Drill Rappers | Chicago Rap & Hip Hop Artists

Here’s our list of our favorite Chicago Drill Rappers and hip hop artists.

Drill Rappers from Chicago

In 2012, Drill music exploded into the mainstream music world when Kanye West released a remix of Chief Sosa’s hit, “I Don’t Like.”

Chicago Rappers That are Still Active

Here’s our list of the rappers from Chicago that are still active and making music.

G Herbo Active in 2019. — G Herbo in 2019.

Please keep in mind:

This list may be changed due to the extreme violence in Chicago. Some Rappers may be added or subtracted from the list due to overdose, gang violence or incarceration.

Lil Durk
Rico Recklezz
G Herbo
Chief Keef
King Louie
Ewol Samo
Prince Eazy
P.Rico
Montana of 300
Killa Kellz
Edai
Prince Dre
Famous Dex
Lil Bibby
Ewol Samo
Lil Jay
FBG Duck
Billionaire Black
S.Dot
600 Breezy
King Samson
Wooski
Cdai – (Convicted of 1st-degree murder)
RondoNumbaNine – (Convicted of 1st-degree murder)

Drill Rappers That Are Deceased

Unfortunately, many young and talented rappers from Chicago lose their lives due to senseless gun and gang-related violence.

Additionally, a list of hip hop artists who’ve died from gun violence in Chicago includes; OTF Nunu, L’A Capone, Lil Jeff, CantGetRight, Lil Marc, Lil Mister, Lil Jojo, Young Pappy, Blood Money, Brick, and many more.

Rappers that have passed away include:

L’A Capone

Leonard Anderson, better known as L’A Capone, was shot to death while leaving the studio after a late-night recording session on September 26, 2013.

Fredo Santana

Fredo Santana was pronounced dead on January 19, 2018 due to complications from epileptic seizures. Santana’s addiction to prescription promethazine and codeine cough syrup may have contributed to his death.