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Little Simz

Little Simz is a critically acclaimed British rapper known for her intensely personal and complex lyricism, exploring th...

UK London Female 2010S

9.0 Excellent

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Tyler, the Creator

Tyler, the Creator rose to prominence through his experimental and often abrasive production work for Odd Future Wolf Ga...

Solo Alternative West Coast 2010S

8.6 Great

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billy woods

Billy Woods is a critically acclaimed New York City-based rapper known for his dense, abstract lyricism and intricate st...

Abstract Underground 2010S Lyricist

8.6 Great

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Pusha T

Pusha T is a highly respected American rapper and producer known for his meticulous lyricism, dark subject matter explor...

Solo East Coast 2010S Lyricist

8.4 Great

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Run the Jewels

Run the Jewels, comprised of El-P and Killer Mike, are known for their intensely aggressive, politically charged hip-hop...

Political Duo Hardcore Underground

8.4 Great

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Childish Gambino

Donald Glover, known professionally as Childish Gambino, is a multi-talented artist who blends rapping, singing, and ins...

Solo Atlanta Alternative 2010S

8.3 Great

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Freddie Gibbs

Freddie Gibbs, born Mykal Watts, is a Detroit and South Bend-raised rapper known for his intensely personal and often bl...

Lyrical Rap 2010S Gangsta

8.3 Great

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JPEGMAFIA

JPEGMAFIA is a prolific and experimental hip-hop producer and rapper known for his abrasive, glitchy soundscapes incorpo...

Experimental Abstract Production Underground

8.3 Great

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A$AP Rocky

A$AP Rocky, born Rakim Athelaston Mayers, rose to prominence in the late 2000s with his experimental blend of trap, stre...

Fashion Rap 2010S Harlem

8.2 Great

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Anderson .Paak

Anderson .Paak is a multi-instrumentalist and rapper known for his eclectic blend of funk, soul, R&B, and hip-hop, frequ...

Funk Soul Rap West Coast

8.2 Great

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Earl Sweatshirt

Earl Sweatshirt is a critically acclaimed American rapper known for his dark, introspective lyricism and experimental pr...

Abstract Rap Los Angeles 2010S

8.2 Great

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Danny Brown

Danny Brown is a Detroit-born rapper known for his intensely personal and often unsettling lyricism, characterized by fr...

Experimental Rap Underground 2010S

8.2 Great

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Kid Cudi

Scott Mescudi, known professionally as Kid Cudi, rose to prominence in the late 2000s blending elements of hip-hop with...

Melodic Psychedelic Alternative 2010S

8.2 Great

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Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj, born Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, rose to prominence as a highly influential and commercially successful rapper...

Solo Female 2010S Southern

8.1 Great

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Mac Miller

Malcolm James McCormick, known professionally as Mac Miller, was a prolific and innovative American rapper, singer, song...

Introspective Rap 2010S Pittsburgh

8.1 Great

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Vince Staples

Vince Staples is a Compton-born rapper known for his stark, often bleak depictions of street life and social commentary...

Lyrical Rap West Coast 2010S

8.1 Great

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Joey Bada$$

Joey Bada$$ emerged as a prominent figure in the East Coast hip-hop scene with his introspective lyricism and gritty sto...

Rap Brooklyn 2010S Boom Bap

7.5 Good

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Chief Keef

Chief Keef rose to prominence in the mid-2010s with his distinctive, high-pitched flow and raw depictions of street life...

Chicago Drill Trap 2010S

7.4 Good

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Lil Durk

Born Dominique Armani Jones, Lil Durk rose to prominence in Chicago’s drill music scene with gritty lyrics and introspec...

Chicago Drill Melodic 2010S

6.9 Fair

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Headie One

Headie One is a London-based rapper known for his deeply rooted lyricism and evocative storytelling centered around them...

UK London Solo Drill

6.8 Fair