An Overview of the The Top Rap Artists of 2020

In 2019, there were a number of young rap artists who exploded on the scene. They drove rap music forward into 2020. With 2020 already halfway through, Rap TV and other media organizations have already pinpointed a handful of young artists who are making waves. There are a few major rap artists that are going to drive the industry forward in 2020.

Without a doubt, one of the top rap artists to watch in 2020 is Lil Keed. This young artist burst onto the scene with his debut album, titled Long Live Mexico. Many expect Lil Keed to make the jump to superstardom in 2020. His first album was long, with 20 tracks on it, showing people that he has some impressive chops when it comes to rap. His high-pitched flows appear effortless, which is one of the ways that he has been set apart from everyone else. With his next project coming soon, it is sure to make an impression in 2020 and beyond. One thing about Lil Keed is certain: he is going to be a staple of the rap music charts both this year and beyond.

One of the other major rap artists to watch in 2020 is Pop Smoke. For a long time, New York was a staple of the rap music scene; however, the city has faded into the back during the past few years as rap artists from other cities garnered more attention. There has been a lot of debate surrounding whether or not New York should rejoin the rap music scene. Now, thanks to Pop Smoke, they have. He has a certain youthful energy that he brings to his beats and he came out of nowhere last year. His debut single, which was titled "Welcome to the Party," became an anthem for New York. Led by Pop Smoke and accompanied by some of the biggest rap artists in the industry, Pop Smoke is going to be one of the major artists to watch in 2020.

Finally, Rod Wave is another one of the top rap artists in 2020. He is from a new class of rappers. Known for his ballad beats and powerful lyrics, he has been compared to Drake and Kevin Gates. While he first got noticed on TikTok, Rod Wave has been picked as one of the top up and coming rap artists in 2020.

These are just a few of the rap artists that are sure to make waves in 2020 and beyond. With the rap industry changing quickly, these young artists are leading the way. It will be exciting to see what happens this year.