List Rules Only white hip-hop artists for this list.
The Greatest White Rappers of all Time
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.
Beginning with the introduction of the Beastie Boys (Ad-Rock, MCA, and Mike D) in the late 1980s, it became culturally acceptable for white rappers to be accepted by the larger hip hop community. In addition to the groundbreaking Beastie Boys, in 1999, 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.
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 greatest white rappers of all time.
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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28,202 3,804
EminemThe Marshall Mathers LP, The Slim Shady LP, The Eminem Show
Marshall Bruce Mathers III, better known by his stage name Eminem, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter, and actor. In addition to his solo career, he is a member of the group D12, ...more
2
9,591 8,058
MobyWaller added Beastie BoysPaul's Boutique, Licensed to Ill, Check Your Head
Beastie Boys were an American hip hop band from New York City, formed in 1981. For the majority of its career, the group consisted of Michael "Mike D" Diamond, Adam "MCA" ...more
3
10,198 7,451
Mac MillerWatching Movies with the Sound Off, Macadelic, In the Air
Malcolm James McCormick, best known by his stage name Mac Miller, was an American rapper and singer. He was also a noted record producer under the pseudonym Larry Fisherman. In early 2010, Mac ...more
4
9,601 9,751
MGKBlack Flag, Lace Up, Half Naked & Almost Famous
Richard Colson Baker, better known by his stage name Machine Gun Kelly, is an American rapper from Cleveland, Ohio, signed to Bad Boy and Interscope Records. His stage name was given for his ...more
5
7,742 8,248
YelawolfTrunk Muzik 0-60, Radioactive, Arena Rap EP
Michael Wayne Atha, better known as Yelawolf, is an American hip hop recording artist from Gadsden, Alabama. He is currently signed to Shady Records, Interscope Records, and has since founded ...more
6
10,047 5,757
MichałPrzybylski added G-EazyBig, These Things Happen, The Endless Summer
Gerald Earl Gillum better known by his stage name G-Eazy or Young Gerald, is an American rapper, songwriter and producer born and raised in Oakland, California. G has released numerous mixtapes ...more
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7,702 6,483
danman082200 added MacklemoreThe Heist, The VS. Redux, The Language of My World
Benjamin Hammond Haggerty (born June 19, 1983), known by his stage name Macklemore, and formerly Professor Macklemore, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter, from Seattle, Washington. He ...more
David Andrew Burd (born March 15, 1988), better known by his stage name Lil Dicky or LD, is an American rapper and comedian. He came to prominence with the release of the music video to his song ...more
Ian Matthias Bavitz, better known by his stage name Aesop Rock, is an American hip hop recording artist and producer residing in San Francisco, California. He was at the forefront of the new ...more
Arian Arslani, better known by his stage name Action Bronson, is an American hip hop recording artist from Flushing, Queens, New York. In August 2012, he signed to Warner Bros. Records, however ...more
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3,273 2,973
danman082200 added Mike ShinodaWe Major, The Raid: Redemption: Original Motion Picture Score & Soundtrack
Michael Kenji "Mike" Shinoda LHD is an American musician, record producer, and artist. He co-founded Linkin Park in 1996 and is the band's rhythm guitarist, songwriter, keyboardist, ...more
Nathan John Feuerstein (born March 30, 1991), known by his stage name NF, is an American rapper, artist and songwriter, who has charted in both the Christian hip hop and mainstream hip hop ...more
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3,139 3,206
House of PainHouse of Pain, Same as It Ever Was, Rhino Hi-Five: House of Pain
House of Pain is an American hip hop group who released three albums in the 1990s before lead rapper Everlast left to pursue his solo career. The group's name is a reference to the H.G. Wells ...more
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2,254 2,786
EliGinjewJones added R.A. The Rugged ManDie Rugged Man Die, Legends Never Die, Legendary Classics
'R.A. Thorburn better known by his stage name R.A. the Rugged Man is an American rapper. He began his music career at age 12, building a reputation locally for his lyrical skills. After a ...more
15
3,110 3,812
RittzThe Life and Times of Jonny Valiant, White Jesus: Revival, White Jesus
Jonathan McCollum, better known by his stage name Rittz, is an American rapper from Gwinnett County, Georgia. He is currently signed to Tech N9ne's Strange Music label. His debut album The Life ...more
16
2,379 3,249
Brother AliShadows on the Sun, Us, Rites of Passage
Ali Douglas Newman, better known by his stage name Brother Ali, is an American hip hop artist, community activist and member of the Rhymesayers Entertainment hip hop collective.
17
2,595 3,395
EverlastEat at Whitey's, Never Missin' a Beat, Forever Everlasting
Erik Francis Schrody, known by his stage name Everlast, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter, known for his solo hit "What It's Like" and as the front-man for rap group House ...more
18
3,182 4,573
Kid RockDevil Without a Cause, Fire It Up, Rock n Roll Jesus
Robert James Ritchie, known by his stage name Kid Rock, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and actor. His 1998 studio album Devil Without a Cause sold 13 ...more
19
2,581 3,604
Paul WallThe People's Champ, Get Ya Mind Correct, Controversy Sells
Paul Michael Slayton, better known by his stage name Paul Wall, is an American rapper. He is currently affiliated with Swishahouse Records, having released several albums under the label as well ...more
20
2,271 2,450
El-PFantastic Damage, The Cold Vein, Weareallgoingtoburninhellmegamixxx3
Jaime Meline, better known by his stage name El-P, is an American hip hop recording artist, record producer, rapper, and entrepreneur from Brooklyn, New York City. Originally a member of Company ...more
Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic is an American singer, songwriter, parodist, record producer, satirist, actor, music video director, film producer, and author. He is known for his ...more
22
1,826 3,058
Asher RothAsleep in the Bread Aisle, Last Man Standing, Pass That Dutch (Freestyle)
Asher Paul Roth, is an American hip hop recording artist from Morrisville, Pennsylvania. He is perhaps best known for his debut single "I Love College". Roth released his debut studio ...more
23
2,410 2,885
Hoodie AllenAll American, Leap Year, The Bagels and Beats EP
Steven Adam Markowitz, better known by his stage name Hoodie Allen, is an independent American hip hop recording artist. Allen grew up on Long Island in a Jewish household. After graduating from ...more
Austin Richard Post (born July 4, 1995), known professionally as Post Malone, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and guitarist. He first gained major recognition in ...more
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1,839 2,067
virtualwopz added Vinnie PazKing & The Cauze Mixtape, God of the Serengeti, The Sound and the Fury
Vincenzo Luvineri, better known as Vinnie Paz, is an Italian-American rapper and the lyricist behind the Philadelphia underground hip hop group Jedi Mind Tricks. He is also the frontman of the ...more
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List Rules: Only white hip-hop artists for this list.
The Greatest White Rappers of all Time
