10 Best Cloud Rappers Of All Time

From left to right in clockwise direction: Sickboyrari, Ghostemane, and Roddy Ricch are some of the rappers prominent in Cloud rapping genre.
From left to right in clockwise direction: Sickboyrari, Ghostemane, and Roddy Ricch are some of the rappers prominent in Cloud rapping genre.( Source : worldwidetune )

Cloud rappers of all time are 1. Roddy Ricch 2. Bladee 3. Ghostemane 4. Sickboyrari and six more. Cloud rappers basically originated from Atlanta and Houston around the 2000s.

For those of you who are new to the term, Cloud rap is basically a subgenre of rap that consolidates the characteristics of lo-fi and trap music. Rapper Lil B and producer Clams Casino are considered the pioneers of the style.

The subgenre of rap has a similar feel to chill-wave and lo-fi songs; however, differentiates itself with its inclusion of rap.

With the growing pervasiveness of the subgenre of rap, many artists have explored and flourished in it. Here in the article, we've listed some prominent rappers making it big in the industry with their Cloud rapping.

Likewise, we've also mentioned various genres of music including Drill Rappers and more on our site. If it piqued your interest, you can see the list of Drill Rappers from the Bronx.

10 Best Cloud Rappers Of All Time

Name:Years Active:
Roddy Ricch2017 - Present
Bladee2008 - Present
Ghostemane2010 - Present
Sickboyrari2011 - Present
Thouxanbanfauni2013 - Present
Lil Peep2014 - 2017
Night Lovell2013 - Present
Lil Mosey2016 - Present
Duwap Kaine2017 - Present
Killstation2017 - Present


1. Roddy Ricch

Rapper Roddy Rich in a yellow cardigan and thick cuban link chain.
Rapper Roddy Rich in a yellow cardigan and thick cuban link chain.( Source : youtube )
 
Roddy Ricch born Rodrick Wayne Moore Jr. is an established rapper from California. He rose to the limelight with his single titled Die Young in 2018.
 
The 24-year-old rapper has released two studio albums, three mixtapes, and forty-four singles including Chase the Bag, Die  Young, Big Stepper, The Box, High Fashion, and more until March 14, 2023.
 
Roddy's debut studio album Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial was released via Atlantic Records on December 6, 2019. It has acquired multiple certifications including 2x platinum from RIAA, platinum from MC and IFPI DEN, and more.
 
The American rapper is soon to drop his third and latest studio album titled Love Is Barely Real Anymore in 2023, via Atlantic and Bird Vision record labels.

2. Bladee

Rapper Bladee posing for Heaven by Marc Jacobs Spring 2021 collection.
Rapper Bladee posing for Heaven by Marc Jacobs Spring 2021 collection.( Source : vogue )

Bladee born Benjamin Reichwald is a prominent rapper from Sweden. His best-known songs are Best Buy, So What, and Be Nice 2 Me.

The 29-year-old Swedish rapper has dropped eight studio albums, three mixtapes, five extended plays, five collaborative projects, and eleven singles until March 15, 2023.

He released quite a few tracks under the moniker Ken Burns in 2011; however, wasn't serious about the music until 2012. Bladee's debut mixtape GLUEE was a grand success with positive acclaim and reviews from critics.

Besides music, the rapper is also extensively involved in art and fashion. Benjamin also serves as a record producer, designer, and member of Drain Gang, the artistic collective focusing on fashion and music.

Correspondingly, Bladee also functions as the creative director for fellow Swedish rapper Yung Lean's clothing line named Sadboys Gear. The Swedish rapper is so into fashion and art.

3. Ghostemane

Ghostemane giving a cold look to the camera in a black puffer jacket and black tshirt.
Ghostemane giving a cold look to the camera in a black puffer jacket and black tshirt.( Source : facebook )

Ghostemane born Eric Whitney is a celebrated American rapper. He is widely known for his songs I duckinf hatw you, Nihil, and Flesh.

Until March 14, 2023, Eric has released eight solo albums and three collaborative albums under the stage name Ghostemane. The rapper launched his career in local hardcore punk and metal bands around Florida.

He kicked off his career as a rapper after moving to Los Angeles under the moniker III Bizz. During that time, the rapper was a member of the hip-hop collective Schemaposse.

The rapper has released eight studio albums, Oogabooga, Fot the Aspiring Occultist, Rituals, Blackmage, Plagues, Hexada, N/O/I/S/E, and ANTI-ICON until March 14, 2023.

4. Sickboyrari

Sickboyrari aka Black Kray in a Fck The Population camouflage jacket, hat, and cargo pants.
Sickboyrari aka Black Kray in a Fck The Population camouflage jacket, hat, and cargo pants.( Source : instagram )

Timothy O'neal professionally known as Sickboyrari or Black Kray is a remarkable rapper. He is also widely recognized as one of the founding members of the collective Goth Money Records.

He started rapping in his teenage days after crossing paths with his future Goth Money Records members through the internet in roughly 2012. The rapper cites prominent rapper Lil B. as his influence. 

Sickboyrari is one of the most unique and influential artists who rose to the limelight from the internet rap culture, making big waves in the music industry from 2011 until March 2023. 

He dropped his debut album titled 700 DAGREEZ over two decades ago in 2001 which comprises twenty tracks including 11th Grade, Thug Luv, Tony Yayo, Lil Shyne, 30k UZI, Lil Kim, 7 Roses, and more.

