Top-Selling Rappers of All Time
Hip-hop has evolved from being an underground genre to one selling out stadiums and because of this over time there have been many rappers who have broken records for sales and have dominated charts worldwide. From lyrical geniuses to commercial giants, here are the top five highest selling rappers of all time:
Eminem is widely considered as one of the greatest rappers of all time, Eminem is the highest selling rapper of all time with a record breaking 220 million record sales. He was born in Detroit and he rose to fame in the late 1990s with The Slim Shady LP.
His best selling album is The Eminem Show with hits like ‘without me’ and ‘cleaning out my closet’, this album has sold a staggering amount of over 27 million copies worldwide. It is closely followed by The Marshal Mathers LP which has also sold around 25 million copies. He is known for his high quality lyricism along with catchy melodies which makes his songs unique and is enjoyed by both hardcore hip hop listeners as well as casual fans.
The certified lover boy comes second in the list and it is no surprise. He has sold over 200 million copies worldwide and is celebrated for his catchy melodies and groovy beats. He is known for blending rap, R&B and pop to create a fresh and unique sound for the modern listeners. He is celebrated for albums like Scorpion, Take Care and Views which have dominated charts worldwide. He also has massive singles like God’s plan, headlines and hotline bling which have cemented his legacy.
Kanye West is one of the best known rappers of all time. Though controversial, everyone can agree he is a musical genius. He has pushed musical boundaries continuously by his production and artistry which have inspired multiple rappers around the world. He was a producer before transitioning to a rapper with his album The College Dropout and has made commercial rap albums like Graduation and My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. He has sold a groundbreaking 160 million albums.
One of the best lyricists in the game, Jay- Z rose from the streets with his unique rhymes and has become the epitome of what a rapper should be. He emerged in the 1990s from the hoods of New York and has made classic albums like The Blueprint and Reasonable Doubt which have helped him amass over 140 million sales.
Tupac Shakur
Even decades after his death, Tupac remains one of the most influential rappers of all time. Known for his hard hitting vocals with groovy beats, he spoke about his life on the streets of America. He has also spoken for social change in his rap , especially being very vocal about marginalized communities. He has sold over 100 million copies with albums like All Eyez on Me and Me Against the World which are considered rap classics.
Eminem
Eminem is widely considered as one of the greatest rappers of all time, Eminem is the highest selling rapper of all time with a record breaking 220 million record sales. He was born in Detroit and he rose to fame in the late 1990s with The Slim Shady LP.
His best selling album is The Eminem Show with hits like ‘without me’ and ‘cleaning out my closet’, this album has sold a staggering amount of over 27 million copies worldwide. It is closely followed by The Marshal Mathers LP which has also sold around 25 million copies. He is known for his high quality lyricism along with catchy melodies which makes his songs unique and is enjoyed by both hardcore hip hop listeners as well as casual fans.
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Drake
The certified lover boy comes second in the list and it is no surprise. He has sold over 200 million copies worldwide and is celebrated for his catchy melodies and groovy beats. He is known for blending rap, R&B and pop to create a fresh and unique sound for the modern listeners. He is celebrated for albums like Scorpion, Take Care and Views which have dominated charts worldwide. He also has massive singles like God’s plan, headlines and hotline bling which have cemented his legacy.
Kanye West
Kanye West is one of the best known rappers of all time. Though controversial, everyone can agree he is a musical genius. He has pushed musical boundaries continuously by his production and artistry which have inspired multiple rappers around the world. He was a producer before transitioning to a rapper with his album The College Dropout and has made commercial rap albums like Graduation and My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. He has sold a groundbreaking 160 million albums.
Jay-Z
One of the best lyricists in the game, Jay- Z rose from the streets with his unique rhymes and has become the epitome of what a rapper should be. He emerged in the 1990s from the hoods of New York and has made classic albums like The Blueprint and Reasonable Doubt which have helped him amass over 140 million sales.
Tupac Shakur
Even decades after his death, Tupac remains one of the most influential rappers of all time. Known for his hard hitting vocals with groovy beats, he spoke about his life on the streets of America. He has also spoken for social change in his rap , especially being very vocal about marginalized communities. He has sold over 100 million copies with albums like All Eyez on Me and Me Against the World which are considered rap classics.
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