA$$-
Incredibly pleasant music, a dream for older fans of New York hip-hop. Great, hungry job at the mic. Perhaps if the beats were more varied in melody and emotion, and the MC rapped less about rap and more about life, the success would have been all-encompassing. But Joey still has plenty of time to improve his creativity.
03 - Vince Staples -Summertime "06-
An almost flawless album, predatory, arrogant, poisonous. Perhaps society would be more favorable to Vince (because he deserves it) if he gave less of the usual street stupidity in his lyrics and more of the hellish strain that he is capable of, and did not strive so zealously for purity of style in order to diversify musical component. Otherwise it turned out beautifully, but for the ignorant listener it was too similar.
02 - Dr.Dre -Compton: A Soundtrack-
It's simple. The man showed who is boss in the house. He was not afraid to rely on very young people, so as not to give away pensioner repetitions. He completely changed his reading style, becoming predatory and hasty, which simply knocked the audience out of their seats. And in every track you can see how he enjoyed himself during the recording process. To enjoy what you love when you have absolutely everything - isn’t this the highest gift?
01 - Kendrick Lamar -To Pimp A Butterfly-
This is not an article, but just a comment, so I have to be categorical and tell you: if you are not pumped by TRAV, you simply don’t understand a damn thing about music. It would have been much easier for Kendrick to continue the Swimming Pools theme and conquer the charts, but instead he was in the mood to create a retrospective of all black music, with all the jazz and soul that preceded hip-hop before it turned into a parrot in tight pants. There was a mood - he took and wrote down a whole chronicle about black character and black fate. And all this jazz and soul in the right way pumped up so that you can hear in what year it was recorded. Every melody heals and makes me happy, half of the beats are torn to shreds every time. How Much A Dollar Cost and These Walls are simply the songs of the year. Momma and Mortal Man represent the very essence and heart of hip-hop, every bell is perfect. And about the fact that you have to be a Negro to understand this - well, why on earth if everything is the same for us and for Negroes? We also have a history that we have screwed up, a morality that we have never grown up to, we also follow ourselves, spoil everything around us and kill ourselves. Replace the bunch of blacks on the cover with a bunch of truck drivers or other hard-working men who have everything taken away from them every year, and their The White house to our White House - and it will be a Russian “Butterfly”.
And where?...
Sean Price: As much as I love the man, Songs In The Key Of Price is a mixtape. Nothing but chopped samples and lines and lines and lines in stacks. 10 years ago, Sean knew how to release songs, varied and pumped up. And this year, just tracks were released - a sample, a beat and verses. Standard set, without chrome and turbocharging.
...Warren G: No one was counting on Warren, but this set of summer tunes for convertibles is just a gift, and with excellent vocals from the long-gone Nate Dogg: a wonderful counterbalance to the Auto-Tune jelly that makes you sick. The release is short and simply didn’t fit into my list.
Jay Rock: In my mind I understand that it’s a great thing, but my soul somehow doesn’t lay down and ask to be turned on again. Maybe I haven’t gotten to it properly yet.
...Skyzoo: He's a nerd, and you can hear it in the music. In addition, after the wonderful song Beautiful Decay, the quality of his work went down, but it should be the other way around.
...Pusha T, Big Sean, Fashawn: Should be in the middle of my list, but they will pay dividends without my support.
Statik Selektah: Too predictable, you can’t do that. There are so many guests, but the music is all one song for 10 years.
…Malik B & Mr.Green: The album just screams that it wants to go back to the 90s. An excellent square music, but this is no longer competitive.
MoSS: An excellent beatmaking album, but the artist forgot that the music should rock.
JMT: I don't like this Vinny!
Talib Kweli: Yes, he has no albums this year, what are you talking about!
Big Pooh & Nottz: I'm trying, but it sounds pale and the samples are worn out.
Gerald Walker: Great melodic singles, but the album has a lot of filler. And he swears for such light music a bit much.
Travis Scott, Ty Dolla, Fetty Wap, etc.: “I don’t eat that, I’m not a goat” (from the film "House for Kuzka").
