Best Looking Male Rappers

A$AP Rocky built his hip-hop fame as the leader of his crew, the A$AP Mob, starting from a tough childhood. He built his success using social media and self-promotion. His 2011 mixtape *Live. Love. ASAP* earned him attention with tracks like "Peso" and "Purple Swag." Supporting Drake on tour boosted his profile. His 2013 studio album, *Long. Live. ASAP*, topped the Billboard charts, bringing him many award nominations from BET and MTV. He remains controversial yet popular.

Bryson Lashun Potts, born November 1, 2002, is NLE Choppa, an American rapper and songwriter from Memphis, Tennessee. His 2019 single "Shotta Flow" earned platinum certification from the RIAA.

Jordan Terrell Carter, known as Playboi Carti, is an American rapper and model from Atlanta, Georgia. He was a former member of the underground Atlanta label Awful Records. ASAP Rocky's AWGE and Interscope Records currently sign him. His debut mixtape dropped April 14, 2017.

Leland Tyler Wayne, known as Metro Boomin (also Young Metro or Metro), is an American record producer, executive, songwriter, and DJ. Wayne grew up in St. Louis. He started producing while in high school. Metro Boomin made successful recordings with Atlanta hip hop and trap artists like Future, 21 Savage, Gucci Mane, and Migos in the mid-2010s. Forbes called him "easily one of the most in-demand hitmakers in the world" in 2017. Stereogum called him "one of the most original, vivid, important voices in rap".

Oakley Caesar-Su, known as Central Cee, is a British rapper from Shepherd's Bush, London. Central Cee gained fame in 2020 with the singles "Day in the Life" and "Loading." His first mixtape, Wild West, released March 12, 2021, debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart. His second mixtape, 23, dropped February 25, 2022, and topped the UK Albums Chart.

Frank Ocean, born October 28, 1987, is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, producer, and photographer. Ocean started as a ghostwriter before joining the Odd Future collective in 2010. The following year, he released *Nostalgia, Ultra*, his debut mixtape. The mixtape was a hit, generating the single "Novacane," which reached number 82 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned platinum certification. Def Jam Recordings signed Ocean to a recording contract in 2012. Ocean released his debut studio album, *Channel Orange*, in July 2012.

Destin Route, born October 31, 1990, uses the stage name J.I.D. He is an American rapper and songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia. J.I.D. signed to J. Cole's Dreamville Records. His debut album, The Never Story, dropped March 10, 2017. On February 20, 2017, the signing with J. Cole's Dreamville label was announced. This link came from J.I.D.'s role in the 2014 tour with Bas and Cedric Brown, a friend of Cole's. That release featured the single "Never." The full album, The Never Story, came out March 10, 2017. The album contains guest features f

Quavious Keyate Marshall, born April 2, 1991, uses the stage name Quavo. He is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Quavo is a member of the rap trio Migos. Quavo is related to the other Migos members; he is Takeoff's uncle and Offset's cousin. Outside Migos, Quavo appeared on four singles. These singles hit the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. Examples include DJ Khaled's "I'm the One" and Post Malone's "Congratulations," which reached #1 and #8, respectively.

Method Man, Clifford Smith Jr., was born March 2, 1971. He is a versatile person in music, acting, and production. Method Man rose in the early 1990s as a member of Wu-Tang Clan. His unique style, featuring smooth flow and clever wordplay, shaped the group's sound. His solo career also succeeded. His debut album, Tical (1994), featured a Grammy-winning duet with Mary J. Blige, "I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By."

Chief Keef, Keith Farrelle Cozart, was born August 15, 1995. He is an American rapper and record producer. Keef's music first gained traction with high school students in Chicago's South Side during his teens in the early 2010s. In 2012, Kanye West remixed Keef's street single "I Don't Like," putting it in the Billboard Top 10 and boosting Keef's profile. Interscope dropped him in late 2014, but Chief Keef kept releasing mixtapes through his Glo Gang label. Keef had planned to release Bang 3 originally.

Travis Scott, Jacques Bermon Webster II, was born April 30, 1991 in Houston, Texas. He is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Scott and Chris Holloway formed The Graduates in 2008. The next year, Scott and OG Chess formed The Classmates. The duo stayed together until late 2012. On March 22, 2013, Scott released the music video for "Quintana." On March 13, 2014, Scott performed a new song, "1975," featuring Big Sean. After Days Before Rodeo succeeded, Scott announced he would headline The Rodeo concert tour.

Swizz Beatz succeeded as a DJ, rapper, record executive, fashion designer, and creative director. His career really took off as a producer for hits by Beyonce, T.I., and Cassidy. Kasseem Dean, born in The Bronx, NY in 1978, started DJing in his teens. Moving to Georgia, he became a rising star on his uncle's Ruff Ryders label. He produced most of the Ryde or Die, Vol.1 compilation and Eve's debut album. He also produced US Hot 100 hits for DMX and Jay Z. In 2001, Beatz teamed up with Clive Davis to launch his own label, Full Surfa.

