We all love music yet but maybe not all kinds. This is for rap and hip hop fans and critics; a list of your favorite emcees according to their heights. You’ll see now that the stage really makes things look different…
Bushwick Bill 112 cm / 3’8 in
Jamaican-born American rapper is notable for his short stature.
Lil Kim 150 cm / 4’1.1 in
She secured her place as one of the few female rappers in a male dominated industry.
Lil Chuckee 155 cm / 5’1 in
Discovered by Lil Wayne in a video-shoot contest, he was the youngest rapper to be signed in a label.
Missy Elliott, Nicki Minaj, Trina 157 cm / 5’1.8 in
Missy Elliott, Nicki Minaj, Trina
No female artist paralled Missy Elliott’s success. All three females are big time celebrities in the industry.
Eazy-E, Foxy Brown 159 cm / 5’2.5 in
Eazy-E
Foxy Brown
American rapper Eazy-E was nicknamed ‘The Godfather of Gangsta Rap’ and ‘The Hip Hop Thugsta’. Foxy Brown is an American actress, model and rapper best known for her solo work and her brief stint as part of ‘The Firm’ a hip hop group.
Phife Dawg 160 cm / 5’3 in
Phife Dawg
Lauryn Hill, Lil Mama, Azealia Banks 161 cm / 5’3.5 in
Lauryn Hill, Lil Mama, Azealia Banks
Lauryn Hill is best known for being a member of the Fugees and for her album being amongst the greatest albums of all the time. She is also an actress, record producer, singer and song writer. Lil Mama and Azealia Banks are also a gifted musical artist.
Da Brat, Lil Uzi Vert 163 cm / 5’4 in
Grammy-award American rap artist and actress Shawntae Harris popularly known as Da Brat is one of the first female sole rap artists to receive a platinum certification.
Lil Uzi Vert
You know him for such hits as “Money Longer” and “You Was Right”.
Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar, Big Boi, Lil Jon, Piles, Lil B, MadeinTYO 165 cm / 5’5 in
Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar, Big Boi
Lil Jon, Piles, Lil B
MadeinTYO
Do these rap artists have just their height in common? No, they are influential hip-hop stars in their own rights!
XXXTentacion 168 cm / 5’6 in
XXXTentacion
Bow Wow, Shawty Lo, Buckshot, Styles P, Pitbull, DJ Khaled, Ludacris 170 cm / 5’6.9 in
Bow Wow, Shawty Lo, Buckshot
Styles P, Pitbull, DJ Khaled
Ludacris
From hits to hits, these lists of entertainers are big successes in the music and entertainment industry as a whole.
Kanye West, T-Pain, Big Sean, Ice Cube, T.I , Tyga, Rocko, Mac Miller, Cormega, Eminem 173 cm / 5’8 in
Kanye West, T-Pain, Big Sean
Ice Cube, T.I , Tyga
Rocko, Mac Miller, Cormega
Eminem
With these talents all same height, it is safe to say that average height is the ‘height of rap’.
Tupac Shakur, Nas 176 cm / 5’9 in
Tupac Shakur, Nas
American rapper, actor and producer Tupac has sold over 75 million records worldwide. He is ranked on the list of the greatest artists as well as most influential rappers of all time. Nas’ height is indeed irrelevant as he stands as one of the biggest and best rappers in history.
Andre 3000, Queen Latifah, Puff Daddy 178 cm / 5’10.1 in
Andre 3000, Queen Latifah, Puff Daddy
Multiple-award winning P Diddy became one of hip-hop’s wealthiest because he dabbled into other businesses like media, fashion and booze. Queen Lateefah has been considered one of hip-hop’s pioneer feminist also a star in music, film and Television.
Birdman 180 cm / 5’11 in
Birdman
He is one half of the former hip hop duo Big Tymers with producer Mannie Fresh. It is often speculated whether Lil Wayne is his son or not because he took him under his wings at an early age.
21 Savage 182.2 cm / 5’ 11.75 in
His real name is Shayaa Bin Abraham-Joseph and he is known for hits Bank Account, Nothing New and No Heart.
