Top Ten Rappers Who Are Most Respected by Metalheads
This is a list of rappers I've noticed who are respected by people whom love metal music. Make sure to check out these rappers. If you disagree with the list, be sure to make suggestions.
Aaron Dontez Yates, (born November 8, 1971), better known by his stage name Tech N9ne, is an American rapper. In 1999, Yates and business partner Travis O'Guin founded the record label Strange Music. He has sold over two million albums and has had his music featured in film, television, and video games... read more After mistakenly being confused as a rock band, dubstep producer, or something else, Tech N9ne is definitely respected in the metal realm. After collaborating with Five Finger Death Punch and covering LL Cool J's song Mama Said Knock You Out, people really started getting into Tech. He has his own record label, Strange Music, and has also collaborated with System of a Down's lead vocalist, Serj Tankian. Not to mention his upcoming rap rock band, K.A.B.O.S.H. He will most definitely be considered a legend in the Rap Rock music genre.
Michael Kenji "Mike" Shinoda (born February 11, 1977) is an American musician, rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, graphic designer, manager, and film composer. He co-founded Linkin Park in 1996 and serves as the band's rhythm guitarist, primary songwriter, keyboardist, producer, and co-lead... read more As the rap vocalist of Linkin Park, there is absolutely no doubt that he is respected by people who listen to metal. He is an amazing rapper and has made a huge number of hits with Linkin Park.
As the rapper of Linkin Park, he gets a lot of respect. However, I don't think he is that talented.
Zacharias Manuel "Zack" de la Rocha (born January 12, 1970) is an American musician, poet, rapper, and activist best known as the vocalist and lyricist of rap metal band Rage Against the Machine from 1991–2000, and after the band's reunion in 2007 until their last show in 2011. He left Rage Against... read more Zachary de la Rocha is a legend and definitely one of the best to ever do it. As the vocalist of the Nu Metal band Rage Against the Machine, he has created some of the best rap rock songs I've ever heard.
Zack should definitely bring back RATM. They really inspired me as a child.
The best rapper in the rap-metal genre. He does a good job delivering messages in his songs.
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 He is talented. I usually don't listen to rap, but the oldies are AWESOME.
Haha, that picture with Tupac and Kiss back in 1996 at The Grammys...classic.
I also have a lot of respect for Tupac. He can rap in a way that is really good.
Tracy Lauren Marrow, better known by his stage name Ice-T, is an American musician, rapper, songwriter, actor, record executive, record producer, and author. I am genuinely surprised he ranked so low, considering he is the frontman of a really good crossover thrash band. Moreover, I know there's barely anyone in my metal community who likes Nu Metal, but everyone knows and listens to Body Count.
I never knew much about him until I discovered one of the best bands I've ever heard: Body Count. He actually was part of the reason I started looking into hip hop and rap a bit more.
William Frederick "Fred" Durst, born as Frederick Allen Mayne III, was born on August 20, 1970. He is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and film director... read more Fred Durst is hands down one of the best to have ever made it possible. As the lead vocalist of the Nu Metal band Limp Bizkit, which is now signed to Cash Money Records, Fred Durst has definitely made history. He has created a handful of anthems for metalheads to enjoy.
His lyrics are powerful and aggressive, and he knows how to pump you up and make you want to punch someone in the face. Limp Bizkit is amazing!
Christopher George Latore Wallace, born May 21, 1972, better known by his stage name The Notorious B.I.G (sometimes Biggie Smalls or just simply Biggie), is 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 I definitely have respect for Biggie. Great rapper.
Once a part of the rapcore band Hollywood Undead, Deuce has really made an impact as one of the most respected rappers by people who enjoy metal. He used to sing the hooks in Hollywood Undead but was later replaced by Danny.
I personally think Danny is better off with Hollywood Undead, but I also wish Deuce had never been kicked out.
Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, better known by his stage name Nas, is an American rapper and entrepreneur born on September 14, 1973 in New York City. His album, Illmatic, is considered to be one of the best rap albums of all time. He is also considered to be one of the best rappers of all time. This one seems genuinely plausible.
