Most Loved Vs Most Hated SoundCloud Era Rappers
The SoundCloud era broke every rule in hip-hop. It gave us polarizing icons who defined a generation- and absolute clowns who almost destroyed the genre.
We're ranking the most loved and most hated rappers who blew up using the platform. From the geniuses who weaponized depression and anxiety (Lil Uzi Vert, Juice WRLD) to the toxic trolls who did it all for clout (6ix9ine, Lil Xan).
The SoundCloud rap scene was the Wild West of music. We dive deep into the artistry, the antics, and the controversies surrounding the biggest names of the generation:
• The Snitch: How 6ix9ine built a brand on chaos and ultimately broke the ultimate code.
• The Rockstar: Why Lil Uzi Vert's embrace of punk and gender-fluid fashion made him a global hero.
• The Flop: How Lil Xan's career became the ultimate example of getting famous by accident.
• The Polarizer: Why XXXTentacion remains the most loved and most hated figure of the entire era.
• The Meme: How Lil Pump's simple two-word spell turned him into the algorithm's favorite clown.
• The Legend: Why Juice WRLD was the best of the era and the ultimate freestyle god.
Key Moments & Timestamps
Click on the time to jump straight to your favorite (or most hated!) artist:
• 0:00 - Intro
• 0:13 - 6ix9ine
• 0:39 - Lil Xan
• 1:08 - Lil Uzi Vert
• 3:06 - XXXTentacion
• 4:13 - Lil Pump
• 4:51 - Juice WRLD
• 5:24 - Outro
Join the Debate!
Who did I get wrong? Was 6ix9ine a genius troll or just a criminal? Is Lil Uzi Vert better than Juice WRLD?
Drop ONE rapper you think is ranked backwards in the comments!
Music Credit
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