Though it took a while for the music to catch on with them, some of the best rappers in hip hop history are white. While this may be hard to fathom or even accept for some, white rappers have not only been some of the most unappreciated or scoffed at in the game, but they frequently fly under the radar. These white rappers are getting the due they deserve, since after all, they are considered some of the best in history.
In the late 1980s, the Beastie Boys (Ad-Rock, MCA, and Mike D) were among the first white rappers to be accepted by the larger hip hop community. In addition to the groundbreaking Beastie Boys, in the late '90s, after years of mainstream white hip hop diluted the pool, Eminem became one of the most popular and respected MCs of his time. With provocative and controversial lyrics, along with association with legendary producer Dr. Dre, Slim Shady catapulted to the top of both the album charts and became at one point one of the best rappers in the game, impressively releasing his 10th studio album in 2018.
More recently, Macklemore has become one of the most popular rappers on the planet, not to mention one of the best new white rappers. His socially conscious lyrics combined with the slick production of Ryan Lewis have combined two elements of hip hop to create one of the catchiest, and most acclaimed sounds in recent memory. While there are still some people who can't stand his brand of rap, Macklemore is easily one of the most famous white rappers of all time. Who is your favorite young white rapper? Who are the best upcoming white rappers are the best in American rap music, and which underground names stand out internationally? Who are the top 10 white rappers?
This is the Ultimate List of the greatest white rappers of all time. If you notice someone is missing, feel free to add him or her. Vote on who you consider to be the best white hip hop artist of all time.
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28,3184,165Eminem
The Marshall Mathers LP, The Slim Shady LPGenres (Music): Hip hop
Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), known professionally as Eminem (; often... more2
9,4638,881Beastie Boys
Paul's Boutique, Licensed to IllGenres (Music): Hip hop music, Pop punk, Alternative hip hop, Jazz-funk, Rock music
The Beastie Boys were an American hip hop group from New York City formed in 1981. The group... more3
11,3537,879Mac Miller
Watching Movies with the Sound Off, MacadelicGenres (Music): Hip hop music, Alternative hip hop, Pop music, Electro hop
Malcolm James McCormick (January 19, 1992 – September 7, 2018), known professionally as Mac... more4
8,2667,963Macklemore
The Heist, The VS. ReduxGenres (Music): Alternative hip hop, Pop
Benjamin Hammond Haggerty (born June 19, 1983), known by his stage name Macklemore (... more5
9,7394,862David Andrew Burd (born March 15, 1988), better known by his stage name Lil Dicky or LD, is an... more6
1,8291,613Gustav Åhr, known by his stage name Lil Peep, is an American rapper and singer. He was cited... more7
7,4859,066Yelawolf
Trunk Muzik 0-60, RadioactiveGenres (Music): Hip hop music, Ghettotech, Experimental music
Michael Wayne Atha (born December 30, 1979), better known by his stage name Yelawolf, is an... more8
4,9174,886Action Bronson
Dr. Lecter, Blue Chips 2Genres (Music): Hip hop music
Arian Arslani, better known by his stage name Action Bronson, is an American hip hop recording... more9
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1,014926Songs:Doozy,No Sucka MC'S Contest,Exception
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10,4986,933G-Eazy
Big, These Things HappenGenres (Music): Hip hop music
Gerald Earl Gillum better known by his stage name G-Eazy or Young Gerald, is an American... more12
6,5722,333Nathan John Feuerstein (born March 30, 1991), known by his stage name NF, is an American... more13
6,7292,194Austin Richard Post (born July 4, 1995), known professionally as Post Malone, is an American... more14
3,1682,784Twenty One Pilots
Vessel, Twenty One PilotsGenres (Music): Alternative hip hop, Pop, Rap rock
Twenty One Pilots is an American musical duo from Columbus, Ohio. The band was formed in 2009... more15
2,3602,991R.A. The Rugged Man
Die Rugged Man Die, Legends Never DieGenres (Music): Hip hop music, Dirty rap
Richard Andrew Thorburn (born January 10, 1974), better known by his stage name R.A. the... more16
1,9681,865The Lonely Island
Turtleneck & Chain, IncredibadGenres (Music): Hip hop music, Pop music, Comedy hip hop, Comedy rock
The Lonely Island is an American comedy trio, formed by Akiva Schaffer, Andy Samberg, and... more17
650751Mike Posner
31 Minutes to Takeoff, A Matter of TimeGenres (Music): Hip hop music, Dubstep, Synthpop, Pop music, Electro hop
Michael Robert Henrion Posner ( POHZ-nər; born February 12, 1988) is an American... more18
2,5332,556El-P
Fantastic Damage, The Cold VeinGenres (Music): Hip hop music, Alternative hip hop
Jaime Meline (born March 2, 1975), better known by the stage name El-P, is an American... more19
13489The Alchemist
Chemical Warfare, Return of the MacGenres (Music): Hip hop music
Daniel Alan Maman (born October 25, 1977), professionally known as The Alchemist (or simply... more20
529683Merkules (born September 27, 1992) is a Canadian rap artist who was born in Surrey, British... more21
449580Russell Vitale (born September 26, 1992), known by his stage name and mononym Russ, is an... more22
4,0234,561Aesop Rock
Labor Days, Bazooka ToothGenres (Music): Hip hop music, Alternative hip hop, Experimental hip hop, Trip hop, Avanthop
Ian Matthias Bavitz (born June 5, 1976), better known by his stage name Aesop Rock, is an... more23
8751,083Hollywood Undead
Swan Songs B-Sides EP, Swan SongsGenres (Music): Hip hop music, Alternative hip hop, Nu metal, Rock music, Rap rock
Hollywood Undead is an American rap rock band from Los Angeles, California. They released... more24
1,5021,463Mac Lethal
The Love Potion Collection 5, The Love Potion Collection 4Genres (Music): Hip hop music
David McCleary Sheldon, better known by his stage name Mac Lethal, is an American hip hop... more25
3,3193,547House of Pain
House of Pain, Same as It Ever WasGenres (Music): Hip hop music, Rock music, Funk
House of Pain is an American hip hop group who released three albums in the 1990s before lead... more