Top 10 Worst Rappers Alive

1. Soulja Boy

   

   DeAndre Cortez Way (born July 28, 1990), known professionally as Soulja Boy Tell 'Em or simply Soulja Boy, is an American rapper and record producer. In September 2007, his debut single "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" peaked at number 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for seven non-consecutive weeks. The single... read more

   He's a commercial and fake rapper. I'm sick and tired of these fake guys like him, Drake, Lil Wayne, and Eminem acting, rapping, and dressing like they're hard or gangsters when they're not. They never were and never will be.

   The only people who buy their stuff - or should I say steal and download it - are white people and girls who don't even know what real rap and hip hop is.

   When I was in elementary school, some kids would blast his song Crank That through their cell phones and dance like dweebs. I wanted to rip the hair off my shins and throw the phones into the nearest body of water.

   At the time, I had no clue who Lil Wayne was, but if you make me choose between Soulja Boy and Lil Wayne, I'm definitely going with Lil Wayne.

2. Lil Wayne

   

   Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. He was discovered by Brian "Baby" Williams at a young age and signed to Cash Money Records, where he became one-quarter of the rap group Hot Boys. He later founded his own label, Young Money Entertainment, signing artists such... read more

   I'm not going to fully explain why I chose Lil Wayne, but it's rappers like him, Soulja Boy, Nicki Minaj, and Drake that make me think hip-hop is dead. Twenty years ago, I could've listed a thousand good hip-hop artists or rappers. Now, I feel like they paved the road for these horrible new rappers, which is such a disgrace to the genre.

   Sure, I can't hate on them because I don't rap myself, but in the case of Lil Wayne, I think anyone is allowed to hate on him. He is just bad, no question about it. I respect people who like him, but I also stand by my opinion, and I think a lot of people would agree with me that he is one of, if not the, worst rappers in history. I'm glad Soulja Boy is up there too because he is also horrible.

3. Nicki Minaj

   

   Onika Tanya Maraj, known professionally as Nicki Minaj (born December 8, 1982), is a Trinidadian-American rapper and pop artist. She is widely recognized for hits like "Anaconda," "Super Bass," "Starships," and her feature on "Bang Bang."... read more

   Exposed garbage. She always makes these random noises in the middle of a verse. Then she sits up there and claims she's "the best female rapper ever." She should know she's wrong about that.

   Left Eye, Lil' Kim, and Missy Elliott are the true queens of hip-hop. All Nicki ever does is wave her fake breasts and butt in the air, singing the same lyrics over and over again, thinking she's getting to Broadway or something. She can't make a single song without singing about hoes when she's completely one herself.

   I wish she would just go away and leave the hip-hop industry alone.

   Apparently, you don't have to be a good female rapper to get into the industry anymore. All you need is big boobs and a big ass. Honestly, what an embarrassment and a joke! Nicki is lucky she has some single, horny 20-year-old male fans who enjoy seeing women half-naked.

4. Pitbull

   

   Armando Christian Pérez (born January 15, 1981), known professionally as Pitbull, is a Grammy and multiple Latin Grammy-winning Cuban-American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He's released numerous hit singles including I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho), Give Me Everything, and Timber. Pitbull... read more

   Pitbull may have been one of the "rappers" from the early 2010s, and he probably stopped making songs, but just listen to him. Every Pitbull song is about sex, money, parties, and girls. He randomly speaks Spanish to make himself look talented, but he's talentless. He can't sing, dance, or act to save his life. The girls he hangs out with have plastic bodies, and they probably ghostwrite Pitbull's lyrics for him, because apparently, he can't sing.

   I do respect your opinion if you like his music, but still, don't listen to him. He's nothing more than perverted white trash with zero talent.

   Every song of his I hear, I love the chorus. Then I hear his voice and shut it off. Pitbull can't prove anything to me at this point. I can't stand his voice or the terrible rhymes he comes up with, or whoever comes up with the garbage that comes out of his mouth.

5. 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

   This guy is just bad. How he can actually consider himself a rapper is anyone's guess. It really seems as if his producers are playing a joke on society by promoting a terrible singer to make the Black community feel anyone can be a rapper. So, instead of working hard and getting out of the ghettos, these young kids think, If someone as bad as Drake can make it, I can too.

