The hip-hop industry is in a constant state of evolution with the powerful contributions by the rappers which keep the listeners engaged. The music industry is constantly expanding with an increasing number of rappers emerging in the market and hip-hop is also witnessing plenty of creativity and experimentation rather than swanky bars and high-octane music. Thanks to the top rappers in the scene who created this widely spread influence of hip-hop among the common mass. Let’s find out more about the top 10 rappers in the industry in 2024.
1. Kendrick Lamar
It ges without saying that Lamar is currently at the top of the buzz after he exposed the other side of Drake through his latest music project ‘Meet the Grahams’ and especially the ‘Not like Us’. However, this is not an act of diss but more like an unapologetic explanation of how twisted-minded this celebrity can be. Similar words can be shared for P. Diddy after his dark truths are revealed. Lamar has always been powerful with his verses and all of his album projects are the greatest examples of that whether it is ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ or ‘Damn’. His humble and powerful persona and unbridled talent for hip-hop helped him become the most popular rapper around the world and he also won the Pulitzer Prize for Music which was never earned by a rapper before.
2. Eminem
Eminem has been reigning in the hip-hop industry for a long time now. It has been more than 3 decades since the rapper initiated his professional music journey as a rapper a he is still winning at it. He has recently dropped a new banger called ‘Houdini’ which is still buzzing among hip-hop lovers. The hip-hop magic he created in the 1990s used to be more grim and often utilized dark themes of creative words which captivated his fans and turned them into stans. Each of his album projects like The Slim Shady LP, Relapse, Revival, Recovery, Kamikaze, and the list goes on. This year he dropped ‘The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)’ and affirmed that he is going to stay in his own menacing way.
3. Travis Scott
If you think you are the highest in the room, then Travis Scott will prove you wrong. This 33-year-old rapper has offered many bangers like ‘Sicko Mode’, ‘The Prayer’, and many others. He participated in plenty of collaborative projects with rappers like Drake, Pop Smoke, Lil Baby, and many others which show that he is an active part of the hip-hop community as well. Travis Scott recently performed at the 2024 Grammy Awards and it was a complete blast.
4. 21 Savage
The hook of ‘21’ remains constant in every one of his bangers and this rapper has made some significant progress within a short span of time. His mixtapes namely, The Slaughter Tape (2015) and Slaughter King (2015) are the initiators of his professional journey and then he dropped Savage Mode in 2016 along with Metro Boomin which helped him garner global attention. He has worked with plenty of other rappers and recently, he had a complete show to himself at the Redbull Symphonic.
5. Future
Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn, better known as Future, is a highly talented American rapper and singer who offered sensational hip-hop creations to captivate his fans. He is also a record producer who has worked on many mixtape projects. He gathered major attention after signing deals with Epic Records. His debut album project ‘Pluto’ was a big hit and he has collaborated with others as well. Other than his solo works, the artist can be found working with his group ‘Freeband Gang’.
6. J.Cole
J. Cole is one of the revered rappers in the industry who is best known for his groovy hip-hop style which sounds humble and powerful at the same time. After releasing his debut mixtapes, the rapper gained much attention with Jay-Z’s label Roc Nation. His debut album project ‘Cole World: The Sideline Story’ was released back in 2011 and more than a decade has already passed. Yet, J.Cole still still remains one of the most inspiring rappers of all time since there are ‘No Role Modelz’.
7. Juice WRLD
Unfortunately, Juice WRLD had to leave the world too soon. However, the wide influence he created among youth with his emo-rap style is truly inspiring. Most of his songs dealt with anxiety depression and constant death wishes which made his works quite heavy and painful. Yet it offered listeners something relatable and intriguing to engage with. Some of his hit projects like ‘All Girls Are The Same’, ‘Lucid Dreams’, ‘Wasted’, etc are the best examples of his creative works.
8. Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne is another veteran rapper who started his musical career long ago. Yet he managed to stay one of the prominent figures in the hip-hop industry even in 2024. What started with ‘The Block is Hot’ in 1999 has stretched over to ‘I Am Not a Human Being III’ in 2024. He has dropped a total of 5 albums till now and each of them has offered numerous hit tracks. His unique style and dedication to rap and hip-hop music are reflected through each banger he drops.
9. Playboi Carti
Playboi Carti is a highly talented American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia and he is also a former member of the Awful Records in Atlanta. This rapper is best known for his unique style and individuality which helped him gain exposure quickly. He is currently working with ASAP Rocky’s label AWGE as well as the Interscope records.
10. Tyler, the Creator
Weird, energetic, fun, and enjoyable; are some of the words that can describe Tyler, the Creator’s musical works. Hailing from Los Angeles, he is one of the most creative rappers who always tried to push the creative barriers and make to more experimental and fascinating than the regular stuff. Till now, he has dropped a total of six album projects namely, ‘Goblin’, ‘Wolf’, ‘Cherry Bomb’, Flower Boy, ‘Igor’, and lastly ‘Call Me If You Get Lost’.
There are plenty of other rappers in the industry who can quickly climb up and change the list for the top 10 rappers. With an increasing number of rappers and musical projects in the hip-hop industry, more wonderful rap projects can be found in the coming days. Stay tuned and find out more.