O'Shea Jackson, born O'Shea Jackson in South Central Los Angeles, California, moved from harsh inner-city life to become an influential entertainment figure. He first gained fame as a member of N.W.A., where his sharp lyrics and strong delivery shaped gangsta rap. Ice Cube sharpened his storytelling skills in his solo work, producing hits like It Was a Good Day and Check Yo Self, which became era anthems.

Anderson Paak, born February 8, 1986, is an American musician and record producer from Oxnard, California. He released his debut album, O.B.E. Vol. 1 in 2012, as Breezy Lovejoy. He released Venice in 2014 under his name. In 2016, Paak released Malibu, which earned a Grammy nomination for Best Urban Contemporary Album. Paak also shares NxWorries with record producer Knxwledge. The band The Free Nationals plays with him.

Benny the Butcher, born November 27, 1985, is an American rapper from Buffalo, New York. He is part of the Griselda Records rap crew, alongside cousins Westside Gunn and Conway the Machine. Benny the Butcher is known for songs "'97 Hov" and "Rubber Bands & Weight."

Gunna, Sergio Giavanni Kitchens, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He collaborates with Lil Baby and Young Thug. 300 Entertainment and YSL Records sign him. Kitchens was born in College Park, Georgia. His mother raised him. He has four older brothers. Kitchens began making music at age fifteen. He listened to Cam'ron and Outkast.

Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, born Robert Fitzgerald Diggs in Brownsville, Brooklyn in 1969, is RZA. RZA is an iconic figure in global music. He made a mark across entertainment as a rapper, producer, and film director. RZA leads and founded the Wu-Tang Clan. That group changed hip-hop with their 1993 debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). RZA's production style mixes samples from soul and martial arts movies.

Michael Ebenazer Kwadjo Omari Owuo, Jr., known as Stormzy, is an English grime and hip hop artist.

Offset, born Kiari Kendrell Cephus, joined the hit hip-hop trio Migos. The three members grew up together in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Leader Quavo was Takeoff's nephew and Offset's cousin. They started working in 2011, releasing a dozen mixtapes. The third tape, 2013's Y.R.N., brought their hit song, "Versace." The track packed fast rhymes and pop culture references. It used the trap style, which grew from Dirty South hip-hop with EDM touches.

Jaden Smith, born Jaden Christopher Syre Smith on July 8, 1998, is an American artist skilled in acting, singing, and business. He is the son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. Jaden Smith started in entertainment with his 2006 debut role in The Pursuit of Happyness, starring with his father. That role brought him wide recognition and awards. Smith kept acting going with roles in The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) and The Karate Kid (2010).

Snoop Dogg, originally Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., is a talented American artist who greatly helped the music industry, especially rap and hip hop. Snoop Dogg was born October 20, 1971, in Long Beach, California. Dr. Dre discovered him, starting Snoop Dogg's career. This led to the debut album Doggystyle, released on Death Row Records. The album quickly reached No.1 on Billboard's hip-hop and Top 200 charts. Snoop Dogg's mix of melodic hooks and relaxed rhymes became tied to West Coast.

Terrence LeVarr Thornton, born May 13, 1977, is Pusha T, an American rapper, songwriter, and record executive. He gained major recognition as half of the hip hop duo Clipse with his brother and rapper No Malice. They founded Re-Up Records. In September 2010, Thornton signed with Kanye West's GOOD Music imprint, under Def Jam Recordings. March 2011 saw his first solo project, a mixtape called Fear of God. Thornton released his debut solo album, My Name Is My Name, in October 2013. In November 2015, K

Ian Simpson, born July 16, 1996, is Kevin Abstract, an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and director. Simpson is a founding member of the Brockhampton band. He released his debut album, MTV1987, in 2014, attracting attention from music blogs and magazines. His second album, American Boyfriend: A Suburban Love Story, came out in November 2016.

Q-Tip, born Jonathan Davis on April 10, 1970, in Harlem, New York, is a multi-talented figure known for his music. Q-Tip rose to prominence as a member of the hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest. Q-Tip's music changed the genre with its innovative approach blending jazz and alternative styles. His birth name later became Kamaal Ibn John Fareed after converting to Islam in the mid-1990s.

Nayvadius Wilburn was nicknamed "the future" by friends, and Future became his stage name after becoming a successful rapper. Wilburn, of Haitian descent, was born November 20, 1983, and his family moved to Atlanta when he was seven. Wilburn's cousin, Rico Wade, produced Organized Noise records, which produced hits from Outkast, Goodie Mob, and Lil Wayne. Wilburn learned production from Wade and songwriting from talent like Marquez Etheridge, who wrote "Waterfalls" for TLC.

