Canadian hip-hop icon Drake has officially been named the “biggest rapper of the 21st century” by Billboard. The Hotline Bling star claimed the top spot on the magazine’s recently released list of the 10 greatest rappers of the century.
Rounding out the top five is rap legend Eminem in second, followed by Kanye West, Nelly and Jay-Z.
The only female making the cut is Nicki Minaj who comes in ninth while Drake’s arch-nemesis Kendrick Lamar placed eighth.
Full List:
- Drake
- Eminem
- Ye (Kanye West)
- Nelly
- Jay-Z
- Lil Wayne
- 50 Cent
- Kendrick Lamar
- Nicki Minaj
- Ludacris
Drake’s dominance is yet another reminder of his monumental influence on the global rap scene.
