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This is a list of hip hop musicians from the 
United States.The main Hiphop genre is 50+ years old. This is a page that celebrates the diversity of the Hiphop subgenres, all on one page.
Listed by First name or initial (after DJ). City/County plus state information added, for geographical reference. Deaths are cited & marked with a ✝.
Bands and collectives
[edit]American hip-hop acts with more than one member: duos, crews and collectives all go here, arranged alphabetically by first name/initial (after DJ).
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[edit]- A Tribe Called Quest of Queens New York
- Alias & Ehren of Hollis Maine
- Alias & Tarsierof Hollis Maine
- All City Chess Club of (US)
- Almost September
- Armand Hammer of New York City New York
- ASAP Mob of Harlem New York
- A.T.B.A.N Klann of Los Angeles California
- Atmosphere of Minneapolis Minnesota
B
[edit]- Bad Meets Evil of Detroit Michigan
- Bankroll Mafia of Bankhead, Atlanta Georgia
- Beastie Boys of New York City New York
- The Beatnuts of New York City New York
- Big Tymer$ of New Orleans Louisiana
- Biohazard of Brooklyn New York
- Blackalicious of Sacramento California
- Black Eyed Peas of Los Angeles California
- Black Hippy of Los Angeles California
- Black Hole of Watts of Watts California
- Black Market Militia of New York City New York
- Black Moon of Brooklyn New York
- Boldy James & The Alchemist of Detriot/Beverly Hills
- Bone Thugs-n-Harmony of Glenville, Cleveland Ohio
- Boogie Down Productions of The Bronx New York
- Boot Camp Clik of Brooklyn New York
- Bravehearts of New York City New York
- BS 2000 of New York City New York
C
[edit]- Cannibal Ox of Harlem New York
- Cash Money Millionaires of New Orleans Louisiana
- Child Rebel Soldier of Chicago Illinois
- C.I.A. of Los Angeles California
- The Click of Vallejo California
- cLOUDDEAD of Cincinnati Ohio
- Cocoa Brovaz of Brooklyn New York
- The Cold Crush Brothers of The Bronx New York
- Company Flow of Brooklyn New York
- The Comrads of Lynwood California
- The Cool Kids of Chicago Illinois
- The Coup of Oakland California
- Crash Crew of New York City New York
- Crooklyn Dodgers of Brooklyn New York
- Cypress Hill of South Gate California
D
[edit]- D12 of Detroit Michigan
- Da Bassment Cru of Virginia
- Da Beatminerz of Bushwick, Brooklyn New York
- Da Hood (West Coast)
- Da Lench Mob of Los Angeles California
- Danity Kane of New York City New York
- dead prez of New York City New York
- Deee-Lite of New York City New York
- Deep Puddle Dynamics of Oakland/Minneapolis
- Def Squad of New York City New York
- De La Soul of Long Island New York
- Diddy – Dirty Money of New York City New York
- Diggin' in the Crates Crew (D.I.T.C.) of New York City New York
- Digital Underground of Oakland California
- Disco3 of New York City New York
- Disco Dave and the Force of the 5 MC's of Harlem New York
- Dramacydal of Marin City California
- The Dungeon Family of Atlanta Georgia
E
[edit]- Earthtone III of Atlanta Georgia
- El Stew of San Francisco California
- EPMD of Brentwood New York
- Eric B. & Rakim of Long Island New York
F
[edit]- The Fat Boys of New York City New York
- Five-Percent Nation of Harlem New York
- Flipmode Squad of New York City New York
- The Fugees of South Orange New Jersey
- Funk Doctor Spock and Johnny Blaze of Northeastern United States
- Funky 4 + 1 of The Bronx New York (✨1st Female MC)
G
[edit]- G-Unit of Queens New York
- Gangrene of Beverly Hills California
- Gang Starr of Houston/Boston
- Gang Starr Foundation of Boston Massachusetts
- Get Fresh Crew of Manhattan New York
- Geto Boys of Fifth Ward, Houston Texas
- Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five of The Bronx New York
- Grandwizard Theodore & the Fantastic Five of The Bronx New York
H
[edit]- Hieroglyphics of Oakland California
- Hit Squad of Eastern United States
- Houserockers Crew of Harlem New York
I
[edit]- The Immobilarie of Brooklyn New York
- Invisibl Skratch Piklz of San Francisco California
J
[edit]- Jazzy Four of The Bronx New York
- Jazzy Five of The Bronx New York
- DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince of West Philadelphia Pennsylvania
- Juice Crew of New York City New York
- Jungle Brothers of New York City New York
- Junior M.A.F.I.A. of Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn New York
K
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[edit]- L.A. Posse (L.A.P.) of Los Angeles California
- The Latch Brothers of New York City New York
- Latin Alliance (US)
- Latyrx of San Francisco California
M
[edit]- Malibu Ken of Northport New York
- Melky Sedeck
