50 Greatest Rappers of All Time (2024 Updated List)

As of January 2025, Forbes has released an updated list of the top 50 greatest rappers of all time, reflecting the evolving landscape of hip-hop.

Here are the top 50 rappers from Forbes’ list:

1. Jay-Z
2. Kendrick Lamar
3. Nas
4. Tupac Shakur
5. The Notorious B.I.G.
6. Eminem
7. Andre 3000
8. Lauryn Hill
9. Lil Wayne
10. Drake

11. Rakim
12. Lil’ Kim
13. Ice Cube
14. Snoop Dogg
15. Public Enemy (Chuck D and Flavor Flav)
16. Missy Elliott
17. Dr. Dre
18. Kanye West
19. Common
20. OutKast (Big Boi & Andre 3000)
21. J. Cole
22. Pusha T
23. Busta Rhymes
24. Redman
25. Big Daddy Kane
26. Q-Tip
27. The Game
28. Ghostface Killah
29. Fabolous
30. Mobb Deep (Prodigy & Havoc)
31. T.I.
32. Lauryn Hill
33. Chance the Rapper
34. Cardi B
35. Run-D.M.C.
36. Lupe Fiasco
37. 50 Cent
38. Tech N9ne
39. Soulja Boy
40. Juelz Santana
41. Travis Scott
42. Kid Cudi
43. A$AP Rocky
44. Migos
45. Joey Bada$$
46. Wiz Khalifa
47. Mac Miller
48. Rakim
49. E-40
50. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

This list includes legendary icons and contemporary artists who have shaped the rap genre with their unique style, lyrical mastery, and influence.