TOP TEN: ATL’s Influential Rappers of the 2010’S
Shout out to the OG’s from the 90’s and 2000’s for laying the foundation, but let’s give it up to the artists that carried the torch and created waves that have kept Atlanta on top of the game for the past decade.
10. Travis Porter
Big Year: 2011/2012
When the World Caught On: “Ayy ladies” ft. Tyga
When Kale Caught On: “Hell You Talm Bout”
When Atlanta Caught On: “All The Way Turnt Up” (Original), “Go Shorty Go”
9. 2 Chainz
Big Year: 2012
When the World Caught On: “No Lie”
When Kale Caught On: “K.O.” ft. Big Sean
When Atlanta Caught On: “Spend It”
8. Lil Yachty
Big Year: 2016
When the World Caught On: “One night” “Broccoli”
When Kale Caught On: “Hella O’s”
When Atlanta Caught On: “Minnesota”
7. Lil Baby
Big Year: 2017, 2020
When the World Caught On: “Yes Indeed” ft. Drake
When Kale Caught On: “My Drip”
When Atlanta Caught On: “My Dawg”
6. Childish Gambino
Big Year: 2016
When the World Caught On: “3005” “Redbone”
When Kale Caught On: “Do Ya Like”
When Atlanta Caught On: “Freaks and Geeks”
5. Rich Kidz
Big Year: 2009/2010
When the World Caught On: Results Pending
When Kale Caught On: “My Patna Dem” ft. Young Dro, “Wassup”
When Atlanta Caught On: “My Patna Dem” ft. Young Dro, “I See You”
4. Waka Flocka Flame
Big Year: 2010
When the World Caught On: “No Hands” ft. Roscoe Dash & Wale
When Kale Caught On: “O Let’s Do It”
When Atlanta Caught On: “O Let’s Do It”
3. Migos
Big Year: 2016
When the World Caught On: “Bad and Boujee”
When Kale Caught On: “Bando”
When Atlanta Caught On: “Versace”
2. Future
Big Year: 2014/2015
When the World Caught On: “Turn On the Lights” “March Madness” “Mask Off”
When Kale Caught On: “Watch This” ft. Rocko
When Atlanta Caught On: "Racks” by YC
1. Young Thug
Big Year: 2014/2015
When the World Caught On: “Lifestyle”
When Kale Caught On: “2 Cups Stuffed”
When Atlanta Caught On: “Stoner”
Honorable Mention
Playboi Carti
21 Savage
Rich Homie Quan
Key!
Gunna
K Camp
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