Each person makes huge amounts of money in business and in any other workplace. It takes a lot of dedication and hard work to get beautiful amounts. There are many best rappers, celebrities and businessmen who are known for their huge salaries. Here is the list of 10 the best and richest rappers in the world 2016.
10. Akon - Net worth: $80 million
Akon is one of the 10 richest rappers in the world. His net worth is estimated to be $80 million, but it still seems like Akon has a lot more to earn for a living if his fame and wages in dollars. Akon net worth: $80 million.
9. LL Cool J - Net worth: $100 million
LL Cool J has amazing rapping skills and he is known to be a challenge man. LL Cool J's work is always done to the highest standard, and he earns quite a lot from his projects. His estimated net worth is $100 million. LL Cool J's net worth: $100 million.
8. Snoop Dogg - Net worth: $135 million
Snoop Dogg has already achieved enough success in his life. He accepted all the difficulties with open arms. Snoop's selfless work and achievements provided him with not only good earnings, but also world fame. His total net worth is around $135 million. Snoop Dogg's net worth: $135 million. Without a doubt one of the best rappers in the world.
7. Lil Wayne - Net worth: $140 million
Lil Wayne's average net worth is $140 million. In addition, Lil is world famous as a representative of the top best rappers and musicians. He is hardworking and quite individual. Lil Wayne's net worth: $140 million
6. Ice Cube - Net worth: $140 million
Ice Cube is as cool as his name. His net worth is $140 million and we all know that he is a brave and courageous athlete who never stops from taking on challenges from his competitors. Ice Cube's net worth: $140 million.
5. Eminem - Net worth: $160 million
Eminem's real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), but he is better known by his stage name Eminem. He is not only an American rapper, but also a producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's net worth: $160 million. Fifth place among the best and richest rappers in the world 2016.
4. Master P - Net worth: $350 million
Master P is another wonderful rapper, director and musician of our era. He is successful and worldwide famous person, which has an average asset value of $350 million. However, Master Pi continues to make his way to heaven. Master Pi's net worth: $350 million.
3. Jay-Z - Net worth: $560 million
Jay-Z is doing everything to be 10 years ahead of his time. With a total net worth of $560 million, Jay-Z sold his shares in the Brooklyn Nets and laid the foundation for the Rock Sports Nation. Jay-Z's net worth: $560 million
2. P Diddy - Net worth: $700 million
P Diddy is a well-known rapper, actor and director. He was also a successful designer. His total net worth is estimated to be $700 million. P Diddy's net worth: $700 million.
1. Dr. Dre - Net worth: $800 million
The best and richest rapper in the world. Dr. Dre tops the list of the 10 richest rappers in the world who founded their own company in 2008. He is undoubtedly a successful businessman who sold half of the shares of his companies Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics during 2011. The total value of his assets is $800 million. Dr. Dre's net worth: $800 million.
For those who grew up listening to his music as children, their eyes are probably twitching now.
We don’t see much tragedy in this, and Billboard’s list turned out to be interesting anyway. They support their choice with the following arguments: a real MC should not only be able to get the crowd going, but also constantly prove with his lyrics that there is no one cooler than him in the game. In other words, all the best rappers, according to Billboard, are united by a competitive spirit.
That's why Tupac isn't there, apparently. Neither do KRS-One, Big Daddy Kane, Drake and many others. The editors themselves admit that this gnaws at them greatly, but the rules are the rules. But as for Dr. Dre or Kanye West, then these two iconic rappers/producers did not make it into the top ten only because they are not rappers, but rap artists.
So, this time the places were distributed as follows (we will briefly tell you for what merit the rappers got there):
10. Lil Wayne
Here's to an incredible five-year mixtape marathon (2004-2009) where quality never gave way to quantity. Ask Young Thugg or Future, it’s unlikely that even they can boast of such productivity (without sacrificing quality).
9. Kendrick Lamar
For setting the bar for other MCs; showed that it is possible to read in triple and quadruple rhymes without compromising the semantic component; for artistry and ability to get used to a variety of characters. In the end, for his three albums, which will go down in history as one of the most vibrant and profound.
8. Ghostface Killah
For still being Wu-Tang's most deft lyricist; for his ability to weave the most unexpected rhymes into a single fabric, diluting them with slang and creating his own mythology.
