Top 15 Best-Selling Rap Albums of All Time

Kicking off our list is ‘The Eminem Show’ by Eminem.

Released in 2002, this album sold over 27 million copies worldwide.

Packed with hits like ‘Without Me’ and ‘Cleanin’ Out My Closet,’ it showcased Eminem’s lyrical genius and storytelling

ability.

The album was deeply personal, touching on his struggles with fame and family.

It won the Grammy for Best Rap Album and remains one of the most influential hip-hop records ever.

Next up, ‘The Marshall Mathers LP’ by Eminem.

This 2000 release sold over 25 million copies worldwide.

Featuring controversial yet iconic tracks like ‘Stan’ and ‘The Real Slim Shady,’ it pushed boundaries and cemented Eminem

as a rap superstar.

The album’s raw emotion and dark storytelling resonated with fans, making it one of the most critically acclaimed

rap albums ever.

It won multiple awards and remains a cultural touchstone.

Dr.

Dre’s ‘2001’ is a West Coast classic that sold over 14 million copies worldwide.

Released in 1999, it featured legendary tracks like ‘Still D.R.E.’ and ‘Forgot About Dre.’ The album’s production set

a new standard for hip-hop, blending G-funk with cinematic beats.

With guest appearances from Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Xzibit, ‘2001’ became a defining moment in rap history and

solidified Dr.

Dre’s legacy as a producer and artist.

OutKast’s ‘Speakerboxxx/The Love Below’ was a game-changer, selling over 13 million copies worldwide.

Released in 2003, this double album showcased Big Boi’s Southern rap style and André 3000’s experimental creativity.

Hits like ‘Hey Ya!’ and ‘The Way You Move’ dominated the charts.

The album won the Grammy for Album of the Year, a rare achievement for a rap album, proving

that hip-hop could be both innovative and commercially successful.

Tupac’s ‘All Eyez on Me’ is a legendary double album that sold over 12 million copies worldwide.

Released in 1996, it was packed with hits like ‘California Love’ and ‘How Do U Want It.’ This

album captured Tupac’s raw energy, street wisdom, and poetic storytelling.

It was his first release after signing with Death Row Records and became a defining moment in West

Coast hip-hop.

Even decades later, it remains a must-listen for rap fans.

The Notorious B.I.G.’s ‘Life After Death’ is a masterpiece that sold over 11 million copies worldwide.

Released in 1997, just weeks after Biggie’s tragic death, it featured classics like ‘Hypnotize’ and ‘Mo Money Mo

Problems.’ The album showcased his storytelling skills, luxurious lifestyle, and street wisdom.

It was a double album that covered everything from gritty street tales to radio-friendly hits, solidifying Biggie’s legacy

as one of rap’s greatest.

MC Hammer’s ‘Please Hammer, Don’t Hurt ‘Em’ was a cultural phenomenon, selling over 18 million copies worldwide.

Released in 1990, it featured the massive hit ‘U Can’t Touch This,’ which became a global anthem.

The album’s mix of rap and pop made it accessible to a wide audience, helping hip-hop break into

the mainstream.

While Hammer’s flashy style and dance moves were sometimes criticized, there’s no denying the album’s massive impact.

Beastie Boys’ ‘Licensed to Ill’ was a groundbreaking album that sold over 10 million copies worldwide.

Released in 1986, it was the first rap album to top the Billboard 200.

Hits like ‘Fight for Your Right’ and ‘No Sleep Till Brooklyn’ blended rock and rap, making it a

crossover success.

The album’s rebellious energy and party anthems made the Beastie Boys icons, proving that hip-hop had the power

to reach a massive audience.