Top Memphis Rappers
List of Top Rappers from Memphis
With Memphis rappers being in a city that has historically been known for its legendary music scene, from the likes of Beale Street to the likes of Stax Records, it is only right for today’s rappers from Memphis to carry on the legacy of the city. Following the days of blues and soul music, the boom of rap and hip-hop music in Memphis had arrived by not only dominating the city of Memphis, but also becoming one of the top markets for southern hip-hop music.
Today, rappers from Memphis have been playing a major role in the world’s current rap scene. From Yo Gotti and his CMG imprint to Young Dolph and his Paper Route label to Atlanta rap legend Gucci Mane’s 1017 brand, these three entities have helped produced dozens of the rap game’s top rap stars, and not leave out the artists that are independent with no major backing.
Before today’s era of rap artists, the true pioneers of Memphis’ hip hop scene that paved the way for rappers of today’s generation were artists like DJ Spanish Fly, Eightball & MJG, Playa Fly, Kingpin Skinny Pimp, Gangsta Blac, Tommie Wright III, Gangsta Pat, and of course Three 6 Mafia and Project Pat.
The list of rap artists and hip hop producers in Memphis is extensive as Memphis has always been one of the leading rap and hip hop scenes of the South. In this era of Memphis rappers, times are totally different, from the sound and styles to the look and personas of artists. Many rappers from Memphis have transformed from niche categories to becoming more mainstream, catering to all audiences of hip hop. With hip hop’s hottest artists, a lineup that consists of Moneybagg Yo, NLE Choppa, Young Dolph, Yo Gotti, and many more, the city of Memphis has remained one of the most important cities in the rap game.
Top 25 Memphis Rappers
1. Moneybagg Yo
Hailing from South Memphis’ Walker Homes, Moneybagg Yo has climbed to the very top of the rap game after years of grinding, progressing much since his 2012 debut with the mixtape From The Block to the Booth. While starting during the early 2010s, Moneybagg Yo made his stance with the classic projects of Federal Reloaded (2015), 2 Federal with Yo Gotti (2016), Heartless (2017), and Federal 3X (2017). With his relentless grind, Moneybagg Yo has become a trendsetter and one of the most influential rappers of our time.
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2. NLE Choppa
While the young East Memphis native has only been active since 2018’s “No Love Anthem” and his debut album Cottonwood of 2019, but NLE Choppa’s fame has led him to being the face of today’s generation. NLE Choppa’s dominance and reign in hip-hop has been through some of the rap game’s number one songs, like “Walk Em Down,” “Shotta Flow,” “Camelot,” “Famous Hoes,” and several others.
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3. Yo Gotti
A legend, pioneer, mogul, and executive, Yo Gotti now wears many hats, but his career started in the 1990s as the young MC by the name of Lil Yo. Following his short run as Lil Yo, Yo Gotti debuted with southern classic Life, after the release of multiple mixtapes. While Life was a southern classic, the 2003 release did not make an impact on his career, at least until 2006 with Back 2 Da Basics and DJ Drama’s I Told U So mixtape. Since, Yo Gotti has grown his career through his Cocaine Muzik brand and songs like “Law,” “Down in the DM,” “Put A Date On It,” and “Rake It Up.”
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4. Young Dolph
While legends do not die, the legacy of Young Dolph will be continued despite the tragic events that shortened his career. While some rappers have had overnight success, Young Dolph’s determination took on a longer journey into hip-hop. Starting during the late 2000s, by the early 2010s Young Dolph was becoming a household name in the Mid-South. Not until the release of the southern classic “Preach” in 2014 did Young Dolph’s career begin to hit new levels. To conclude, Young Dolph has released over 25 mixtapes and albums, has motivated and inspired thousands across the South and the Midwest, and has grown an empire, a Paper Route Empire, that has led many artists into better positions.
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5. Key Glock
Young Dolph’s proteige quickly stepped out from under the shadows of the South Memphis legend and became one of the top southern rappers. Introducing himself to music lovers and the world of hip-hop in 2017, Key Glock would quickly stand out among all the top rappers from Memphis. From having a trouble upbringing to reaching success after signing and linking with Paper Route Empire, Key Glock has only begun with an anticipation of taking over hip-hop and continuing what Young Dolph started.
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6. Glorilla
Ms. F*** N**** Free (FNF), Glorilla had a complete takeover of the rap game with the 2022 hit “F.N.F.” With her strong presence and her powerful delivery, Glorilla is unlike any other female rap artist. Receiving notoriety with one of the biggest hip-hop tracks of the year, Glorilla has since removed the label of one hit wonder and has continued her rise with songs like “Tomorrow 2,” “Blessed,” “Nut Quick,” and “Westside Baby.”
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7. Pooh Shiesty
Despite having a short stint in rap and hip-hop before his current incarceration, Pooh Shiesty was one of the hottest artists and one of the most influential rap artists in hip hop. Changing the persona and styles of many, Pooh Shiesty was an immediate star as he became industry ready, taking over the airwaves with hits like “Back In Blood,” “Neighbors,” and “Monday to Sunday.” Currently, as of 2023, the South Memphis native is serving a five year prison sentence, but this has not stopped his ascent within the rap scene of Memphis rappers.