50 Cents, Rick Ross, Drake 183 cm / 6’0 in
50 Cents, Rick Ross, Drake
50 cent is not just a rapper but a businessman, actor and investor. He was into drugs at first but left drug-dealing to pursue his musical career and even rose to prominence with G-Unit, East Coast hip hop group. Rick Ross is a rapper and convicted drug trafficker. They are all one of the world’s best selling rappers.
Post Malone 184.2 cm / 6’0.5 in
You may know him for such song as White Iverson and Congratulations.
Dr Dre 185 cm / 6’1 in
Dr Dre
Dr Dre is credited as a key figure in the popularization of West Coat G-funk. He has produced albums for and overseen the career of many successful rappers.
Jay Z 187 cm / 6’1.5 in
Jay Z
For him, rap was an escape from the drug-infested area in Brooklyn where he grew up. He has ranked consistently as one of the greatest rappers ever. This multiple award winning artist is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists in America.
The Notorious B. I. G, Riff Raff, Gucci Mane, Future 188 cm / 6’2 in
The Notorious B. I. G, Riff Raff, Gucci Mane, Future
Biggie is today one of the music industry’s most admired artists. Several musicians have paid tribute to him in their songs. His musical style has continued and will continue to be emulated by countless up and coming artists.
J Cole, Flo Rida 191 cm / 6’3 in
J Cole, Flo Rida
J Cole is a badass rapper, record producer and songwriter. Since his debut in 2007, his releases have been worldwide successes. Miami-bred Flo rida has definitely ascended the platinum status in the industry.
19.The Game, G-Eazy, Machine Gun Kelly 192 cm / 6’3.5 in
The Game
G-Eazy
Machine Gun Kelly
The Game is best known as a rapper in the west Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre’s signers under Aftermath Records.
Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg 193 cm / 6’4 in
Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg
These two rap talents share more than just their height in common. They have been on top of their game for a while now; they have featured each other in their albums. They are definitely award winning entertainers.
2 Chainz 196 cm / 6’5 in
2 Chainz
He was known to first play basketball while he was in high school. He started out his rap career with Playaz Circle, a Southern hip hop duo and from there made his way to the top.
Slim Thug 198 cm / 6’6 in
Slim Thug
This American rapper got his name from his tall and lanky looks as a teenager. He gained mainstream attention after he contributed to the Mike Jones’ popular rap ‘Still Tippiin’.
Slim Dunkin 203 cm / 6’8 in
Slim Dunkin
He is one of the tallest rappers we’ve seen.
Young Gerald
April 4, 2017 at 2:50 pm
U forgot GEazy
Katy Botnar
April 4, 2017 at 3:24 pm
Thanks, we will add him)))
Liesl
November 17, 2017 at 5:50 pm
They didn’t even get his height right. He’s 6’5”
Katy Botnar
November 18, 2017 at 8:10 am
Hi Liesl. We did take info from celebheights.com. We trust this source. Still G-Easy can be 6’5″. Thanks that you care.
Bryan
July 7, 2017 at 6:56 pm
Forgot Phife Dawg the five foot assassin!!!!
Katy Botnar
July 10, 2017 at 7:30 am
Thanks, now in the list
Sam
July 9, 2017 at 5:49 pm
XXXTentacion? MadeinTYO? Lil pump?
Katy Botnar
July 10, 2017 at 8:07 am
Hi, XXXTentacion and MadeinTYO now in the list. We did find that Lil Pump is 171cm / 5’7.3in but it is not reliable information.
jae tree
July 18, 2017 at 11:51 am
qadir lateef from ruff ryders is 6 foot 9 and shaquile oneal was 7 1..
jmckinley
October 30, 2017 at 10:06 pm
lil uzi vert is left off too
Katy Botnar
October 31, 2017 at 7:05 am
Thanks, now in the list
Jose Marcos
November 24, 2017 at 10:50 pm
Post Malone and 21 Savage
Katy Botnar
November 27, 2017 at 7:42 am
Thanks. Done)
m89
December 6, 2017 at 10:32 pm
machine gun kelly?
Chris Shumate
September 18, 2018 at 2:22 am
Lil Yachty, Juice Wrld?
vap
September 18, 2018 at 11:19 am
dave east 6’5