Rappers from Queens, New York

The list Rappers from Queens, New York includes LL Cool J, Rich the Kid, Waka Flocka Flame, Prodigy and N.O.R.E.. The list consists of 91 members.

1.

Nicki Minaj

Trinidadian, Tobagonian, Rapper

Overview: Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj (), is a Trinidadian-born rapper, singer, and songwriter based in the United States. She is known for her musical v ...

Date of birth: 8 December 1982

Age: 41

Nationality: Trinidadian, Tobagonian

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Female

Height: 5' 2" (157 cm)

Partner: Kenneth Petty (Married)

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Musicians from Port of Spain 20T

Musicians from Jamaica, Queens 16T

Actresses from Queens, New York 126T
2.

50 Cent

American rapper and actor (born 1975)

Overview: Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975), known professionally as 50 Cent, is an American rapper, songwriter, television producer, actor, and businessman. Known for his impact in the hip hop industry ...

Date of birth: 6 July 1975

Age: 49

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Male

Height: 6' (183 cm)

Partner: Jamira Haines (Dating)

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Writers from Queens, New York 32T

Andrew Jackson High School (Queens) alumni 19T

African-American memoirists 19T
3.

Nas

Hip-hop artist

Overview: Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones (born September 14, 1973), known professionally as Nas (), is an American rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, and investor. The son of jazz musician Olu Dara, Nas has released eight ...

Date of birth: 14 September 1973

Age: 51

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Male

Height: 5' 8" (173 cm)

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The Firm (hip hop group) members 5T

People from Long Island City, Queens 51T

21st-century American rappers 2,145T
4.

Lloyd Banks

Rapper

Overview: Christopher Charles Lloyd (born April 30, 1982), better known by his stage name Lloyd Banks, is an American rapper. Banks began his career as a member of East Coast hip hop group G-Unit, alongside childhood ...

Date of birth: 30 April 1982

Age: 42

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Male

Height: 6' 2" (188 cm)

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21st-century American rappers 2,145T

Gangsta rappers 457T

American male rappers 546T
5.

Ja Rule

American, Rapper

Overview: Jeffrey Bruce Atkins Sr. (born February 29, 1976), better known by his stage name Ja Rule (), is an American rapper, singer, and actor. Born and raised in New York City, Ja Rule became known as a leading ...

Date of birth: 29 February 1976

Age: 48

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Male

Height: 5' 8" (173 cm)

Partner: Aisha Atkins (Married)

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People associated with Non-fungible tokens 25T

Murder Inc. (rap group) members 3T

21st-century African-American musicians 1,516T
6.

LL Cool J

American rapper (born 1968)

Overview: James Todd Smith (born January 14, 1968), better known by his stage name LL Cool J (short for Ladies Love Cool James), is an American rapper, record producer, actor, author, and entrepreneur from Queens ...

Date of birth: 14 January 1968

Age: 56

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Male

Height: 6' 2" (188 cm)

Partner: Simone Smith (Married)

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People from St. Albans, Queens 32T

People from Hollis, Queens 36T

20th-century American rappers 143T
7.

Dave East

American rapper

Overview: David Lawrence Brewster Jr. (born June 3, 1988), better known by his stage name Dave East, is an American rapper, songwriter and actor from Harlem, New York. East began his career in 2010, and gained ...

Date of birth: 3 June 1988

Age: 36

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Male

Height: 6' 5" (196 cm)

Partner: Millie Colon (Long-Term)

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21st-century American male musicians 4,997T

Rappers from Manhattan 70T

People from Long Island City, Queens 51T
8.

MC Lyte

American rapper

Overview: Lana Michele Moorer (born October 11, 1970), better known by her stage name MC Lyte, is an American rapper, disc jockey, and entrepreneur. Considered one of the pioneers of female rap, MC Lyte first gained ...

Date of birth: 11 October 1970

Age: 54

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Female

Height: 5' 4" (163 cm)

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21st-century African-American musicians 1,480T

Omnivore Recordings artists 13T

East West Records artists 66T
9.

Awkwafina

American actress and rapper (born 1988)

Overview: Nora Lum (born June 2, 1988), known professionally as Awkwafina, is an American actress, comedian, internet personality, rapper, author and television host. She rose to prominence in 2012 when her rap ...

Date of birth: 14 December 1988

Age: 35

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Female

Height: 5' 1" (155 cm)

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American comedians of Korean descent 9T

Comedians from Queens, New York 32T

American actresses of Asian descent 63T
10.

Rich the Kid

American rapper

Overview: Dimitri Leslie Roger (born July 13, 1992), professionally known as Rich the Kid, is an American rapper and songwriter. Currently signed to Republic Records, he released his debut studio album, The World ...

