Billboard names Drake ‘biggest rapper of 21st century’

• Drake topped the list of the top 10 biggest rappers of the 21st century recently released by the American magazine, Billboard 
• Nick Minaj was the only female rapper on the list.

Billboard has released its rankings of the top 10 biggest rappers of the 21st century. According to the list,

Drake has been named the biggest rapper of the century, followed closely by Eminem, Kanye West, Nelly, and Jay-Z, who make up the top five.

The list also features notable rappers such as Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, and Ludacris.

Nicki Minaj is the only female rapper to appear on the list.

The rankings are based on Billboard’s analysis of chart performance, sales, and other factors.

The list provides insight into the most successful and influential rappers of the 21st century.

Here is the full list:

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

In another news, Drake, WizKid’s One Dance breaks records, becomes first song to hit one billion streams on Spotify

The announcement, made by Guinness World Records (GWR) on Twitter, celebrates the track’s immense popularity and enduring influence in the music industry.

Released in 2016, “One Dance” quickly became a global sensation, topping charts and breaking multiple records.

Its catchy beat and infectious rhythm cemented its place in music history as one of the most iconic tracks of the streaming era.

GWR’s tweet read:

“The first song to reach one billion streams on Spotify was One Dance by Drake, Wizkid, and Kyla,” recognizing the groundbreaking achievement.

The Canadian rapper Drake had in 2024 lost a staggering $355,000 following Jake Paul’s victory over boxing legend Mike Tyson.

The much-anticipated boxing match took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, after a year of heated exchanges between the two fighters.

Despite Tyson’s iconic status, it was Paul who triumphed with a unanimous decision, proving Drake’s faith in the former heavyweight champion to be misplaced