The 23 Best Detroit Rappers

Kicking off our list of the best Detroit rappers, we have Obie Trice. This prolific rapper left his mark on the game, and to this day, remains a respected name in Detroit hip-hop.

Over the course of the past decade (and change), Dej Loaf has been working tirelessly to get to the stage where she's at right now. It was only right that we had to add her to the list.

At number 21, we have Kash Doll, who's used the modern landscape of the internet to her advantage. This Detroit phenom is only continuing to win.

Zelooperz is by no means an ordinary Detroit rapper. He's as innovative as they come, and his music directly reflects that. If you aren't hip yet, here's your golden opportunity. Zelooperz' work speaks for itself.

Drego & Beno are a Detroit duo that have solidified their place on this list with their consistent ability to drop heat. "Recipe 2" is a shining example of this notion at work.

Bandgang Lonnie Bands is yet another name that can't be missed on this list. Through a knack for making great music and a tenacious approach, Bandgang Lonnie Bands has become one of the city's best.

Danny Brown is a name that can't be left out on any kind of Detroit hip-hop list. Through a variety of different mediums, he's maintained the same out-of-the-box appeal that his music's filled with. He's always stuck out for good reasons, and still does to this day.

Skilla Baby is a name you should know by now if you consider yourself hip to the Detroit rap scene. Check out his top song, "Icky Vicky Vibes" to get familiar.

Big Sean is a name that everybody knows, and for good reason. He's had a successful career to date, to say the least. If you're talking Detroit rappers, you've got to mention Big Sean's name.

Baby Money is a QC-signed artist who's had an incredibly successful year in 2023. His song "Get Dangerous" is a prime example of why he's become so popular. That's just the tip of the iceberg.

Baby Smoove has had a ton of success with his sound, and only continues to keep killing it. If you're new to him, "Akorn" is the perfect intro.

If you consider yourself an Eminem fan, there's no way you're not familiar with number 12 on our list, Royce Da 5'9". Over the years, he's put up a ridiculous amount of numbers on DSPs.

Boldy James is an extremely talented rapper from Detroit, who's a member of Griselda. His slick style matched with his unique voice is a recipe for success, and that's been proven time and time again. If you've never heard "Scrape the Bowl," you're gonna love your first listen.

G.T. is no stranger to the ONE37pm site - we've covered him consistently for a while now, and it makes sense why. The more you learn about G.T., the more you realize just how expansive his impact on the culture has been, musically and beyond.

BabyTron excels at making incredible music. It's as simple as that. On any level you look at it, he's thorough and suave. If you're ever bored, go to his Genius page and actually read his lyrics - you'll thank us later.

Peezy is a Detroit rapper who's made a habit out of winning. His song "2 Million Up" is arguably his most popular, and is a great example of how fire his music is. Also, be sure to check out his latest project, GHETTO.

Sada Baby is a force to be reckoned with in the landscape of Detroit hip-hop. From his energy to his lyrics, there's plenty to appreciate when it comes to listening to Sada Baby's music.

42 Dugg has become one of the most renowned Detroit rappers, and for good reason. He's continued to push forward in his own artistic journey, as well as support his fellow Detroit rappers.

Babyface Ray doesn't miss. His success in music is no coincidence; the more of his music that you listen to, the more you'll clearly understand that.

Tee Grizzley is yet another artist who absolutely has to be mentioned when it comes to talking about rappers from Detroit. His song "First Day Out" is a classic.

Veeze has had quite the year in 2023, which is greatly satisfying to his day-one fans who've watched his come-up over the years. Veeze's 2023 album, Ganger, is a contender for album of the year, and is just a glance at the heat found within his vast catalog of music.

Signed to Quality Control, Icewear Vezzo has been putting on for the Motor City in the music world. It's rare to find a more consistent rapper with their own trademark sound in this day and age of hip-hop.

At the number one spot on our list of Detroit rappers, we've got Eminem, who's arguably the most legendary rapper to come out of Detroit to date. At this point in time, numbers-wise, there's nobody coming close to him in rap out of the Motor City. This could change, though - and you know that because you checked out just how much talent is on this list.