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8. Juicy J
One of the city’s pioneers, Juicy J’s legacy helped opened the doors for many artists, while also providing motivation and inspiration for Memphis rappers to push themselves into hip-hop. Beginning during the early 1990s, or possibly the 1980s, as a local DJ in North Memphis, Juicy J would eventually link with DJ Paul and begin Three 6 Mafia and Hypnotize Minds. From the 1990s to the 2000s, led by DJ Paul and Juicy J, Three 6 Mafia and Hypnotize Minds were not only the “Kings of Memphis,” but also were southern rap royalty. Revamping his career, in the 2010s Juicy J signed with Taylor Gang as he pursued a career as a solo artist. Since reinventing himself with the release of 2013’s Stay Trippy, or before kickstarting his solo career with the mixtape Play Me Some Pimpin, Juicy J has remained on top of hip-hop.
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9. finesse 2tymes
What was a minor setback led Finesse2Tymes to make a major comeback. With only weeks out of prison and linking with Houston’s Mob Ties and Atlantic Records, Finesse 2Tymes has become one of the hottest rappers in the game. Before 2022 and his unfortunate stint in prison, during the late 2010s Finesse 2Tymes was one of the top rising rappers from Memphis, while initially starting his career linked with Moneybagg Yo. Fast forwarding to 2023, Finesse 2Tymes has yet to miss with songs like “Back End,” “Get Even,” and “Overdose,” all on one of the hottest albums of 2022, 90 Days.
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10. Blac Youngsta
CMG and Heavy Camp representative, coming from South Parkway is one of the all-time greats of the extensive list of rappers from Memphis. From controversy to his upbeat personality, Blac Youngsta has yet to have a dull moment during his time in hip-hop. Musically, Blac Youngsta has had a few hits like “Booty” and “Hip Hopper,” but Blac Youngsta is much more than just a rap artist, from an all-around entertaining talent to a boss and a businessman.
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11. Big30
Known for his collaborations with Pooh Shiesty, from “Neighbors” to “Allegations,” but Big30 is among the top Memphis rappers because of the continuous effort that he has showcased since debuting with the hit song “BLRRRRDDDD” in 2019. While beginning 2022 on top of Memphis hip-hop, following the release of the classic King of Killbranch, which was released in 2021, 2023 is all for the taking for Memphis’ top rising star.
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12. Big Scarr
Breaking through with 2019’s “Make A Play,” Bigg Scarr is the next generation of Memphis rappers to take the city to new levels. Signed to Gucci Mane’s 1017 Records, Big Scarr’s music has been a hot commodity since first appearing on a number of So Icy/1017 compilations. Outside of collaborating with 1017 and the So Icy Boyz, Big Scarr has constructed a catalog of music with albums like Big Grim Reaper and Big Grim Reaper 2 and songs like “So Icy Boyz 2,” “MJ,” “Fantasy” with Offset, “I Would Keep Going,” and “Endzone.”
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13. Duke Deuce
Bringing much energy to the city where Memphis rappers have been historically known for the creators of crunk, or get buck, music, Duke Deuce rose to the occasion with songs like “Crunk Ain’t Dead,” “Gangster Party,” and “Just Say That.” Now signed to one of the hottest labels in hip hop, Quality Control, Duke Deuce made his official debut in 2018 with the release of the Memphis Massacre, but his career reached new levels following the smash hit “Crunk Ain’t Dead” of 2019.
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14. Big Boogie
Many first encountered Big Boogie with the 2020 hit “Mental Healing,” but Big Boogie began his journey of becoming one of the top rappers from Memphis a few years earlier, debuting projects Definition of Pain and Pain on Paper 3 in 2017. By the 2020s, Big Boogie cemented himself in hip-hop, gaining fans through songs like “Pop Out,” “Home Girl,” “P**** Power,” and reaching a deal with Yo Gotti’s Collective Music Group.
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15. Lil Double 0
One of the top rising rappers from Memphis, Lil Double 0’s trajectory has him headed straight towards the top for the next generation of rap and hip hop artists to come. Making his first appearances in hip-hop during 2020, Lil Double 0 has slowly grown a sizeable fan base in and outside of the city of Memphis. A consistent grind of releasing five albums throughout the short period of his time in hip-hop, while also gaining recognition through popular songs like “Been Solid,” “Meet the Walkers,” “007,” and “U Sellin Dope,” Lil Double 0 is the next up to represent the city.
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16. Blocboy JB
With the number one hit in 2018, Blocboy JB was one of the biggest Memphis rappers in hip-hop after the release of “Look Alive” featuring Drake. Connected with the top label in the city of Memphis, CMG, Blocboy JB was one of the first rappers from Memphis to appear following Three 6 Mafia and Hypnotize Minds’ reign over the city. A career dating back to the early 2010s, Blocboy JB’s catalog contains hits like “Look Alive,” “Rover 2.0,” “Shoot,” “Chopbloc 2,” while also known for kicking off one of the most popular dances of the time, the “Shoot”.
