Popular Japanese rappers. Recommended Japanese (J-pop) rappers.
Japanese hip-hop has now gained enough mainstream recognition to appear on J-POP charts.
From veteran rappers who have built the scene to up-and-coming artists who’ve risen to prominence in recent years, a wide variety of rappers are active today.
In this article, we’ll introduce these rappers all at once, regardless of generation!
It’s a lineup that will catch the eye of hardcore hip-hop heads as well as those who are just thinking about getting into hip-hop.
Let’s dive right in!
Playlist
| Popular Japanese rappers. Recommended Japanese (J-pop) rappers. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | GOOD VIBES ONLY feat. JP THE WAVY, EXILE SHOKICHISALU | play_arrow | Innovation of Japanese rap by SALU from Hokkaido |
| 2east | Let me feat. CHICO CARLITODakki | play_arrow | Tsubaki, a street-style rapper from Okinawa |
| 3east | City LightT-Pablow | play_arrow | T-Pablow, a notable figure in hip-hop |
| 4east | family circumstancesZORN | play_arrow | Local-born rapper ZORN: family love and down-to-earth expression |
| 5east | I messed up.hannya | play_arrow | Former biker-gang member rapper Hannya finds success in music and acting |
| 6east | To Us Who Were Once GeniusesR-shitei (Creepy Nuts) | play_arrow | The achievements of hip-hop MC R-Shitei |
| 7east | As Love IsBASI | play_arrow | The music and life of BASI, a rapper from Osaka |
| 8east | FateAnarchy | play_arrow | A tough, rough rapper from Kyoto |
| 9east | Bad BadAwich | play_arrow | Rapper from Okinawa draws attention with diverse musicality. |
| 10east | Street DreamsZeebra | play_arrow | Mr. Zeebra, an important figure in Japanese hip-hop |
| 11east | T.U.B.E.chinza DOPENESS | play_arrow | A maverick in the Japanese hip-hop scene |
| 12east | NINOKUNIOZworld | play_arrow | The original music of OZworld from Okinawa |
| 13east | Say whatever you wantLEX | play_arrow | LEX's inventive musical style is captivating. |
| 14east | BUDS MONTAGESai a.k.a. BADSAIKUSH(Namedaruma) | play_arrow | Sai, popular for his deep voice and unique music |
| 15east | Wonder Wall feat. 5lackPUNPEE | play_arrow | PUNPEE, a versatile music artist from Itabashi |
| 16east | I’m the shit feat. ¥ellow BucksAK-69 | play_arrow | AK-69, a hip-hop artist representing Japan |
| 17east | Yessir¥ellow bucks | play_arrow | Attention on ¥ELLOW BUCKS’s cutting-edge trap rap! |
| 18east | My choiceRyofu Karuma | play_arrow | A rapper from Jet City Nagoya who survived the MC battles |
| 19east | SnailGadoro | play_arrow | A rapper who overcomes poverty and hardship |
| 20east | Area AreaOZROSAURUS | play_arrow | A classic track by Ozrosaurus, legends of West Coast hip-hop |
| 21east | beautiful womanchanmina | play_arrow | Chanmina, drawing attention and thriving in rap competitions. |
| 22east | WAVEBODYJP THE WAVY | play_arrow | JP THE WAVY draws attention with his distinctive music |
| 23east | Dandelion feat. ZORNKREVA | play_arrow | KREVA, a leading artist in Japan's hip-hop scene |
| 24east | Let me tell you, whether you know it or not—show!TOKONA-X | play_arrow | The legendary rapper TOKONA-X’s classic track |
| 25east | popular power plantBUDDHA BRAND | play_arrow | A classic that laid the foundation of Japanese rap |
| 26east | All Night Longbenizakura | play_arrow | Beni Zakura, a hardcore rapper from Okayama, delivers a stunning live performance |
| 27east | serious injuryoo-kami | play_arrow | A legendary Japanese rap song |
| 28east | Onahamaoni | play_arrow | A masterpiece with intelligent and original wording |
| 29east | Touch The SkyMol53 | play_arrow | A classic hit by Mol53 from Fukuoka, highly rated. |
| 30east | Monkey4Gaki Renjā | play_arrow | The shocking and exceptional rap song by Gaki Ranger |
| 31east | Do The Gariya ThingRappa Gariya | play_arrow | Rappa Gariya, a treasure of Japanese hip-hop |
| 32east | Junji TakadaKOHH | play_arrow | KOHH, a distinctive rapper making waves overseas |
| 33east | Mellow AkiraLick-G | play_arrow | Domestic hip-hop that leverages battle experience |
| 34east | Do My ThingNORIKIYO | play_arrow | Popular tracks by Norikiyo: aggressive flow and easy-to-listen rhymes |
| 35east | Hate My LifeRyuzo | play_arrow | A signature track of R-Rated and a masterpiece by Ryuzo |
| 36east | Challengedatto | play_arrow | A solo MC from Okayama with sincere lyrics |
