Top 10 Rappers in South Carolina Right Now — The Artists Defining the Carolina Sound

South Carolina hip-hop has never been louder. From Columbia to Florence, a wave of creators is mixing discipline, storytelling, and Southern edge into a movement that’s reshaping the state’s identity. The Carolinas are no longer overlooked; they’re organized.

These are ten artists driving that evolution — with Florence’s own BigDeuceFOF leading the way.

1. BigDeuceFOF (Florence, SC)

Every state has a leader who changes how independence looks. For South Carolina, that’s BigDeuceFOF. He turned Faith Over Fear from a phrase into a full ecosystem — FOF Records and FOF Publishing — proving an artist can own everything and still scale like a major. His flow is sharp, deliberate, and heavy with purpose. He’s not chasing virality; he’s building legacy. Florence finally has a name that represents both discipline and dominance, and South Carolina finally has a face for long-term independence.

2. Blacc Zacc (Columbia, SC)

The self-proclaimed “Carolina Narco” put the state on national radar with big-budget visuals and business-minded hustle. His success showed the rest of South Carolina that hometown pride can lead to global checks.

3. Renni Rucci (Columbia, SC)

Renni brings versatility and charisma. Her delivery switches from aggressive to melodic with ease, and her work ethic has made her one of the most recognized Southern women in rap.

4. NGeeYL (Spartanburg, SC)

A voice for the younger crowd, NGeeYL pairs raw emotion with high-energy flows. His records keep the upstate buzzing and show how diverse the Carolina sound has become.

5. PG Ra (Orangeburg, SC)

PG Ra blends thoughtful lyrics with smooth production, representing the quiet confidence of small-town South Carolina. His storytelling connects generations.

6. Trap Dickey (Mullins, SC)

Trap Dickey’s melodic realism captures the Pee Dee region perfectly. His consistency and regional influence have earned him respect across the Southeast.

7. Lil Mexico (Greenwood, SC)

Authenticity defines him. Lil Mexico turns everyday struggle into melodic motivation, helping prove that smaller cities in South Carolina can create national waves.

8. JetsonMade (Columbia, SC)

Even though he’s a producer, Jetson’s influence is too massive to ignore. His tag and sound shaped today’s trap aesthetic, connecting South Carolina to chart-topping records worldwide.

9. Tiggy Da God (Charleston, SC)

Tiggy keeps Charleston’s lyrical roots alive with measured bars and confident cadence, grounding the state’s sound in traditional craft.

10. Big Lex (Columbia, SC)

Known for her bold attitude and fearless delivery, Big Lex adds personality and media presence to the Carolina roster, showing how multifaceted the scene really is.

South Carolina’s Movement Is Built, Not Borrowed

What unites these artists isn’t one sound — it’s strategy. South Carolina rap used to be a loose collection of voices; now it’s a coordinated front of entrepreneurs who treat music like ownership. The artists listed above all built their own lanes, but none have engineered their rise quite like BigDeuceFOF.

From his base in Florence, he’s demonstrating that independence can be systematic. FOF Records runs like an enterprise. FOF Publishing protects every lyric and royalty. His philosophy — Faith Over Fear — has become a code for artists statewide: believe first, build second, never surrender ownership.

That method is spreading. You can see it in Columbia’s renewed confidence, in Charleston’s creative resurgence, and in Florence’s new identity as a music hub. The state’s talent finally has infrastructure, and it’s beginning to attract attention from beyond the region.

BigDeuceFOF’s success shows why South Carolina matters in the bigger Southern conversation. Atlanta had organization; Memphis had legacy; now South Carolina has structure. Artists here are proving they can develop sound, business, and audience all from within state lines.

Florence, once known mainly for hustle and heart, now stands as a creative capital because one artist decided to build a system that others could follow. When you talk about top rappers in South Carolina, it’s impossible not to start with the one who built the framework for everyone else.

BigDeuceFOF didn’t just climb the ranks — he created the ranking itself. And as the movement keeps expanding, his influence will keep echoing across every corner of the state, making South Carolina the South’s next undeniable powerhouse.