Top Upstate NY Rap
(Top Albany, Syracuse, Rochester, & Buffalo Rappers)
In the shadows of hip hop music in New York City is the rising hip hop scene of Upstate New York, which includes the likes of Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo rappers, along with artists from smaller cities throughout the state. Along Interstate 90, a four hour stretch from Albany to Buffalo, resides the heart of today’s representation of rappers from Upstate New York, producing some of hip-hop’s top artists of today.
Within these communities, communities like the East Side of Buffalo, the South Side of Syracuse, the Uptown section of Albany, or the North Side and West Side of Rochester, consists of dozens of talented rap artists. Within the large batch of talent emerges a handful of Albany, Rochester, Buffalo, and Syracuse rappers that have created an opportunity for themselves to be seen and heard outside of the state of New York.
Today’s Top Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo Rappers
At the forefront of not only Buffalo rappers, but New York artists have been the Griselda collective. With Benny The Butcher, Westside Gunn, and Conway the Machine, alongside the “First Lady of Griselda” Armani Caesar, they have been on top of hip-hop. Bringing in a new flavor of hip-hop to the game by the late 2010s, Griselda with their vivid storytelling, intricate wordplay, and boom bap and 90s hip-hop vibes, has shown their relentlessness and rise to the very top of music.
While Griselda is leading the way, Upstate New York rappers consists of a talented diverse and versatile roster. Syracuse rappers like Scorey, who has captured rap fans attention with his melodic flow and creation of a distinct niche in the modern hip-hop landscape. From working with top rappers like Cardi B to dating Megan Thee Stallion, the charismatic Newburg native Pardison Fontaine has constantly been in the headlines.
Within the East Coast’s underground rap scene, arises rappers like 38 Spesh, Stove God Cooks, Elcamino, and Che Noir, specializing in gritty narratives over soulful and hard-hitting beats, complementing their hip-hop rhymes. To follow, cult hip-hop fans need to keep an eye on the rise of RX Papi and RXK Nephew. Both bring an off-kilter flow and unconventional approach to rap, with blends humor and blunt commentary.
Top 12 Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo Rappers
1. Westside Gunn
Follow on Instagram: @WestSideGunn and watch on YouTube: Westside Gunn
2. Benny The Butcher
Follow on Instagram: @Benny The Butcher and watch on YouTube: Benny The Butcher
3. Conway the Machine
Follow on Instagram: @Conway The Machine and watch on YouTube: Conway the Machine
4. Scorey
Follow On Instagram: @Scorey and watch on YouTube: Scorey
5. Pardison Fontaine
Follow on Instagram: @Pardison Fontaine and watch on YouTube: Pardison Fontaine
6. Armani Caesar
Follow on Instagram: @Armani Caesar and watch on YouTube: Armani Caesar
7. Stove God Cooks
Follow on Instagram: @StoveGodCooks and watch on YouTube: Stove God Cooks
8. RXKNephew
Follow on Instagram: @RXKNephew and watch on YouTube: RXKNephew
9. 38 Spesh
Follow on Instagram: @38 Spesh and watch on YouTube: 38 Spesh
10. Rx Papi
Follow on Instagram: @Rx Papi and watch on YouTube: Rx Papi
11. Che Noir
Follow on Instagram: @Che Noir and watch on YouTube: Che Noir
12. Elcamino
Follow on Instagram: @Elcamino and watch on YouTube: Elcamino
Honorable Mention Upstate NY Rappers:
– Eto Instagram: @ETO and Youtube: Eto
– Tottywat Instagram: @Tottywat and YouTube: Tottywat
– Jamal Gasol Instagram: @Jamal Gasol and Youtube: Jamal Gasol
– Rigz Instagram: @Rigz and Youtube: Rigz
– Lil Wes Instagram: @LilWes and Youtube: Lil Wes
– Wiz Mack Instagram: @Wiz Mack and Youtube: Wiz Mack
– Dini Instagram: @Dini and Youtube: Dini
– Laflare 2x Instagram: @Laflare 2x and Youtube: Laflare 2x
– Taj Billy Instagram: @Taj Billy and Youtube: Taj Billy
– Lil Deebo Instagram: @Lil Deebo and Youtube: Lil Deebo
Upstate New York Rappers Related Topics:
1 Map of Top 150 New York Rappers (2020s – 1970s)
2 Map of Buffalo, New York Hoods
3 Top 30 New York R&B Artists
4 Map of Syracuse New York Hoods
*Unofficial Order. The more popular artists that have a combination of the most followers, streams, views, and most recent releases are near the top.
*If any artists are missing from the list email info@kltvltz.com