Top Ten Rappers from Houston

The best rappers all time coming out of Houston, Texas.
The Top Ten
1 Z-RO Joseph Wayne McVey IV, better known by his stage names Z-Ro and The Mo City Don, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas.

The Realest & Trillest... ZRO the Greatest..."King of The Ghetto! " By far the most kindest rapper who truly shows respect & admiration to his fans & supporters! Very down to Earth human being Rapper who hasn't & still doesn't let his fame nor his money change his character, appearance, heart nor mentality! Thank you for your genuineness, ZRO! Your fans in Htown love & respect you to the fullest & always will... Alicia Rodriguez aka Diamond (from Model Mayhem)

Absolutely no one comes close n can touch this man look at the longevity I'm not even from Texas n zro has been my favorite rapper since the first somg I heard by him... Pac n big are the best... Zro realest n my favorite... Everthing he says he lived... Pac n big never sold drugs his bigs real mom n close friend said in a documentar on YouTube its within the first 10 min just search for tye doc it starts off with a white guy recoring one of pacs friends who has a old cd never released by him

Z-RO spits from the heart Real talk at its best. And not to mention that new Meth album is off the hook. You must get it. I got mine and been jamming since it came out! MUCH LOVE FROM JAZZY RED PRODUCTIONS, HOUSTON, TEXAS TRINITY GARDEN AND KASHMERE GARDENS!

Just listen to his lyrics, he is the best, speaks the most real. He is very consistent, he can rap and make a hook. That is true talent not everybody can sing their own hook and rap. He is a beast

2 Trae tha Truth

trae is one of the realest rapper to hit the streets on the cool. I got love for any one trying to come up in this world. knowing how it feels is just the beginning

Great going' for a cool rapper. He's got talent and will keep on stayin' cool. Yeah, no drugs. Stays straight. Knows where its at. He's real, the deal.

Trae (z-ro's cousin) has a very deep, bass-like tone to his voice. His raps are real and he reps h-town with pride.

cause no matter where he go he stays the same. no drugs or nothing just str* like it is

3 Bun B Bernard Freeman, known by his stage name Bun B, is an American rapper and was one half of the southern rap duo UGK.

Are You kidin me these cats got nothing on the underground kings UGK 4 Life

Bun B should not be this low on the list

Bun B should be top 3. Trill for real

Chamillionaire being higher on this list than Scarface and Bun B is a straight up travesty.

4 SLIM THUG Slim Thug gained mainstream attention for his contribution to the popular single from rapper Mike Jones, "Still Tippin'".

He is tremendously good to me as I have listened to him almost for 10 years but he is comin back with some new music which is really getting his name more known and is getting people to like him as a rapper and entertainer but there is lack in meaning and therefore nobody will look up to him as a role model.

slim thug and boss hogg outlaws realest rappers ever best music ever done
cant forgett ABN Z RO TRAE.. RESPEKT.. FROM STOCKHOLM SWEDEN STUNNERS WE GETTING PAPPER MUCH LOVE FROM EUROPEAN GANGSTAZ YEAHHH PZ

Slim Thug is one of the best to come from H-Town, but lets not forget about the white boy Paul Wall

Slim thug is the best currently.

5 SPM

South Park Mexican, all politics aside, I think he was/is quite the lyricist. Created beats and lyrics really hardcore and original, I.E. "Graveyard", "Mexican Radio", "Mary Go Round", "I Must Be High", etc. As well as strongly helped build up the chopped and screwed scene of music (even though not all of us like C&S music, I include it because it was a style in music).

SPM was the inspiration to many struggling from the hood and pushing passed our "Limits" he not only had a flow that hit with the most powerful grace we could hear, he also dropped the heaviest of beats.

SPM also was a four-father and leader in Latino culture and a strong presence in the hearts of many southern and Latino American's.

SPM is one of two rappers (SPM, and Tupac) to give rise to a struggling American in the ghetto, not only in poverty and low classed, but handicapped with lung disease, and deafness. He gave rise to a young Houston man named Joshua S. from Maple Leaf who is now an Opera ...more

"Power moves" is one of my top albums from him though all of his work is addictive just listen to some of it and it's clear that he was one of the best if not the best coming from Houston Texas from Austin but I remember jamming to husband since I was ten. I know white people who used to bump his. Also - wiggy wiggy.

Man my boi Carlos is one of the realist rappers ever sick flow, real lyrics, good beats, good chorus, has his own record label, one of the most respected houston rappers ever. He rapped with some of the biggest rappers in houston like Al-D, Slim Thug, Fat Pat etc. He even knew King Screw. So no doubt in my mind he's the best EVER!

Not only does he have just about the same background story as every other rapper, but he has the absolute realist lyrics out there. His lyrics speak for themselves so just pay close attention to his lyrics and you'll definitely see this is true.

