Welcome to the ultimate guide of the top 20 Spanish rappers of 2023! Over the years, the Spanish rap scene has grown and evolved into a powerhouse of talent, with artists from Spain and Latin America showcasing their unique styles and captivating audiences worldwide.
From socially conscious lyrics to hard-hitting beats and infectious hooks, these rappers have taken the genre to new heights, pushing boundaries and breaking records along the way. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the world of Spanish rap and discover the artists who are making waves in the industry today!
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Bad Bunny:
Bad Bunny is among the best and most-followed Spanish rappers on our list. His actual name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio. He is around 29 years as of 2023.
He was born on 10th March 1994 in Almirante Sur, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. He began his career in 2013 and has been active since then.
Besides being a rapper, he is also a songwriter, wrestler, singer, and music producer. He is ethnically Spanish. His notable releases are “X 100pre,” “YHLQMDLG,” “El Último Tour Del Mundo,” and many others.
Ocasio has more than 38.3 million followers on Instagram at @badbunnypr, more than 47.1 million monthly listeners on Spotify at Baby Bunny, and around 677,000+ followers on SoundCloud at Bad-Bunny.
Daddy Yankee:
This Spanish rapper was born on 3rd February 1977 in San Juan, Peurto Rico. His age is around 46 years as of 2023. He is ethnically Spanish.
His actual name is Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez. He began his career in 1992 and has been in the hip-hop industry since then.
Yankee is also a songwriter and singer, besides being a rapper. His famous albums/songs are “No Mercy,” “El Cangri.com,” “El Cartel: The Big Boss,” “Mundial,” “Prestige,” “El Disco Duro,” and many others.
Daddy has around 44.3 million+ followers on Instagram at @daddyyankee, more than 37.8 million monthly listeners on Spotify at Daddy Yankee, and more than 116,000 followers on SoundCloud at Daddy Yankee.
J Balvin:
Balvin has been in the rapping industry since 2004 and has released many great albums/songs since his debut.
He was born on 7th May 1985 in Medellin, Columbia. His age is around 38 years as of 2023. He is an ethnically Spanish rapper.
J Balvin’s real name is José Álvaro Osorio Balvín. Some of his notable releases are “La Familia,” “Energia,” “Vibras,” “Oasis,” “Colores,” “Jose,” and many others.
This Spanish rapper has more than 51.9 million followers on Instagram at @jbalvin, around 51.9 milllion+ monthly listeners on Spotify at J Balvin, and more than 153,000 followers on SoundCloud at J Balvin.
Nicky Jam:
He was born on 17th March 1981 in Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA, but his family later moved to Puerto Rico, and that is where he began his career.
Jam’s actual name is Nick Rivera Caminero. His age is around 41 years as of 2023. His career began in 1995 in Peurto Rico, which makes him a Spanish rapper.
Some of his notable releases are “Haciendo escante,” “Vida escante,” “The Black Carpet,” “Fénix,” “Íntimo,” “Infinity,” and many others.
Nicky has more than 42.6 million followers on Instagram at @nickyjam, more than 25.6 million monthly listeners on Spotify at Nicky Jam, and around 109,000+ followers on SoundCloud at Nicky Jam Music.
Pitbull:
Pitbull is among the top American rappers in the hip-hop industry. His parents were Cubans, which means Pitbull is also a Spanish rapper.
His age is around 42 years as of 2023. He was born on 15th January 1981 in Miami, Florida, USA. He raps in Spanish and English both.
Pitbull’s real name is Armando Christian Pérez. He started his career in 2001 and has been active since then. His notable releases are “M.I.A.M.I.,” “The Boatlife,” “Pitbull Starring in Rebelution,” “Armando,” “Planet Pit,” and many others.
He has around nine million+ followers on Instagram at @pitbull, more than 28.8 million monthly listeners on Spotify at Pitbull, and around 396,000+ followers on SoundCloud at Pitbull.
Fat Joe:
This Spanish rapper was born on 19th August 1970 in New York City, USA. His parents were ethnically Spanish (Cuban and Peurto Rican).
His age is around 53 years as of 2023. His actual name is Joseph Antonio Cartagena. He began his career in 1992 and has been active since then.
Besides being a rapper, he is also a songwriter, singer, actor, and music producer. His famous albums/songs are “Represent,” “Jealous One’s Envy,” “Don Cartegena,” “Loyalty,” “All or Nothing,” and several others.
Joe has more than 4.8 million followers on Instagram at @fatjoe, more than 7.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify at Fat Joe, and around 11,600+ followers on SoundCloud at Fat Joe.
