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Rankings based on: single/album success, streams, performances and shows.

February EDITION

Welcome to the monthly RapTV Power Rankings, a top 10 leaderboard that ranks the hottest artists and releases in the rap genre. The list comprises the most talented and influential artists in the industry based on their recent accomplishments, musical releases, and overall impact in a given month.

Whether you’re a die-hard hip-hop fan or just want to stay up-to-date with the current trends in the industry, the RapTV Power Rankings have got you covered!

Join us as we take a closer look at the artists, music, and stories that impressed us the most in this month’s RapTV Power Rankings.

RATING

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Ye

Last month: +3

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Ye takes the top spot on the RapTV Power Rankings this February following the release of his heavily anticipated collaborative album with Ty Dolla $ign, “Vultures 1.” The album contains 16 songs that include 10 features from Bump J, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, Quavo, Lil Durk, Rich the Kid, and more. “Vultures 1” debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, and sold 148,000 album-equivalent units in week 1. The release also marks Ye’s 11th consecutive #1 album on the chart. Impressively, every single song on the album debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 as well, with the song “Carnival” debuting at #3 on the chart. Furthermore, “Vultures 1” also debuted at #1 on charts across the world including in Australia, Belgium,  Denmark, Poland, Switzerland, and more.

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Ty Dolla $ign

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Ty Dolla Sign makes his Power Rankings debut following the release of his heavily anticipated collaborative album with Ye, “Vultures 1.” This release will serve as the first in a Trilogy of albums with “Vultures 2” scheduled for March 8, and “Vultures 3” for April 5. The release marks Dolla Sign’s first #1 Billboard 200 entry, topping his previous studio album, “Featuring Ty Dolla $ign,” which debuted at #4 on the same chart. Additionally, Ty and Ye hosted several album-listening parties across the U.S. and Europe, recent speculation suggested the pair earned over $12,000,000 in ticket sales across the events. 

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Yeat

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Yeat earned his spot on the RapTV Power Rankings this month following the release of his fourth official studio album, "2093." The album, which boasted 22 songs and only 2 features (Lil Wayne & Future), debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 and sold 70,000 album-equivalent units in week 1. The day after the album's initial release, Yeat dropped "2093 (P2)" a deluxe version that added 2 new songs - "Never Quit" and "As We Speak (Featuring Drake)." Yeat also dropped another expansion named "2093 (P3)," which contained 4 new songs "Time Passed," "Oh My Pockets," "Sklub," and "H.A.B," however it was only available as a digital copy via the official Yeat website.

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Playboi Carti

Last month: -2

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Playboi Carti remained on the RapTV Power Rankings this month after the anticipation for his upcoming album, "Music," continued to mount. Carti was featured on "Fuk Sumn" (with Travis Scott) from Ye & Ty Dolla $ign's "Vultures 1," and in the newly released music video for "Popular" by The Weeknd, which featured both Carti and Madonna. The OPIUM boss was also seen appearing at listening parties for "Vultures 1" in Europe, including a viral moment in Milan between Carti and a fan pleading for the new album. Playboi Carti also made headlines this month after he appeared alongside Travis Scott for a performance of "FE!N" at the Grammys, and went viral after he briefly showed up on Adin Ross' livestream, collected a bag of money, then left shortly thereafter. 

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21 Savage

Last month: -4

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Still hot off the success of his latest studio release, "American Dream," 21 Savage found himself on the RapTV Power Rankings again this February. Savage capitalized on the momentum of his release and announced his upcoming "The American Dream" tour with J.I.D, plus Nardo Wick and 21 Lil Harold. The tour is currently scheduled to include 30 shows across the U.S. and Canada, beginning in Vancouver, BC on March 1st. 21 also performed on SNL, with Summer Walker and Brent Faiyaz, and at the 66th annual Grammys alongside Burna Boy and Brandy.

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Travis Scott

Last month: -3

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Travis Scott earned his spot on the Power Rankings, as the rapper made headlines non-stop all February long. Firstly, the "Utopia" rapper was featured on two major releases this month, "Get Off Me" from Kid Cudi's "INSANO" and "Fuk Sumn" (with Playboi Carti) from Ye & Ty Dolla $ign's "Vultures 1." Then Travis performed and was nominated for Rap Album of the Year for "Utopia" at the 66th annual Grammys. Scott also released his new "Jumpman Jack" sneakers, which marked the rapper’s first signature sneaker for Jordan Brand. Travis later went viral as a couple was spotted having intercourse at his concert in Las Vegas during Super Bowl weekend. Finally, Scott cut the ribbon on the newly renamed CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches and threw the first pitch before the Astros-Nationals Spring Training game.

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Drake

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Drake returned to the RapTV Power Rankings this month as the rapper continued on his "Its All a Blur - Big as the What?" tour alongside Dreamville boss J. Cole. The tour generated several viral moments, including Drake giving $100,000 to a cancer survivor in Nashville, TN, and then later giving $25,000 to another cancer survivor in Buffalo, NY. Drake also paused his Buffalo concert to pay tribute to 2 fans who passed away in a tragic car accident after leaving his concert in St. Louis. In other headlines, Drizzy's OVO brand announced an upcoming collaboration with Japanese fashion icon NEEDLES, now set to release on March 1, and the rapper also went viral after his alleged nudes were leaked online. 

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Kid Cudi

Last month: -2

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Kid Cudi remains on the RapTV Power Rankings again after another impressive month from the "Day 'N' Night" rapper. Furthering the success of his latest album "INSANO," Cudi released "INSANO Nitro Mega" an all-new LP with 18 tracks not featured on the first "INSANO." Kid Cudi also announced an INSANO world tour with appearances from Pusha T and Jaden Smith, as well as confirmed the tour would run from April 2024 to Nov 2025 via Twitter/X. Furthermore, the Cleavland-born rapper announced a hiatus from making music to focus on his film and television career, just after he was featured in an ad for Paramount Plus' new series "Knuckles."

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Rich The Kid

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Rich The Kid had a successful month this February, as the rapper returned to the mainstream following his feature on "Carnival" from Ye & Ty Dolla $ign's new studio album "Vultures 1” The song has been very successful, debuting at #3 on the Billboard 100, and remaining at #4 on the chart at the time of writing. Additionally, Rich the Kid announced in January that he was preparing to release his fourth studio album entitled "Life's a Gamble," with features from Ye, Offset, Rob49, Travis Barker, and more. At present, the project is set to be released in Spring 2024, with no officially scheduled release date.  

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ScHoolboy Q

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ScHoolboy Q took the final spot on this month's RapTV Power Rankings, as the rapper all but released his newest album, "Blue Lips," which will be released on March 1st. The album is set to have 18 tracks and several guest features including Freddie Gibbs, Rico Nasty, Ab-Soul, Childish Major, and more. "Blue Lips" will be Q's sixth studio album and first feature-length release in over 4 years. Additionally, ScHoolboy had a viral moment this February as photos of Jay Z and ScHoolboy Q were posted to social media after ScHoolboy played HOV his new album. 

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