The world has come to know and love the hard-working artists who rep South Florida, from veterans like Trick Daddy and Trina to the underground-turned-viral artists like City Girls, Kodak Black, Denzel Curry, Pouya, and, yes, even Lil Pump.
Now it’s time to put the new class of artists in the spotlight.
New Times scoured the scene and found a number of rising South Florida rappers who are changing the game with their music and unique personalities. Despite the music industry’s dependence on social media, these artists are making waves by any means necessary, regardless of how many Instagram followers they have.
Below, listed in alphabetical order, are ten Miami rappers you need to know about in 2021.