27 Best Arab Rappers

Bu Kolthoum

He may not be top of this list but he can trample everyone if pitted in a rap battle. This rap giant, Syrian-born Bu Kolthoum, is a household name in the Arabic rap arena, making the earth shudder on the airwaves since 2015.

The German-based rapper released albums like “Inderal” and “Bo Bo,” showcasing his unparalleled talent. He continues to create amazing music experimenting with different sounds, as witnessed in his recent single release, “Walle.”

Chyno

It must be a good thing that, as a child, Chyno lived in many towns across the Middle East. He was able to pick different attributes from different cultures, which he now uses as fodder for his music. Chyno is a Syrian-Phillipino rapper officially known as Nasser Shorbaji, who practiced as a banker before taking up music full-time.

Didine Canon 16

Representing Algeria is the one and only, Didine, who is super street-smart and gifted. He released great tunes that resonated with a distinct style of rap known as Maghreb hip hop. His bet works include tracks like “Codeine” and “Codeine #2.” He’s also known for other bangers like “Aicha la Vie” and “Bella.”

Marwan Pablo

Thanks to 21-year-old Marwan Pablo, trap music isn’t such a foreign phenomenon in Egypt. Also known as Marwan Ahmed Metaweh, Pablo is a celebrated producer and rapper starring in hip-hop documentaries like Rabka and the brains behind epic music like “Sinbad,” “Folklore,” and “Abu Meca.”

Pablo is pretty famous online, and it shows because each of his videos has millions of views. His success comes from his relentlessness and consistency in releasing hit after hit.

Wegz

Wegz made a grand entrance into the Arab music scene with his breakout single “TNT” released in 2018. His ability to weave lyrics into super complex yet captivating melodies will leave you wide-eyed with excitement.

Officially known as El Wardian, Wegz represents his hometown Alexandria, Egypt, collaborating with other artists like Mahraganat to create singles like “Kharban,” which has over 10 million YouTube views.

Felukahs

In a world dominated by male rappers, Felukah is a New York-based Egyptian rapper who’s super eloquent and intent on making good music that helps the otherwise reserved women back home embrace personal expression and uniqueness.

She is a master at stitching Arabic and English in her lyrics bringing forth a sense of multiculturalism showcasing the two cultures and traditions she has been exposed to.

Lil Eazy

Born and raised in Jeddah, Somalia, Abubakar Al Jilany, better known as Lil Eazy, came into the scene at a meager 17 years old, releasing his first single and working with big giants in the industry like Outlaw Productions and Jeddah Legends.

In 2017, Lil Eazy released his debut album based on contentious issues like race. His tracks have gathered quite a following to cement his presence locally and internationally.

Abdullah Trill

Abdullah Trill, from Kuwait, sings in a mix of Arab and English with great success. His greatest hits have hundreds of thousands of listeners on Spotify. And he has also achieved big numbers on Soundcloud.

His biggest hits are “Agdar,” “F N T S,” “VITAMINS,” and “Mal 7ali.”

Synaptik

Synaptik is plausibly Jordan’s most skillful wordsmith. This is evident in most of his most impressive works, as seen in his 2018 album, “Om Al Majwat” and “Terminal,” which Synaptic worked on in collaboration with Chyno.

This talented rapper has collaborated with renowned artists like Emsallam, Abyusif, and Bu Kolthoum, among others. What few know is that Synaptik is a qualified and practicing physician.

A.L.A

Also known as Ala Ferchichi, A.L.A started as the main act of a famous Tunisian rap group Zomra before producing solo singles like “U.Z.I,” “Maradona” and “MTA3CHNYA.” The sky is the limit for this young artist who shows no sign of slowing down.

A.L.A has mastered the art of gathering the crowds and holding their attention thanks to his ability to churn hit after hit; viral sensations that earn him millions of views across different media platforms.