The music industry took a big hit as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rappers weren’t able to do press runs or go on tours and those are two essential things that are needed to be successful in that line of work. Because of that, leveling up in a time where nothing is really happening is a difficult task to do, but there was a select group of artists who managed to get it done.
The rappers on this list got right to work this year and didn’t let the pandemic stop their progression. Given they all had solid runs the year before, this group knew a little something about evolving. These rappers took what they already knew, tweaked it a bit and were able to separate from the pack to establish themselves as the breakout stars of the year.