6 K-Rino Eric Kaiser (born 9 September 1970), better known by his stage name K-Rino, is an American rapper and record producer from Houston, Texas. He is a pioneer of the Southern hip hop scene, and has been rapping since 1983. K-Rino's first release was the single "rocking It" with his group Real Chill in 1986, ...read more.

The best lyricist hands down the most underrated rapper in Houston not a rapper dead or alive can hold a candle to K-Rino 30 years in the game and still getting stronger every single album gotta love K-Rino for that timeless and priceless and the most humble dude you will ever meet

K-RINO is ahead of his time, deepest lyricist, unlimited creativity, good flows and good sound, strictly underground, no one has come close to match his unprecedented discography in the rap history.

Head and Leader of The South Park Coalition, Best Rapper and Lyricist for Years. SPC4Life!

Rino is one of the best and realest Rappers of all time. He was one of the first and it looks like he wanna be one of the last. love him... SPC 4 Life!

7 DJ Screw

So six artists out of the top 10 are either direct results of the movement he started, or were actually artists that were on the first gray tapes themselves. Yes, it is a travesty that he is not in the top ten. We're talking about someone who deserves a Houston landmark for crying out loud!

For one dj screw should be number one cause without him this list wouldn't be here cause more than half of these rappers wouldn't have made it if it wasnt for him he's the one that brought them into the spotlight so yea this list is WACK! Yall need to know the roots of htown rap get sum knowlege in yo system!

First thing Dj SCREW IS A PIMP, and came up with CHOPPED N SCREWD an brought half thes BOYS 2 fame Dj SCREW I love you #1baby

If It Wasnt For DJ Screw, a Whole Bunch Of These Rappers Wouldn't Even Have Been On This List! That's Messed Up Talking Bout Number 21 On Here SMH

8 SCARFACE Brad Terrence Jordan, better known by his stage name Scarface, is an American rapper, music producer, and author.

Not even much of a question. Face is by far the best Houston rapper he is the best lyricist and he influenced all these guys and to have Chammillionaire and spm ahead of him is a disgrace. Now Z-Ro is good but please Face owns him to.
All real hip-hop fans vote for Scarface.

King of the South. You got lame like t. I and all them arguing about the king of the south crap while scarface is on the thrown. Scarface owns spm and cham I think Z-Ro is the prince of the south I'll say that but scarface is the king.

Face is the G.O.A.T.! One of the realest to ever do it and also one of the most consistent rappers over such a long period of time. He's still releasing quality music!

I agree with all the dust heads with the opinion of Scarface as the best rapper from the H. He was the Southern Biggie and as a matter of fact he should be classified a top 10 lyricist.

9 CHAMILLIONAIRE Hakeem Seriki, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and investor from Houston, Texas, better known by his stage name Chamillionaire.

Cham manages to keep making high quality music. Even though he has been having a long delay on his Poison album, he's still released several albums, such as Elevate and Reignfall. He releases songs on his YouTube page and on chamillionaire.com and interacts with fans. I have to say, he is certainly the coolest rapper, particularly towards the quality of his music and the dedication to his fans.

King Koopa is a beast on the Mic if you don't understand how good he truly is go listen to get ya mind correct and chamillionaire's greatest hits the of run c one. Even if the tip of my dick was ashy you misses would still harass me about doing the nasty mouth glassy looking like a swallow a mirror gotta brush my teeth with Windex to see my I ice no clearer- koopa

NOW HE SHOULD BE NUMBER ONE. HE RUNNING THE RAP GAME NOW. ALL THAT STUFF ON THE RADIO IS COOL BUT WHAT MAKES HIM THE BEST IS HIS UNDERGROUND MIXTAPES. NOW THATS WHATS UP!

I can't believe this can should be on top I know everybody says this that he's the most underrated rapper alive but he really is. Stay fresh cm

10 FAT PAT

one of the early h-town rap pioneers!

he is the best out of houston so is pimp c R.I.P

FAT PAT WAS THE BEST RAPPER THERE WAS SINCE HIM NO OTHER RAPPER HAS GONE HARDER THEN HE DID R.I.P. FAT PAT WE MISS YOU

FAT PAT SHOULD BE NUMBER 4 OR 5 BEHIND SCAREFACE AND KEKE!!!

The Contenders
11 LEVI CEV

I often wonder why I can't hear this talented young man on the radio. It would be nice to hear something new and someone who has real issues to discuss. Not this foolishness they have now where everything is about money and chicks. Not only is he a rapper, but he can sing too. As I am posting this, I am a little perturbed that Levi Cev isn't in the Top10, but I know that he will get there. <3 His #1ne Fan NEVER A Groupie!

Levi Cev is a gifted artist and performer. His diversified talent offers something for every age. Not to mention his lyrics is something one can relate to as they are about real life issues. He holds nothing back, keeps it real on and off the stage 100% and Never gives up. Can't wait to see him in the top 10 soon.

