Canadian hip-hop sensation Drake has been named the “biggest rapper of the 21st century” by Billboard in a newly released list highlighting the top 10 rappers of the era.
The Hotline Bling star topped the rankings, with Eminem and Kanye West claiming second and third places, respectively. Nelly secured the fourth spot, while Jay-Z rounded out the top five.
Nicki Minaj, the only female rapper to make the list, came in at ninth place. Drake’s longtime rival, Kendrick Lamar, was ranked eighth.
Here is the full list of Billboard’s top 10 rappers of the 21st century:
1. Drake
2. Eminem
3. Ye (Kanye West)
4. Nelly
5. Jay-Z
6. Lil Wayne
7. 50 Cent
8. Kendrick Lamar
9. Nicki Minaj
10. Ludacris
This recognition further cements Drake’s dominance in the music industry, with his extensive catalog of hits and groundbreaking records that have shaped the global rap scene over the last two decades.