- Members Only of Broward, Co. Florida
- Method Man & Redman of Northeastern United States
- Mikey D & the L.A. Posse of Queens New York
- Mo Thugs of Cleveland Ohio
- Mount Westmore of Los Angeles California
- Murder Inc. of New York City New York
N
[edit]- Native Tongues of New York City New York
- Naughty by Nature of East Orange New Jersey
- N.W.A of Compton California
- Nouveau Riche of Philadelphia Pennsylvania
O
[edit]- Ocean's 7 (US)
- Onyx of New York City New York
- Organized Noize of Atlanta Georgia
- Outkast of Atlanta Georgia
- Outlawz of Marin City California
P
[edit]- Playaz Circle of College Park Georgia
- Poor Righteous Teachers (PRT) of Trenton New Jersey
- Powerflo of Los Angeles California
- PRhyme of Detroit/Brooklyn
- Pro Era of Brooklyn New York
- Public Enemy of Long Island New York
- Purple Ribbon All-Stars of Atlanta Georgia
Q
[edit]- Quannum Projects of San Francisco California
R
[edit]- The Randy Watson Experience of Philadelphia Pennsylvania
- Raw Fusion of Oakland California
- Rich Gang of New Orleans Louisiana
- The Roots of Philadelphia Pennsylvania
- Royal Fam of Brooklyn New York
- RUN DMC of Hollis, Queens New York
- Run the Jewels of Brooklyn/Atlanta
S
[edit]- Salt-N-Pepa of New York City New York
- The Sequence of Columbus South Carolina
- Shabazz Palaces of Seattle Washington
- Shadow of the Prophet of San Francisco California
- Smif-N-Wessun of Brooklyn New York
- Stereo Crew of Los Angeles California
- Stop the Violence Movement
- Sole and the Skyrider Band of Denver Colorado
- SoleSides Collective of San Francisco California
- Soul Assassins (US)
- Soulquarians (US)
- Subtle of Oakland California
- The Sugarhill Gang of Englewood New Jersey
- Sunz of Man of Brooklyn New York
- Swing Mob of Virginia
- Symbolic Three of Queens New York
- SX-10 of Los Angeles California
T
[edit]- Terror Squad of The Bronx New York
- TLC of Atlanta Georgia
- Tranzlator Crew of South Orange New Jersey
- Treacherous Three of Manhattan New York
U
[edit]- Ultramagnetic MCs of The Bronx New York
- The Ummah of Detroit/New York City
- Uncle Jamm's Army of Los Angeles California
- Universal Zulu Nation (World Wide)
V
[edit]W
[edit]- The Weathermen of Middletown New York
- Westside Connection of Los Angeles California
- World Class Wreckin' Cru of Los Angeles California
- Wu-Tang Clan of Staten Island New York
X
[edit]Y
[edit]- YBN (US)
- Ying Yang Twins of Atlanta Georgia
- The Young Aborigines of New York City New York
Z
[edit]Beatboxers
[edit]American hip-hop musicians who beatbox go here, arranged by first name/initial (after DJ).
0–9
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[edit]D
[edit]- D-Nice of The Bronx New York
- Doug E. Fresh of Manhattan New York
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[edit]Breakdancers & hip hop dancers
[edit]American hip-hop breakdancers (aka breaking) & Hip hop dancers, as well as hip-hop acts with more than one member: duos, crews and collectives, go here. B-Boys & B-Girls were an integral part of Hip-hop crews – often hyping up the crowd, vocally backing up the DJ, etc.
Arranged by first name/initial (after DJ).
0–9
[edit]A
[edit]- Aundrea Fimbres of Upland California
B
[edit]C
[edit]- Carmit Bachar of Los Angeles
- Christina Aguilera of New York City New York
D
[edit]- D. Woods of Atlanta Georgia
- Dawn Richard of New Orleans Louisiana
E
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[edit]- Little Billy of Fifth Ward, Houston Texas
M
[edit]N
[edit]- Nicole Scherzinger of Louisville Kentucky/Los Angeles
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[edit]Choreographers of breaking/hip-hop dance
[edit]American hip-hop choreographers of breakdancers (aka breaking) & Hip hop dancers, go here. B-Boys & B-Girls were an integral part of Hip-hop crews – often hyping up the crowd, vocally backing up the DJ, etc.
Arranged by first name/initial (after DJ).
0–9
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[edit]Composers
[edit]American hip-hop composers go here, arranged by first name/initial (after DJ).
0–9
[edit]A
[edit]- Alias of Hollis Maine[1]✝
- André 3000 of Atlanta Georgia
B
[edit]C
[edit]D
[edit]- Dan the Automator of San Francisco California
E
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[edit]- DJ Qbert of San Francisco California
R
[edit]- Romeo Antonio of Queens New York
- RZA of New York City New York
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[edit]- William Ryan Fritch of Oakland California
- Woody Jackson of Los Angeles California
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[edit]DJs
[edit]American hip-hop DJs go here, arranged by first name/initial (after DJ).