7. Lauryn Hill
For still being one of the most versatile musicians in hip-hop; for giving us the Fugees and the album “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.”
6. Andre 3000
For being part of the duo OutKast gave us a marathon of five albums, which were distinguished not only by quality, but also by innovation. The highlight was his solo disc, “The Love Below,” on which he showed that you can be emotional and sensual while remaining among the rap elite (hello, Drake and Kanye). Hip-hop wouldn't be the same without Andre.
5. Nas
For being the second coming of Rakim, giving the world “Illmatic” and reinventing 90s hip-hop. Other evidence includes defeating Jay Z in the most epic beef in history, as well as the presence of an incredibly rich discography, where even the collection of leftovers “The Lost Tapes” may appear better albums half MC.
4. Rakim
Became a conductor between the old school and the new; taught most modern rappers to read and managed to create unique style, in which skillful rhymes and a soft, clear flow were combined with the most different topics– be it crime, humanity, religion or all at once. Many rappers, like Kendrick Lamar and Nas, still follow Rakim's precepts.
3. Eminem
For being almost the only shocking rapper to make it into the mainstream; for his unique combination of provocative content with crazy twisted rhymes and caustic flow. To this day, he remains perhaps the most technical rhymer in history.
2. Jay Z
For building real empire and a constant desire to hone his skills, which he has successfully proven since debut album"Reasonable Doubt" A nimble flow, wordplay, incredible charisma - all this helped Jay give listeners several classic albums at once.
1. Notorious B.I.G.
Unlike many deceased artists, the cult around Biggie is justified. He deserved it at a young age during his life, turning his life experience from the streets of Brooklyn into famously rhymed stories. His rhymes were always on target, and according to Billboard, he never released a bad song in his short career. Plus the cult albums “Ready To Die” and “Life After Death”.
We will show you not only an interesting selection of photographs from the “Then” and “Now” series, there are also stories waiting for you difficult childhood these "black" rappers. Read and be amazed! Well, don’t forget to rate the funny pictures 😀 .
Just look at these cute kids from school photo albums. Unfortunately, many of the images in our selection hide stories of difficult childhoods.
Kanye West, 39 years old
When Kanye was three years old, he went through his parents' divorce. His mother took him with her to Chicago. As a boy, he loved to play video games and basketball, and went to regular school like all children. Over the years, he became interested in music: he began to compose melodies on a synthesizer and write poetry. Dreaming of a career as a musician, he nevertheless decided to get a profession that was more down-to-earth and reliable.
However, after a year of training, he set off to conquer New York. To get money for a ticket and housing, he had to pawn his gold chain. This is the pursuit of a dream, respect!
50 CENT, 41 years old
Curtis Jackson was born in the “black” neighborhood of one of the suburbs of New York. His mother gave birth to him when she was only 15! She was involved in shady things: she sold crack, led a vagabond lifestyle. She died when her son turned 8, becoming a victim of drug gangs, if rumors are to be believed. As a result, the grandmother took up raising the future rapper. And since she had to look after 8 more children, the boy grew up practically on the street and left to his own devices. You won't be jealous!
Jay Z, 47 years old
Shawn Carter was the 4th child in his family. When the boy turned 11, his father left the family. Jay Z had to start earning money himself quite early. The grocery store where he worked paid little, which is why the guy started selling crack. To protect himself, the young drug dealer purchased a pistol. By the way, once he even shot his older brother in the shoulder because he dared to steal his ring!
Snoop Dogg, 45 years old
In his youth, Snoop Dogg (real name Cordozar Kelvin Broadus Jr.) sang in the church choir and played the piano. But a little later, having already become a teenager, Snoop chose a different path for himself: he became a member of a real gang and started selling drugs. Several times the singer went to prison on charges of possession of prohibited substances and weapons.
Wiz Khalifa, 29 years old
Due to the nature of his parents’ work (and rapper Wiz Khalifa is the son of military personnel), in his youth Cameron Jibril Thomaz managed to live in Germany, England and Japan. At 15, the then aspiring performer finally settled in the USA. It was then that he chose the pseudonym Wiz Khalifa, which is not as simple as it seems. This is not some set of letters, but a derivative of the words: from English wisdom - “wisdom” and from Arabic “califa” - “successor”.
