Tracking rising momentum in rap
Week of May 4, 2026
Top 25 Rising Rap Artists
1
BossMan Dlow
Streaming spike and viral traction
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2
BigXthaPlug
Tour buzz and strong fan growth
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3
That Mexican OT
Continued streaming momentum
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4
Skilla Baby
Consistent releases driving engagement
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5
Loe Shimmy
Viral snippets gaining traction
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6
310babii
West coast buzz building
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7
Veeze
Stable fanbase and steady streams
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8
Cash Cobain
Club traction and viral moments
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9
BabyDrill
Growing regional buzz
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10
Hunxho
Consistent engagement levels
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11
OsamaSon
Online momentum building
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12
Glokk40Spaz
Fanbase growth accelerating
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13
DeeBaby
Regional traction expanding
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14
OT7 Quanny
Street buzz increasing
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15
EBK Jaaybo
Consistent release schedule
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16
Kankan
Online engagement stabilizing
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17
Ken Carson
Tour visibility boosting reach
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18
Destroy Lonely
Steady fanbase activity
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19
Lazer Dim 700
New viral track emerging
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20
Baby Kia
Rising online buzz
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21
Big Sad 1900
Local scene traction growing
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22
Lil Tony Official
Niche audience expanding
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23
Seddy Hendrinx
Moderate growth
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24
Scorey
Re-emerging interest
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25
Babyface Ray
Consistent listener base
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🔥 Biggest Riser: BigXthaPlug
🆕 New Entries: BossMan Dlow, Loe Shimmy, Lazer Dim 700
🆕 New Entries: BossMan Dlow, Loe Shimmy, Lazer Dim 700
Rankings are based on weekly changes in streaming activity, social engagement, and cultural momentum, identifying rising rap artists gaining traction right now.