Top 10 Best Trap Rappers of All Time

Trap doesn't ask for permission, it kicks the door in with rattling hi-hats, trunk-shaking bass, and bars that sound like they were built under pressure. You hear the hunger in it, the flex, the paranoia, the pain, and the wild confidence of artists who turned street-level stories into arena-sized anthems. When the beat drops right, you don't just nod along, you start moving like your car suddenly gained 200 horsepower.

This list is for the rappers who shaped trap from raw mixtape runs to global playlists, changing how hip-hop sounds, moves, and talks. Vote for the ones you think brought the hardest flows, the coldest hooks, the most quotable lines, and the kind of catalog that still makes speakers beg for mercy.

The Top Ten

Gucci Mane

Radric Delantic Davis, known professionally as Gucci Mane, is an American rapper who has released 12 studio albums and over 70 mixtapes. In 2007, he founded his own label, 1017 Records. He is credited with helping to pioneer the hip hop subgenre of trap music, along with fellow Atlanta-based rappers... read more

No doubt he's the best in every genre of rap. He's got hard beats and even harder bars. None of his songs are the same. The man even has a song where almost half the lyrics are in Spanish. Gucci is the Godfather of modern rap, and he's about it for real. I don't know of another artist with more mixtapes. Who can go from the first Trap House album to being in a song with Selena Gomez? #EastAtlantaSanta #Mr.Zone6

Gucci Mane is the definition of trap and lives the trap life. From his beginning, he's rapped about the white, the green, and the purp. Not to mention, he's arguably the mixtape king of the past decade.
Travis Scott

Jacques Webster Jr., better known by his stage name Travis Scott, is an American hip hop recording artist, record producer, and musician from Houston, Texas. He has released several chart-topping albums and is known for his high-energy performances and innovative production style. He has collaborated... read more

By far the most talented artist in the history of trap. He's a phenomenal producer, sonically very creative, uses autotune very efficiently, and has created some of the best melodies I have ever heard. Give this man his flowers while he's still with us.

If you don't think Travis is one of the most talented artists in trap music when it comes to beat production and flow, then you haven't listened to him enough. But he only shows his real flow capabilities in a few songs.

One of the best producers in the trap game and also great at using his voice as an instrument with autotune. Deserves top five.
Future

Nayvadius DeMun Cash (born November 20, 1983), known professionally as Future, is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer. Recognized for his mumble-styled vocals and prolific output, Future is credited with pioneering the use of Auto-Tuned melodies in hip-hop and trap music. Due to... read more

A pure legend in the rap industry. Some say he has no meaning at all, but they're too ignorant to realize it. Listen to songs like Codeine Crazy, March Madness, and My Savages, and you'll realize he has actual meaning in some of his songs. It's not all hype, even though his hype songs are fire.
From mixtapes like Monster and Beast Mode to albums like Pluto and DS2, along with hits like Mask Off and Used to This, he kills every song. There is no reason why he isn't on top. He's got the voice, the flow, actual bars sometimes, and the hit-making skills. What a legend, Future Hendrix.

A lot of people say he is trash, and if it weren't for autotune, he would be nowhere. Now, I'm not saying he doesn't use autotune, but if you watch any interview, his voice already sounds almost robotic. If you watch his freestyles, he's honestly a pretty good rapper, and he also seems like a really cool guy.
T.I.

Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr., better known by his stage names T.I. and Tip, is an American hip hop recording artist and actor born on September 25, 1980, in Atlanta, Georgia. He is known for popularizing the subgenre of trap music and has released several platinum-selling albums, including Trap Muzik... read more

His beats aren't hardcore Southern trap beats, but T.I. is the only Southern rapper with good lyricism, good flow, and some cool beats. Just listen to What You Know, Dead and Gone, No Matter What, That's All She Wrote, Live Your Life, and the list goes on.

T.I. straight-up invented trap music, and so far he and a handful of others, like Jeezy, Boosie, Big Kuntry, and Young Dro, are the only rappers to actually do it well. None of the people ahead of him should even be in the top 10 at all.

This list is a joke. How is Travis Scott higher than the King?
Migos

Migos is an American hip hop trio from Lawrenceville, Georgia, founded in 2008. The group consists of rappers known by their stage names Takeoff, Quavo, and Offset. They gained prominence with hits like Versace, Bad and Boujee, and Stir Fry, and are considered pioneers of the modern trap music sound... read more

Their flow variety is the best. They made every trapper do the "Migos Flow" on their jams. Plus, their lifestyle is pure trap.

