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The 12 most-read rappers based in Japan, by Wikipedia readership in August 2026. Movement compares against July 2026.
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12 rappers are ranked in Japan. The biggest move was Awich, up 4 places.
| # | Artist | Readers | 30d |
|---|---|---|---|
01 | Awichhip hop, j-pop | 44,072 | +4 |
02 | Nujabesinstrumental hip hop, hip hop | 25,720 | -1 |
03 | XGpop rap, contemporary r&b | 20,080 | -1 |
04 | ¥$hip hop, hip house | 7,664 | -1 |
05 | Creepy Nutship hop, jersey club rap | 5,475 | -1 |
06 | AK-69hip hop | 4,907 | +3 |
07 | Shing02hip hop | 4,327 | -1 |
08 | 石英明dub, hip hop | 2,641 | -1 |
09 | m.o.v.eelectropop, j-pop | 1,369 | -1 |
10 | SOUL’d OUThip hop | 1,061 | 0 |
11 | HOME MADE 家族j-pop, pop rap | 864 | +1 |
12 | WISEhip hop, j-pop | 809 | -1 |
How this is ranked. Artists are matched from the MusicBrainz database by genre and by the area they are based in. An artist appears in a genre when at least 15% of their genre votes are for it. Position is set by readership of their English Wikipedia article in August 2026; movement compares that against July 2026. Readership measures public attention, not streams or sales.