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Top 10 Rap Groups of All Time

Based on worldwide album sales, the top 10 rap groups are:

  1. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony: The Cleveland-based group has sold over 25 million albums worldwide, with hits like "Tha Crossroads" and "1st of tha Month."

  2. OutKast: The Atlanta-based duo, consisting of André 3000 and Big Boi, has sold over 24 million albums worldwide, with notable releases like "Stankonia" and "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below."

  3. Beastie Boys: This New York-based trio has sold over 20 million albums globally, with notable albums such as "Licensed to Ill" and "Paul's Boutique."

  4. Wu-Tang Clan: The New York-based group has sold around 18 million albums worldwide since their debut in 1993 with their album "Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)."

  5. N.W.A: The pioneering gangsta rap group from Compton, California, has sold around 12 million albums worldwide, including the iconic "Straight Outta Compton."

  6. Run-DMC: Hailing from Queens, New York, Run-DMC has sold around 10 million albums worldwide and played a significant role in popularizing hip-hop music.

  7. Public Enemy: Known for their politically charged lyrics, Public Enemy has sold around 8 million albums worldwide since their debut in 1987.

  8. Three 6 Mafia: The Memphis, Tennessee-based group has sold around 6 million albums worldwide, with acclaimed releases like "Mystic Stylez," "Chapter 2: World Domination," and "When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1."

  9. D12: This Detroit-based group, has sold around 5 million albums worldwide, with successful projects like "Devil's Night" and "D12 World."

  10. Migos: This Atlanta-based trio, consisting of Quavo, Offset, and Takeoff, has sold around 4 million albums worldwide, with successful projects like "Culture" and "Culture II."