Rappers have been using ad libs since the birth of the hip-hop genre, and modern-day rap has really come to use them quite regularly—and frequently. In a genre where freestyling verses gains serious respect, it's no wonder ad libs have become such a mainstay in rap as well. Just take a look at the new SoundCloud rappers. Songs from young rap artists like Lil Pump are essentially all ad libs (esketit!)—with actual lines almost scattered throughout.
All that aside, however, the ad lib is a great thing in rap. Some of the best rappers use them, and they're most often attached to their name. Simply put, each artist has their own unique ad lib. And when you hear it, you know they're about to come in and drop lines on the track. Typically unrehearsed, those rappers with the best ad libs really know how (and when) to use them. So, who's got the best ad libs out there? Rick Ross, Kanye, and 2 Chainz all have good ones, but you can help decide.
Check out the list of rappers with killer ad libs below and vote up your favorites. You can also add any rappers that didn't make the list.
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284130Travis Scott
Owl PharaohGenres (Music): Hip hop
Jacques Berman Webster II (born April 30, 1992), known professionally as Travis Scott, is an... more2
Stokeley Clevon Goulbourne (born April 18, 1996), known professionally as Ski Mask the Slump... more3
234105Shayaa Bin Abraham-Joseph (born October 22, 1992), known professionally as 21 Savage, is an... more4
288146Migos
Young Rich N*ggas, VersaceGenres (Music): Hip hop, Trap
Migos is an American hip hop group based in Atlanta, Georgia. The group consists of Quavo,... more5
17482Jordan Terrell Carter (born September 13, 1996), better known by his stage name Playboi Carti,... more6
281166Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, better known by his stage name XXXTentacion, was an American rapper,... more7
11261Chief Keef
Finally Rich, Back From the DeadGenres (Music): Hip hop music, Hip Hop, Gangsta rap
Keith Farrelle Cozart (born August 15, 1995), better known by his stage name Chief Keef, is an... more8
13184ASAP Rocky
Long.Live.A$AP, Live. Love. ASAPGenres (Music): Hip hop music
Rakim Mayers (born October 3, 1988), better known by his stage name ASAP Rocky (stylized as... more9
12580Gucci Mane
The State vs. Radric Davis, Back to the Trap HouseGenres (Music): Hip hop music, Atlanta hip hop, Gangsta rap, Southern hip hop
Radric Delantic Davis (born February 12, 1980), known professionally as Gucci Mane, is an... more10
10162Young Thug
Hookah, LifestyleJeffrey Williams, better known by his stage name Young Thug, is an American rapper from... more11
112752 Chainz
B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time, Beez in the TrapGenres (Music): Hip hop music, Gangsta rap, Southern hip hop
Tauheed Epps (born September 12, 1977), known professionally as 2 Chainz (formerly Tity Boi),... more12
10771Lil Wayne
Tha Carter III, Tha Carter IIGenres (Music): Hip hop, Trap, Pop
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September 27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an... more13
10977Daniel Hernandez (born May 8, 1996), known by his stage name 6ix9ine ("six-nine"), also... more14
10073Famous Dex
Famous Dex (born September 6, 1993) is a Chicago rapper known for his songs "Try Me (Remix)"...15
9675Future
I Wanna Be With You, PlutoGenres (Music): Hip hop, Trap
Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn, better known by his stage name Future, is an American rapper, singer,... more16
9069Chance The Rapper
Acid Rap, ConfidentGenres (Music): Hip hop music
Chancelor Bennett (born April 16, 1993), better known by his stage name Chance the Rapper, is... more17
7860Michael Lamar White IV (born June 18, 1999), known professionally as Trippie Redd, is an... more18
8772Desiigner
Sidney Royel Selby III, better known by his stage name Desiigner, is an American singer,... more19
9077Kanye West
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Late RegistrationGenres (Music): Hip hop
Kanye Omari West (born June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record... more20
9787Lil Pump
Gazzy Garcia (born August 17, 2000), known professionally as Lil Pump, is an American rapper... more21
6045Nicki Minaj
Pink Friday, Pink Friday: Roman ReloadedGenres (Music): Hip hop, Pop, Contemporary R&B
Onika Tanya Maraj (born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj (), is a... more22
8168Big Sean
Finally Famous, Hall of FameGenres (Music): Hip hop,
Sean Michael Leonard Anderson (born March 25, 1988), known professionally as Big Sean, is an... more23
6148Danny Brown
XXX, OldGenres (Music): Hip hop music, Alternative hip hop, Midwest hip hop, Grime
Daniel Dewan Sewell, better known by his stage name Danny Brown, is an American hip hop... more24
6050Rich the Kid
Dimitri Roger, known professionally as Rich the Kid, is an American rapper and songwriter.... more25
5856Schoolboy Q
Setbacks, ScHoolboy QGenres (Music): Hip hop music, Gangsta rap, West Coast hip hop, Hip hop soul
Quincy Matthew Hanley (born October 26, 1986), better known by his stage name ScHoolboy Q, is... more
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