Are you also interested in knowing who is the hottest and sexiest rapper in 2026 and where most of them come from? In this article, you will be able to find out whether your favourite rapper is in the list or not. This blog will include details about the rappers from the US to Korea. Dive in to know the unique facts related to your favourite rappers.
Bhad Bhabie
Born as Danielle Bregoli, 22, rose to fame in 2016 with her viral video on the show Dr. Phil, where she was seen reacting with the phrase, “Cash me outside, how ’bout dat.” Bhad Bhabie became the youngest rapper, who at the age of 14, reached the chart on Billboard Hot 100, with her song, These Heaux. She collaborated with Atlantic Records and made her label Bhad Music in 2021.
Some of the best songs by Bhad Bhabie
Her top tracks blend sassy rap with catchy hooks, earning platinum certifications and millions of streams.
- “Hi Bich” (2017): Iconic debut single defining her bold persona.
- “Gucci Flip Flops” ft. Lil Yachty (2018): Playful hit peaking high on charts.
- “These Heaux” (2017): Breakthrough charting at #77 on Hot 100.
- “Ms. Whitman” (2025): Recent diss track in feuds, gaining buzz.
- “Bestie” ft. Kodak Black (2018): Confident collab with a strong fan appeal.
JT (Jatavia Shakara Johnson)
JT comes from Carol City, which is largely famous for crime and poverty. Her mother is a drug addict. JT has spent some of her childhood with her father and stepmother. But later she left them and started dancing in the nightclubs of Florida to earn money. She started her career by joining a girl rapping group, City Girl. She debuted in 2017 in collaboration with Yung Miami. Her first song was Fuck Dat Nigga. As of now, she has more than 5M followers on Spotify. Here is the list of some of her hits.
- Okay (2024): Chart-climbing solo banger (#72 Hot 100) perfect for hype playlists.
- No Bars (2023): Gritty debut proving her pen game.
- Twerk (City Girls ft. Cardi B, 2018): Twerk anthem that defined her early buzz.
Lisa (BLACKPINK)
Lisa, born with the name Lalisa Manobal, is a Thai singer and rapper. She is from Thailand. Lisa had made her place in the world of rapping. She gained popularity after joining the Korean band, BLACKPINK. The group has 4 members: Lisa, Jennie, Rose, and Jisoo. This is the most popular girl band in South Korea.
Lisa has done some of the solos. She debuted in 2021. She is a good dancer, rapper, and singer. As of now, she is a brand ambassador of the 3 most popular brands, Celine, Bulgari, and Louis Vuitton.
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Jennie Kim (BLACKPINK)
Born on January 16, 1996, unlike Lisa, Jennie is originally from Korea. She also got popular after the debut of the band, BLACKPINK. She is a Capricon. Jennie Kim has a shy personality, but performs best onstage. Jennie is filled with confidence, program, adaptability, and more.
She was just 20 years old when she entered BLACKPINK.
She has also done some solos. By 2018, she released her solo song, Solo. The song became a global sensation by topping the charts.
Sexyy Red
Sexyy Red, real name Janae Nierah Wherry (born April 15, 1998, in St. Louis, Missouri), is the unfiltered St. Louis firecracker who’s all about that raw, no-holds-barred rap energy, perfect for your entertainment trend pieces on viral queens.
Grew up in tough neighborhoods, dyed her hair red in middle school (hence “Red”), and kicked off rapping after her boyfriend cheated. She dropped a diss track that blew up locally at house parties. Worked as a hairdresser and call center agent before “Pound Town” (2023) with Tay Keith went TikTok viral, hitting Billboard Hot 100 via the Nicki Minaj remix. Some of the most hits and popular songs of Sexxy Red are: Skee Yee, Get it Sexyy, a collaboration with Rich Baby Daddy. She has an amazing personality. Sexyy Red says whatever is on her mind, with no filter. She is the mother of 2 kids. Her relationship with Chief Keef caused controversy, but she denied having any relationship with him.
GloRilla
GloRilla, or Gloria Woods, is a 26-year-old rapper. Her singing started when she was very young. She used to sing at the church. She lost her singing voice at the age of 16. Her cousins have named her GloRilla for giving her the sense of being strong. F.N.F. was her debut song, which has reached 96 million+ views.
Some of the highly known songs of GloRilla are:
- Tomorrow 2
- Yeah, Glo!: Fun club hit.
- Let her Cook
- Typa
- Wanna Be
She has a net worth of $2 – $3 million. GloRilla has also received many awards, some of which are the BET Hip Hop Awards and Billboard Women in Music for the song Herself. She has received the BMI award for F.N.F., TGIP, Tomorrow 2, and many more.
Ice Spice
Do you know about Isis Naija Gaston? No? But most have heard of Ice Spice, right? Both names are of the same person. Ice Spice is her stage name, and most of her followers know her by this name.
She will be 26 years old in 2026. Her date of birth is 01 January. She got her passion for rapping from her father, who was also a rapper. She started rapping in 2021, when she was in college. Ice Spice debuted with producer RIOTUSA and gave some masterpieces like Bully and Name of Love. She got fame after Munch (Feelin’ U) in 2022. This 1-minute 44-second song went viral on TikTok and created a sensation globally. She has a unique personality with curly hair and a voice that is loved by many.
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Cardi B
Belcalis Almanzar, stage name Cardi B. Her name is after her sister’s name Hennessy, and from a very popular Rum brand, Bacardi. She was born in 1992 in the Bronx, New York. Cardi B started making videos on Instagram at the age of 19. She has quit her college mid-term to pay her bills. Her Bodak Yellow has topped the list of Hot 100, solo. She has received a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.
With her hard-earned money, she bought her first house at 24. She got into controversy for throwing a shoe at the rapper Nicki Minaj at the fashion week. Cardi B is the mother of 4 children. She gave birth to a boy in November 2025.
Doja Cat
Doja Cat, real name Amala Dlamini, is a fun, wild rapper-singer from LA. Born October 21, 1995. She mixes pop, rap, and memes into big hits like “Say So” and “Paint The Town Red.”
Today, she rocks edgy looks, shaved head, bold makeup, curvy 5’5″ figure in wild outfits. Sharp raps and smooth songs make her stand out.
Unknown fact: Doja Cat’s dad is a South African actor from Sarafina!, but they weren’t close. Mom is a painter. Slept on brother’s floor, making beats as a teen. “So High” on SoundCloud got her first deal.
She was trolled online in dance forums before her fame. Body confident, changes hair nonstop. Grammy winner with a chaotic, funny vibe that fans love.
Nicki Minaj
Onika Maraj, or Nicki Minaj, the highly popular and number 1 rapper on this list, was born in 1982. She is 37 years old now. Some of her hits are:
- Side to Side
- Pink Friday Girls
- Barbie World
- Bang Bang
She struggled a lot since her childhood. Starting from her father’s drug addiction to his career. She started rapping at a very young age of 12. Her first song was Playtime Is Over. Nicki has collaborated with Lil Wayne for Beam Me Up Scotty and Itty Bitty Piggy, which have boosted her career.
The above list of the top 10 hottest rappers and their journey will encourage you to become whatever you want to be in life. It shows us you can achieve heights of success if you give your full dedication and attention to it.
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