   Meanwhile, money pours in from these poor, manipulated youth. Radio stations get paid to replay these awful lyrics and weak rhymes, perpetuating this cycle. As long as the poor stay poor by chasing an unattainable dream, we'll continue to see sad excuses for artists like him.

   This is not rap. This guy just sucks. I can't even find words to explain how bad he is. Yeah, the joke's on him. They made him, and they will break him. Let's all hope the rug gets pulled out from under him and he becomes the biggest laughingstock in the industry. He might even take his own life. Haha. Now, that would be funny.

6. 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

   I'd rather listen to "Massive Attack" by Nicki Minaj millions and millions of times in a row, no matter how much my ears hurt.

   This guy is an ugly, stupid idiot who appears in every video with no shirt on, dancing around with a bunch of his goons.

   Not sure why people actually listen to him, just saying.

7. 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

   This guy is terrible and doesn't know how to deliver without saying his name in every sentence. He has a screaming problem and would probably fit better in heavy metal than hip-hop.

   How can he rhyme the n-word with itself and still get those bomb-ass beats from Lex? This guy has no lyrics or flow, and he's getting amazing beats that should go to TI, Eminem, and Tech N9ne.

   He is a TERRIBLE rapper. I can't believe nobody has put him as the worst rapper. B.o.B seriously? He shouldn't be on this list. Waka Flocka has no vocabulary and has a terrible name. We don't need to hear this guy's name 20 times in a song.

8. Tyga

   

   Micheal Ray Stevenson (born November 19, 1989), known by his stage name Tyga, is an American hip-hop recording artist. In 2008, Tyga signed a recording contract with Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records, and Republic Records. His major label debut album Careless World: Rise of the Last King... read more

   Who listed Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Kanye West? Nicki is the queen of rap, while Kanye is a lyrical genius. If you don't like Drake, you're absolutely crazy. The man has mad vocals, and his music is literal poetry - it's brilliance! The number one person on here should be Pitbull and Tyga. They are the most unoriginal, basic rappers I can think of. The only thing Tyga can rap about is sex and drugs. His music is all the same and a disgrace to the music industry. He lacks creativity, and I find him to be untalented. Just look at the dude's lyrics.

   He was embarrassed by the music industry. His voice is really annoying, and his music videos are too repetitive. He can get overly repetitive and has some of the worst lyrics in history (e.g., "rack city chick, rack rack city chick"). He even collaborated with label-mate Iggy Azalea, another rapper who receives a lot of criticism.

   Tyga has the exact same flow in every single one of his songs. His track "Stimulated" is considered by many to be one of the worst songs ever written. He also dated a 16-year-old Kylie Jenner, despite the legal age in California being 18 at the time. The fact that he was seven years older than Jenner didn't help either.

9. 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

   What kind of name is "2 Chainz"? He doesn't belong in the rap game and can't even get respect in Frisco. The dude got chased at gunpoint, ran like a little wack fool, and then denied the incident ever happened, even though there's a security tape. "My dick so hard it makes the metal detector go off" ... What?

   He has the worst lyrics out there. He makes no sense and has no flow. I can't believe he isn't #1.

   2 Chainz is not any type of lyricist. How can he even be considered an artist?

10. Eminem

    

    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 220 million records, making him the best-selling hip-hop artist of all time. In addition to his solo career, he was a member of D12 and (with... read more

    Just listen to the song *Kim* - that's all you need. He offers no lyrical content, as his music is shallow, with nothing beneath the surface. Yes, he's technically talented, there's no doubt about that. However, believe it or not, there are artists out there who are much better than him.

    To find these people, don't listen to the radio or celebrity music. Formulate your own opinions on all the music you listen to, and give as many different artists a chance. Hence, the term "artists," not businessmen - people who actually celebrate the culture of hip-hop, not those who exploit it.

    Music is supposed to be a beautiful thing. It brings people together and brings out emotions you usually hide. But many artists, including Eminem, use it to separate, exclude, and profit. One example is his use of the word "f*****," which discriminates against people with a different sexual preference. Isn't that truly horrible?

