21 Savage Reveals Top 5 Rappers in Atlanta

21 Savage Reveals Top 5 Rappers in Atlanta

Recently, 21 Savage made headlines by unveiling his list of the top five rappers in Atlanta during an episode of Deep Cuts with Vic Blends. While getting a haircut, the rapper shared his thoughts on the most outstanding artists in the city.

“I’m number one, based on lyrics,” 21 Savage confidently stated. “JID is number two, (Young) Thug is number three, (Lil) Baby is number four, and Pluto is number five.”

Lil Baby Collaborates with 21 Savage on a New Project

With the title of Atlanta’s top rapper, it’s no surprise that Lil Baby is eager to collaborate with 21 Savage. Previously, Lil Baby praised Savage’s verse in an upcoming track, even claiming that it was “the hardest verse @21savage has ever done”, but he didn’t provide a preview for fans to hear.

21 Savage as the Peacemaker Between Drake & Metro Boomin

Beyond cementing his position at the top, 21 Savage seems to have taken on the role of mediator between Drake and Metro Boomin. Earlier this year, the rapper spoke out when fans kept asking about the rumored tension between the two.

“Stop coming to my live talking about that s*. I swear there’s no beef,”** 21 Savage asserted. “Metro is my brother, Drake is my brother too. They’ll figure it out eventually.”

Young Thug’s Return – Will the Rankings Change?

One of the names on 21 Savage’s list – Young Thug – has finally been released and could be making a comeback in the rap scene soon. In the past, Young Thug was widely regarded as one of Atlanta’s greatest rappers, so will his return affect 21 Savage’s number-one spot?

Additionally, with The Alchemist expressing interest in collaborating with Young Thug on a new album, the future of Atlanta rap is shaping up to be an exciting one.