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Drake Reveals His Top 5 Favorite Rappers

His selections may shock you.
Drake Reveals His Top 5 Favorite Rappers
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – MARCH 23: Drake performs at The SSE Hydro on March 23, 2017 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ross Gilmore/Getty Images)
By Brooklyn White · Updated May 1, 2024

Drake has decided to throw his hat in the ring and share his top five, all-time favorite rap artists. In the comments of one of Young Tony’s latest Instagram posts, the “Toosie Slide” rapper listed his most-loved MC’s, which included Young Tony.

“My top 5 is Biggie, Hov, Wayne, Young Tony, and 3000 since nobody asked,” Drake wrote. He used alter egos or abbreviations for most of his list, which would fully read as: “the Notorious B.I.G., Jay Z, Lil’ Wayne, Young Tony, and Andre 3000.”

Young Tony is a Canadian rap artist who has been performing for well over a decade. Drake has spoken about being a fan of his before.

Califate, C4, Mayhem Morearty, Illy, Richie Sosa, Camo, Young Tony, Theo3, Promise…craziest T.O. playlist in the studio right now!!!

— Drizzy (@Drake) December 15, 2010
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAKf_fQlnHR/

Drake posted his top 5 rappers list. What’s yours? 👀 pic.twitter.com/GY2wB7rcHo

— RAPSEASON (@rapseason) May 14, 2020

Coming up with a list of your favorite rappers isn’t always quick, or easy.

You have to think about who’s flow is the best, who’s lyrics are the most resonant, who has the best ear for production, and what your definition of a good artist is, among a plethora of other determining factors. Then, if you choose to share your opinion about your favorites on the internet, let’s just say that you’re opening yourself to a ton of criticism — and unsolicited lists from other people.

https://twitter.com/AllLoveHipHop/status/1259604178080600064

Let us know what you think of Drake’s top five via Twitter.

Photo credit: Getty/Brooklyn White

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