0–9
[edit]A
[edit]- Afrika Bambaataa of The Bronx New York
- The Alchemist of Beverly Hills California
B
[edit]- Blockhead of Manhattan New York
- DJ Bobcat of Los Angeles California
C
[edit]- Chilly Chill of Los Angeles California
D
[edit]- D.M.C. of New York City New York
- D-Nice of The Bronx New York
- Dan the Automator of San Francisco California
- DJ Disk of San Francisco California
- DJ Disco Wiz of The Bronx New York
- DJ Double R of Lido Beach New York
- Dot da Genius of Brooklyn New York
- Dr. Dre of Compton California
E
[edit]- Egyptian Lover of Los Angeles California
- Eric B. of Queens New York
- Erykah Badu of Dallas Texas
- DJ Evil Dee of Brooklyn New York
F
[edit]- DJ Fuze of Oakland California
G
[edit]- Grandmaster Caz of The Bronx New York
- Grandmaster Flash of The Bronx New York
- Grand Wizzard Theodore of The Bronx New York
H
[edit]- DJ Hurricane of New York City New York
I
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[edit]- Jam Master Jay of Queens New York[2]✝
- Jazzy Jay of The Bronx New York
- DJ Jazzy Jeff of West Philadelphia Pennsylvania
- Jermaine Dupri of Atlanta Georgia
K
[edit]- DJ Kay Slay of New York City New York[3][4]✝
- DJ Khalil of Los Angeles California
- Kool DJ Red Alert of New York City New York
- DJ Kool Herc of The Bronx New York
- Krazy Eddie of Manhattan New York[5]
- Kurtis Blow of New York City New York
L
[edit]- Lady Miss Kier of New York City New York
- Lil Jon of Atlanta Georgia
- DJ Lord of Long Island New York
- Lovebug Starski[6][7]✝ of The Bronx New York
M
[edit]- Mad Lion of Brooklyn New York
- Marley Marl of Queens New York
- Master Gee of Teaneck New Jersey
- Master OC of Manhattan New York[8]
- Mix Master Mike of San Francisco California
- Mr. DJ of Atlanta Georgia
- Mr. Len of New York City New York
- Mr. Magic of The Bronx New York[9][10]✝
- Mr. Muhammad of Brooklyn New York
- DJ Muggs of Los Angeles California
N
[edit]O
[edit]- Odd Nosdam of Cincinnati Ohio
P
[edit]- Pam the Funkstress of Oakland California[11][12]✝
- DJ Premier of Houston Texas
Q
[edit]- DJ Qbert of San Francisco California
- Q-Tip of Queens New York
- Questlove of Philadelphia Pennsylvania
R
[edit]S
[edit]- DJ Sammy B of New York City New York
- Scoop DeVille of Los Angeles California
- DJ Scott La Rock of The Bronx New York
- Sir Jinx of Los Angeles California
T
[edit]- Taboo of Los Angeles California
- Terminator X of Long Island New York
- Tony D of Trenton New Jersey[13]✝
- DJ Tony Tone[14] of The Bronx New York
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[edit]Instrumentalists
[edit]American hip-hop Instrumentalists, multi-instrumentalists or Music Programmers; This includes Canadian beatmakers, who do not participate in full production or DJing/turntablism – just beat creation using synthesizers, sound modulation or samplers like MPC2000, the Roland SP-404, the Akai MPC or other brands of music sequencers; go here, arranged by first name/initial (after DJ).
0–9
[edit]A
[edit]- Ad-Rock of New York City New York
- The Alchemist of Beverly Hills California
- Alias of Hollis Maine
- Amery "AWOL" Smith of New York City New York
B
[edit]- Billy Graziadei of Brooklyn New York
- Blockhead of Manhattan New York
- B'nai Rebelfront of Oakland California
- Bootsy Collins of Cincinnati Ohio
- Busta Rhymes of Long Island New York
C
[edit]D
[edit]- D'Angelo of Richmond Virginia
- Damizza of Santa Barbara California
- Dax Pierson of Oakland California
- Doseone of Ohio
- Dosh of Minneapolis Minnesota
E
[edit]- Eric Benét of Milwaukee Wisconsin
F
[edit]G
[edit]- Grandmaster Flash of The Bronx New York
- Grand Wizzard Theodore of The Bronx New York
H
[edit]- Hot Hassan Hurd of Oakland California
I
[edit]J
[edit]- J Dilla of Detroit Michigan
- James Poyser of Philadelphia Pennsylvania
- Jam Master Jay of Queens New York[2]✝
- Jel of Oakland California
- JJ Jungle of Oakland California
- John Wagner of Denver Colorado
K
[edit]- DJ Khalil of Los Angeles California
L
[edit]- Lionel "LJ" Holoman of Oakland California
M
[edit]- Mad Lion of Brooklyn New York
- Mr. Dalvin of Charlotte North Carolina
N
[edit]O
[edit]- Odd Nosdam of Cincinnati Ohio
P
[edit]Q
[edit]- Q-Tip of Queens New York
- Questlove of Philadelphia Pennsylvania
R
[edit]- Raphael Saadiq of Oakland California
- Rob Sonic of The Bronx New York
- Romeo Antonio of Queens New York
- RZA of New York City New York
S
[edit]- Sylvia of Englewood New Jersey
T
[edit]- Tobacco of Allegheny County Pennsylvania
- Tay Keith of Atlanta Georgia
U
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[edit]- will.i.am of Los Angeles California
- William Ryan Fritch of Oakland California
- Woody Jackson of Los Angeles California
- Wyclef Jean of Newark New Jersey
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[edit]Lyricists / songwriters
[edit]American hip-hop musicians who are lyricists and songwriters go here, arranged by first name/initial (after DJ).
