21 Savage Only Rapper on TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2024

 

US-based British rapper 21 Savage has reached a new milestone.

 

He has become the only rapper to appear on Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2024 list.

 

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy wrote Savage’s tribute on Time’s website.

 

Burna noted that the British star’s approach to rap is “authentic” and “refreshingly genuine.”

 

He wrote, “Like 21 [Savage], I know what it’s like to rise above challenging beginnings, and it makes his success all that much more remarkable. Throughout his work—including on his newest album, American Dream, which opens with a reflection by his mother on their immigration story—21 maintains an authenticity that resonates deeply.

Burna Boy said he had the privilege of sharing “one of my most significant milestones with 21, performing with him at the Grammys.”

 

He added: “I’m excited to witness the greater evolution of his artistry and the impact he continues to make on the world stage.”

The Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People recognition honours individuals who have made a significant impact on the world through their art, activism, and cultural influence.