Top Rappers from New York City
The birthplace and the one and only true mecca of Hip Hop by spearheading the world’s most highly imitated genre of music has fallen from its once dominant presence as New York rappers have for long been overshadowed by southern hip hop. Emerging onto the scene during the late 1970s, the 1980s was the era that hip hop music began to build its foundation, first on the streets of New York City and later spreading across America and eventually across the world.
It has been said that during the summer of 1973, along Sedgewick Avenue in the South Bronx, a local teenager who later become known as DJ Kool Herc was asked to provide entertainment for a local neighborhood party. As history would have it, Hip Hop was born on that day, and DJ Kool Herc gained the title “Father of Hip Hop”. In its early days hip-hop would include MCing, or rapping, DJing, graffiti artists, and break-dancers, all forms were very popular through the 1970s and 1980s, or at least until gangster rap took over.
The first rappers from New York that should be praised as the first true name brand rap artists came out that began the formation of the growth of hip hop included top rappers of the 1980s, like Kurtis Blow, Slick Rick, Run DMC, Rakim, LL Cool J, KRS-One, and numerous others. While the 1980s started the popularity of hip-hop, the 1990s was the golden era for the genre. In the 1990s some of the greatest artists of all-time would begin their successful careers, artists like Jay-Z, Nas, Notorious BIG, Wu-Tang, DMX, Kool G Rap, Big L, and many more representing all five boroughs of New York, even sections of North Jersey, Westchester County, and Long Island.
The 2000s was the beginning of the end for New York rappers. While rappers from New York started off strong during the 2000s, with Jay-Z and Roc-A-Fella, DMX and Ruff Ryders, Nas continuing his success, the nationwide movement started by Cam’ron and the Diplomats, and 50 Cent’s introduction with the classic album Get Rich or Die Tryin’, eventually the south would takeover hip hop and rap music.
Today is a new era for New York rappers as a large roster of top rappers from New York have once again created a booming rap scene that is soon to repeat its reign over the rap game. While there are some familiar faces, like Jadakiss, Fabolous, 50 Cent, and Styles P, that still have a presence and a large following, there are dozens of new New York rappers that are bringing the title rightfully back to the city. From New York drill music to mainstream artists, New York is officially back as the leader of hip hop and the list below will prove just that.
Top 30+ New York Rappers
1. Cardi B
Follow on Instagram: @Cardi B and watch videos on Youtube: Cardi B
2. Nicki Minaj
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3. French Montana
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4. A Boogie wit da Hoodie
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5. Lil TJay
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6. ASAP Ferg
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7. Fivio Foreign
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8. Lil Tecca
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9. Young M.A
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10. J.I.
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11. Dave East
Follow on Instagram: @Dave East and watch videos on Youtube: Dave East
12. Sheff G
Follow on Instagram: @Sheff G and watch videos on Youtube: Sheff G
13. Flipp Dinero
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14. Rich the Kid
Follow on Instagram: @Rich the Kid and watch videos on Youtube: Rich the Kid
15. Sheck Wes
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16. 22 Gz
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17. Joey Badass
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18. Ron Suno
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19. Sleepy Hallow
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20. Smoove’L
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21. Bizzy Banks
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22. Dream Doll
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23. Jay Critch
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24. Don Q
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25. Justin Rarri
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26. Melvoni
Follow on Instagram: @Melvoni and watch videos on Youtube: Melvoni
27. Rah Swish
Follow on Instagram: @Rah Swish and watch videos on Youtube: Rah Swish
28. Nebu Kiniza
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29. Jay Gwuapo
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30. Stunna Gambino
Follow on Instagram: @Stunnqa Gambino and watch videos on Youtube: Stunna Gambino
Honorable Mention Rappers from New York
Keyu
Follow on Instagram: @Keyu and watch on Youtube: Keyu
TJ Porter
Follow on Instagram: @TJ Porter and watch on Youtube: TJ Porter
Eli Fross
Follow on Instagram: @Eli Fross and watch on Youtube: Eli Fross
Lou Got Cash
Follow on Instagram: @LouGotCash and watch on Youtube: LouGotCash
Smooky MarGielaa
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MAx Tha Demon
Follow on Instagram: @MaxThaDemon and watch on Youtube: MaxTheDemon
Ciggy Blacc
Follow on Instagram: @Ciggy Blacc and watch on Youtube: Ciggy Blacc
Leeky G Bando
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Curly Savv
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Coach Da Ghost
Follow on Instagram: @CoachDaGhost and watch on Youtube: CoachdaGhost
R.I.P’s
Pop Smoke | Nick Blixky
Fred the Godson | Kiing Shooter
KJ Balla
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3 Top Female Rappers List
4 Top Atlanta Rappers List
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*Unofficial Order, with the more popular artists that have the larger followers and subscribers, along with releasing the most recent music, being near the top.