The Rappers At SXSW That You Don’t Want To Miss

Throw a stick at this year's SXSW Music Festival and there's a 95% chance that you will hit a rapper. Every since hip-hop was welcomed on a larger scale three years ago, the genre has all but taken over. Here are a few newer names that you want to make sure you catch if you're going out there.

3D Natee
Rapper’s no-holds-barred approach to lyrics is sure to turn some heads.
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Roc Marciano
The man who many critics believe had the second best album of 2012 looks to keep his momentum going.
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Chance the Rapper
Chicago-based MC looks to expand his fast-growing fanbase.
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Angel Haze
Rapper has already impressed with her lyrics, now her live show gets to be critiqued.
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Roosh Williams
Local favorite is sure to have visitors going back home talking about him.
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Iamsu!
Rapper/producer has made hits for other Bay Area artists, now he is looking to step out on his own.
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Rich Homie Quan
Artist with biggest song in Atlanta may cement himself as the next guy to blow.
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Chill Moody
Philly’s new favorite is prime to make a lasting impact at SXSW.
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Jus Nice
Versatile rapper looks to show his many sides.
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Boldy James
Proud blue collar MC brings the soul of the midwest with him.
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Dizzy Wright
Funk Volume representer and nephew of Layzie Bone looks to draw his line in the sand.
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Two-9
Atlanta misfits come to show they are the real deal beyond online hype.
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ForteBowie
Rap/r&b hybrid is making noise online with his new Vice Haux mixtape and in the streets touring with Trinidad Jame$.
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Scotty ATL
One of the hottest independent artists out of Atlanta and in the Southeast brings his laid-back sound to the Lone Star State.
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Rome Fortune
Self-proclaimed pimp brings his sophisticated ignorance to SXSW.
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Spree Wilson
Singer/songwriter who recently switched up his acoustic sound for a more bass music-oriented one and looks to test it out in Austin.
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RaRa
Young artist with throwback Southern lyricism wants to show everything in Atlanta doesn’t sound the same.
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Nemo Achida
Kentucky-based rapper brings his introspective styles to the big stage.
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Tef Poe
St. Louis’ favorite DIY rapper makes another SXSW appearance.
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Lyric Jones
Multi-talented MC lands in Austin to perform instead of network this year.
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Omen
Internet acclaim pays off as Chicago rapper finally gets booked to perform.
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Big Sant
Big K.R.I.T.’s right hand man continues to build a name for himself.
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Snow Tha Product
A regular at SXSW, this year’s performance may be her biggest yet.
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Flatbush Zombies
Psychedelic rap group is sure to turn heads and drop jaws with their hyped performances.
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A$AP Ferg
The clique’s second most-recognizable member shoots out on his own.
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Action Bronson
NYC’s favorite leaves the Big Apple to see if the rest of the country likes him too.
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Berner
Taylor Gang member looks to spread the good cheer.
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Cory Mo
Pimp C protege will showcase his skills as both an MC and producer.
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League of Extraordinary G’z
Texas collective promises to be both the hosts and trendsetters for the week.
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Doughbeezy
“Beast From the Southeast” brings his lyrical SLAB music back to the festival.
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Dustin-Prestige
With co-signs from respected rappers, Prestige looks to live up to hype.
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Emicida
MC with large international following comes to win over American crowds.
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GrandeMarshall
The “Muggaman” is slowly becoming a favorite among rap critics.
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Joey Bada$$
Rising rookie aims to have make or break performances at the high-profile festival.
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Katie Got Bandz
Tough-talking queen of Chicago’s “drill” scene is sure to surprise.
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Kevin Gates
Baton Rouge’s most talked about rapper continues to impress.
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Le$
Houston-native and Boss Hogg Outlawz affiliate brings syrupy flow to neighboring Austin.
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LG
New Orleans young spitter wants to show crowds that youth are not lost.
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Roach Gigz
Bay Area rapper continues to build buzz outside of blogs.
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Tuki Carter
Newly signed member of Wiz Khalifa’s Taylor Gang looks to build on the momentum he built opening up on the 2050 Tour.
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The Underachievers
Young duo looks to step out their friends, the Flatbush Zombies', shadow.
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Propain
Houston-rapper brings his raw emotions hoping to build his following.
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