The 25 Greatest White Rappers in the World
Who are the all-time greatest white rappers?
Despite the fact that hip hop is mostly a black industry, some of the best rappers in history are white.
Not only have white rappers been among the most unappreciated or criticised in the game, but they also prefer to fly under the radar. These white rappers are now receiving their due, as they are widely regarded as some of the best in history.
This preview is of the world’s top 25 white rappers. Don’t forget to tell us who you think is the best white hip hop artist of all time in the comments section.
The 25 Greatest White Rappers in the World
This list was put together with the help of Ranker, Wikipedia, and Celebrity Net Worth. We’ve done our best to keep them as updated as possible.
The following are the top 25 white rappers in the world:
25. Asher Roth
Asher Roth is a rapper from Pennsylvania, United States.
With the publication of his debut track, ‘I Love College,’ Roth earned popularity. Under Universal Motown, SRC, and Schoolboy Records, he released his debut album, “Asleep in the Bread Aisle.”
24. Hoodie Allen
Hoodie Allen is a New York-based rapper, songwriter, and singer.
Allen began his job at Google before deciding to pursue music full-time. In its first week, he sold over 30,000 copies of his debut album, ‘People Keep Talking.’ Hoodie followed up his success in 2016 with the release of ‘Happy Camper,’ his second studio album.
23. Vinnie Paz
Vinnie Paz is a writer and rapper from Sicily.
Paz is the lead singer for the hip hop group Army of the Pharaohs. In 2010, he released his first debut album, ‘Season of the Assassin.’ In 2016, he released his third solo album, ‘The Cornerstone of the Corner Store.’
22. Weird Al Yankovic
Weird Al Yankovic is a musician, songwriter, film producer, and author from the United States.
Yankovic is well known for his funny songs that point and laugh at pop culture. Polka medleys of many popular tunes are often used in his original songs. Yankovic frequently uses the accordion in his songs.
21. Post Malone
Post Malone is a rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer from the United States.
Malone rose to fame after the release of his first single, “White Iverson,” in 2015. Following the debut of ‘Congratulations,’ he signed a new contract with Republic Records. The song hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
20. Paul Wall
Paul Wall is a rapper from the United States who is now signed to Swishahouse Records.
Throughout his career, Wall has released multiple albums on the label and worked with other rappers on the list. He used to be in a duo with Chamillionaire, a rapper.
In the hip hop industry, Wall has always been a head-turner.
19. Kid Rock
Kid Rock is a singer, rapper, producer, and actor from the United States. ‘Devil Without a Cause,’ Rock’s studio album, has sold over 13 million copies worldwide. He has been awarded five Grammy Awards and has sold over 25 million albums in the United States.
Rock was the best-selling male solo artist of the 2000s, selling 17.6 million albums, according to Soundscan. He finished the decade in 17th place overall.
18. El-P
Jaime Meline “El-P” is a Brooklyn-based rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur.
He is best known as a member of the band Company Flow. He is one of the co-founders, owners, and CEOs of the Definitive Jux record label. El-P is also a member of The Weathermen and the Cardboard City art group.
17. Everlast
Everlast is the stage name of Erik Francis Schrody, an American rapper, singer, and songwriter.
He is the singer for House of Pain, a rap group. For ‘Put Your Lights On,’ he and Latin rock musician Carlos Santana won a Grammy in 2000 for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
16. Brother Ali
Brother Ali is an American rapper, activist, and part of the Rhymesayers Entertainment collective. Ali Douglas Newman “Brother Ali” is an American rapper, activist, and member of the Rhymesayers Entertainment collective. Ali has six albums under his record, as well as EPs, singles, and collaborations.
On this list of the best white rappers in 2021, he is ranked 16th.
15. Rittz
Rittz is an American rapper who goes by the stage name Jonathan McCollum. Tech N9ne’s Stange Music label has already signed Rittz. In 2013, he released his debut album, ‘The Life and Times of Jonny Valiant.’
14. R.A. The Rugged Man
R.A Thornburn, also known by his stage name R.A the Rugged Man, is a rapper from the United States.
He began his profession at the age of twelve. At the age of 18, R.A. signed with major label Jive Records. ‘Night of the Bloody Apes,’ his debut album, was never released. He has, however, worked with Wu-Tang Clan, Mobb Deep, Kool G Rap, and Notorious B.I.G.
13. House of Pain
House of Pain was a hip hop trio from the United States that released three albums in the 1990s before lead rapper Everlast left to pursue a solo career.
The band’s name is a play on the H.G. Wells novel The Island of Dr. Moreau, and their 2011 tour was called “He Who Breaks the Law” in honour of the work.