    Ultimate freedom will come when you stop standing behind the person or team you've committed yourself to and just question everything.

The Newcomers
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    Blueface

    

    He sucks. His songs all sound the same. Next Big Thing is the most disgusting song ever, and Thotiana is a weak effort. His voice is so annoying. He needs to be higher on the list.

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    Lil Xan

    

    Nicholas Diego Leanos (born September 6, 1996), better known by his stage name Lil Xan, is an American rapper and singer. He rose to fame through platforms like YouTube and SoundCloud, and is best known for his song Betrayed, which peaked at number 64 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The tremendous... read more

The Contenders

13. 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

    A rapper whose entire persona is based around drug dealing and criminal activities, when the worst thing Rick has ever done is get caught trying to smoke dope in his hotel room. He started beef with 50 Cent and got owned. He was a correctional officer - REAL gangster. He barks in songs. In my opinion, he's the worst rapper and a major FAKE!

    The only good things about a Rick Ross album are the production and the features. Rick Ross has never been a good rapper. He's a big joke. You take the name of a former drug dealer and then diss the guy, calling him a snitch, when he comes up with a plan for both of you to do something positive in the community. Yet, you have no problem using his name. Yeah, smart move, Mr. Wannabe Boss.

14. 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

    I think Gucci deserves to be higher because not only is he a bad rapper, but he's a bad person too. Gucci killed someone. Gucci Undeserving-of-Being-Famous took the life of an innocent person. Even if he were good, he would never be a good person, and he will never be forgiven by me.

    Sample his collaborations with another terrible rapper, Waka Flocka. Terrible lyrics and garbage beats.

    Horrible, garbage rapper. And why the hell did Marilyn Manson work with him?

15. Lil B

    

    Brandon Christopher McCartney, professionally known as Lil B and often referred to as The BasedGod, is an American rapper, record producer, author, activist, and motivational speaker from Berkeley, California. He is often credited as a pioneer of the cloud rap genre. Lil B first gained attention as... read more

    Pretty sure I could write a better rap if I vomited up a can of alphabet soup and wrote down what I saw. I'm not saying he should be #1, but he should definitely be higher on the list. Much higher.

    Garbage - an embarrassment to the Bay Area and the true talent there, like Main Attrakionz.

16. Lil Chuckee

    He sucks! Young Money is a mess! Why did Wayne sign him?!?!

    Who is Lil Chuckee, like seriously?

17. Nick Cannon

    

    Nicholas Scott "Nick" Cannon is an American rapper, actor, comedian, entrepreneur, record producer, and radio and television personality. He began his career as a teenager on the Nickelodeon sketch comedy show All That. Cannon later hosted America's Got Talent, created the MTV comedy series Wild 'N Out... read more

    Always trying to be someone else. He never should have attempted to be a rapper.

    Corny, unskilled, and he even tried to diss Eminem.

18. Will Smith

    

    Willard Carroll "Will" Smith, Jr. (born September 25, 1968) is an American actor, producer, and rapper.

    He is best known for his acting career, including roles in the Men in Black franchise, The Pursuit of Happyness, I Am Legend, Hitch, Ali, and Bad Boys. He is widely regarded as one of the most... read more

    Dr. Seuss rhymes - that says it all. He's no rapper, he can't act, and he's not even funny. I hated his show. Just look at him in that show - he looks like a pathetic, overgrown, big-eared dork trying to be a white guy. What a disgrace! Anyone who considers him a rapper is sickening. It's like saying he's equal to 2Pac. Disgusting trash.

    He's a good actor, not a good rapper. How did my three favorite rappers get in the top 15? Eminem, Jay-Z, and Pitbull.

    Lil Wayne's alright, but he's overrated. His only really amazing song is Drop the World.

19. 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

    Future is wack and spits negative lyrics, as if it's cool to be a druggie!

    What the F is he saying? Damn, can't hear a word! He sounds like he's taking a dump.

20. John Cena

    

    John Felix Anthony Cena Jr. (/ˈsiːnə/. Born April 23, 1977) is an American professional wrestler, rapper, actor, and reality television show host signed to WWE, where he is currently associated with the SmackDown brand.

