The top 10 Chicago drill rappers you should listen to in 2021
Monday, June 28, 2021 at 9:04 AM by Venic Nyanchama
The entertainment scene is getting better by the minute. More and more artists are coming up with different styles and genres. But none has gained as much traction as rap and hip-hop. Chicago drill rappers have defied conventions to release some of the most notable hits in 2021.
Chance the Rapper performs during the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena. Photo: Ethan Miller
There is no doubt that Chicago is the home of musical talent. Many rappers who have come from the core of this city are sending shockwaves across American and the world over. Their style remains evergreen and refreshing, especially to their fans.
Top 10 Chicago drill rappers
Talk of rap and hip-hop, every artist has reinvented their style to ensure that fans are always entertained and remain connected for more music. When making a list of best Chicago drill rappers, you are bound to mention names that have not only been admired across America but the globe.
1. Pinqy Ring
Pinqy Ring holding a mic. Photo: @PinqyRing
Pingy Ring is one of Chicago's finest rap artists. He has released some of the best songs, which have won him awards and given him a name among the most influential American drill rappers. Some of his top songs are as follows:
Trash It
2. TrenchMobb
TrenchMobb is a brand new Chicago drill rap group that is quickly making its mark in the entertainment industry. The young duo first starting gaining recognition in February 2017 with their first single, Take Off. The group is tearing up stages in the United States with no signs of slowing down.
3. Lil Durk
Rapper Lil Durk performs onstage during Morehouse Homecoming Hip Hop Concert at Morehouse College Forbes Arena. Photo: Paras Griffin
Lil Durk is among the pioneers of Chicago's hip-hop scene. Over the past decade, the sensational artist has been among the best melodic rap innovators, and his music has been cited among the best in the industry across America. His release from last summer Laugh Now Cry Later featuring Drake gave Lil Durk the much-desired recognition in the space.
4. G Herbo
Rapper G Herbo backstage during The PTSD Tour In Concert at The Tabernacle in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: Prince Williams
The 2021 Forbes 30 under 30 nominee continues to shine. G Herbo is a platinum-selling artist whose works have been reflected across America. He has performed PTSD ft Chance, the rapper from tonight Show. Some of his songs include:
Who Run It
Ain't Heard Bout You
Write Your Name
Just Bars
Computers Freestyle
5. Queen Key
Rapper Queen Key performs at Swervo Tour G Herbo at The Masquerade in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo: Prince Williams
Queen Key is a force to reckon with both in Chicago and across America. Even after becoming a mother to triplets back in 2020, she came back stronger in 2021. She has since released multiple singles like Ratchet, among others.
6. Lil Zay Osama
Chicago drill rapper Lil Zay Osama smiling for the camera. Photo: @lilzayosama
Lil Zay Osama is a 23-year-old sensation from Chicago. He became famous because of his single Changed Up, which garnered 12 million views in under one month. Other songs released by the artist include:
Soul Cry
Changed Up
Let Em Know
Ballin Dese Bi*ches
7. Joseph Chilliams
Chicago drill rapper Joseph Chilliams posing for the camera. Photo: @josephchilliams
Joseph Chilliams remains a top-stage performer for lovers of drill music in Chicago. His latest release is a testimony of who he is in the Chicago music scene. From Fergie to his latest hit Wishlist and Taste it, his projects are primarily geared towards uniqueness and style.
8. Calboy
Calboy performs onstage during BET Experience Live! Sponsored By Coca-Cola at LA Live. Photo: Bennett Raglin
Calboy is another newcomer in the Chicago rap scene but has transformed the entire space. He rose to fame after releasing the 2018 hot tune Envy Me, which blew up on the internet. He is among the sensations to look up for in 2021, especially in terms of the collaborations with other superstars in the rap game.
9. Polo G
Chicago drill rapper Polo G posing for the camera. Photo: @polo.capalot
There would be no better way to represent the Chicago rap and hip-hop scene without the mention of Polo G. He landed the 20 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2019 and has been termed the emerging leader of the new class of rappers in Chicago. His work in 2020 has earned hip top spots in the billboard top performers.
10. Chance The Rapper
Chance the Rapper performs onstage during Rolling Loud Fueled by West Coast Cure Los Angeles. Photo: Jerod Harris
No rapper has both big-time fans who hate and love him in almost equal measure. His performances, including the 2020 single The Return, gave him the most anticipated return into the hip-hop scene. He is already fired up in 2021 with a collaboration with Dionne Warwick to support social works in the Chicago area.
Rap is continually revolutionizing the hip-hop scene. The biggest beneficiary of this revolution is none other than Chicago city. Its new batch of acid-laced rappers and musicians are continuously taking top spots in the charts. This list contains the top 10 Chicago drill rappers to watch for in 2021 and the years to come.
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Japanese rappers are not only famous in their country but all over the world. They have made Japanese rap a desired form of entertainment globally. In a matter of time, they will be among the leading rappers in the world.
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