It seems like every time you blink, the Canadian rapper/actor, Drake, has a new hit on the charts. They include hit tracks such as “Encore,” a collaboration with Linkin’ Park, and countless hits with his famous wife, Beyonce. Jay also has many collaborations with legendary contemporaries under his belt. Each of his albums debuted high on the charts upon their release. As of that release, he’s sold 36 million albums worldwide.Īside from his impressive track record of releases, each of Jay Z’s albums was met with massive commercial success. He’s still going strong, having released his fourteenth album in 2017. Jay Z is a veteran in the rap game these days. Altogether, he sold 100 million albums around the world. All of Eminem’s albums ranked at the coveted number one spot in music sales. Since Eminem enjoys a spot in the top five most successful musicians in US history, it’s evident that he’s the top rapper of all time.Įminem, (real name Marshall Mathers) transcended racial barriers and other controversial issues to release nine solo albums with great commercial success. Between the two albums released during Biggie’s lifetime and several posthumous projects, Notorious BIG sold more than 5 million units. However, considering his short career which ended with his death from a mysterious drive-by shooting in 1997, it’s admirable that he’s still relevant today. Notorious BIGĮven though Notorious BIG (AKA Biggie Smalls) died tragically more than 20 years ago, his albums still sell today.īiggie is not the top-selling rapper of all time. So let’s take a look at the top rappers of all time in terms of sales. In fact, hip-hop dominated the streaming charts in 2018. Not even the notoriously rough transition from sales to streaming put a dent in the rap industry. It’s official: Hip-hop is one of the most popular genres in the 21st century so far.
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