0–9
[edit]A
[edit]- Ab-Soul of Los Angeles California
- Ad-Rock of New York City New York
- Aesop Rock of Northport New York
- The Alchemist of Beverly Hills California
- André 3000 of Atlanta Georgia
- Angie Stone of Columbus South Carolina
- Ashanti
- Asher Roth of Atlanta Georgia
B
[edit]- Baby Bash of Houston Texas
- Beyoncé of Houston Texas
- Big Boi of Atlanta Georgia
- Big Shug of Boston Massachusetts
- Birdman of New Orleans Louisiana
- Black Thought of Philadelphia Pennsylvania
- Boldy James of Detroit Michigan
- Bootsy Collins of Cincinnati Ohio
- Bubba Sparxxx of Tampa Florida
- Buckshot of Brooklyn New York
- Busta Rhymes of Long Island New York
C
[edit]- Chaka Khan of Chicago Illinois
- Christina Aguilera of New York City New York
- Chuck D of Long Island New York
D
[edit]- D'Angelo of Richmond Virginia
- Dawn Richard of New Orleans Louisiana
- DeVante Swing of Hampton Virginia
- DMX of Yonkers New York
- Dot da Genius of Brooklyn New York
- Dr. Dre of Compton California
E
[edit]- E-40 of Vallejo California
- Egyptian Lover of Los Angeles California
- El-P of Brooklyn New York
- EMINƎM of Detroit Michigan
- Eric B. of Queens New York
- Eric Benét of Milwaukee Wisconsin
- Erykah Badu of Dallas Texas
- Eve of Philadelphia Pennsylvania
F
[edit]G
[edit]- Grandmaster Caz of The Bronx New York
- Gucci Mane of Atlanta Georgia
- Guru of Boston Massachusetts
H
[edit]I
[edit]- Ice Cube of Los Angeles California
- Ice-T of Los Angeles California
J
[edit]- J Dilla of Detroit Michigan
- James Poyser of Philadelphia Pennsylvania
- Janelle Monáe of Atlanta Georgia
- J A Y E L E C T R O N I C A of New Orleans Louisiana
- Jay-Z of Brooklyn New York
- Jaz-O of Brooklyn New York
- Jean Grae of New York City New York
- Jermaine Dupri of Atlanta Georgia
- Jill Scott of Philadelphia Pennsylvania
K
[edit]- K-Dee of Los Angeles California
- Kendrick Lamar of Compton California
- DJ Khalil of Los Angeles California
- Kid Cudi of Cleveland Ohio
- Killah Priest of Brooklyn New York
- Killer Mike of Atlanta Georgia
- Kim Hill of Syracuse New York
- Kool G Rap of New York City New York
- Kool Moe Dee of Manhattan New York
- KRS-One of The Bronx New York
- Kurtis Blow of New York City New York
L
[edit]- Lady Miss Kier of New York
City New York
- Lauryn Hill of East Orange New Jersey
- Lil' Cease of Brooklyn New York
- Lil Jon of Atlanta Georgia
- Lil' Kim of Brooklyn New York
- Lil Wayne of New Orleans Louisiana
- LL Cool J of Queens New York
- Lloyd Banks of Queens New York
- Lupe Fiasco of Chicago Illinois
M
[edit]- M1 of Brooklyn New York
- Mack 10 of Inglewood California
- MC Shan of New York City New York
- Melle Mel of The Bronx New York
- Method Man of Staten Island, New York City New York
- Mr. Dalvin of Charlotte North Carolina
- Mr. Muhammad of Brooklyn New York
- Mýa
N
[edit]- Nas of Brooklyn New York
- Nate Dogg of Long Beach California
- Nicole Scherzinger of Louisville Kentucky/Los Angeles
- The Notorious B.I.G. of Brooklyn New York
O
[edit]- Oh No of Oxnard California
- Ol' Dirty Bastard of Brooklyn New York
P
[edit]- Pharrell Williams of Virginia Beach Virginia
- Pras of Newark New Jersey
- Prince Markie Dee of Brooklyn New York[15]✝
Q
[edit]- Q-Tip of Queens New York
- Queen Latifah of East Orange New Jersey
R
[edit]- Rakim of Queens New York
- Raphael Saadiq of Oakland California
- RBX of Long Beach California
- Rev Run of New York City New York
- Royce da 5′9″ of Detroit Michigan
S
[edit]- Sean Combs of New York City New York
- Shawty Redd of Atlanta Georgia
- Sleepy Brown of Savannah Georgia
- Slick Rick of The Bronx New York
- Snoop Dogg of Long Beach California
T
[edit]- T-Boz of Atlanta Georgia
- T.I. of Atlanta Georgia
- T-Pain of Tallahassee Florida
- Taboo of Los Angeles California
- Tay Keith of Atlanta Georgia
- Tiffany Villarreal of San Antonio Texas
- Travi$ Scott
- Twista of Chicago Illinois
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[edit]- will.i.am of Los Angeles California
- Willie D of Houston Texas
- Wyclef Jean of Newark New Jersey
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[edit]Y
[edit]- Young Buck of Nashville Tennessee
- Young Thug of Atlanta Georgia
Z
[edit]Producers
[edit]American hiphop producers, record producers or mixing engineers go here, arranged by first name/initial (after DJ).
