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- MF Doom. 516 votes. A master of intricate rhyme schemes and intricate storytelling, MF Doom is known for his enigmatic persona and often wears a signature metal-mask on stage.
- Big L. 493 votes. The late Big L was a Harlem-based rapper known for his fierce wordplay and intricate lyricism. He gained fame in the early '90s during the golden age of hip-hop through his association with D.I.T.C.
- Immortal Technique. 426 votes. With razor-sharp political commentary, controversial opinions, and thought-provoking lyrics, Peruvian-American rapper Immortal Technique has been challenging the status quo ever since entering the underground hip-hop scene in the early 2000s.
- Jedi Mind Tricks. 239 votes. Jedi Mind Tricks have carved their niche with thought-provoking lyrics and an innovative sound that combines hardcore beats with raw, emotional storytelling.
May 20, 2024 · Most divisive: YFN Lucci. Over 7.8K Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The 60+ Best Rappers From Atlanta, Ranked. 1. Outkast. 2,269 votes. This Grammy-winning duo, consisting of Big Boi and André 3000, revolutionized the sound of Southern hip-hop with their experimental approach to production and lyrical content.
- OutKast. Atlanta’s come-up in the rap world will forever be indebted to OutKast. The self-styled "ATLiens" – André 3000 and Big Boi – were never afraid to push boundaries during their active years together; an ethos that was visible ever since the release of their superbly-named debut album Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik back in 1994.
- Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes. Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes' rap prowess was already on full display during her time in TLC - she delivered some killer verses during their timeless RnB classics, No Scrubs and Waterfalls.
- Ludacris. Before carving out a pretty successful movie career for himself (including roles in the Oscar-winning Crash and the Fast and the Furious franchise) and randomly paying for strangers' supermarket shops, Ludacris first gained mainstream attention as an ATL-proud rapper at the turn of the millennium.
- Crime Mob. The six-strong rapping crew Crime Mob admittedly didn’t stick around for too long, but the group are still largely well-remembered for their boisterous 2004 single Knuck If You Buck, which went platinum in the US.
- Kota The Friend. If you only walk away with one new artist after reading my top ten, please let it be Kota. He’s the people’s champ, a true underdog that has decided to do things his way on the indie route.
- Ronsocold. Ronsocold is from Charlotte, North Carolina but is quickly getting his sound heard across the country thanks to his debut self-titled album, RonSoCold, which dropped earlier this year on May 15th.
- 2KBaby. 2KBaby is an emerging Louisville, Kentucky artist that is signed to Warner Music Group. He dropped his most recent project, Pregame Rituals, on April 10th and as the title suggests, he is just getting started!
- Curtis Roach. Although he’s been making great music for a few years now, it was on TikTok that this 21-year-old Detroit artist received his big moment earlier this year.
- Madvillain “Madvillainy” (2004) WOW!!!!! This was the first word that went through my head by the end of the album. This immediately put you back into the mindstate after you finished with De La Soul Is Dead or Aquemini, which was there’s something immensely special about this album… but what exactly is it?
- Leak Bros. "Waterworld" (2004) Almost unanimously captured was a look of awe and glee when it was announced that Cage and Tame One of Artifacts were coming together as the Leak Brothers.
- MF Doom "Operation Doomsday" (1999) Welcome to the unorthodox world of MF DOOM. The emcee formerly known as Zev Love X from KMD re-emerged as a metal faced villain with penchant for quirky, yet strangely dope, lyrics.
- Company Flow "Funcrusher Plus" (1997) Man oh man!! Talk about a breakthrough release. This landmark release shattered everything in its path in ’97, and was hardly ever mentioned among the year’s best.
This is a list of hip-hop artists that were born or raised in Atlanta, Georgia and the surrounding suburban areas. Many of these artists continue to be a part of the Atlanta hip hop scene.
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