    Cena began his professional wrestling career in 1999 with Ultimate Pro Wrestling... read more

    Stick to fake wrestling, Cena. By the way, Eminem is the best. I hate people who have to hate because they like old school.

    He sucks. His only rap is his theme. He makes no sense and just waves his hand over his face. He is worse than Lil Wayne.

    What? He's not even a rapper! Also, why is Eminem here? He shouldn't be on this list. His songs are badass.

21. Birdman

    Eminem? This list is fixed! Birdman just chants a lot and hides in the shadows. He should be up there!

    How is Birdman better than Wayne when Wayne writes for him? Birdman sounds even worse than Lil Wayne.

    His lyrics are awful, and his tattoos are disgusting. He should stick to business, or bidness, not rapping.

    His teeth are amazing, though.

22. Silento

    

    Richard Lamar Hawk, better known by his stage name Silentó, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He was born on January 23, 1998, in Stone Mountain, Georgia. He is best known for his debut single "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)," which reached number three on the Billboard... read more

    He sucks, but thankfully he's a one-hit wonder. That's the only reason he's not higher on the list.

    He sucks terribly, and his song sounds like a child wrote it.

23. Vanilla Ice

    

    Robert Matthew Van Winkle, known by his stage name Vanilla Ice, is an American rapper, actor, and television host. He became internationally famous in 1990 with the hit single Ice Ice Baby, the first hip hop single to top the Billboard charts. In addition to music, he has worked in real estate and hosted... read more

    He should be ranked higher than Eminem because Eminem is such a great artist.

    He's the creator of the whole "wigger" image. Some guy who had nothing to do with the hood watched too many hip-hop videos and thought, "Yeah, I wanna do that!" He thinks of himself as a legit MC.

24. Akon

    

    Aliaume Damala Badara Akon Thiam, better known as Akon, is an American-Senegalese singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, actor, and businessman. He rose to fame in 2004 following the release of his debut album Trouble, which included the hit single Locked Up. Akon has since released several successful... read more

    What the hell is Eminem doing on this list? Akon is the worst singer ever! He needs to learn to sing. How can he be considered better than Eminem? I think people haven't listened to Eminem's songs. They're so inspiring, and he gives me the spirit and courage to face all of my problems. He is a legend!

    John Cena is also a very good rapper. Haters only hate what they can't have. Anyway, Rise Above Hate!

25. Kanye West

    

    Ye (born Kanye Omari West. June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. He is regarded as one of the most influential and controversial artists of the 21st century.

    Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West initially gained fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella... read more

    I am surprised, but also not surprised, Kanye is not in the top ten for this. His producing career has been average, though I do feel a 5-year-old kid could make some of his riffs on a computer. Yes, some of his lyrics are good. However, most are not, and the way he personally raps them is poor, rhythmically unstimulating, and, to be honest, boring.

    Some of his big songs have mainly come from other big songs, like Gold Digger, which was taken from Ray Charles. Lastly, the amount of auto-tuning used in his songs is ridiculous. When I went to Glastonbury Festival this year and saw him live, he was very out of tune with most of his songs. (I'm sure a few of you have seen him attempt Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen on YouTube.)

    However, everyone thinks he's so great? His albums are rated so high by critics? I feel people like him because his arrogance brings aggression, self-belief, and overconfidence out in people. Playing fairly heavy bass notes in his songs just makes the music sound more powerful than it actually is.

26. Hurricane Chris

    "A Bay Bay" is in the running with "Friday" by Rebecca Black for worst song of all time. Does anybody actually take this kid seriously?

    Listen to his song A Bay Bay. It's almost as bad as Friday and My Jeans.

27. Gudda Gudda

    

    Carl Lilly Jr., known professionally as Gudda Gudda, is an American rapper from New Orleans. He started his music career as a member of the group Sqad Up with Kidd Kidd and Lil Wayne. After building a long-term friendship with Lil Wayne, he signed with Young Money Entertainment and later joined Republic... read more

    This guy has no lyrical skill whatsoever. Randomly saying "Grocery Bag" at the end of a verse is the stupidest thing I've ever encountered in rap.

    I'm glad he never released any albums.

    What kind of MC name is Gudda Gudda?