0–9
[edit]A
[edit]- Ad-Rock of New York City New York
- Aesop Rock of Northport New York
- Afrika Bambaataa of The Bronx New York
- The Alchemist of Beverly Hills California
- Alias of Hollis Maine[16]✝
- apl.de.ap of Los Angeles California
- André 3000 of Atlanta Georgia
- Angie Stone of Columbus South Carolina
- Ant of Minneapolis Minnesota
B
[edit]- Beyoncé of Houston Texas
- Big Boi of Atlanta Georgia
- Bigg Jus of Jamaica, Queens New York
- Birdman of New Orleans Louisiana
- Blockhead of Manhattan New York
- DJ Bobcat of Los Angeles California
- Boots Riley of Oakland California
- Bootsy Collins of Cincinnati Ohio
- Brother Ali of Minneapolis Minnesota
- Bryan-Michael Cox of Houston Texas
- Buckshot of Brooklyn New York
- Busta Rhymes of Long Island New York
C
[edit]- Ced-Gee of The Bronx New York
- Chilly Chill of Los Angeles California
D
[edit]- D'Angelo of Richmond Virginia
- D.M.C. of New York City New York
- D-Nice of The Bronx New York
- Dan the Automator of San Francisco California
- Damizza of Santa Barbara California
- Dante Santiago of Los Angeles California
- DeVante Swing of Hampton Virginia
- Diamond D of The Bronx New York
- DMX of Yonkers New York
- Doseone of Ohio
- Dosh of Minneapolis Minnesota
- Dot da Genius of Brooklyn New York
- Doug E. Fresh of Manhattan New York
- Dr. Dre of Compton California
E
[edit]- Eazy-E of Compton California
- E Double of Long Island New York
- Egyptian Lover of Los Angeles California
- El-P of Brooklyn New York
- EMINƎM of Detroit Michigan
- Eric B. of Queens New York
- Erykah Badu of Dallas Texas
F
[edit]- Fat Joe of The Bronx New York
- Frost of Los Angeles California
- Future of Atlanta Georgia
- DJ Fuze of Oakland California
G
[edit]- Grandmaster Flash of The Bronx New York
- Guru of Boston Massachusetts
H
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[edit]- Ice Cube of Los Angeles California
- Ice-T of Los Angeles California
J
[edit]- J. Cole of Fayetteville North Carolina
- J Dilla of Detroit Michigan
- James Poyser of Philadelphia Pennsylvania
- Jam Master Jay of Queens New York[2]✝
- J A Y E L E C T R O N I C A of New Orleans Louisiana
- Jay-Z of Brooklyn New York
- Jaz-O of Brooklyn New York
- DJ Jazzy Jeff of West Philadelphia Pennsylvania
- Jean Grae of New York City New York
- Jel of Oakland California
- Jermaine Dupri of Atlanta Georgia
- Jeru the Damaja of Brooklyn New York
K
[edit]- DJ Khalil of Los Angeles California
- Kid Cudi of Cleveland Ohio
- Killah Priest of Brooklyn New York
- Kool Keith of The Bronx New York
- Kool Moe Dee of Manhattan New York
- KRS-One of The Bronx New York
- Kurtis Blow of New York City New York
L
[edit]- Lady Miss Kier of New York City New York
- Lauryn Hill of East Orange New Jersey
- Lil' Cease of Brooklyn New York
- Lil Jon of Atlanta Georgia
- Lil Wayne of New Orleans Louisiana
- LL Cool J of Queens New York
- Lupe Fiasco of Chicago Illinois
- Lord Finesse of The Bronx New York
- Lovebug Starski[6][7]✝ of The Bronx New York
M
[edit]- Mad Lion of Brooklyn New York
- Marley Marl of Queens, New York City New York
- MC Shan of New York City New York
- Method Man of Staten Island, New York City New York
- Mr. DJ of Atlanta Georgia
- Mr. Muhammad of Brooklyn New York
- DJ Muggs of Los Angeles California
- Mýa
N
[edit]O
[edit]- Odd Nosdam of Cincinnati Ohio
- Oh No of Oxnard California
P
[edit]- Pharrell Williams of Virginia Beach Virginia
- PMD of Brentwood New York
- Posdnuos of New York City New York
- Pras of Newark New Jersey
- Prince Markie Dee of Brooklyn New York[17]✝
- DJ Premier of Houston Texas
Q
[edit]- Q-Tip of Queens New York
- Questlove of Philadelphia Pennsylvania
R
[edit]- Rakim of Queens New York
- Raphael Saadiq of Oakland California
- RBX of Long Beach California
- Rev Run of New York City New York
- Rick Rubin of Lido Beach New York
- Rico Wade of Atlanta Georgia[18][19][20][21]✝
- Rob Sonic of The Bronx New York
- Romeo Antonio of Queens New York
- Royce da 5′9″ of Detroit Michigan
- RZA of New York City New York
S
[edit]- Scoop DeVille of Los Angeles California
- DJ Scott La Rock of The Bronx New York
- Sean Combs of New York City New York
- Shawty Redd of Atlanta Georgia
- Shorty of Los Angeles California
- Silk-E of Oakland California
- Sir Jinx of Los Angeles California
- Skyrider of Denver Colorado
- Sleepy Brown of Savannah Georgia
- Slick Rick of The Bronx New York
- Snoop Dogg of Long Beach California
- Sole of New York City New York
- Special K of The Bronx New York
- stic.man of Atlanta Georgia
- Sylvia of Englewood New Jersey
T
[edit]- T.I. of Atlanta Georgia
- T-Pain of Tallahassee Florida
- Tay Keith of Atlanta Georgia
- Tiffany Villarreal of San Antonio Texas
- Timbaland of Norfolk Virginia
- Timbo King of Brooklyn New York
- Tobacco of Allegheny County Pennsylvania
- Tony D of Trenton New Jersey[22]✝
- Travi$ Scott
- Twista of Chicago Illinois
U
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[edit]- will.i.am of Los Angeles California
- William Ryan Fritch of Oakland California
- Wise Intelligent of Trenton New Jersey
- Wyclef Jean of Newark New Jersey
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[edit]Rappers / emcees
[edit]American hip-hop musicians who are Hype men / Hype Women; or that can rap / emcee go here, arranged by first name/initial (after DJ).
