Beginning Quote by PartyNextDoor

Lil Wayne, that was one of my main influences, music-wise, because of his wordplay and metaphors.

— Polo G

There was so much music growing up. But definitely Lil Wayne was a big influence because I had more of an understanding of what…

— DaBaby

Lil Wayne, who is actually responsible for my career has always been a huge influence to me and one of my heroes.

— Drake

I have a lot of different influences. Everything from Maroon 5, Gwen Stefani, The Clash, Kanye West - just a lot of different artists.

— Brie Larson

Drake has always been a huge inspiration of mine, and same with Lil Wayne.

— Jake Paul

Nas, Big L, Rakim, Jay-Z, Eminem, those was all my influences, but I didn't start recording until I was 16.

— Cordae

I like a lot of artists but I think the one that touched me the most was probably Tupac, coming up. Cause that was…

— French Montana

Travis Scott is definitely a big inspiration. Lil Wayne was a big one. Lil Wayne, 50 Cent. Those were my two, like, big ones…

— Lil Skies

Lyrically and melodically, Drake was definitely a big influence of mine.

— Bazzi

I guess my main influences are Jesus, rock 'n' roll and ex-wives. In that order.

— Sam Kinison

My biggest influence is Tupac. He was a poet, and listening to Tupac is what inspired me to start rapping.

— Chanel West Coast

Drake, I'd like to collaborate with. He's a phenomenal lyricist. Probably the best rapper in the world at the moment. I love Kanye but…

— Ellie Goulding