Cuban Link:
Cuban Link’s real name is Felix Delgado. He was born on 18th December 1974 in Havana, Cuba. His age is around 49 years as of 2023.
He is also a songwriter, besides being a rapper. He began his career in 1995 and has been active since then. His ALIASES are Link, Cuban Link, and Lyrical Assassin.
Some of his famous albums/songs are “24K,” “Chain Reaction,” Terror Squad: The Album,” and several others.
Link has more than 1.7 million followers on Instagram at @_cuban_link, more than 1,800 monthly listeners on Spotify at Cuban Link, and it appears that he does have an official SoundCloud account.
N.O.R.E.:
His age is around 46 years as of 2023. He was born on 6th September 1977 in New York City, USA. His ALIASES are Noreaga and P.A.P.I.
N.O.R.E.’s real name is Victor Santiago, Jr. This Spanish rapper has been in the hip-hop industry since 1995 and has given out some of the best albums/songs since his debut.
Besides being a rapper, he is also a songwriter. His notable releases are “N.O.R.E.,” “Melvin Flynt – Da Hustler,” “God’s Favorite,” “Noreality,” and many others.
Victor has more than 1.3 million followers on Instagram at @therealnoreaga, more than 1.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify at N.O.R.E., and more than 1,000 followers on SoundCloud at N.O.R.E.
Juelz Santana:
Juelz Santana was born on 18th February 1982 in New York City, New York, USA. His age is around 41 years as of 2023.
His actual name is LaRon Louis James. He began his career in 1995 and has been active since then. He is also a songwriter and actor, besides being a rapper.
Santana’s famous albums/songs are “From Me to U,” “What the Game’s Been Missing!” “Time Ticking,” “Oh Yes,” “Back to the Crib,” and many others.
James has more than 2.6 million followers on Instagram at @thejuelzsantana, more than 818,000 monthly listeners on Spotify at Juelz Santana, and around 10,500+ followers on SoundCloud at Juelz Santana.
Mala Rodriguez:
This Spanish rapper’s actual name is María Rodríguez Garrido. Her age is around 44 years as of 2023. Her ALIAS is La Mala Rodriguez.
She was born on 13th February 1979 in Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz, Andalusia. She is also a songwriter and singer.
Mala began her career in 1998 and has been active ever since. Some of his famous releases are “Lujo Ibérico,” “Alevosía,” “Bruja,” “Mala,” and many others.
Rodriguez has around 1.3 million+ followers on Instagram at @malarodriguez, more than 1.6 million monthly listeners on Spotify at Mala Rodriguez, and around 4,100+ followers on SoundCloud at Mala Rodríguez.
C. Tangana:
C. Tangana has been active since 2006 and has remained among the top Spanish rappers of his time. His age is around 33 years as of 2023.
He was born on 16th July 1990 in Madrid, Spain. He is also a songwriter, besides being a rapper. His ALIASES are Crema, El Madrileño, and Puchito.
Some of his famous releases are “Ídolo,” “El Madrileño,” “Madrid Files,” “Septiembre,” “Desde la octava ventana del bloque,” and many others.
Tangana has around 1.5 million+ followers on Instagram at @c.tangana, more than 11.8 million monthly listeners on Spotify at C. Tangana, and around 7,500+ followers on SoundCloud at C. Tangana.
Residente:
He was born on 23rd February 1978 in Hato Rey, San Juan, Puerto Rico. His age is around 45 years as of 2023. He is ethnically Spanish.
Residente began his career in 2004 and has been active since then. This Spanish rapper’s real name is René Pérez Joglar
Some of his famous albums/songs are “Calle 13,” “Residente o Visitante,” “Los de Atrás Vienen Conmigo,” “Multi Viral,” and many others.
Joglar has more than 8.5 million followers on Instagram at @residente, more than 9.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify at Residente, and around 6,000+ followers on SoundCloud at Residente.
El Chojin:
El Chojin has been active since 1992 and has released many great albums/songs since then. This Spanish rapper is ethnically Spanish.
His age is around 46 years as of 2023. He was born on 28th April 1977 in Torrejón de Ardoz, Madrid. His actual name is Domingo Edjang Moreno.
Some of his notable releases are “995,” ‘II,” “III: Kompetición,” “K2 – Kompetición II,” “100% = 10.000 (Mi estilo),” and many others.
Chojin has more than 359,000 followers on Instagram at @el_chojin_oficial, more than 450,000 monthly listeners on Spotify at El Chojin, and around 2,100+ followers on SoundCloud at El Chojin.