| 37east | How Many BoogieSKRYU | play_arrow | SKRYU’s unique style and skill are making waves |
| 38east | Osaka UPSHINGO★Nishinari | play_arrow | The Appeal of SHINGO★Nishinari, a Rapper from Nishinari |
| 39east | DreamTKda kurobuchi | play_arrow | From Saitama, a former working adult turned rapper |
| 40east | A slight fever in springKubota Kai | play_arrow | Kota Kubota, with his unique rap style |
| 41east | JappcatsHUNGER | play_arrow | A masterpiece that captures the appeal of Japanese rappers |
| 42east | Feelin29 Feat.KOJOE5lack | play_arrow | The laid-back-flow rapper 5LACK is making waves. |
| 43east | freak bloomHaiiro de Rosshi | play_arrow | A classic of jazz sampling, deep rap |
| 44east | Our StyleWILYWNKA | play_arrow | WILYWNKA is a rapper who gained attention from the High School Rap Championship. |
| 45east | Empire Of The Sun feat. T-Pablow & ZeebraBAD HOP | play_arrow | BAD HOP is a distinctive hip-hop collective from Kawasaki. |
| 46east | self-made; rising from the bottom (through hard work)wannyūdō | play_arrow | The fiery rap of Wanyuudou brimming with punk spirit |
| 47east | C.H.I.C.O.CHICO CARLITO | play_arrow | The Appeal of CHICO CARLITO, a Rapper from Okinawa |
| 48east | American BabyFuma no KTR | play_arrow | An Osaka-born rapper attracting attention for rapid-fire lyrics and a unique flow |
| 49east | Familyeyden | play_arrow | eyden's unique style and musicality are captivating |
| 50east | spellingChipuruso | play_arrow | A skilled rapper who delves deeply into social issues |
| 51east | On FireBuppon | play_arrow | Sharp hip-hop that pursues truth |
| 52east | DaysSAM | play_arrow | SAM from Saitama—his rap skills are fire, rhyme game on point. |
| 53east | ART OF PAIN REMIX feat,SEEDA,Jesse McFaddinSIMON JAP | play_arrow | From Setagaya, the hard-flow rapper SIMON JAP |
| 54east | YOKAZEHentai Shinshi Kurabu | play_arrow | Hentai Shinshi Club is an original/innovative music unit. |
| 55east | Do it till I dieKan a.k.a. GAMI | play_arrow | Rapper A.K.A GAMI who depicts the reality of crime in Shinjuku |
| 56east | guidanceYZERR | play_arrow | Guidance on YZERR’s beef-response track |
| 57east | Protect Youtamada rooy | play_arrow | Tamaki ROY, an experimental rapper from Miyagi |
| 58east | Super SonicsSuper Sonics | play_arrow | A hardcore yet catchy rap classic |
| 59east | On the RunSuukun | play_arrow | Rapper Su-kun’s distinctive tracks |
| 60east | walk this wayOssu Man | play_arrow | Popular songs by the professional 'Osu-man' |
| 61east | Donkey KongAkko Gorira | play_arrow | A masterpiece that fuses gag elements with the allure of rap |
| 62east | Glitter Forgottent-Ace | play_arrow | The hidden charms of rapper t-Ace |
| 63east | Vroom Prod by Noconoco& Lutez9for | play_arrow | From Yokohama: the meteoric rise of high school rapper 9for |
| 64east | Rexas GucciDABO | play_arrow | DABO is an important artist in Japanese hip-hop. |
| 65east | Rampaging Dream SongDiggy-MO’ | play_arrow | Diggy-MO’s music with diverse musicality |
| 66east | PoetryGOMESS | play_arrow | The diverse activities of GOMESS, an autistic rap artist |
| 67east | ICEYJinmenusagi | play_arrow | A rapper from Hokkaido gaining attention for deep lyrics and originality |
| 68east | airplaneKOHH | play_arrow | KOHH's pioneering work in the trap scene |
| 69east | Think Feel Pt.2Silent Killa Joint | play_arrow | The musical world of SKJ, a rapper from Awaji Island |
| 70east | Cheerschinza DOPENESS | play_arrow | Chinza DOPENESS, a uniquely individual rapper with impeccable rhythm |
| 71east | Stop doing drugs.SHO | play_arrow | A hip-hop artist with a background as an alpine skier |
| 72east | variable repeatshōgen | play_arrow | A Tokyo-born rapper who captivates with jazz-infused hip-hop |
| 73east | Knock Knockpirafu seijin | play_arrow | The inventive hip-hop of the Pilafians |
| 74east | TURN IT UPLANA | play_arrow | LANA’s Music: The Appeal of Diversity and Authenticity |
| 75east | LOW BATTERY BOYRin Oto | play_arrow | Rin-ne, popular for soft rap |
| 76east | apology press conferenceDOTAMA | play_arrow | A salaryman rapper depicts society |
| 77east | CHAOSNovel Core | play_arrow | The appeal of young rapper Novel Core |
| 78east | Dream SkyRau Def | play_arrow | A classic of underground rap |


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