Billboard magazine ignited a social media frenzy on Wednesday, January 8, by declaring Drake the best rapper of the 21st century.
Drake, whose full name is Aubrey Drake Graham, claimed the top spot on the magazine’s list of The Biggest Rappers of the Century, surpassing heavyweights like Eminem and Kanye West. Jay-Z landed in fifth place, while Nicki Minaj secured the ninth position, crowned as the leading female rapper of this era, ahead of Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion.
The top five rankings are as follows: Drake, Eminem, Kanye West, Nelly, and Jay-Z. Completing the top ten are Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, and Ludacris.
Billboard justified Drake’s position at the pinnacle of the list by highlighting his unparalleled success in producing chart-topping hits. His impressive resume includes 13 No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and 13 No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200.