Top 10 Best British Rap Artists

While the United States may be hailed as the birthplace of rap, the UK has been far from a silent bystander. In fact, the British rap scene has been thriving, vibrant, and steadily rising to global prominence, offering a fresh and distinctive flavor to the world of hip-hop.

British rappers are known for their unique lyrical style, infusing their rhymes with regional dialects, local slang, and cultural references that make their music as authentic as it gets. Whether it's Grime, Drill, or UK Hip Hop, these artists have redefined the boundaries of the genre, presenting narratives that range from the struggles of street life to thought-provoking social commentary.

So, here's a shout-out to the artists who have been spitting bars under the grey skies of the UK, offering us a blend of gritty realism, razor-sharp wit, and a hefty dose of British charm. This list is a celebration of their talent and contribution to the global rap scene.
The Top Ten
1 Tinie Tempah

He is the best English rapper so far without any doubt about it. All I can say is just keep going just the same way. Don't change anything, mate.

2 Professor Green

Just brilliant, he never seems to disappoint and endlessly releases chart hits. Fantastic lyrics peppered with clever jokes.

That guy is the best of the rappers I have ever seen in my life, and best after Pitbull and Eminem.

3 Tinchy Stryder
4 Dappy

Dappy is a legend. I've seen him in the studio. He knows how to work the tracks and drop some sick lines.

5 Chipmunk
6 Plan B

This is proper rap right here. All the others on here rap about nothing useful, except Pro Green. Plan B is a proper musician who raps about important issues. I think Professor Green is more talented, but he raps like Eminem and raps about the same things, and he also tours with these other novices. Whereas Plan B collaborates with proper artists, and that is what being a musician is about.

His lyrics and storytelling are perfect. He has never made a bad album and he can sing without autotuning. He is just amazing.

7 M.I.A. Mathangi 'Maya' Arulpragasam, better known by her stage name M.I.A., is an English hip hop recording artist, director, visual artist, activist, record producer, photographer, fashion designer and model.
8 Rizzle Kicks

Brilliant rap, cool music, creative everything... and humor, too. Love these guys!

9 Dizzee Rascal Dylan Kwabena Mills, better known by his stage name Dizzee Rascal, is a British rapper, recording artist and record producer. A pioneer of grime music, his work has also incorporated elements of UK garage, bassline, British hip hop, and R&B.

He brings his own thing into hip hop. He isn't the best. The best live out in America but probably the best British rapper.

10 Ed Sheeran Edward Christopher "Ed" Sheeran is an English singer-songwriter and musician. He sang songs such as The A team and Shape of You. He was born in Hebden Bridge in Yorkshire and raised in Framlingham, Suffolk.

Ed Sheeran is, without a doubt, the best British artist. Not just in rap, but with his acoustic as well.

The Contenders
11 Stormzy Ebenazer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr., known professionally as Stormzy, is a British rapper, singer and songwriter.

I'm from the US and think he is better than at least 95% of the rappers here. He could arguably be compared to Tupac, Biggie, or Nas.

Stormzy is the GOAT without any argument whatsoever.

12 Lowkey

He speaks the truth like no one else. He's got style, and he raps fast too.

13 Slick Rick

Come on, people. This is hip hop's greatest storyteller. This guy is a hip hop legend, and I mean legend, as he is well-known in the US and has been known since the late '80s. He was one of the legends in the first golden era along with KRS, Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, etc. And this guy is 17th on here? Wake up.

The fact that Ed Sheeran is ranked higher than the best rapper of all time, never mind UK rapper, is baffling. This man deserves so much more.

14 Skepta
15 Wretch 32

His lyrics and flow are actually really sick.

16 Example Elliot John Gleave, better known by his stage name Example, is an English musician, singer, songwriter and record producer.

His lyrics complement the life of fun! Love him! He should be in first place.

Why is this so low? Example for life!

17 Devlin

Devlin did a great job in some of his songs. I think he can be regarded as better.

18 The Streets
19 KSI Olajide Olayinka Williams "JJ" Olatunji, better known as KSI, is an English YouTuber and rapper. In 2019, he was ranked second by The Sunday Times in its list of the top 100 UK influencers. He is also part of the British YouTube group known as the Sidemen.
20 Bugzy Malone
21 Giggs

Giggs is sick! He is the first UK gangster to step on a red carpet. Say nothing.

22 Ghetts

Best UK lyricist of all time. This list is a disgrace. I mean, Slick Rick and MF DOOM are better than Ed Sheeran? Absolute garbage.

23 Boyinaband

His raps are usually really meaningful or actually intelligent.

24 AJ Tracey
25 Roll Deep
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