0–9
[edit]A
[edit]- Ab-Soul of Los Angeles California
- Ad-Rock of New York City New York
- Aesop Rock of Northport New York
- Afrika Bambaataa of The Bronx New York
- A.J. Les of The Bronx New York
- The Alchemist of Beverly Hills California
- Alias of Hollis Maine[23]✝
- Almighty Kay Gee of The Bronx New York
- apl.de.ap of Los Angeles California
- André 3000 of Atlanta Georgia
- Asher Roth of Atlanta Georgia
B
[edit]- B-Legit of Vallejo California
- Baby Bash of Houston Texas
- Big Bank Hank of Englewood New Jersey
- Big Boi of Atlanta Georgia
- Big Dad (L.A.P.) of Los Angeles California
- Bigg Jus of Jamaica, Queens New York
- Big Malcolm of Marin City California
- Big Shug of Boston Massachusetts
- Billy Graziadei of Brooklyn New York
- Billy Woods of New York City New York
- Birdman of New Orleans Louisiana
- Black Thought of Philadelphia Pennsylvania
- Boldy James of Detroit Michigan
- Boots Riley of Oakland California
- Brother Ali of Minneapolis Minnesota
- Bubba Sparxxx of Tampa Florida
- Buckshot of Brooklyn New York
- Bushwick Bill of Fifth Ward, Houston Texas[24][25]✝
- Busta Rhymes of Long Island New York
- Butch Cassidy of Long Beach California
C
[edit]- Ced-Gee of The Bronx New York
- Charlie Choo of The Bronx New York
- Chilly Chill of Los Angeles California
- Chuck D of Long Island New York
D
[edit]- D.M.C. of New York City New York
- D-Nice of The Bronx New York
- D-Roc of Atlanta Georgia
- DeVante Swing of Hampton Virginia
- Deviossi[26]✝
- Devastating Tito of Manhattan New York[27]
- Diamond D of The Bronx New York
- Dice Raw of Philadelphia Pennsylvania
- DJ Disco Wiz of The Bronx New York
- DMX of Yonkers New York
- Dolla Boy of College Park Georgia
- Doseone of Ohio
- Doug E. Fresh of Manhattan New York
- Dr. Dre of Compton California
- Dr. Octagon of (JUPITER) aka The Bronx New York
E
[edit]- E-40 of Vallejo California
- E-roc of Lemongrove California
- Eazy-E of Compton California[28]✝
- E Double of Long Island New York
- Egyptian Lover of Los Angeles California
- El-P of Brooklyn New York
- EMINƎM of Detroit Michigan
- Eric B. of Queens New York
- Erykah Badu of Dallas Texas
- Eve of Philadelphia Pennsylvania
F
[edit]- Fat Joe of The Bronx New York
- Fredro Starr of Queens New York
- The Fresh Prince of West Philadelphia Pennsylvania
- Flavor Flav of Long Island New York
- Frost of Los Angeles California
- Future of Atlanta Georgia
G
[edit]- Gangsta of Lynwood California
- Gift of Gab of Los Angeles California
- Grandmaster Caz of The Bronx New York
- Grandmaster Flash of The Bronx New York
- The Great Peso of Manhattan New York[29]
- Gucci Mane of Atlanta Georgia
- Guru of Boston Massachusetts
H
[edit]- Heaven Razah of New York City New York
- Hell Razah of New York City New York
- DJ Hurricane of New York City New York
- Hussein Fatal of Banks Co. Georgia
I
[edit]- Ice Cube of Los Angeles California
- Ice-T of Los Angeles California
- Illogic of Columbus Ohio
- Intelligent Hoodlum of Queens New York
J
[edit]- J. Cole of Fayetteville North Carolina
- J Dilla of Detroit Michigan
- Jakki tha Motamouth of Columbus Ohio
- Janelle Monáe of Atlanta Georgia
- J A Y E L E C T R O N I C A of New Orleans Louisiana
- Jay-Z of Brooklyn New York
- Jaz-O of Brooklyn New York
- Jean Grae of New York City New York
- Jel of Oakland California
- Jermaine Dupri of Atlanta Georgia
- Jeru the Damaja of Brooklyn New York
K
[edit]- K-Dee of Los Angeles California
- Kaine of Atlanta Georgia
- Kastro of The Bronx New York
- Keef Cowboy of The Bronx New York
- Kendrick Lamar of Compton California
- Kidd Creole of The Bronx New York
- Kid Cudi of Cleveland Ohio
- Killah Priest of Brooklyn New York
- Killer Mike of Atlanta Georgia
- K-Mac of Lynwood California
- Kool G Rap of New York City New York
- Kool Keith of The Bronx New York
- Kool Moe Dee of Manhattan New York
- KRS-One of The Bronx New York
- Kurtis Blow of New York City New York
L
[edit]- LA Sunshine of Manhattan New York