Mos Def, born Dante Terrell Smith on December 11, 1973, is a versatile figure in entertainment. This Brooklyn native works as a rapper, actor, comedian, and political activist. Mos Def’s success story connects with many from humble starts; he grew up in a socially unstable environment. His parents separated while he was young, and his mother introduced him to theater as a part-time actress. This early art exposure sparked a lifelong drive for creativity and performance.

Rodrick Moore, born October 22, 1998, is Roddy Ricch, an American rapper and producer from Compton, California. Bird Vision Entertainment currently signs him. In November 2018, he dropped the mixtape Feed Tha Streets II, which reached number 68 on the Billboard 200.

Caleb Zackery Toliver, born 1994, is Don Toliver, an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He released his first major label mixtape, Donny Womack, in August 2018.

Julius Dubose, born December 6, 1995, is A Boogie wit da Hoodie, or A Boogie. He is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Highbridge the Label and Atlantic Records sign him. His song "Drowning" hit #38 on the Billboard Hot 100. On June 13, 2017, Dubose earned a spot among the ten of XXL's "2017 Freshman Class." On September 29, 2017, he released his debut studio album, The Bigger Artist, featuring Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Kodak Black, 21 Savage, PnB Rock, and YoungBoy Never Broke Again.

Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, born March 10, 1994, is Bad Bunny. He is a prominent Puerto Rican singer, rapper, and songwriter, leaving a lasting mark on global music. His art mixes reggaeton, Latin trap, and hip-hop, creating a sound that attracts many listeners. Bad Bunny grew up in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. He loved listening to reggaeton rappers and salsa music and performed in his Catholic church choir. At 14, he started making his own music and used social media to share it.

Sean Michael Leonard Anderson, born March 25, 1988, in Santa Monica, California, and raised in Detroit, is Big Sean. Big Sean became known in the music industry as a talented rapper and songwriter. Anderson focused on rhyme and rhythm early on, a passion fed by his mother's steady influence. As a teenager, he entered weekly rap battles at a local radio station, which led to his successful career. Big Sean got his big break when Kanye West visited the radio station where he competed.

Joey Bada$$ is an American actor and rapper who came to the hip-hop scene in the early 2010s as a figure in the rise of East Coast and boom-bap-influenced rap. He was born January 20, 1995, in Brooklyn, New York, with the name Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott. His father came from Jamaica and his mother from St. Lucia, making Joey Bada$$ the first in his Caribbean family born in the United States. Early on, he wanted acting as a career and developed his rapping skills as a performance element. Jonny Shipes, the president of the record label Cinemat,

Jeffery Lamar Williams, born August 16, 1991, is Young Thug, an American rapper. His eccentric vocals and fashion mark him an influential figure in modern hip hop and trap music. Williams pioneered the mumble rap microgenre. He started his music career in 2011, dropping mixtapes starting with I Came from Nothing. In 2013, he joined Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane's 1017 Records. He gained more attention with his debut mixtape for the label, 1017 Thug, released in February 2013.

Radric Delantic Davis, born February 12, 1980, is Gucci Mane, an American rapper. Gucci Mane helped start the trap music subgenre with Atlanta rappers T.I. and Young Jeezy during the 2000s and 2010s. Gucci Mane debuted with Trap House in 2005. His second and third albums were Hard to Kill and Trap-A-Thon, both in 2006. He released his fourth album, Back to the Trap House, in 2007. After successful mixtapes in 2009, Gucci Mane released his sixth studio album, The State vs. Radric Da.

Isaiah Rashad McClain, Isaiah Rashad, is an American hip hop artist from Chattanooga, Tennessee. Rashad started rapping seriously in tenth grade, recording with friends on laptops. He recorded at local studios for several years. His first major exposure came touring with rappers Juicy J, Joey Bada$$ and Smoke DZA on the 2012 Smoker's Club Tour. In March 2013, Rashad signed to Top Dawg Entertainment, an independent label based in Carson, California. On January 28, 2014, he released Cilvia Demo, his debut extended play.

Durk Derrick Banks, Lil Durk, is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois. Banks is signed to Def Jam and French Montana's Coke Boys imprint. He leads and founded his own collective and record label, Only the Family. Banks started taking music seriously in 2011. After plans to sign with Chief Keef and French Montana's labels failed, he considered rapping a full-time career after his singles "Sneak Dissin'" and "I'ma Hitta" got good feedback. On Octobe

Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, born October 20, 1999, is YoungBoy Never Broke Again, or NBA YoungBoy, an American rapper. His single, "38 Baby," released in August 2016, brought him local attention and then widespread notice. His rapid rise in popularity stemmed from his "song-for-song rap beef" with Baton Rouge rapper Scotty Cain in December 2015. Songs from both rappers included death threats. No actual violence happened between the Baton Rouge rappers, but the feud drew much attention. His most

Lathan Moses Echols, born January 25, 2002, is Lil Mosey, an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. His hit song "Noticed" reached number 80 on the Billboard Hot 100. His debut album, Northsbest, dropped October 19, 2018.