Rayden:
This Spanish rapper’s real name is David Martínez Álvarez. His age is around 38 years as of 2023. His famous stage name is Rayden.
He was born on 30th July 1985 in Alcalá de Henares, Spain. He is ethnically Spanish. He began his career in 2010 and has been active since then.
Rayden’s notable releases are “Estaba escrito,” “Mosaico,” “Antónimo,” “En alma y hueso,” “Sinónimo,” “Homónimo,” and many others.
David has more than 290,000 followers on Instagram at @soyrayden, around 1,600+ monthly listeners on Spotify at Rayden, and more than ten followers on SoundCloud at Flackito Rayden Rap.
Canserbero:
He was born on 11th March 1988 in Caracas, Venezuela. His age was around 26 years at the time of his death.
Yes! This Spanish rapper died on 20th January 2015 in Maracay, Venezuela. He began his career in 2001 and his career in 2015 with his life.
His actual name is Tirone José González Orama. Some of his famous releases are “Can + Zoo Indigos,” “Vida,” “Muerte,” “Apa y Can,” “Give Me 5,” and many others.
Canserbero has more than 272,000 followers on Instagram at @elcanserbero, more than 2.8 million monthly listeners on Spotify at Canserbero, more than 41,500 followers on SoundCloud at Canserbero.
Immortal Technique:
Besides being a rapper, he is also a songwriter, activist, and entrepreneur. His actual name is Felipe Andres Coronel. His age is around 45 years as of 2023.
He was born on 19th February 1978 in Lima, Peru. He is ethnically Spanish. He began his career in 2000 and has been active since then.
Some of his notable releases are “Revolutionary Vol. 1,” “Revolutionary Vol. 2,” “The 3rd World,” “The Martyr,” and many others.
He has more than 415,000 followers on Instagram at @techimmortal, more than 840,000 monthly listeners on Spotify at Immortal Technique, and around 19,200+ followers on SoundCloud at Immortal Technique.
Joell Ortiz:
This Spanish rapper’s age is around 43 years as of 2023. He was born on 6th July 1980 in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
His parents were Puerto Rican, which makes him a Spanish rapper. He began his career in 1998 and has been active since then.
Ortiz’s real name is Joell Christopher Ortiz. His notable releases are “The Brick: Bodega Chronicles,” “Free Agent,” “House Slippers,” “That’s Hip-Hop,” and many others.
Joell has more than 227,000 followers on Instagram at @joellortiz, more than 180,000 monthly listeners on Spotify at Joell Ortiz, and almost 2,500 followers on SoundCloud at Joell Ortiz.
Pablo Hasél:
Pablo has been in the rapping industry since 2005. He has been involved in many controversies lately. His age is around 35 years as of 2023.
His actual name is Pablo Rivadulla Duró. He was born on 9th August 1988 in Lleida, Catalonia, Spain.
Some of his famous albums/songs are “Esto no es el paraíso,” “Trastorno Tripolar,” “Desde el abismo se goza de las mejores vistas,” and many others.
He has more than 87,200 followers on Instagram at @pablohaseloficial; unfortunately, he does not have a single follower on Spotify at Pablo Hasel, but he has more than 1,100 followers on SoundCloud at Pablo_Hasel.
Valtonyc:
This Spanish rapper is also ethnically Spanish. He was born on 18th December 1993 in Sa Pobla, Balearic Islands, Spain.
His age is around 30 years as of 2023. His actual name is José Miguel Arenas Beltrán. He began his career in 2009 and has been active since then.
Jose’s most notable releases are “El Reincident,” “Neversleep,” “La autodestrucción y sus ventajas,” “Aina i altres ansietats,” and many others.
Beltran has more than 46,600 followers on Instagram at @valtonyc, more than 2,900 monthly listeners on Spotify at Valtonyc, and more than 300 followers on SoundCloud at J.Valtonyc [Instrumental].
Baby Bash:
And last but not least, we have Baby Bash, whose real name is Ronald Ray Bryant. His age is around 48 years as of 2023.
He was born on 18th October 1975 in Vallejo, California, USA. His mother was Mexican. This Spanish rapper has been in the industry since 1996.
Some of his notable releases are “Savage Dreams,” “On Tha Cool,” “Super Saucy,” “Cyclone,” “Bashtown,” and many others.
Bash has more than 479,000 followers on Instagram at @babybash, more than 4.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify at Baby Bash, and it appears that he does have an official SoundCloud account.