- Lauryn Hill of East Orange New Jersey
- Lil' Cease of Brooklyn New York
- Lil Jon of Atlanta Georgia
- Lil' Kim of Brooklyn New York
- Lil Wayne of New Orleans Louisiana
- LL Cool J of Queens New York
- Lloyd Banks of Queens New York
- Lord Finesse of The Bronx New York
- Lovebug Starski of The Bronx New York[6][7]✝
- Lupe Fiasco of Chicago Illinois
M
[edit]- M1 of Brooklyn New York
- Mack 10 of Inglewood California
- Mad Lion of Brooklyn New York
- Marley Marl of Queens New York
- Master Bee of The Bronx New York
- Master Dee of The Bronx New York
- Master Gee of Teaneck New Jersey
- Master Ice of The Bronx New York
- MC Lyte of Queens New York
- MC Shan of New York City New York
- MC Sundance of The Bronx New York
- Melle Mel of The Bronx New York
- Mellow Man Ace of South Gate California
- Method Man of Staten Island New York
- Microphone Wizard DLB of Manhattan New York[30]
- Mighty Mike C of Manhattan New York[31]
- Mikey D of Queens New York
- Money-B of Oakland California
- Mr. Dalvin of Charlotte North Carolina
- Mr. DJ of Atlanta Georgia
- Mr. Freeze of The Bronx New York
- Mr. Muhammad of Brooklyn New York
- Ms. Melodie of Brooklyn New York
- Muffla (L.A.P.) of Los Angeles California
N
[edit]- Napoleon of Irvington New Jersey
- Nas of Brooklyn New York
- Nate Dogg of Long Beach California
- The Notorious B.I.G. of Brooklyn New York
O
[edit]- Oh No of Oxnard California
- Ol' Dirty Bastard of Brooklyn New York
P
[edit]- Pedestrian of Los Angeles California
- Pepa of Queens New York
- Pharrell Williams of Virginia Beach Virginia
- Phife of Queens New York[32]✝
- PMD of Brentwood New York
- Posdnuos of New York City New York
- Pras of Newark New Jersey
- Prince Markie Dee of Brooklyn New York[33]✝
- Prince Whipper Whip of The Bronx New York
- Prodigal Sunn of Brooklyn New York
- Professor Griff of Long Island New York
Q
[edit]- Queen Latifah of East Orange New Jersey
- Q-Tip of Queens New York
R
[edit]- Raekwon of Brooklyn New York
- Rakim of Queens New York
- Rah Digga of Newark New Jersey
- RBX of Long Beach California
- Rob Sonic of The Bronx New York
- Romeo Antonio of Queens New York
- Royce da 5′9″ of Detroit Michigan
- Rev Run of New York City New York
- RZA of New York City New York
S
[edit]- Scoop DeVille of Los Angeles California
- Sean Combs of New York City New York
- Sexyy Red of St. Louis Missouri
- Shawty Redd of Atlanta Georgia
- Shorty of Los Angeles California
- Sir Jinx of Los Angeles California
- Sir Michael Rocks of Matteson Illinois
- Sister Souljah of Long Island New York
- Skant Bone of Cleveland Ohio
- Slick Rick of The Bronx New York
- Slug of Minneapolis Minnesota
- Snoop Dogg of Long Beach California
- Sole of New York City New York
- Souleye
- Special K of The Bronx New York
- Spoonie Gee of Harlem New York
- stic.man of Atlanta Georgia
T
[edit]- T.I. of Atlanta Georgia
- T-Pain of Tallahassee Florida
- Taboo of Los Angeles California
- Tame One of Newark New Jersey[34][35]✝
- Tekomin "Tek" Williams of Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn New York
- Timbaland of Norfolk Virginia
- Timbo King of Brooklyn New York
- Tim Dog of The Bronx New York[36][37]✝
- Tony D of Trenton New Jersey[38]✝
- Tony Yayo of Queens New York
- Tragedy Khadafi of Queens New York
- Travi$ Scott
- Treach of East Orange New Jersey
- Twista of Chicago Illinois
U
[edit]V
[edit]- Vast Aire of Manhattan New York
- Vin Rock of East Orange New Jersey
W
[edit]- will.i.am of Los Angeles California
- Willie D of Houston Texas
- Wise Intelligent of Trenton New Jersey
- Wonder Mike of Englewood New Jersey
- Wyclef Jean of Newark New Jersey
X
[edit]Y
[edit]- Yak Ballz of Flushing, Queens New York
- Young Buck of Nashville Tennessee
- Young Noble of Montclair New Jersey
- Young Thug of Atlanta Georgia
Z
[edit]Singers
[edit]American hip-hop musicians who are singers or a Hype man/ Hype Woman go here, arranged by first name/initial (after DJ).