12. Mike Shinoda
Michael Kenji “Mike” Shinoda is a rapper, record producer, and artist from the United States.
Shinoda is a co-vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter for Linkin Park, which he co-founded in 1996. In 2003, he started a hip-hop side project called ‘Fort Minor.’ Lupe Fiasco, Styles of Beyond, and The X-Ecutioners have all used him as a producer on tracks and albums.
11. NF
Nathan John Feuerstein, known professionally by the name “NF,” is an American rapper, songwriter, and musician.
He was successful in both the Christian and mainstream hip hop markets. In 2014, NF released an extended play with Capitol CMG, which was his first Billboard chart entry.
10. Aesop Rock
Ian Matthias Bavitz, better known by his stage name Aesop Rock, is a San Francisco-based American hip hop artist and producer. The Weathermen, Hail Mary Mallon, The Uncluded, and Two of Every Animal are among Rock’s bands.
9. Action Bronson
Action Bronson is a Queens, New York-based hip hop recording artist. Bronson signed with Warner Bros. in 2012 and has since released a number of soundtracks. In 2013, he released his major-label debut, ‘Saaab Stories.’
On this list of the best white rappers in 2020, he ranks 9th.
8. Lil Dicky
David Andrew Burd, well known by his stage name “Lil Dicky,” is an American rapper and comedian. Dicky rose to popularity after his music video for the song “Ex-Boyfriend” went viral, getting over one million views on YouTube. In 2015, he released his debut album, “Professional Rapper.”
His song “Freaky Friday,” which he crossed with Chris Brown, became a worldwide hit in 2018.
7. Machine Gun Kelly
Machine Gun Kelly is a rapper from Ohio, United States. He is a Bad Boy and Interscope Records artist.
His stage nickname was given to him because of his fast-paced poetic flow. After releasing his first four mixtapes, ‘Stamp Of Approval,’ he became famous. ‘Lace Up,’ ‘Homecoming,’ and ‘100 Words and Running.’
6. Macklemore
Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, best known by his stage name ‘Macklemore,’ is a Seattle, Washington-based rapper, singer, and songwriter.
Macklemore has worked with Ryan Lewis, a producer, like Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. He has released one mixtape, three EPs, and four albums on his own since 2000. In 2013, Macklemore and Lewis’s single “Thrift Shop ” hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Macklemore is regarded as one of the most prominent white rappers of all time.
5. G-Eazy
G-Eazy is an Oakland-based rapper, songwriter, and producer. His 2014 album ‘These Things Happen’ reached number one on several charts, including the Billboard 200, where it reached number three.
4. Mac Miller
Mac Miller was an American rapper and musician who went by the stage name Malcolm James McCormick.
In 2010, Miller signed a record deal with Rostrum Records, a Pittsburgh-based indie label. On November 8, 2011, he released his debut studio album, titled “Blue Slide Park.”
3. Yelawolf
Yelawolf (born Michael Wayne Atha) is an American rapper from Gadsden, Alabama. His debut album, ‘Creek Water,’ was released in 2005, and it is his most well-known work.
He also released an extended play and four mixtapes between 2005 and 2010. The fourth mixtape, Trunk Muzik, gained the rapper a large following and led to a deal with Interscope Records, which re-released the mixtape as Trunk Muzik 0-60 later that year.
2. Beastie Boys
The Beastie Boys were a New York-based American hip hop group. The group was created in 1981 and is now regarded as one of the most successful hip hop groups of all time.
Diamond, John Berry, Yauch, and Kate Schellenbach created The Young Aborigines as a four-piece punk band in 1981, and the band appeared on the compilation cassette New York Thrash before publishing their first EP ‘Polly Wog Stew,’ in 1982.
1. Eminem
Eminem is an American rapper, record producer, composer, and actor who performs by the stage name Marshall Bruce Mathers III.
In the United States, Eminem is the best-selling artist of the 2000s. On Rolling Stone magazine’s list of The 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, he is ranked 83rd.
Eminem knows how to make money off of his music. The Marshall Mathers LP has become the fastest-selling hip-hop album in history after selling 1.76 million copies in its first week. He is the world’s greatest white rapper.
1. Eminem
1. Eminem
2. Beastie Boys
3. Yelawolf
4. Mac Miller
5. G-Eazy
6. Macklemore
7. Machine Gun Kelly
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9. Action Bronson
10. Aesop Rock
11. NF
12. Mike Shinoda
13. House of Pain
14. R.A. The Rugged Man
15. Rittz
16. Brother Ali
17. Everlast
18. El-P
19. Kid Rock
20. Paul Wall
21. Post Malone
22. Weird Al Yankovic
23. Vinnie Paz
24. Hoodie Allen
25. Asher Roth