Top 10 Rappers

Their contributions to the world of rap music have made these following rappers immortal. Since the beginning of rap music many rap artists have come and gone and left their mark on the scene. However, very few of them have done credible work and are still remembered with fond memories. Not many people know, but rap music was not encouraged some years ago. Why? The reason is pretty simple; it defied the ideal world, the perfect government and made the future generations aware of the reality which no one talks about. Rappers and their lyrics have faced criticism from almost every corner but that didn't stop rap music from achieving worldwide fame. The last decade saw some amazing albums from the legends of the rap music but there were also some new names who deserve credit for adding some freshness to the rap genre.

Top 10 Rappers of the Decade

Mentioning the names of some famous rappers who outshone others in the last decade is really not easy. Many people dream of becoming successful in this industry but only few can reach up to the mark. This list contains the names of the most famous rap artists who have been dominating the charts with their amazing songs and lyrics.

Eminem
He is a favorite of millions of people all around. Marshall Bruce Mathers III a.k.a Eminem is one of the most famous rappers ever to step foot in the world of rap music. He gets the #1 spot in the list of top 10 rappers because of his amazing mixing sense of lyrics and music. Probably the most famous white rap artist of the decade, his lyrics always contain instances from real life which makes it easier for fans and the common man to relate to him. The man has won 13 Grammy Awards and is the only rapper in history to won an Academy for 'Best Original Song' for 'Lose Yourself' from the movie 8 Mile.

Lil Wayne
Hate him or love him, Lil Wayne will always be known as one of the best rappers of the generation. Lil Wayne bags the #2 spot because of his unique talent of writing such splendid lyrics. Signed with the Cash Money record label, Little Wayne has been minting money and music since he was a teenager and this collaboration has only improved with time. His fans think of him as a Rockstar and with his talent he can ideally be considered the God of rap music.

T.I.
Tip Harris, a.k.a T.I. is one of the most celebrated and unique rappers of the last decade. His lyrics are always well written, easy to understand and relate to which makes them even better. One of his highest selling albums, Trap Muzik featured some of his most popular songs which include Rubberband Man, Let's Get Away and 24's. Unlike other music albums, people play his entire album and never skip any songs. This alone gives him the right to feature in this esteemed list of top rappers.

Lupe Fiasco
Lupe is certainly the most entertaining, intelligent and hardcore rappers we have today. His lyrics are often termed as a double edged sword. This guy is extremely talented but his lyrics are not for everyone as they are so complex that sometimes they are just a bouncer. It is really hard to catch every little detail of his song in just one shot, you have to listen to it almost thrice. This quality of his makes him a rare artist who is on the road to excellence.

Nas
Nas comes in this list because he has made one of the best rap albums, Illmatic. In the world of rap music, Illmatic is still considered as a classic and probably will be one of the best rap albums of all time. The guy has a unique style of writing and till date he has released 10 albums and all of them have been very successful.

Webbie
He received mainstream success in 2005 with Gimme That. His two albums Savage Life and Savage Life 2 have drawn widespread acclaim and commercial success from critics and audiences alike. He may not be a very well-known name but he definitely is considered as a talented rapper.

Jay-Z
Jay-Z, a.k.a Hova is rightly called the Mughal of all rappers. He is a favorite with hip-hop lovers, and definitely deserves a mention in this list. I think I am not the only one to say that, rapping wouldn't be the same if Jay-Z had not been born. He has made some quite popular songs like Hard Knock Life, Big Pimpin, Song Cry and many more. He is also a favorite target of critics but this man doesn't talk much, he lets his music do all the talking.

Yo Gotti
Yo Gotti bags a spot in this list because of his real life stories that are reflected in his songs. Gotti produced one of the best albums of the decade, Back 2 da Basics which gave rap lovers a host of popular songs. He has collaborated with artists like Jeezy and Gucci Mane and produced some popular mix tapes too. His most recent topper is 5 Star Chick.

Kanye West
This musical genius didn't actually start out as a rapper but as a record label producer for Jay-Z's Rock-A-Fella Records. His first single Through the Wire, was a chart buster and a crowd favorite due to the inspirational messages which are in the song. Kanye West has sung many famous and inspirational songs like Jesus Walks and All Falls Down. The great songs and great music that he creates makes him one of the best.

Drake
Not many have heard this name, but Drake is no doubt one of the best rap artists of the decade. Before becoming a success in the rap industry he was an actor on a sitcom, Degrassi. In June 2009, Young Money records which is owned by Lil Wayne signed Drake. He's recorded several mix tapes and his first original album Thank Me Later released in 2010 topped the charts. Hip-hop and rap legends have high hopes from this new rapper.

Top Rappers of All Time

Here are some more names of music artists who have actually started the whole rap scene.

• The Notorious B.I.G
• Tupac Shakur
• Rakim
• KRS One
• LL Cool J
• Snoop Dogg
• OutKast
• Ice Cube
• Chuck D
• Redman
• Ghostface Killa
• Plies
• AZ
• 50 Cent

The above list is not written just keeping in mind the popularity of these rap artists; they have been enlisted on the basis of the lyrical content, word flow, concepts, rhyme scheme of their music, and the adaptability and persona of the rap artist. Now I know that most people would like to see some more names on this list of amazing rappers, but personally I think that these are the names who made rap music a worldwide phenomena.