0–9
[edit]A
[edit]- Ab-Soul of Los Angeles California
- apl.de.ap of Los Angeles California
- André 3000 of Atlanta Georgia
- Angie Stone of Columbus South Carolina
- Ashanti
- Aundrea Fimbres of Upland California
B
[edit]- Baby Bash of Houston Texas
- Beyoncé of Houston Texas
- Big Boi of Atlanta Georgia
- Big Shug of Boston Massachusetts
- Billy Graziadei of Brooklyn New York
- Blandinna Melky Jean
- Bootsy Collins of Cincinnati Ohio
- Busta Rhymes of Long Island New York
- Butch Cassidy of Long Beach California
C
[edit]- Chaka Khan of Chicago Illinois
- Carmit Bachar of Los Angeles
- Christina Aguilera of New York City New York
D
[edit]- D. Woods of Atlanta Georgia
- D'Angelo of Richmond Virginia
- Dante Santiago of Los Angeles California
- Dawn Richard of New Orleans Louisiana
- DeVante Swing of Hampton Virginia
- Doseone of Ohio
E
[edit]- Eric Benét of Milwaukee Wisconsin
- Erykah Badu of Dallas Texas
- Eve of Philadelphia Pennsylvania
F
[edit]G
[edit]- Goapele of Oakland California
H
[edit]I
[edit]- Irish Grinstead[39] ✝ of Las Vegas Nevada
J
[edit]- J. Cole of Fayetteville North Carolina
- Janelle Monáe of Atlanta Georgia
- Jermaine Dupri of Atlanta Georgia
- Jill Scott of Philadelphia Pennsylvania
K
[edit]L
[edit]- Lady Miss Kier of New York City New York
- LaTavia Roberson of Houston Texas
- Lauryn Hill of East Orange New Jersey
- Lil' Kim of Brooklyn New York
- Lil Wayne of New Orleans Louisiana
- Lupe Fiasco of Chicago Illinois
M
[edit]- Macy Gray
- MC Shan of New York City New York
- Mr. Dalvin of Charlotte North Carolina
- Mr. DJ of Atlanta Georgia
- Mýa
N
[edit]- Nate Dogg of Long Beach California
- Nicki Minaj of New York City New York
- Nicole Scherzinger of Louisville Kentucky/Los Angeles
O
[edit]P
[edit]- Pepa of Queens New York
- Pharrell Williams of Virginia Beach Virginia
- Pras of Newark New Jersey
Q
[edit]- Q-Tip of Queens New York
- Queen Latifah of East Orange New Jersey
R
[edit]- RBX of Long Beach California
- Raphael Saadiq of Oakland California
- Romeo Antonio of Queens New York
S
[edit]- Silk-E of Oakland California
- Sleepy Brown of Savannah Georgia
- Snoop Dogg of Long Beach California
- Sylvia of Englewood New Jersey
T
[edit]- T-Boz of Atlanta Georgia
- T-Pain of Tallahassee Florida
- Taboo of Los Angeles California
- Tiffany Villarreal of San Antonio Texas
- Timbaland of Norfolk Virginia
- Tobacco of Allegheny County Pennsylvania
- Travi$ Scott
U
[edit]V
[edit]W
[edit]- will.i.am of Los Angeles California
- Wyclef Jean of Newark New Jersey
X
[edit]Y
[edit]- Young Thug of Atlanta Georgia
Z
[edit]Singing groups
[edit]American hip-hop singing acts with more than one member: duos, crews and collectives all go here, arranged alphabetically by first name/initial (after DJ).
0–9
[edit]A
[edit]B
[edit]- Bone Thugs-n-Harmony of Glenville, Cleveland Ohio
C
[edit]D
[edit]- Danity Kane of New York City New York
- Deee-Lite of New York City New York
- Destiny's Child of Houston City Texas
E
[edit]F
[edit]- The Fugees of South Orange New Jersey
G
[edit]H
[edit]I
[edit]J
[edit]- Jodeci of Charlotte North Carolina
K
[edit]L
[edit]- Lucy Pearl (US)
M
[edit]N
[edit]O
[edit]P
[edit]- The Pussycat Dolls of Los Angeles California
Q
[edit]R
[edit]S
[edit]T
[edit]- TLC of Atlanta Georgia
- Tony! Toni! Toné! of Oakland California
U
[edit]V
[edit]W
[edit]X
[edit]Y
[edit]Z
[edit]See also
[edit]References
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