They are lyrically good and murder every beat. I think they are good 1000 percent. That's abnormal, but they deserve it, yeah!

They are by far the best rap trio, and I cannot stop listening to them. Absolutely love them!
Young Thug

Jeffrey Lamar Williams (born August 16, 1991), known professionally as Young Thug, is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. He first gained attention with his debut single Stoner and later released other popular songs like Check, Digits, and Best Friend.... read more

People don't give this guy a chance, but he actually makes good songs. And if you actually read the lyrics of his good songs, he is kind of lyrical.

Hands down the best trap rapper! Young Thug's flows are crazy. Nobody raps better than him currently.

He's the GOAT and the most unique rapper ever!
Kevin Gates

Kevin Jerome Gilyard, better known by his stage name Kevin Gates, is an American rapper, singer, and entrepreneur from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He gained recognition with his mixtapes and debut studio album Islah, which was released in 2016. Gates is also known for his autobiographical lyrics and frequent... read more

I agree with you, but La Familia is a terrible example. He is a Dow Jones rapper (up-and-down). One song he'll kill it, and the next, he will rhyme a bunch of elementary nonsense over a hard beat.

How is Kevin not higher up on here? He is definitely in the trap section and is amazing. La Familia, for example, is amazing.

Should for sure be higher up. He has raw storytelling with a smooth flow. The Luca Brasi Story was a great play-through album. Islah was great as well.
Young Jeezy

Young Jeezy is a hip hop artist from Atlanta, Georgia. He is most known for his album Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101, his distinctive, loud rap voice, and his hit song "Put On." Jeezy also gained attention for his ongoing feud with rapper Gucci Mane and for lyrics that reflect themes of resilience... read more

TM101 pioneered trap and even rap in general. Even artists like Kendrick have recognized the influence.

Jeezy is the hood favorite. Yo Gotti comes close, and behind him, Future and Gucci.

Jeezy is the best in my mind. He and Gucci are like Kobe and Jordan.
Chief Keef

Keith Farelle Cozart, better known by his stage name Chief Keef, is an American rapper and record producer from Chicago, Illinois. He rose to fame in the early 2010s with his debut single I Don't Like, which was remixed by Kanye West. Chief Keef is considered a pioneer of the drill subgenre of hip hop... read more

Even though he's a bit underrated and sounds like someone that gets triggered in every song, he is amazing. He makes fire beats like I Don't Like and Love Sosa. The others are considered the best just because of a one-hit wonder.
I do like Young Thug, Lil Uzi Vert, and Migos. So, if you're into trap, then maybe you should check him out. You might love Sosa.

Come on, he is the best. Listen to Finally Rich (Deluxe), the best album ever.

Chief Keef is the best trap rapper that ever stepped in a booth.
XXXTentacion

Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy (January 23, 1998 - June 18, 2018), known professionally as XXXTentacion and often referred to as X, was an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He rose to prominence with his unique blend of genres including hip hop, rock, and R&B. Despite a controversial personal life and criminal... read more

His song Look at Me is hella lit but very vulgar and graphic, like a lot of his other music, which involves angry, violent, and overly sexual lyrics. However, he is not a one-trick pony and explores other genres besides trap, such as rock and indie. His slower, deeper songs are lyrical and creative, though. Pretty deep stuff.

He died for the fans. His death cannot be a coincidence. He created the albums "?" and "Skins." There is a collaboration between him and Lil Pump.

Most influential rapper of this entire generation. Represents the whole 90s and 2000s babies era.

The Newcomers

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Project Pat

Patrick Houston, better known as Project Pat, is an American rapper and actor originating from Memphis, Tennessee. He rose to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s with hits like Chickenhead and his collaborations with Three 6 Mafia. He is the older brother of rapper Juicy J.

The Contenders

2 Chainz

Tauheed Epps, known by his stage name 2 Chainz and formerly Tity Boi, is an American rapper from College Park, Georgia. He began his career in the southern rap duo Playaz Circle with Dolla Boy before launching a solo career. He is known for songs such as No Lie, Birthday Song, Spend It, It's a Vibe,... read more
Lil Uzi Vert

Symere Bysil Woods, professionally known as Lil Uzi Vert, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. They were born on July 31, 1995, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Lil Uzi Vert gained recognition with the 2015 mixtape Luv Is Rage and the single Money Longer.... read more

He's fully creative. That's the most important point. He works hard and makes something that entertains people. Great rapper and person.

Nice flow and voice, great production, catchy hooks, pretty good lyrics. It's lit.

