Top 10 Best Rap Rock Rappers
A rap rocking rapper, or a singer who occasionally raps, these guys add some hip hop to their rock style sounds.
Michael Kenji "Mike" Shinoda (born 11 February 1977) is an American musician, rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, graphic designer, manager and film composer. He co-founded Linkin Park in 1996 and is the band's rhythm guitarist, primary songwriter, keyboardist, producer, and co-lead vocalist... read more He is the best. Linkin Park is the best, and he is the most amazing rapper and vocalist ever. I love the way they make their music. A Light That Never Comes is a song I love!
This guy is the rapper of all rockers. Period. Check out "I Have Not Begun" by Linkin Park. And you'd know why he's in the number one slot.
"I'm not a robot, I'm not a monkey, I will not dance even if the beat's funky." - Mike Shinoda.
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 One of the leading activists of the 1990s, Zack de la Rocha has a distinctive accent in his rapping. Rage Against the Machine is categorized as Funk Metal, which contributes to his unique sound. His lyrics are outstanding, evident in song titles such as Maggie's Farm, Bombtrack, Bulls On Parade, Take the Power Back, Killing in the Name, How Could I Just Kill a Man, Renegades of Funk, Guerrilla Radio, and Ghost of Tom Joad.
The albums by Rage Against the Machine include Rage Against the Machine, Evil Empire, The Battle of Los Angeles, and Renegades. De la Rocha's collaboration is noteworthy. He even featured Maynard James Keenan from Tool in their first album. He recruited Tim Commerford as the bassist and backup vocalist. De la Rocha is not only proficient in rapping but also in yelling and screaming.
Trevor McNevan stands out as the premier rock rapper. As the frontman of two exceptional bands, Thousand Foot Krutch and FM Static, he excels in both rock singing and rapping. Notably, Thousand Foot Krutch showcases an impressive blend of rock and rap music.
McNevan's live performances are exceptionally good, with songs like Puppet and Rawkfist highlighting his rock/rap prowess. His work with FM Static, particularly the song My Brain Says Stop But My Heart Says Go, further demonstrates his rapping skill alongside rock elements. Additionally, his identity as a Christian rapper adds a unique aspect to his music.
It's clear why Trevor McNevan deserves recognition and votes as the best rock rapper.
How is Mike Shinoda better than him? The only reason Mike is so popular is because he got Chester to back him up. J3T is the real deal.
Should be number one. No one can compare to him. He's by far the best. Just listen to songs like Young, S.C.A.V.A., Paradise Lost, and Lion.
Jacoby Dakota Shaddix is an American musician, singer-songwriter, sporadic actor and former television presenter.
Christopher Scott Greenwood, better known by his stage name Manafest, is a Canadian Christian rapper and rock artist from Pickering, Ontario.
Charlie is second only to Mike Shinoda in my opinion.
Robert James Ritchie Sr., known professionally as Kid Rock, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, musician, record producer, activist, minister and actor.
Toby McKeehan, better known by his stage name TobyMac, is a Christian hip hop recording artist, music producer, hip-hop and pop artist, songwriter and author. Love his music. His son is a pretty good rapper as well!
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 Annoyingly beautiful rap and great, funny personality rapper.
Sorry, "Anti-Limp Bizkit's", Fred Durst is the best rapper!
Not only does he have the rhythm and the flow, his lyrics are pure genius. He usually spits rhymes about the cosmos while still keeping the groove. Only SA can pull off that combo so perfectly and effortlessly. You're the man, SA!
Robert Matthew Van Winkle, known by his stage name, Vanilla Ice, is an American rapper, actor and television host.Almost nothing but metal background for his rapping. The first Ghettoish metal band ever. An activist like Zack de la Rocha from Rage Against the Machine.
Anthony Kiedis is an American singer and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist of the band Red Hot Chili Peppers, which he has fronted since its inception in 1983.