5. Thouxanbanfauni

ThouxanBanFauni flaunting his dread lock and thick layered chain.
ThouxanBanFauni flaunting his dread lock and thick layered chain.( Source : discogs )

Thouxanbanfauni born Taajwar Hakeem Latimore is a rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. He is widely known for his song Wish The Worst, THOUXAN, and Dummy Boy.

He also serves as a record producer. The rapper cites artists including OutKast, Kendrick Lamar, Andre 3000, Young Thug, Gucci Mane, Peewee Longway, Travis Porter, Drake, Roscoe Dash, Webbie, and more as his influences.

Born in 1993, the 29-year-old rapper launched his career in 2015 with the release of a collaborative project titled For Christ Sake with fellow rapper UnoTheActivist.With over 1.6 million monthly listeners on Spotify, Thouxanbanfauni boasts over 58 million streams of his song Ultra Violet on the conventional streaming platform as of March 15, 2023.

Correspondingly, he has amassed a significant social following across his social platforms including Instagram and Twitter. He has over 334K followers with only 32 posts on his Instagram account.

6. Lil Peep

Lil  Peep is distinct among the crowd with the tattoo on his face and neck.
Lil Peep is distinct among the crowd with the tattoo on his face and neck.( Source : pitchfork )

Gustav Elijah Åhr professionally known as Lil Peep was a young rapper from Allentown, Pennsylvania. He was known as a member of GothBoiClique, an emo rap collective.

He is credited as a main figure in the emo rap scene of the mid-late 2010s. Raised on Long Island, the late rapper started his music journey with the release of his original music on SoundCloud in 2013 under the moniker Trap Goose.

Regardless of breathing his last at the age of 21, the rapper has left a legacy to follow. He is the epitome of inspiration to many emerging artists out there who are striving to make it big in the industry.

The rapper had dropped two studio albums, one compilation album, fourteen extended plays, thirty-three singles, and five mixtapes, until his demise in 2017. His debut album, Come Over When You're Sober Pt.1 is certified Gold by RIAA and BPI.

7. Night Lovell

Rapper Night Lovell in a black jacket and beanie for an interview with Hot New Hip Hop on February 13, 202n2.
Rapper Night Lovell in a black jacket and beanie for an interview with Hot New Hip Hop on February 13, 202n2.( Source : youtube )

Night Lovell born Shermar Cuba Paul is a rapper from Canada. He rose to the spotlight after his song Dark Light made significant rounds in 2014.

The rapper has released three studio albums Red Teenage Melody dropped on June 13, 2016, Goodnight Lovell dropped on February 22, 2019, and Just Say You Don't Care released on 6 May 2021 until March 15, 2023.

A partial list of his prominent songs is Deira City Centre, Concept Nothing, Alone, Just Tryna, PLEASE DON'T GO, Contraband, Dark Light, JOAN OF ARC, Eye Spy, Teenage Cutie, Still Cold, and more.

The Canadian artist boasts over 4.6 million monthly listeners on Spotify with his song Dark Light currently with over 176 million streams. Lovell is also religiously available on Instagram with 794K followers.

8. Lil Mosey

Rapper Lil Mosey hit the spotlight with his single 'Pull Up'
Rapper Lil Mosey hit the spotlight with his single 'Pull Up'( Source : bbc )

Lathan Moses Stanley Echols better known as Lil Mosey born is a rapper from Mountlake Terrace, Washington, U.S. He came into the limelight after the release of his single 'Pull Up' in late 2017.

He is among the artists who were able to debut on the list of Billboard Hot 100 with their debut studio album's single Noticed. Mosey's debut album titled Northsbest was released in 2018.

The 21-year-old rapper has released two studio albums, two extended plays, two mixtapes, and twenty-seven singles until March 15, 2023. 

Blueberry Faygo marks itself as the rapper's most successful song until March 15, 2023. The song has been streamed over 1 billion times on his Spotify account, boasting over 7 million monthly listeners.

9. Duwap Kaine

Rapper Duwap Kaine clad in TAF hoody.
Rapper Duwap Kaine clad in TAF hoody.( Source : instagram )

Duwap Kaine born Donald George Ruffin is a young American rapper. He is broadly recognized for his projects Underdog, Hardhead, and After the Storm.

Hailing from Savannah, Georgia, the rapper uploaded his debut album titled After The Storm on June 15, 2015. It consists of 20 tracks which include Goyard, Surrender, First Day Out, Goons, Fredo Bang, and so on.

Initially, he hit the spotlight after the release of his first single A Stove Is a Stove on SoundCloud. He dropped a song titled Santa with production support from notable record producer Pi'erre Bourne.

Santa remains Kaine's highest-streamed song until March 15, 2023. It has acquired over 2.4 million views on YouTube. Thus far, Duwap has dropped sixteen studio albums. Underdog, his debut album was released on July 4, 2018. 

10. Killstation

Rapper Killstation in KILLFEST, a unique little house party type show.
Rapper Killstation in KILLFEST, a unique little house party type show. ( Source : youtube )

Nolan Santana widely known as Killstation is a rapper from San Diego, California  He is best known for the songs Exelsior, EXXIDAE, and extinction.

Not to mention, he is also a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, vocalist, and producer. The multi-talented artist has been making big waves in the music industry with his outstanding exhibitions regardless of his age.

Born on July 22, 1997, Nolan has released four mixtapes including Catastrophe Machine, Atropine Lovely, Insurrection, and Killstation EP until March 15, 2023. 

The rapper dropped his highly anticipated debut album titled The Two of Us Are Dying not long ago on May 29, 2019. It comprises twenty-two tracks including Separation, Illusion, Attraction, Premonition, Iota, Devastation, and more.

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