Top 10 Greatest Deceased Rappers

1. Tupac

   

   Tupac Amaru Shakur, also known as 2Pac, was an American rapper and actor born on June 16, 1971, in East Harlem, New York. Tupac sold over 75 million records worldwide and has been referred to in multiple major publications such as Rolling Stone as one of the greatest music artists of all time. 2Pac was... read more

   Yes Tupac was someone who rapped about drugs and all that gangsta stuff, but he also rapped about change and how bad this world is. He is inspirational, he wasn't the most talented rapper but his lyrics and messages on some of his songs makes him an inspiration and I just wish that Pac and Biggie were still here. There was no need for the rivalry from 2 of the greatest rappers of all time whose lives and careers were cut short. RIP

   Tupac did rap about drugs and alcohol and all of that but he did rap about how bad this world is. The fact that he died of a heart attack is truly tragic. I wish he was still alive to share his legacy.

2. The Notorious B.I.G.

   

   Christopher George Latore Wallace, born May 21, 1972, better known by his stage name The Notorious B.I.G. (sometimes Biggie Smalls or simply Biggie), was an American rapper from Brooklyn, New York. On March 9, 1997, he was murdered in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles, California, at the age of only... read more

   Big change rap point blank he made the best raps I have ever heard and change rap for the east coast and made it really over here on the east coast and all the rappers could not hang with him 2albums and he made history as one of the best rappers ever to live on earth

   A very good rapper whose songs made some sense and entertained people with his lyrical ways and was a very big inspiration because he changed his life around, he realised he didn't need to be a hustler, he needed to be a good person.

   RIP BIGGIE

3. Big L

   

   Lamont Coleman (May 30, 1974 - February 15, 1999), best known by his stage name Big L, was an American hip hop recording artist born and raised in Harlem, New York City. Coleman began his rap career with the hip hop trio Three the Hard Way. His first notable appearance came on Lord Finesse's "Yes You... read more

   Big L's Freestyles just smooth. He know what to do on the mic. Amazing flow, amazing style, amazing lyrics. He is top 2 or even top 1 rapper. Just take a listen to his music. Take a deeper look in it and you'll realize that he is way too underrated. Put your Ls up.

   This one is another of those that will never be forgotten they the ones that used to create real hip hop. The real question what happened to hip hop

   Big L, Better than Eazy E I would even go to say he is better than Tupac. Equal to Biggie though., Give him a listen.

4. Eazy E

   

   Eric Lynn Wright, better known by his stage name Eazy-E, was an American rapper who performed solo and as a member of the hip hop group N.W.A. Often referred to as "The Godfather of Gangsta Rap," he played a crucial role in popularizing West Coast rap. He was born in Compton, California, to Richard and... read more

   Eazy E didn't even die from aids he was murdered with injection, how could someone die from aids a months after getting the disease, why then didn't his pregnant wife encountered the diseases with the baby now... The best the west have ever seen no disrespecting pac..

   Eazy E paved way for these gangster rappers as he is the Godfather of gangster rap, in his N.W.A. days he was the front man and everybody all over him before pac and biggie became the best but since he died from a complication of AIDS number 1 is talking about him and his legacy as a legend... Eazy was the best the west ever say...R.I.P.E..

5. Big Pun

   

   Christopher Lee Rios, better known by his stage name Big Pun, was an American rapper. Emerging from the underground hip hop scene in the Bronx in the early 1990s, he became the first Latino solo rapper to have an album certified platinum, with his 1998 debut Capital Punishment.... read more

   With songs like twinz, still not a player, 100% and (my favorite) I'm not a player (i'm Not still) such a great flow. Its sad. If he and L never died they would have been the best rappers ever

   Thank god somebody has some knowledge outside form the most known artists

   Rest in Peace Pun your legacy shall live on

6. 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

   I cried because he died he was my favorite rapper he inspired me so much the people that killed him they killed him because he had 75,000 dollars in his bag but why can't they work for their money and don't kill just don't kill people important to others cause they are the best and favorites and I loved his songs

   X was the most inspirational rappers and I like the way u were so filled with energy and at the same time so emotional. When I heard u died first I did not believe till I checked and as soon as I saw I cried my eyes out. And just want to say your songs will live forever

   #LLJ

7. Proof

   

   DeShaun Dupree Holton, better known by his stage name Proof, was an American rapper and actor from Detroit, Michigan. During his career, he was a member of several groups, including 5 Elementz, Funky Cowboys, Promatic, and most notably, D12. He was a close childhood friend of rapper Eminem, lived on... read more

   Eminem and Proof are almost the only rappers who always are making fun together, the best songs from Eminem where with Proof written, cause then the lyrics when crazy that's what they always were together, just freaking crazy, I love that..

