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hiphoprankings.com · Rising Big Board 2026
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Board updated Sep 6, 2026 · 9:45 AM PT
Rising Big Board 2026
Top 10 preview · editorial board of real rising MCs
| Rk | Artist | City | Styles | Buzz | Tr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Trim | Charleston, SC | trapmelodic | 95 | ↑ |
| 2 |  Loe Shimmy | Pompano Beach, FL | melodictrap | 94 | ↑ |
| 3 |  La Reezy | New Orleans | lyricalconscious | 93 | ↑ |
| 4 |  Ray Vaughn | Long Beach, CA | lyricalconscious | 92 | ↑ |
| 5 |  BabyChiefDoit | South Side Chicago | drill | 91 | ↑ |
| 6 |  GELO | Chino Hills, CA | trapmelodic | 90 | — |
| 7 |  1900Rugrat | West Palm Beach, FL | trap | 89 | ↑ |
| 8 |  Samara Cyn | Murfreesboro, TN / LA | lyricalmelodic | 88 | ↑ |
| 9 |  Dess Dior | Atlanta | melodictrap | 87 | ↑ |
| 10 |  ian | Dallas (born St. Louis) | trapplugg | 86 | ↑ |
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