![]() ![]() From the outside to the underground to the top of the charts, these guys represent rap as a demonstration of undeniable skill as well as artistic expression. When it comes to a discussion of the fastest rappers in the world, it can be easy to get bogged down in metrics such as syllables per second, but frankly, we wanted to present 10 artists worthy of your attention perhaps for more than just their vocal acrobatics. ![]() I hope you enjoyed our supersonic block party. Twista’s legacy as the fastest rapper is etched in the annals of hip-hop history. In “Adrenaline Rush”, for example, he seems like he’s racing against time to drop every syllable imaginable. This dude’s rapid-fire delivery is so fast that you might need to play his tracks in slow motion to catch every word. Since being entered into the Guinness Book of Records all the way back in 1992, Twista has been doing it longer and faster than most, enjoying a previously unthinkable spell at the top of the charts after hooking up with a young Kanye West back in 2004. The first name in fast rap, the top spot on our list could only be given over to the first name in fast rap, the undisputed king of speed: Twista, the Chi-Town Tornado. With a career that spans decades, Eminem’s place in the rap pantheon is secured by his lyrical prowess and unparalleled speed. ![]() Em effortlessly switches between speeds, leaving aspiring rappers scratching their heads in disbelief. On his latest Juice WLRD-assisted single, Godzilla, from Music to be Murdered By, Eminem packs an impressive record of 10.93 syllables per second, much faster than his previous record on Rap God (9.6 syllables/second). “Rap God” is not just a song it’s a declaration. Being a fast rapper does not always equal being one of the greats, but Eminem executes it properly. Eminem’s speed and precision on the mic are legendary. It’s fair to say that between his major-label debut, The Slim Shady LP in 1999 and Encore in 2004, there are very few parallels for the sway he had over pop culture. A man whose career can be charted through his various alter egos has sidestepped today’s white hot limelight, allowing him the freedom to prove that he never stopped being hungry, and rightly claiming the title of Rap God, an honorific he bestowed upon himself 10 years ago now. For those of us old enough to remember Eminem’s breakthrough as a skinny wild-eyed kid who always felt a little too slick, a little too clever, a little too good for the establishment to keep up, his graduation to elder statesman can still be a little jarring. ![]()
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