Eminem, born Marshall Bruce Mathers III, is an American rapper, actor and music producer born on October 17, 1972 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Eminem has sold over 300 million records making him the bestselling hip-hop artist of all time. In addition to his solo career, he is a member of D12 and (with Royce... read more Probably because of the fact he doesn't use the N-word every ten seconds.
Needs to be #1 because sometimes he's the only rapper that people like.
Marilyn Manson and Eminem are dope.
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Evil, angry beats - and he even does some straight-up growling at times on songs like Dirt Dog.
Marcus Jamal Hopson, better known by his stage name Hopsin, is an American rapper, record producer, director and actor from Los Angeles, California. Hopsin was born on July 18, 1985. His first album was called Emurge but he's best known for his album titled Raw. Yes, the Eminem-inspired underground rapper Hopsin is respected by many people who love different types of music genres. Hopsin is definitely one of the best rappers to ever do it and is also one of my favorite rappers.
Having a successful record label, Funk Volume, he has managed to create many anthems for metalheads to enjoy. He has also signed rappers such as Dizzy Wright and Jarren Benton, helping them reach XXL status.
Earl Simmons, known professionally as DMX and Dark Man X, was an American rapper and actor. He was born on December 18, 1970. He passed away on April 9th, 2021 after suffering a heart attack.
Andre Romelle Young (born February 18, 1965), known professionally as Dr. Dre, is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics, and previously co-founded, co-owned, and was the president of Death Row Records. Dr. Dre... read more I think that Dr. Dre's pretty cool.
Felipe Andres Coronel, better known by the stage name Immortal Technique, is an American rapper and urban activist from Lima, Peru. He was born on February 19, 1978
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper and songwriter. Raised in Compton, California, Lamar embarked on his musical career as a teenager under the stage name K-Dot, releasing a mixtape that garnered local attention and led to his signing with indie record label Top Dawg... read more To Pimp A Butterfly was practically flawless.
Fronz is amazing, Attila rules, and I just love his music. The profanity may be disturbing, but I love the music anyway.
As the lead singer of the rapcore band Attila, Fronz is definitely respected by people who listen to metal music. Attila is amazing. Fronz is love, Fronz is life.
Definitely a metal vibe - one of them used to be part of a punk band.
They're at the top, but they're followed by people like Pouya, Ghostemane, Unaverage Gang, Zillakami, and more great rappers.
Eric Lynn Wright better known by his stage name "Eazy-E", was an American rapper who performed solo and in the hip hop group N.W.A. He is affectionately called "The Godfather of Gangsta Rap". He was born to Richard and Kathie Wright in Compton, California. On March 26, 1995 Eazy-E dies from complications... read more Watch an interview of him on YouTube where he talks about his musical preferences. Heavy metal is his first answer.
He's a pretty big black metal fan, and that influence shines through his music. But he's into metal and rock overall too, considering he has sampled bands like Pantera, Black Sabbath, Nirvana, and Linkin Park.
He's the best. He grew up on Guns N' Roses and Blink-182.
He is a rapper but a metalhead too.
He's more reggae-sounding than rap, but he is metal also. Skindred rules.
Daniel Dumile (July 13, 1971 - October 31, 2020), also known as MF DOOM, was a British-born hip hop recording artist who spent most of his life in the United States. He died on October 31, 2020, however, his death wasn't revealed until December 31.His violent tone is amazing. Great for heavy music fans.
Kevin McKeehan, better known by his stage name TobyMac, is a Christian hip-hop recording artist, music producer, songwriter, and author. Songwriter, author, producer, and, most definitely, an amazing Christian rapper. Toby has a Nu Metal sound in some of his songs, and he is definitely an amazing artist.
Many metalheads love him, and I wouldn't dare ask why.
TobyMac has collaborated with Nu Metal artist Trevor McNevan and also with Skillet's John Cooper.
Tyler Gregory Okonma (born March 6, 1991), better known by his stage name Tyler, The Creator, is an American rapper, record producer, and music video director... read more
Denzel Rae Don Curry (born February 16, 1995) is an American rapper and songwriter from Miami Gardens, Florida. He released his debut full-length album, titled Nostalgic 64 on September 3, 2013. His second full-length album, titled Imperial, was released on March 9, 2016. His third album, Ta13oo, came... read more He has loud and bass-heavy songs, so he's definitely a good pick for metalheads.