I've WORKED WITH HIM AND GOT A QUICK RETURN ON MY PROJECT. HE PUTS HIS ALL INTO EVERY TRACK THAT HE ASPIRES TO DO AND SHOULD BE GIVEN A CHANCE TO SHOW JUST HOW GOOD THAT THE SME/CFB FAMILY IS. SHOUT OUT TO KILLA AKA LEVI CEV

He's hot! Love his music.. I mean how did Mike Jones makes the top ten and he didn't...I know he colder than mike and a lot of these other rappers in the list

12 Lil' Flip

Not sure I would put flip at this rank... Candy freestyles and when the beef came out he's gangsta. Like his music to an extent, but there is way more talent on H Towns Underground scene in my opinion.

Lil flip done went platinum twice kids. only rapper out the H to do it. He came up with the og dj screw enough said. oh ya n the boy can freestyle for ever

be serious the cat is a beast by the way i bought his ablum 25 times

LIl FLip should be up there wit slim thug

13 Dat Boy Grace
14 Lil' Keke

I will agree. He needs to be in the #2 spot. Original SUC member he is good wit his word play. He is my second favorite rapper behind Ro.

ke ke supposed to be up there at least top five or even top three yal trippn h town texas

YEA I GOTTA AGREE THE DON SHOULD BE NUMBER 2 AND THATS REAL

Are you serious KeKe needs to be moved up on this list

15 Big Mello Curtis Donnell Davis, better known by his stage name Big Mello, was an American rapper from Houston, Texas.

Disrespectful to have him this low. Ain't no way Paul Wall, Chamilionaire, Slim Thug, Mike Jones and Kirko Bangz are better than Mello!

16 C-Note

"C-Note, quote unquote, that's what me and Fat Pat wrote! " C-Note's been doing it for a minute!

17 Big Mike Michael Barnett, better known by his stage name Big Mike, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He was originally a member of the rap duo Convicts with Houston-based rapper Mr. 3-2. This album would be the first of many releases Mike would put out on Rap-A-Lot Records.

Doe from the N.O. the nation kno him outta South Park. A tru smooth lyricsist. That's the peter man.

18 Maxo Kream

Very new upcoming rapper but I feel he is going to be up there with z-ro his freestyles are the realest

19 BIG LOVE

Most underrated rapper in Houston! Big Love has been spitting flames since Representin' Real 1996 and is still on point! He was spitting lyrics when everyone else was screwed up, then he showed that was no problem when he was on Swisha House Northside 9!

Houston's Best Officially! Realer than every rapper in the top ten. Early H-town Rap Pioneer, President of the Nawfside!

"Sometimes" will always be on repeat... that song hit home
#C106

Mannnn! Big Love and D of Trinity Garden Cartel killed that WHAT A PLAYA WONT DO FOR YOU!

20 Chingo Bling

One of the best performers on stage! House Of Blue's Chingo Bling Show was sick mayn. House of Blues was sold out! I even started followin him on twitter @ChingoBling Definitely on

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22 Kirko Bangz Kirk Jerel Randle (born August 20, 1989), better known by his stage name Kirko Bangz, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer signed to Atlantic Records. He is best known for his single, "Drank In My Cup" which was released in 2011 and peaked at number 28 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Kirko Bangz is the best rapper coming from Houston Texas, he puts it all out there, here talking the truth, he's also the finnest rapper alive and I think he should come do more shows up in his home town " Houston "!
I really am like in love with his music and he is just awesome and knows what he is talking about, not like all the other rappers that just be cursing out their and not knowing what their saying!

Kirko is the next generation of tx rap he has made a original sound of his own but is easy to see where his roots came from,

Kirko is the best rapper ever there's never a time when I am not jamming to his songs

Kirk is the best all around in my opinion! Newcomer to many but he been on the scene!

23 DEVIN THE DUDE

AINT NO WAY SLIM THUG,MIKE JONES,PAUL WALL CLOSE TO DEVIN THE LEGEND,MANN YALL BOYS TRIPPIN

Just heard this new song by Devin called UFO's it's sick! The dude should be top 10 4sho

One of the realist hook men that I know know on any track! Beast mode he should be in the top ten

Devin WITHOUT A DOUBT deserves to be at the top of this list.

24 Mike Jones

I'm from South Houston and I have met lil flip I have been to Kappa beach party and I have smoked with Mike Jones. Who Mike Jones! He's a living legend! By the way I'm a white girl.

There's just something about Mike Jones. When he broke in the mainstream, he seemed to be everywhere! We are still waiting for his revival...

I'm moving to Houston just because the environment and Mike Jones and Paul wall

25 PAUL WALL

Love his music and really is a great person, Just real and down to earth. People's Champ

Amazing metaphor rapper, rocks his grills, hood legend, completely underrated

Walking legend. Master of metaphors and king of the parkin' lot. Definitely underestimated in the scene.

Should be listed in the top 5! Always representing Texas to the fullest. Got much love for Paul Wall. Love love love his music. You know with Paul wall, Any track he's on, it's going to be a hit!

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