San Francisco Rappers

Top Rappers from San Francisco

The heart of the West Coast hip hop scene, along with Los Angeles, and in which helped pioneer West Coast rap music since the 1980s is no other than the Bay Area, with San Francisco rappers being right in the mix. 

The Bay Area, broken down into Oakland, San Francisco, Richmond, Vallejo, San Jose and other surrounding cities, traditionally has had its own sound, culture, and movement that has influence communities and entire cities around the country.

In the early days of Bay Area’s hip hop scene rappers from San Francisco were on the very top of the rap game on the West Coast as they created the number one rap scene in the region.  Numerous legends, like San Quinn, JT the Bigga Figga, Cellski, RBL Posse, and Rappin’ 4 Tay, have come out of the few ‘hoods of San Francisco, as areas like Fillmore, Lakeview, or Hunters Point produced some of the best all-time West Coast talent within hip hop.

Until recently, San Francisco has always been the leader of the Bay Area’s rap scene, especially during the days of Andre Nickatina, Messy Marv, Ill Mannered, Ghetto Soldiers, Mr. Sandman, 115, T-Lo, Guce, Mac Minister, and Big Rich were at their peak and in their prime.  Over the years the attention somewhat faded away from Frisco as there were more known artists in places like Oakland and Vallejo.

San Francisco rappers are currently back in the limelight, with 24kGoldn bringing hip-hop into the realm of pop culture. While Berner has attained great success as a mogul and entrepreneur, his music still remains popular among his loyal fanbase, creating a lane of hip-hop that no other rapper can venture in.

Larry June has emerged as a prominent figure in West Coast hip-hop, infusing the genre with mature and laid-back vibes. Additionally, Lil Kayla has established herself as one of the top female hip-hop artists on the West Coast, while Lil Bean, Lil Pete, and Zay Bang are spreading the unique flavor and culture of the Bay Area to all corners of the rap game.

Top San Francisco Rappers

24kGoldn

24kGoldn grew up in the Lakeview neighborhood and made his debut in 2017. Known for his versatility, he seamlessly blends genres ranging from rap to pop. He has released several hit songs, including “Mood,” “Valentino,” “City of Angels,” “Dropped Outta College,” and “3,2,1.” His discography includes projects such as El Dorado (2021), and his music has also been featured on multiple Fast and Furious soundtracks.

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Berner

Berner, who hails from the Sunset District, is well known as a mogul in the cannabis industry through his influential Cookies brand. He made his debut as a laid-back rapper with hustler appeal in 2007 and has consistently demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit, gradually building a dedicated fanbase. Throughout his career, Berner has released over 50 projects, both solo and collaborative, working alongside artists such as Young Dolph, Mozzy, B-Real, Curren$y, Cam’ron, Styles P, Larry June, San Quinn, and many others.

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Drew Beez 

Drew Beez, hailing from Hunters Point, made his debut in the late 2010s. Known for top tracks like “In My Mode,” he has released over five projects, showcasing his style of representing “The City’s” culture.

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Larry June

Larry June, a rapper from Hunters Point, is known for his chill, laid-back style and hustler’s spirit. Launching his own label, The Freeminded, he began making waves in the music scene in the early 2010s, though his grind likely started in the late 2000s. Over the years, Larry June has demonstrated impressive work ethic, releasing nearly 40 albums, mixtapes, collaborations, and EPs.

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Lil Bean

Lil Bean, from the Geneva Towers neighborhood, made his debut in the late 2010s and has quickly made a name for himself with popular songs like “Real N**** Holiday,” “Involve Wit Us,” “Stick Up,” “MTV Cribs,” “Nice 2 Meet U,” and more. He has released over 15 albums, starting with NastyCampaign (2019) and continuing through to his most recent project, Ghetto Children (2025).

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Lil Kayla

Lil Kayla, one of the top female rappers from the Bay Area, hails from Sunnydale and made her debut in 2015. She has is known for standout tracks such as “One More Chance,” “Like Sleeze,” “11:11,” “Back On That S***,” and “Make His Pockets Hurt.” Her discography includes albums like K Nasty (2019) and Wassup (2021).

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Lil Pete

Lil Pete, hailing from Fillmore, made his debut in 2017 and has since gained recognition with hit songs like “In This Life,” “Impatient Freestyle,” “It Ain’t Shit,” and “Switch Up.” He has released over five projects, including I Made a Promise (2017) and Deeper Than Rap (2022), further establishing his presence in the music scene.

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Lil Yee

Lil Yee, from the legendary and historic Fillmore district, debuted in 2016. He has released popular songs such as “War,” “Free The Hometeam,” and “Why Would I Lack.” His list of albums include Cita Son (2017), Rich Pain, and 444.

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Mally Bo

Mally Bo, a top rising San Francisco rapper out of the Hunters Point area, debuted in the late 2010s. He is known for popular songs like “Real Shit,” “Playoffs,” “8 Shots Later,” “Do Yo Shit,” “Stating Facts,” and “Back From Dead,” among others.

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Prezi

Prezi, coming from the large section of Hunters Point, debuted around 2017. He has released popular songs such as “Do Better,” “Family,” and “Make A Way.” His list of projects include Do Better, the album, Hood Presidents with Philthy Rich, Still In The Hood, Charlie, and several others.

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RayRizzle

RayRizzle, originating from the Sunnydale projects, made his debut at the beginning of the 2020s. He has released albums such as Freedom Writing and has dropped songs like “Get You Gone,” “Reasons,” and “Funerals,” among others.

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Yatta

Yatta, from the Sunnydale housing project, debuted in the mid-2010s. Despite setbacks due to his incarceration, he remains one of the top rappers from San Francisco. His notable songs include “Thuggin,” “Betrayed,” “Tired,” “Get You Gone,” “Told Me,” “Bag Right,” “Easy,” and more.

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Zay Bang

Zay Bang, from the Towerside section of San Francisco, debuted in the late 2010s and has released over a dozen projects. His top songs include “No Relations,” “So Long,” “Kick The Cup,” “Private Property,” and “Play For Keeps.”

Follow on Instagram: @ZayBang and YouTube: Zay Bang

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