Rappers From Illinois

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Juice WRLD
(Rapper)
Juice WRLD
284
Birthdate: December 2, 1998
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: December 8, 2019
Rapper Juice Wrld is best remembered for his tracks Lucid Dreams and All Girls Are the Same. He was also part of the collective Internet Money. He died due to a drug-induced seizure at the age of 21. His posthumous album Legends Never Die topped the Billboard 200 chart.
 2 
Ludacris
(Rapper & Actor Known for His Album ‘Incognegro’ and His Role in 'Fast & Furious' Series)
Ludacris
75
Birthdate: September 11, 1977
Sun Sign: Virgo
Three-time Grammy-winning rapper Ludacris soared to fame with his second album, Back for the First Time. Fans also loved him as Tej Parker in The Fast and the Furious franchise. He owns a label, a line of headphones, and a restaurant. His Ludacris Foundation is associated with many youth initiatives. 
 3 
Chance the Rapper
(Rapper Known for His Mixtapes "Acid Rap," "10 Day" and "Coloring Book")
Chance the Rapper
114
Birthdate: April 16, 1993
Sun Sign: Aries
Chance the Rapper is best known for his Billboard-charting mixtape Coloring Book, which was the first streaming-only album to earn a Grammy. An avid social activist in Chicago, he owns the non-profit SocialWorks. He is known for his signature style of wearing a cap with the number "3" on it.
 4 
Common
(Rapper)
Common
56
Birthdate: March 13, 1972
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 5 
Chief Keef
(Rapper, Singer-Songwriter and Record Producer)
Chief Keef
85
Birthdate: August 15, 1995
Sun Sign: Leo

Chief Keef is a hip-hop sensation who has revolutionized the drill and trap sub-genres. His track I Don’t Like was remixed by Kanye West and was featured on the Billboard Rap Top 20. He was dropped by the label Interscope for several legal issues and then formed his own label.

 6 
Soulja Boy
(Rapper)
Soulja Boy
58
Birthdate: July 28, 1990
Sun Sign: Leo
Soulja Boy is best known for his Billboard Hot 100-topping track Crank That. Named to the 2010 Forbes list of Hip-Hop Cash Kings, he revolutionized the art of promoting music through social media, especially through YouTube. He is part of a deal with the World Poker Fund.
 7 
Lil Durk
(Rapper and Lead Member and Founder of the Collective and Record Label 'Only the Family')
Lil Durk
67
Birthdate: October 19, 1992
Sun Sign: Libra

Lil Durk is an American singer-songwriter and rapper. He is credited with founding a rap collective and record label called Only the Family (OTF). Over the years, Lil Durk has faced many legal issues, including his arrest for unlawfully carrying a weapon. He has also been involved in feuds with other rappers, such as Tyga, The Game, and Tay600.

 8 
Polo G
(Rapper and Record Executive Known for His Albums: ‘Die a Legend’, ‘The Goat’ and ‘Hall of Fame’)
Polo G
79
Birthdate: January 6, 1999
Sun Sign: Capricorn

Polo G is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and record executive. Polo G, who became famous for his Chicago drill sound, gradually adopted a more melodic style. Renowned for his vivid storytelling, Polo G's lyrics often reflect on subjects, such as mental health and racism. In 2020, he announced the launch of ODA Records, his own record label.

 9 
Young Dolph
(Rapper)
Young Dolph
26
Birthdate: August 11, 1985
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: November 17, 2021
 10 
Earl Sweatshirt
(Rapper - Member of Hip Hop Group 'Odd Future')
Earl Sweatshirt
34
Birthdate: February 24, 1994
Sun Sign: Pisces

Rapper and record producer Earl Sweatshirt was previously known as Sly Tendencies. He was part of the hip-hop collective Odd Future. Following the release of his debut mixtape, his mother sent him to a Samoa boarding school. He went back to Los Angeles soon and began making music again.