Juaquin James Malphurs, better known as Waka Flocka Flame, is an American rapper. He signed with 1017 Brick Squad and Warner Bros. Records in 2009. He became a mainstream artist with singles like "O Let's Do It," "Hard in da Paint," and "No Hands." "No Hands" hit number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100. His debut album, Flockaveli, dropped in 2010. His second album, Triple F Life: Friends, Fans & Family, came out in 2012, preceded by the single "Round of Applause."

Shayaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, stage name 21 Savage, is an American rapper. He was born October 22, 1992, in Atlanta, Ga. His mother, Dominican descent, and his father, Haitian descent, raised him along with his four brothers and six sisters. One sister died after a drug deal. Trouble plagued his childhood. Gun possession in seventh grade led to his permanent ban from every school in the Dekalb County School District. This incident sent him to a youth detention center.

Chancelor Bennett, stage name Chance the Rapper, is an American hip hop recording artist. He comes from the Chatham neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. In 2013, he gained major recognition with the release of his mixtape Acid Rap. Chance joins the Chicago collective SAVEMONEY. He collaborates with Vic Mensa and sings lead vocals for the band The Social Experiment.

Curtis James Jackson III, known as 50 Cent, emerged from South Jamaica in Queens, New York. He rose from tough streets to become a major music industry figure. His career started in the late 1990s when Eminem discovered him and signed him to Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment, and Interscope Records. These deals launched his career. 50 Cent's debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin', released in 2003, topped the Billboard 200 and earned eight platinum certifications.

Tione Merritt, stage name Lil Tjay, is an American rapper and songwriter from the Bronx, New York. He is known for singles "Resume" and "Brothers." "Brothers" got 32.7 million plays on SoundCloud, leading to his signing with Columbia Records. "Brothers" also appeared on SoundCloud's Top 50 chart.

Cameron Jibril Thomaz, known as Wiz Khalifa in music, was born September 8, 1987, in Minot, North Dakota. His name comes from the Arabic word "Khalifa," meaning "successor," and "wisdom" shortened to "Wiz." His early life involved constant moves because of his parents' military service, giving him a varied cultural background that shaped his music. Wiz found comfort in music and started writing lyrics around age nine. Khalifa's music career began in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Nick Cannon comes from San Diego, California, and has built a name across TV, radio, and film. Born October 8, 1980, Cannon gained attention early. He performed stand-up comedy on his father's local cable access program, starting his path in entertainment. This early exposure prepared Cannon for success as an actor, comedian, rapper, director, writer, and producer. Cannon got a big break in the early 2000s when he joined the hit sketch comedy show All That on Nickelodeon.

Daddy Yankee worked on many projects during his career. "Fast Food Nation" (2006) featured his music. Yankee acted in "Cane" (CBS, 2007-08) and "Talento de Barrio" (2008). His music appeared most recently in the romantic comedy "Cuban Fury" (2014) with Nick Frost.

Hykeem Jamaal Carter Jr., Baby Keem (born October 22, 2000), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer from Las Vegas, Nevada. "Orange Soda," from his 2019 mixtape Die for My B*tch, earned him major recognition, peaking at number 98 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Baby Keem later worked with Travis Scott, Kanye West, and his cousin Kendrick Lamar on songs like "Durag Activity," "Praise God," "Range Brothers," and "Family Ties."

André Lauren Benjamin, also known as André 3000, is an influential music figure known for his new lyrical style. Born May 27, 1975, in Atlanta, Georgia, André started his creative work as half of the Grammy-winning hip-hop duo OutKast with Antwan Big Boi Patton. The pair, mixing funk, soul, and hip hop, launched in 1994 with their debut album, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, and continued pushing limits with releases like "Stankonia" and "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below," the latter earning them

Lonnie Corant Jaman Shuka Rashid Lynn, known as Common, is an entertainment figure. He works as a rapper, actor, and writer. Common was born March 13, 1972, in Chicago, Illinois. He started his music career in the early 1990s with the debut album *Can I Borrow a Dollar?*. His third album, *One Day It'll All Make Sense*, shifted his career into mainstream music. Common's lyrics mix jazz and soul styles.

Pharrell Williams, born April 5, 1973, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is an influential entertainment figure. He sings, writes songs, and produces music. These skills earned him global recognition and awards. Pharrell's fame started in high school. He formed a band called 'The Neptunes' with Chad Hugo, his childhood friend. The duo's hip-hop and pop mix shaped popular music in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Pharrell's creative drive led him to co-found Star Trak Ent.