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This post is by guest writer Jara Rowe.
Idol rappers are a key component to any idol group. Some rappers are simply given the ‘rapper’ position in their groups, but there are some who fully embrace their roles and eat, sleep, and breathe hip hop. Continuing from part 1 of our list, here are the next 10 awesome idol rappers that deserve recognition.
T.O.P
A veteran in the idol rap game, we couldn’t leave T.O.P off of this list. With a unique flow and deep voice, he cannot be copied, although many idol rappers try. Before joining YG Entertainment, T.O.P was known as Tempo in the underground hip hop scene. T.O.P is an important element to BIGBANG, and we thank him for supplying us with so many hits.
J-Hope
Often overlooked when compared to the other rappers of BTS, J-Hope has rap skills that shouldn’t be taken lightly. He has a natural flow that is easy on the ears. J-Hope raps and dances effortlessly. As the king of hype, he excels in trap style rapping which can be heard in his 1 VERSE solo release.
Lime
Lime had been performing as an underground rapper before joining Hello Venus as their main rapper. She doesn’t get to show her full potential in some of the groups’ songs, but her skills are strong. She took a leap of faith and joined the cast of Show Me The Money 4 although she didn’t make it far. With a strong presence, Lime is one of the best female idol rappers out there.
Jung Han Hae
Jung Han Hae is a member of hip hop trio, Phantom. He recently made a comeback with a new single album, I Used To, where he produced the new tracks. Han Hae can also be found on several tracks on Zico’s mixtape, Zico On The Block. Although Han Hae is a known rapper, he was able to fully showcase his skills as a contestant on Show Me The Money 4.
B.I
Kim Hanbin, better known as B.I, is the leader of mega boy group, iKON. B.I has some serious style in the way he approaches rap that can’t be matched. His skills also go beyond rapping, where he has a heavy hand in composing, producing, and writing lyrcis. B.I is another entertainer that got started at an early age and proves that you only get better with time.
Rap Monster
BTS’s leader Rap Monster is also no joke when it comes to rap. Before debuting in BTS, he was an underground rapper known as Runch Randa. He has even had the opportunity to work with a famous American rapper, Warren G. Known for his intelligence and deep voice, Rap Monster surely stands out amongst other idol rappers.
Yubin
Slaying in Unpretty Rapstar 2, Yubin is a legit rapper and another industry veteran. She was praised for her impressive lyrical content on several occasions during her time on the show. Wonder Girls’ fans already knew how awesome she was, but the rest of the us should also know that she’s more than a pretty face. Through Unpretty Rapstar, Yubin proved that she has the skills and swag to be noticed as a rapper.
Hoya
Hoya is not only a skillful rapper, but is also a great singer and amazing dancer. A key member in Infinite, his rapping is probably overlooked in the industry as well. Hoya has a light rap style with a hint of just enough ruggedness that fits perfectly with an idol group. To show more of a hip hop swagger, Hoya teamed up with fellow Infinite member, Dongwoo, to form a hip hop subunit, Infinite H, that was well received by fans.
Ravi
The sole rapper in VIXX, Ravi, has a very distinct style that separates him from other idol rappers. Earlier this year, Ravi set out to prove that he was more than just an idol rapper by releasing his first mixtape, R.EBIRTH. The mixtape, where he partnered with other Show Me The Money 4 contestants, gave Ravi an avenue to demonstrate all of his rapping abilities.
CL
CL is the leader of girl group 2NE1. She exudes westernized style and is probably one of the most well-known female idol rappers in th Kpop scene. Currently working on breaking into the U.S. market, CL has an unmatched swagger. A great singer, dancer, rapper, and fashion icon, CL has a great future ahead of her. Check out her rap skills in her first solo track, The Baddest Female.
Which idol rappers would you like to see in our list of the final 10? Tell us in the comments section below.
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