   R.I.P. Doody

   PS. It isn't bulls*** whey Eminem went 4 years out.. Proof was the best friend you can imagine he said.. he's right..

   He actually had sicker rhymes than Pac (no disrespect) and if you are looking at his delivery and all of that he was extremely dope & underrated af. Best hypeman in rap too. He doesn't get the love he should get because he was in ems shadow. Rip to him, biggie, Pac, big l big pun odb pimp c eazy e dolla bugz NATE DOGG (king of the chorus) and anyone else who died too soon

8. Ol' Dirty Bastard

   

   Ason unique. Best Wu-Tang rapper whether dead or alive. Some of his songs were deeper than Tupac, his flow was sometimes more fluent than Biggie, and his style was always amazing. Personally I think his songs had the best beats of all dead rappers. Just listen to "Dirty the Moocher. "

   One of The Wu tang Clan founders he was a good rapper in the group but in 2004 he died of a drug overdose in his LABEL in New York city

   Different than anyone else in a good way

9. Nate Dogg

   

   Nathaniel Dwayne Hale, better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was an American rapper, singer, and actor. He was a pioneer of West Coast hip hop and a member of the rap trio 213 alongside Snoop Dogg and Warren G. Known for his smooth hooks, he collaborated with artists including Dr. Dre, Eminem, 50... read more

   Nate Dogg was amazing, one of the best vocals of all time in the rap game. Cousin of Snoop, should be #4

   Nate Dogg was the king of the chorus and he always had a sung delivery better than bone thugs and harmony (no disrespect) He was one of the best.R.I.P. Nate D. O double G.

10. Speaker Knockerz

    

    Good songs but its sad he was found coughing his chest in his car in his garage,dead.Many say he got shot others say carbon monoxide poisoning.I think he could've had an heart attack or some failure in his organs/lungs.

    His death shocked the entire server of twitter and everyone was mourning. He didn't even get to turn 20 R.I.P Speaker Knockerz 1994-2014 REST EASY!

    He is the best dead rapper and in the top 5 rappers of all time. Its sad he had to die at only 19 by unknown causes.

The Newcomers
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    PnB Rock

    

    Hasheem Allen, better known by his stage name PnB Rock, was an American rapper and singer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He rose to prominence with his singles Selfish and Fleek. PnB Rock tragically passed away in 2022 after being shot during a robbery in Los Angeles.

    He was an inspiration for Philadelphia. The best of the state. He was known for Selfish. He also collaborated with many artists like Ed Sheeran. He was shot in an armed robbery at a restaurant. He will be missed & remembered for his impact on music. R.I.P. too soon (1991-2022).

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    DMX

    

    Earl Simmons, known professionally as DMX and Dark Man X, was an American rapper and actor. He was born on December 18, 1970, and passed away on April 9, 2021, after suffering a heart attack. DMX gained fame in the late 1990s with hits like Ruff Ryders' Anthem and Party Up (Up in Here), and also appeared... read more

The Contenders

13. Guru

    

    Keith Edward Elam, known professionally as Guru, was an American rapper, producer, and actor. He was born on July 17, 1961, in Roxbury, Boston, and passed away on April 19, 2010. Guru was best known as one half of the hip hop duo Gang Starr, which he formed with DJ Premier.

    Guru is probably top 25 who EVER did it. He's definitely top 5 ten dead.

    This guy is a top 10 rapper who LIVED, he should easily be top 3 here

    Guru needs to be at least top 5 ahead of proof for sure

14. Lisa Lopes

    

    Lisa Nicole Lopes, better known by her stage name Left Eye, was an American rapper, singer, dancer, musician, actress, and songwriter. She was a member of the girl group TLC, one of the best-selling female groups of all time. Lopes died in a car accident in Honduras in 2002.