Best sounding voice, best beats, best hooks, best everything.
Denzel Curry

Denzel Rae Don Curry, born on February 16, 1995, is an American rapper and songwriter from Miami Gardens, Florida. He released his debut full-length album, Nostalgic 64, on September 3, 2013. His second album, Imperial, followed on March 9, 2016. He continued his rise with Ta13oo in 2018 and released... read more

Great lyrics, great flow, great voice - he's the full package. And when he's got a good beat behind him, almost always, he's one of, if not the best, rapper in the game right now. Underrated.
Drake

Aubrey Drake Graham (born October 24, 1986) is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor from Toronto. He first gained public attention as an actor on the Canadian series Degrassi: The Next Generation before launching a music career. Drake's become one of the world's best-selling... read more

Just too nice with it. Come on, keep it 100. Ain't many out there that can even stand on the same stage as Drake. The future Jay Z in the making.

She told me, Do you love me? I only take it partly. I only love my bed and my mama. I'm sorry.
Yo Gotti

Mario Mims, better known by his stage name Yo Gotti, is an American rapper. He released his debut album, Youngsta's on a Come Up, in 1996 under the alias Lil Yo. Since then, he has released multiple successful albums and founded the record label Collective Music Group.

Yo Gotti is not new to the game. His major label debut came out in 2003. He hasn't had major mainstream attention until 2016 with his song with Nicki Minaj, but he has been getting played on rap radio since at least 2009 when he dropped that "Women Lie, Men Lie" song with Lil Wayne.

A true voice of the streets here.
Juicy J

Jordan Houston, better known by his stage name Juicy J, is an American rapper and record producer from Memphis, Tennessee. He co-founded the hip hop group Three 6 Mafia in 1991 along with DJ Paul and Lord Infamous. Juicy J is also the younger brother of rapper Project Pat.... read more
Rick Ross

William Leonard Roberts II, better known as Rick Ross, is an American rapper, record executive, and entrepreneur. He gained national attention with his 2006 debut single Hustlin' and released his first album Port of Miami that same year, which debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200. He's the founder... read more

Ross raps from the perspective of a drug lord, not a low-level trap dealer.
Fetty Wap

Willie Maxwell II, better known by his stage name Fetty Wap, is an American hip hop recording artist from Paterson, New Jersey. He gained fame with his 2015 debut single Trap Queen, which reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100. His self-titled debut album also produced hits like 679 and My Way.

I like how Fetty Wap's music is bouncy and fun to listen to, as well as his voice. Although it's hard to understand, it sounds great. 10/10. Easily the best trap artist of all time.

Best trap rapper of all time! 679, Trap Queen, and My Way are the best trap rap songs I've ever known about. The trap rapper that got me into trap rap.

True king of trap, in my personal opinion. All his songs have a great beat and a good hook! This is a true trap rapper. But where the hell is KG? He isn't even in the top 10? TF, someone needs to fix that.
A$AP Rocky

Rakim Mayers, professionally known as ASAP Rocky, is an American rapper, record producer, director, and actor. He emerged from the Harlem-based hip hop collective A$AP Mob and gained national attention with his 2011 mixtape Live. Love. A$AP. His debut studio album was released in 2013 and debuted at... read more

I like A$AP Rocky very much. He is one of the best American rappers, but not a trap rapper.
21 Savage

Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, born October 22, 1992, is better known by his stage name 21 Savage. He is an American rapper who gained early recognition with mixtapes like Free Guwop (2015) and the collaborative EP Savage Mode (2016) with Metro Boomin. His debut studio album, Issa Album, was released in... read more

Yo 21, I know you're a celebrity. Listen, don't listen to the people who say your songs are garbage. Your future is in your hands. Make a lit album. Signed, your biggest fan Dominic. Keep it up and keep working with Post.

He is improving so much, but even his older stuff is great. People commonly critique him for sounding like he just woke up and having no energy, but for me, that is one of the main appeals. Best trapper.

Coolest person in trap. He is dope.
Waka Flocka Flame

Juaquin James Malphurs, better known by his stage name Waka Flocka Flame or simply Waka Flocka, is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. He rose to prominence with his 2010 debut album Flockaveli, which included hits like Hard in da Paint. He has also appeared on reality television shows, including... read more

Waka and Lex, along with Future, pioneered modern trap.
Playboi Carti

Jordan Terrell Carter (born September 13, 1996), known professionally as Playboi Carti, is an American rapper. An influential figure among his generation, he has contributed to the evolution of trap music, particularly through his impact on the rage subgenre. He founded the record label Opium in 2019... read more

Already a GOAT. Dropped two huge albums in the trap scene: Self-Titled and Die Lit.
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