Drake, 30 years old
Aubrey Drake Graham was born in Canada, the son of a teacher and a drummer. He was raised mainly by his mother, a Canadian Jew from a family of emigrants from Russia. At the age of 15, Drake decides to drop out of school to earn extra money while filming the TV series Degrassi: next generation" According to the rapper, he tried his best to help his mother financially, but often his fee from filming was lower than even the small salary of a teacher: “We were very poor, almost broke.”
Lil Wayne, 34 years old
The mother gave birth to Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. when she was only 19. After 2 years, the child's father left his family. Raising the boy falls on the shoulders of his stepfather. I must say, Wayne was lucky, he accepted him as own son. But unfortunately, the man was killed before his stepson became a successful musician.
Taiga, 27 years old
Michael Nguyen Stevenson (ex-boyfriend of Kylie Jenner) grew up in California. Note interesting fact: The rapper's cousin is Travie McCoy from Gym Class Heroes. If you know, this is the same guy who once dated Katy Perry.
Kendrick Lamar, 29 years old
At school, Lamar got straight A's. However, he preferred hip-hop to science! So much for him strong influence took part in the filming of the video for Tupac and Dr. Dre California Love. Kendrick starred there when he was only 8. The future rapper began reading and recording at the age of 16.
Rap is relatively young Musical direction, but is firmly rooted in modern culture, giving birth to dozens of heroes, and is not going to disappear anywhere. Quite difficult to choose a few best singers and teams of the hip-hop scene, but we still dare to present the ten best rappers, which includes our contemporaries and representatives of the old school who stood at the origins of rap.
Ice Cube is considered one of the greatest rappers of all time, who began as a member of the group N.W.A., becoming the author of most of its songs, and then continued his career as a solo artist. First solo album AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted was an immediate hit, setting the bar he never stooped below.
Of course, the top ten rappers couldn't do without Snoop Dogg. The musician was helped to rise to the top of the hip-hop scene by his good friend Dr. Dre. He stands out from other rappers with his rather calm lyrical style of performing songs.
A representative of the old school rap, he became a symbol of the 80s hip-hop scene, and his song Mama Said Knock You Out became a true classic. LL Cool J turned out to be not only a talented rapper, but also a good actor, TV presenter and businessman who owns his own clothing brand and co-owns several record labels.
7. Kurtis Blow (Curtis Blow)
Curtis Blow became a pioneer who made rap music popular and proved that you can make money from it. It was he who became godfather old school turnip. If you don't agree, let's listen to The Breaks.
6. Rakim (Rakim)
Rakim is a representative of the old school, who suddenly became famous after recording the mega hit Paid in Full, which immediately entered the top ten most popular songs on radio stations. It was his clear articulation and complex lyrics, which he perfected over weeks, that had a strong influence on modern generation rappers.
This is not one person, but a group that stood at the origins of hip-hop and defined modern look turnips, which boldly combined various styles. They were the first to risk releasing an album of songs, which immediately became a hit. It was they who helped Aerosmith return to the stage by recording the song Walk This Way with them in 1986. The real old school, which has returned back to the stage, once again gathers entire halls, turning them on.
4. Eminem
The only white rapper in the top ten in the world. On big stage Dr. helped him get there. Dre, and then everything was done by his talent, lyrics on topics that are painful for society and Eminem’s unique style of performing the text.
3. The Notorious B.I. G.
Notorious B.I. G. also known as Biggie, was the East Coast turnip king. Early death Rap did not allow him to become number one in the world, but still he is one of the legends of the hip-hop world. During the mourning, several hundred radio stations across America honored his memory with 30 seconds of silence.
2. Jay-Z
The new East Coast turnip king, rising from the bottom to a half-billion-dollar fortune. His manner and style of performance is unique, for which he is loved by millions of people around the world.
I think you've already guessed who is considered the number one rapper in the world, the king of the west coast, 2Pac. He was killed young at 25, rumored to have been ordered by Notorious B.I. G. king of the east coast turnips, but still made the top 100 best performers of all times and peoples, having sold more than 75 million albums during his lifetime alone.
