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20 Best Rappers in Their 20s Right Now

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• published: 03 Oct 2016
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Every year, we assess the output of the best 20-something rappers out, weighing their overall talent against their most recent work, and crown a champion. Hip-hop privileges the energy and creativity of young people, which means that the best rappers in their 20s are often the best rappers out, period. Of course, there are exceptions — Danny Brown, Nicki Minaj, Future, J. Cole, just to name a few. Regardless, this year's list feels more high stakes than usual. A few of the best artists making music today are about to become 30-somethings, including Kendrick Lamar, Drake, ScHoolboy Q and Meek Mill; in 12 months, the playing field will look considerably different. Meanwhile, 2016 has been one of the best years for excellent albums in recent memory, especially for hip-hop, making this ranking even more competitive. In other words, making this list wasn't easy. Have your arguments handy. Subscribe to our New Complex Channel: https://goo.gl/43ac5w Subscribe to Complex for More: http://goo.gl/PJeLOl Check out more of Complex here: http://www.complex.com https://twitter.com/ComplexMag https://www.facebook.com/complex https://www.instagram.com/complex/ https://plus.google.com/+complex/ COMPLEX is a community of creators and curators, armed with the Internet, committed to surfacing and sharing the voices and conversations that define our new America. Our videos exemplify convergence culture, exploring topics that include music, sneakers, style, sports and pop culture through original shows and Complex News segments. Featuring your favorite celebrities, authoritative commentary, and a unique voice, our videos make culture pop.