27 Best Arab Rappers

4LFA

 “DIOUN” and “Beautiful” are recent paragons 4LFA has blessed his listeners with. Flaunting his capabilities and vast experience as a rapper worth international recognition, this Tunisian rapper has shone a light on Arab rap.

His music is so good that it can easily contend with other international works from world-renowned artists in the region and western arena.

Samara

For the longest time, Samara dominated underground rap in Tunisia but soon made it to the big screens with hits like “Lehy Bia,” “Menha Mechin,” “Me Dayem Welou,” “AMG,” and “Dellali.”

He’s had a few altercations with the law, which has ironically earned him more prominence and street credit, as with most rappers globally.

BLVXB

The hidden rivalry between old-school and new-school rappers in the Arab world may be taking the back burner after Lebanon’s Big Hass, a veteran, publicly praised BLVXB, a new-age rapper.

It may be a simple act that proved BLVXB’s influence in the East. His 2018 debut album Kwalees performed incredibly well, earning accolades from his massive followers and other respected artists.

Phobia Isaac

Phobia Isaac is the son of Bougara, Algeria, a reserved Arabic-speaking country where rap is now taking root. His songs “Poca,” “3;33,” and “Bouma” represent a unique street style of rap.

His bold lyrics and strong beats are what listeners find relatable, with millions of views on his latest releases “Nirvana” and “Mi Corazon.” One would guess that this is how and why Phobia’s popularity soars.

Sallam Naser

His bold introduction to rap was during rap battles in Norway, where Sallam Naser surprised many by spitting bars in his mother tongue. Sallam was born in Damascus’ Yarmouk refugee camp after fleeing Syria due to violence.

Sallam is fluent in Norwegian but prefers to rap in his native language to bring awareness to bring attention to different topics like apartheid and oppression in Syria and Palestine. Sallam has worked on music with artists like Ebn hawari, Synaptik, Smokable, Haykal, Al Nather, and El Rass.

NESSYOU

From EPs and mixtapes to singles, you name it, Nessyou has done it. The Moroccan rapper entered the rap playground in 2013, releasing captivating music like “Sekra,” “Sertraline” and “Ego” attracting millions of views and plays.

Officially known as Youness Taârabt, Nessyou is one of the few rappers who practice old-school rap, which he blends effortlessly well with Marrakshi, a local rap style.

KC HAMADA

Growing up multicultural contributed significantly to influencing KC Hamada’s trajectory in music. The Dubai native has released music like “Blocks,” “Iffy,” and “Sadoh,” exhibiting how he can gracefully switch between different rap styles and techniques.

Top Arab Rappers, Final Thoughts

Arab rap has helped give voice to topics that are palatable and a few that people consider controversial. Rap is a tool that has been used to unite the Eastern world earning international attention and acclamation from world-renowned artists.

Above are the best Arab rappers showing you the front liners good enough to market Arab rap and who boasts a massive following.