Billboard initially published a list of the "10 GreatestRappers" in November 2015. The ranking was later revised with Vibe to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hiphop music's inception and was compiled by the magazines' respective editorial boards, expanding the list to include 50 rappers. In early 2023, Billboard/Vibe is ranking the Top 50 GreatestRappers of All Time as part of our salute to this year’s golden anniversary of hip-hop. (The genre dates back to 1973, when DJ Kool Herc first set up his two turntables to rock a Bronx party.) Finally, a definitive list of the best rappers of all time, ranked by fans all over the world. From old school to the current top rappers putting out today's biggest hiphop hits, this list counts down rap's best lyricists and game changers in history. From lyrical geniuses to cultural icons, these are the 50 best rappers of all time. See who made the list and how they shaped the rap game. The hip-hop billionaire Jay-Z continues influencing rap culture through business ventures and occasional musical releases. His legacy as one of rap’s greatest artists remains cemented in popular music history. A$AP Rocky - 35.1 million. Tupac Shakur, also known as 2Pac, was an American rapper known for his influence on the 90s hiphop genre. He is widely considered one of thegreatest and most influential rappers of all time. He has sold more than 75 million records worldwide. List of 100 greatest Rap/Hip-Hop musical artists of all time ranked based on influence, impact, originality, and popularity as compiled and ranked by digitaldreamdoor.com.Chance the Rapper 96.