 11 
Lupe Fiasco
(Rapper)
Lupe Fiasco
40
Birthdate: February 16, 1982
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 12 
Da Brat
(Rapper and Actress Known for Her Albums: ‘Funkdafied’ and ‘Not Tonight’)
Da Brat
36
Birthdate: April 14, 1974
Sun Sign: Aries
Rapper Shawntae Harris, better known as Da Brat, is best known for her debut album, Funkdafied, which made her the first solo female platinum certified rapper. The two-time Grammy nominee soared to fame with her hits such as Loverboy. She has also served prison time for assaulting a waitress.
 13 
G Herbo
(Rapper Known for His Mixtapes ‘Welcome to Fazoland,’, ’Pistol P Project’ and ‘Ballin Like I'm Kobe’)
G Herbo
38
Birthdate: October 8, 1995
Sun Sign: Libra
Rapper Herbert Randall Wright III, initially known as Lil Herb and now known as G Herbo, became famous for his collaborations with rapper Lil Bibby. He has contributed to various philanthropic ventures, too, and had once launched a campaign to safeguard the mental health of Black youngsters.  
 14 
Fredo Santana
(Rapper Known for His Albums ‘Trappin Ain't Dead’ and ‘Fredo Kruger 2’)
Fredo Santana
19
Birthdate: July 4, 1990
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: January 19, 2018

Fredo Santana was an American rapper whose debut studio album peaked at number 45 on Billboard 200 chart. Santana suffered from drug addiction throughout his life and attributed his addiction to trauma experienced in his childhood. Eventually, his addiction took a toll on his health and he died in 2018 at the age of 27, joining the dreaded 27 Club.

 15 
Jeremih
(Singer-songwriter, Lyricist, Record producer, Rapper, Singer)
Jeremih
21
Birthdate: July 17, 1987
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 16 
SmokePurpp
(Rrapper & Pproducer)
SmokePurpp
30
Birthdate: May 15, 1997
Sun Sign: Taurus
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 17 
Cupcakke
(Rapper)
Cupcakke
29
Birthdate: May 31, 1997
Sun Sign: Gemini
 18 
Lil Bibby
(Rapper)
Lil Bibby
23
Birthdate: July 18, 1994
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 5'0" (152 cm)
 19 
Lil Reese
(Rapper)
Lil Reese
12
Birthdate: January 6, 1993
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 20 
Vic Mensa
(Founder of the hip-hop collective Savemoney)
Vic Mensa
8
Birthdate: June 6, 1993
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 21 
Twista
(Rapper)
Twista
11
Birthdate: November 27, 1973
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
 22 
Famous Dex
(Rapper)
Famous Dex
20
Birthdate: September 6, 1993
Sun Sign: Virgo
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
 23 
Boots Riley
(Musician)
Boots Riley
7
Birthdate: April 1, 1971
Sun Sign: Aries
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 24 
No I.D.
(Disc jockey)
No I.D.
9
Birthdate: June 23, 1971
Sun Sign: Cancer
 25 
Tink
(Rapper)
Tink
13
Birthdate: March 18, 1995
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
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Noname
(Rapper)
Noname
19
Birthdate: September 18, 1991
Sun Sign: Virgo
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Montana of 300
5
Birthdate: March 3, 1989
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
 28 
Shawnna
(Rapper)
Shawnna
9
Birthdate: January 3, 1978
Sun Sign: Capricorn
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SahBabii
(Rapper)
SahBabii
3
Birthdate: February 24, 1997
Sun Sign: Pisces
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 30 
Ice JJ Fish
(Rapper)
Ice JJ Fish
6
Birthdate: July 30, 1994
Sun Sign: Leo
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Chali 2na
(Rapper)
Chali 2na
3
Birthdate: June 26, 1971
Sun Sign: Cancer
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
 32 
Futuristic
(Rapper)
Futuristic
3
Birthdate: June 2, 1991
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 33 
Kid Sister
(Rapper)
Kid Sister
3
Birthdate: July 3, 1980
Sun Sign: Cancer
 34 
LA Capone
(Rapper)
LA Capone
0
Birthdate: September 18, 1996
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: September 26, 2013
 35 
Nia Kay
(American Rapper and Songwriter)
Nia Kay
6
Birthdate: December 8, 2001
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
 36 
Shaquon Thomas
(American Rapper)
Shaquon Thomas
3
Birthdate: May 9, 1995
Sun Sign: Taurus
Died: May 29, 2015
 37 
Lud Foe
(American Rapper)
Lud Foe
0
Birthdate: July 15, 1996
Sun Sign: Cancer
 38 
Queen Key
(American Rapper)
Queen Key
8
Birthdate: June 6, 1996
Sun Sign: Gemini
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Tadoe
(Rapper)
Tadoe
1
Birthdate: July 14, 1995
Sun Sign: Cancer