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17. Big Moochie Grape
Since the fall of a legend, Young Dolph’s apprentice Big Moochie Grape has been carrying Paper Route Empire and the legacy of Young Dolph. With his stock in hip-hop rising following his appearance on the PRE compilation, Paper Router Illuminati, and a number of collaborations with Young Dolph, Big Moochie Grape made himself known in the rap game with the classic album East Haiti Baby (2022). Continuing Young Dolph’s legacy, with Key Glock and Big Moochie Grape the South Memphis legend will live on.
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18. Kevo Muney
Known forone of the biggest songs to hit the city, Kevo Muney’s “Leave Some Day” kicked off 2020 in the right direction for the young Memphis rapper. Officially getting involved in hip-hop during 2018, Kevo Muney grabbed everyone’s attention with his debut project of Who Am I. Since arriving, Kevo Muney has become known for songs like “Leave Some Day,” “Don’t Know Me,” “Part of the Game,” “Smarter,” “I Got Feelings,” and “Back Against the Wall.”
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19. Fresco Trey
With the rise in the popularity of TikTok, Fresco Trey was one of the very first Memphis rappers to utilize and gain notoriety from the social media platform. While not the average artist within the lineup of rappers from Memphis, Fresco Trey officially landed himself in ears of music lovers and listeners with songs like “Need You,” “Fresh Off A Heartbreak,” “Feel Good,” and “Draft Kings.”
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20. Kenny Muney
The once top freshman artist in Memphis of 2017, Kenny Muney has swiftly reached the spotlight as one of the next Memphis rappers. Since dropping “FR” in 2019 and linking with Paper Route Empire, Kenny Muney has been building his brand in Memphis’ rap scene. Now, through songs like “Narcos,” “Lowkey,” or “Changed Up,” Kenny Muney is not only continuing the legacy of Young Dolph and the Paper Route Empire brand in the city, but also is on the verge becoming one of the new faces to represent southern rap music on a national and international scale.
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21. Big Homiie G
Welcoming himself to the city’s rap scene as one of the next up Memphis rappers, Big Homiie G introduced himself to southern rap fans 2020’s “No Cap”. While rapping before 2020, Big Homiie G has made his presence known since his entrance into hip-hop, mostly through songs like “Tick” and his recent project of 2022 Speak Up G.
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22. Jay Fizzle
Another Paper Route Empire artist that has much anticipation to continue Young Dolph’s legacy and to continue his career as Jay Fizzle has become one of the top seasoned artists from the city of Memphis. Making his entry during 2017, Jay Fizzle has grown much since the release of his freshman album Life of a Lul Gangsta.
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23. Lil Migo
Heavy Camp and CMG artist Lil Migo was one of the hottest rising rappers from Memphis of 2019 and 2020 with “No Love in My Heart,” “Letter 2 The Industry,” and “Truth.” Still remaining active in Memphis’ rap scene as Lil Migo can be viewed as one of the main representatives for Memphis hip-hop in the industry.
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24. Jucee Froot
One of the leading women for southern hip-hop, while there is a projection that is leaning towards a hip-hop takeover by female rappers, Jucee Froot has been representing women in the rap game long before it became a trending topic. Officially, beginning during the 2010s, Jucee Froot would eventually gain a place in Memphis’ rap scene, from her raunchiness to her strong presence as woman in industry that has been historically dominated by male artists.
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25. Action Pack
Quietly rising and coming for the number one spot in the rap game, Action Pack’s acknowledgment and respect for his artistry is long overdue. From his first release of 2017 with “FHITO” to 2022’s “Low Key”, Action Pack AP has been taking no short cuts on the path to becoming one of 2023’s and years to come top rap artist.
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Honorable Mention Rappers from Memphis
– Dee Mula Instagram: @Dee Mula and YouTube: Dee Mula
– Co Cash Instagram: @Co Cash and YouTube: Co Cash
– Snupe Bandz Instagram: @Snupe Bandz and YouTube: Snupe Bandz
– Goon Twinn Instagram: @Goon Twinn and YouTube: Goon Twinn
– ebg ejizzle Instagram: @ebg ejizzle and YouTube: ebg ejizzle
– bigg unccc Instagram: @bigg unccc and YouTube: bigg unccc
– quezz ruthless Instagram: @quezz ruthless and YouTube: quezz ruthless
– Casino Jizzle Instagram: @Casino Jizzle and YouTube: Casino Jizzle
– Li Socket Instagram: @Li Socket and YouTube: Li Socket
– Tripstar Instagram: @Tripstar and YouTube: Tripstar
– YG Kayboe Instagram: @YG Kayboe and YouTube: YG Kayboe
– Fast Cash Boyz Instagram: @Fast Cash Boyz and YouTube: Fast Cash Boyz
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*Unofficial Order. The more popular artists that have a combination of the most followers, streams, and most recent views are near the top.
*If any artists are missing from the list email media@kulturevulturez.com