Date of birth: 13 July 1992

Age: 32

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Male

Height: 5' 10" (178 cm)

Partner: Tori Brixx (Engaged)

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21st-century African-American musicians 1,347T

Trap musicians 101T

21st-century American male musicians 5,583T
11.

Chinx Drugz

American rapper

Overview: Lionel Du Fon Pickens (December 4, 1983 – May 17, 2015), better known by his stage name Chinx (formerly Chinx Drugz), was an American hip hop recording artist from Queens, New York. He was a member of ...

Date of birth: 4 December 1983

Date of death: 17 May 2015

Age: 31 (age at death)

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Male

Height: 5' 11" (180 cm)

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Male murder victims 881T

Deaths by firearm in Queens, New York 16T

People murdered in New York City 153T
12.

Waka Flocka Flame

American rapper (born 1986)

Overview: Juaquin James Malphurs (born May 31, 1986), known professionally as Waka Flocka Flame, is an American rapper and actor. Signing to 1017 Brick Squad and Warner Bros. Records in 2009, he became a mainstream ...

Date of birth: 31 May 1986

Age: 38

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Male

Height: 6' 3" (190 cm)

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21st-century American male musicians 5,003T

21st-century male musicians 9,676T

21st-century American rappers 2,146T
13.

Christopher Martin

American rapper and actor

Overview: Christopher Martin (born July 10, 1962) is an American rapper and actor, who is the latter half of the late 1980s/early 1990s hip-hop/comedy duo Kid 'n Play.

Date of birth: 10 July 1962

Age: 62

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Male

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Male actors from Queens, New York 71T

21st-century African-American musicians 1,502T

20th-century African-American male singers 1,003T
14.

Prodigy

American rapper

Overview: Albert Johnson (November 2, 1974 – June 20, 2017), better known by his stage name Prodigy, was an American rapper, author, and entrepreneur. With Havoc, he was one half of the hip hop duo Mobb Deep.

Date of birth: 2 November 1974

Date of death: 20 June 2017

Age: 42 (age at death)

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Male

Height: 5' 6" (168 cm)

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21st-century African-American people 11,041T

20th-century African-American people 12,521T

2017 deaths 10,277T
15.

N.O.R.E.

Musician

Overview: Victor Santiago, Jr. (born September 6, 1977), better known by his stage name N.O.R.E., or Noreaga, is an American rapper, actor and media personality. Santiago first rose to prominence as one half of ...

Date of birth: 6 September 1976

Age: 48

Nationality: American

Occupation: Musician

Gender: Male

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21st-century American male musicians 4,997T

21st-century male musicians 9,676T

21st-century American rappers 2,145T
16.

Pepa

Jamaican-born American rapper

Overview: Sandra Jacqueline Denton (born 9 November 1966 or 1969), better known by her stage name Pepa or Pep, is a Jamaican-American rapper, best known for her work as a member of the female rap trio Salt-N-Pepa ...

Date of birth: 9 November 1966

Age: 57

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Female

Height: 5' 6" (168 cm)

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21st-century American women rappers 129T

21st-century American women musicians 1,108T

21st-century women rappers 298T
17.

Tony Yayo

Rapper

Overview: Marvin Bernard (born March 31, 1978), better known by his stage name Tony Yayo, is an American rapper and hype man. He is best known as a member of G-Unit, a hip hop group he formed with his childhood ...

Date of birth: 31 March 1978

Age: 46

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Male

Height: 6' (183 cm)

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21st-century American rappers 2,145T

Gangsta rappers 457T

American male rappers 546T
18.

Mr. Cheeks

American rapper

Overview: Terrance Kelly (born March 28, 1971), known professionally as Mr. Cheeks, is an American rapper best known for his work with the musical group Lost Boyz and as a solo artist.

Date of birth: 28 March 1971

Age: 53

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Male

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21st-century African-American musicians 1,351T

21st-century American male musicians 5,607T

21st-century male musicians 9,924T
19.

Havoc

American rapper

Overview: Kejuan Waliek Muchita (born May 21, 1974), better known by his stage name Havoc, is an American rapper and record producer. He was one half of the hip-hop duo Mobb Deep with Prodigy.

Date of birth: 21 May 1974

Age: 50

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Male

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21st-century American male musicians 4,997T

21st-century male musicians 9,676T

21st-century American rappers 2,145T
20.

Kool G Rap

American rapper from New York

Overview: Nathaniel Thomas Wilson (born July 20, 1968), better known by his stage name Kool G Rap (or simply G Rap), is an American rapper from Queens, New York City. He began his career in the mid-1980s as one ...

Date of birth: 20 July 1968

Age: 56

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Male

Height: 5' 10" (178 cm)

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African-American male songwriters 107T

Juice Crew members 12T

20th-century African-American male singers 969T