Originally by Ranker Hip HopList RulesOnly individual rappers. No groups or duos.
Sounding good on stage is one thing, but putting on the greatest live show is another—and there's quite a few rappers who offer the best of both worlds. While there's always room for debate, as well as biased opinions, we can all agree some hip hop artists know how to put on a show. Without much room for argument, Kanye West has long been considered one of the greatest rap performers of his time, with Kendrick Lamar high up on that list as well. However, in a world where new and young rappers pop up every day and really make a name for themselves, there's plenty other rappers with good live shows.
You don't want only a good show, though; you want to hear the rappers with the best live shows out—including artists both old and new. From established artists to the famed SoundCloud rappers, some rappers just have "it". So, who are the best rappers to see live? Some might say Travis Scott, while others are quick to argue that. Well, now you all have the opportunity to cast your vote for the best live performing rappers—right here, right now.
Check out the list of rappers below and vote up the ones you think deserve the top spots for best concerts, whether they know how to hype up a crowd, sound great on stage, or even better, do both. See someone missing? Feel free to add them to the list.
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2,0931,162Travis Scott
Owl PharaohGenres (Music): Hip hop
Jacques Berman Webster II (born April 30, 1992), known professionally as Travis Scott, is an... more2
1,073847Kendrick Lamar
good kid, m.A.A.d cityGenres (Music): Hip hop
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper, songwriter, and record... more3
594368ASAP 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... more4
665380Symere Woods (born July 31, 1994), known professionally as Lil Uzi Vert, is an American hip... more5
2,064743J-Hope
Hope WorldGenres (Music): K-pop
Jung Hoseok, better known by his stage name, J-hope, is a South Korean rapper, singer, dancer,... more6
705462J. Cole
Born Sinner, The Warm UpGenres (Music): Hip hop
Jermaine Lamarr Cole (born January 28, 1985) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and... more7
876566Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, better known by his stage name XXXTentacion, was an American rapper,... more8
1,3491,149Eminem
The Marshall Mathers LP, The Slim Shady LPGenres (Music): Hip hop
Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), known professionally as Eminem (; often... more9
370260Stokeley Clevon Goulbourne (born April 18, 1996), known professionally as Ski Mask the Slump... more10
486378Tyler, the Creator
Goblin, BastardGenres (Music): Alternative hip hop
Tyler Gregory Okonma (born March 6, 1991), known professionally as Tyler, the Creator, is an... more11
317225Ice Cube
AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted, The PredatorGenres (Music): Hip hop music, Alternative hip hop, Political hip hop, Hardcore hip hop, Gangsta rap
O'Shea Jackson (born June 15, 1969), known professionally as Ice Cube, is an American rapper,... more12
374283Wiz Khalifa
Rolling Papers, O.N.I.F.C.Genres (Music): Hip hop, Pop
Cameron Jibril Thomaz (born September 8, 1987), known professionally as Wiz Khalifa, is an... more13
528402Kanye 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... more14
644565Snoop Dogg
Doggystyle, Tha DoggfatherGenres (Music): Hip hop music, Pop music, Gangsta rap, G-funk, Reggae
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg, is an... more15
359264Austin Richard Post (born July 4, 1995), known professionally as Post Malone, is an American... more16
664578RM
RM, MonoGenres (Music): K-pop
Kim Nam-joon (born September 12, 1994),better known as RM (formerly Rap Monster), is a South... more17
650566Suga
Agust DGenres (Music): K-pop, hip hop
Min Yoon-gi (born March 9, 1993), better known by his stage names Suga and Agust D, is a South... more18
393333Logic
Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever, Young Sinatra (Undeniable)Genres (Music): Hip hop
Sir Robert Bryson Hall II (born January 22, 1990), known by his stage name Logic, is an... more19
53252850 Cent
Get Rich or Die Tryin', Get Rich or Die Tryin' / The MassacreGenres (Music): Hip hop music, Gangsta rap
Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975), known professionally as 50 Cent, is an American... more20
286241Chance 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... more21
507517Dr. Dre
The Chronic, 2001Genres (Music): Hip hop music, Rap music, Gangsta rap, G-funk, West Coast hip hop
Andre Romelle Young (born February 18, 1965), known professionally as Dr. Dre, is an American... more22
215154Lil 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... more23
487489Nicki 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... more24
204186Rae Sremmurd
No Flex Zone!Genres (Music): Independent music, Hip hop music
Rae Sremmurd is an American hip hop duo, composed of two brothers Swae Lee and Slim Jimmy from... more25
177149Method Man
Tical, 4:21... The Day AfterGenres (Music): Hip hop music, Hardcore hip hop, East Coast hip hop
Clifford M. Smith Jr. (born March 2, 1971), better known by his stage name Method Man, is an... more
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