    I use to love tlc and I still do today! Lisa " left eye " was an amazing rapper. She did'nt rap about drugs, private parts, or any of the other things other female artist rap about today. REST IN PEACE LISA " LEFT EYE " LOPES, NEVER FORGOTTEN ALWAYS REMEMBERED IN OUR HEARTS. LEFT EYE LEGACY, TLC4EVA.

    She should at least be in the top 5. 8 months after Aaliyah died in a plane crash, she followed in a car accident. She was great friends with Tupac and they both died horribly.

    Um hello... Waterfalls, unpretty, what about your friends, she didn't only rap she sang an wrote all the songs I just mentioned. she should've been on this list a long time ago.

15. Heavy D

    

    Dwight Arrington Myers, known professionally as Heavy D, was a Jamaican-born American rapper, record producer, and actor. Myers was the leader of Heavy D & the Boyz, a group that included dancers G-Whiz, "Trouble" T. Roy, and DJ Eddie F. He recorded the theme songs for the television series In Living... read more

    He was positive about his messages on every album. He didn't have to curse. He threw some of the slamming videos and concerts. RIP Heavy D and Trouble T-Roy.

16. Capital Steez

    

    He was wise beyond his years. A mislead leader. His early death will saddened all who listin. The youth missed out on a true poetic legend.

17. Prodigy

    

    The fact that prodigy is this far down is a disgrace to hip hop

    Best member of mobb deep. He died in 2016. RIP

18. Mac Dre

    

    Andre Louis Hicks, better known by his stage name Mac Dre, was an American rapper and record producer. He was the founder of the Thizz Entertainment record label and a key figure in the Hyphy movement in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mac Dre's influence on West Coast hip hop continues to be celebrated... read more

    Extremely underrated king of hyphy second best nor cal rapper lynch the best 2PAC you up there to knowing that you from Marin county

    Mac Dre is the first rapper to ever to record a whole album over the phone.

    Everyone respects Dre for the uniqueness and ability to fit any style

19. Nipsey Hussle

    

20. Pimp C

    

    Chad Lamont Butler (December 29, 1973 - December 4, 2007), better known by his stage name Pimp C, was an American rapper and record producer. He was best known for his work with Bun B as one half of the hip-hop duo Underground Kingz (UGK). The Texas native expanded his catalog in 2006 by dropping the... read more

    UGK member comes from my city HOUSTON he gained major recognition with Bun B in UGK

    This guy here from h-TOWN my city he a legend wish he was still alive but his music never dies

21. Sean Price

    

    Whoever is doing this voting don't know your hip hop history

    Number 1 on my list. Hip Hop legend!

22. Big Mello

    

    Curtis Donnell Davis (August 7, 1968 - June 15, 2002), known by his stage name Big Mello, was an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He was active in the Southern hip hop scene during the 1990s and early 2000s. Big Mello released several albums including Bone Hard Zaggin' and The Gift.

23. Lil Peep

    

    Gustav Elijah Åhr (November 1, 1996 - November 15, 2017), known professionally as Lil Peep, was an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and model. The son of Harvard graduates who divorced when he was a teenager, Gustav drew on working-class themes in his music despite growing up in a relatively privileged... read more

    I don't think he is a rapper, more like an artist cause his main sound is rock/emo and not rap but he definitely is miles away of so many people. The mix between rock/emo/trap is absolutely legendary and he was so versatile, from metal to trap and very poppy

    I wouldn't consider him a rapper, but musically he was miles ahead of most people on this list.

24. Pop Smoke

    

    Bashar Barakah Jackson (July 20, 1999 - February 19, 2020), known professionally as Pop Smoke, was an American rapper. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York City, he rose to fame with the release of his 2019 singles "Welcome to the Party" and "Dior." He frequently collaborated with UK drill artists and... read more

25. Mac Miller

    

    Malcolm James McCormick (January 19, 1992 - September 7, 2018), best known by his stage name Mac Miller, was an American rapper from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was also a noted record producer under the pseudonym Larry Fisherman. Miller died of an accidental drug overdose on September 7, 2018, and... read more

26. Lord Infamous

    

    Lord Infamous was a rapper from Memphis and a founding member of the group Three 6 Mafia. He was known for his rapid rapping style and dark lyrical themes.

    He is often regarded as one of the most skilled lyricists in the group. Although he did not achieve mainstream success during his time with... read more

    I can't believe he's all the way down here.

27. Lil Phat