Top 10 Best Trap Rappers of All Time
Trap music is associated with street hustlers and drug dealers who turn their experiences into both records and profit. These are the very best rappers within the genre.
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 helped to pioneer the hip hop subgenre of trap music alongside fellow Atlanta-based rappers T.I. and Young Jeezy... 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.
Jacques Webster, better known by his stage name Travis Scott, is an American hip hop recording artist, record producer and musician from Houston, Texas. 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.
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... 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.
Migos is an American hip hop trio from Lawrenceville, Georgia, founded in 2008. They are composed of three rappers known by their stage names Takeoff, Quavo and Offset. 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!
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, GA. The king should be number one, not Gucci Lame! I don't even like trap music that much anymore, but I like T.I. because he made intelligent trap music, nothing like the trap music of today. Gucci Mane just talks about stupid nonsense in every song. T.I. actually had a message in his trap music.
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.
Jeffrey Lamar Williams, better known by his stage name Young Thug, is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. He became known for his commercial debut single 'Stoner', as well as other songs such as '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!
Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy (January 23, 1998 - June 18, 2018), known professionally as XXXTentacion, and often referred to as X, was an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and criminal. 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.
Symere Woods, better known by his stage name Lil Uzi Vert, is an American hip hop recording artist and songwriter. 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 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 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.
Kevin Jerome Gilyard, better known by his stage name Kevin Gates, is an American rapper, singer, and entrepreneur from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 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.
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Gazzy Garcia (known professionally as Lil Pump, born August 17th, 2000) is an American rapper, producer and songwriter. Gazzy began his career in 2016 with a collaboration freestyle with Smokepurpp, which was eventually posted in Soundcloud to popular success. He broke out to mainstream the following... read more Usually criticized by teens who think they're "woke" for listening to "real rap" like Eminem and Tupac.
To me, Lil Pump is great in the same way the Ramones were great: short, energetic reworking of the genre that came before, aggressively indulging in reckless behavior in exciting ways. Hate on him all you want, but he's just doing what the Ramones and countless artists before him have done.
Maybe he is a little too repetitive at times, but it's really not that bad. Sometimes he could fill another bar but instead repeats a previous one. People blow that problem with him way out of proportion, though.
Jarad Anthony Higgins (December 2, 1998 – December 8, 2019), known professionally as Juice Wrld (pronounced "juice world"; stylized as Juice WRLD), was an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is considered to be a leading figure in the emo-rap and SoundCloud rap genres which garnered mainstream... read more
Mario Mims, better known by his stage name Yo Gotti, is an American rapper. In 1996, Gotti released his debut album Youngsta's On a Come Up under the alias Lil Yo. 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.
Tauheed Epps, known by his stage names 2 Chainz and formerly Tity Boi, is an American rapper from College Park, Georgia, and is often regarded as one of the most mediocre rappers of recent years. He started out in the southern rap duo Playaz Circle with fellow rapper Dolla Boy, before he would become... read more
Jordan Houston, known by his stage name Juicy J, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He was originally part of the Memphis rap group Three 6 Mafia (originally called Triple 6 Mafia), however he would leave the group and sign to Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang in exchange for more money and solo... read more
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 loud, distinctive rap voice, his song "Put On", his longtime beef with rapper Gucci Mane, and for his tough talk and street lyrics. 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.
Antoine McColister, better known by his stage name Ace Hood, is an American rapper. He was born in Port St. Lucie, Florida and raised in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Unlike Plies, Jeezy, Rick Ross, Gucci Mane, and other mainstream Southern rappers from the 2000s, this dude can actually spit.
William Leonard Roberts II, better known by his stage name Rick Ross, is an American rapper and entrepreneur. Ross raps from the perspective of a drug lord, not a low-level trap dealer.
Keith Farelle Cozart, better known by his stage name Chief Keef, is an American rapper and record producer from Chicago, Illinois. 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.
Juaquin James Malphurs, better known by his stage name Waka Flocka Flame or simply Waka Flocka, is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. Waka and Lex, along with Future, pioneered modern trap.
Torrence Hatch, born November 14, 1982, is an American rapper from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He released his first independent album 'Youngest of the Camp' in 2000, followed by "For My Thugs" in 2002. He released two collaboration albums with Webbie, Ghetto Stories in 2003 and Gangsta Musik in 2004. In... read more
Aubrey Drake Graham, known professionally as Drake, is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and actor, born on October 24, 1986 in Toronto, Canada. He started his career on Canadian reality show "Degrassi: The Next Generation". 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.
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. Already a GOAT. Dropped two huge albums in the trap scene: Self-Titled and Die Lit.
David Darnell Brown, best known by his stage name Young Buck, is an American rapper. Buck is a former member of the hip hop group UTP Playas.
Rakim Mayers, better known by his stage name ASAP Rocky, is an American rapper, record producer, director and actor from Harlem, New York. I like A$AP Rocky very much. He is one of the best American rappers, but not a trap rapper.
Bill K. Kapri is an American rapper better known by his stage name Kodak Black. He is noted for his singles "Roll in Peace", "Tunnel Vision", and "No Flockin", as well as his numerous legal issues. Been slippin' lately, but used to be one of the hottest out there.
Stokeley Clevon Goulbourne, born April 18, 1996, is an American rapper and songwriter from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He is well known for his goofy and sometimes nonsensical lyrics and songs and his fast flows, as well as for collaborating with the late XXXTentacion. He is great and has good flow. I would put him up there with legends. Iconic.