21 Savage Reveals His Top Atlanta Lyricists: JID, Young Thug, and More
Atlanta has long been a powerhouse in hip-hop, home to some of the most iconic rap talents the world has ever seen.
From T.I. to Ludacris, the city continues to set trends and define hip-hop culture. Adding his voice to the conversation, 21 Savage recently shared his list of the top lyricists from the ATL.
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Appearing on the "DeepCut podcast", the rapper was asked to rank Future, Lil Baby, JID, Young Thug, and himself based solely on lyrical ability.
Unsurprisingly, 21 Savage placed himself at the top of the list. He ranked JID as second, followed by Young Thug, Lil Baby, and Future.
During the conversation, 21 Savage explained his choices:"I'm number one. Based off of lyrics? Okay, yeah, I'm number one. Lyrics, JID, number two. Thug, number three. Baby, number four. Pluto, number five. Just off of lyrics. Now, if it's off song-making, Pluto would be number one. But just off of lyrics, yeah, I'm number one off lyrics."
He said, referring to Future by his nickname. He also clarified that his rankings would change if the focus was on songwriting rather than lyrical skill.
Who Does 21 Savage Consider the Best Atlanta Lyricists? Here’s His Top 5
21 Savage when asked to rank these Atlanta rappers based on lyrics 👀
— WhatsOnRap (@WhatsOnRap__) December 20, 2024
1. 21 SAVAGE
2. JID
3. YOUNG THUG
4. LIL BABY
5. FUTURE
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This discussion comes at the end of what has been an eventful year for 21 Savage.
He kicked off 2024 by releasing his highly anticipated album, "American Dream", which received critical acclaim and solidified his position as one of rap's heavyweights.
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Not stopping there, he made waves as the musical guest on "Saturday Night Live", marking another milestone in his career.
He also embarked on his first solo North American tour in five years, bringing his energy and raw talent to fans across the country.
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As 2025 approaches, fans are eager to see what’s next for the Atlanta rapper. Whether it's new music, collaborations, or more candid conversations like this one, 21 Savage continues to be a voice shaping the future of hip-hop.