21 Savage – real name Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph – just made the 2024 TIME Magazine 100 Most Influential People. This is a big deal because this list is not about being famous; it’s about being influential – and there’s a big difference.
So, why is 21 Savage among the most influential people in the world?
Forget flashy videos and chains. This British-American rapper and songwriter are as real as they come. His music speaks about his life; there are no covers presenting a perfect picture. He brings the street life to the audience . And the music! His style combines the features of Trap and Drill. He uses a unique style flow that focuses on strong lyrics. Just listen to him – he’s definitely on a list of most influential world artists.
Authenticity has propelling 21 Savage to the top. Ever since he dropped his debut mixtape The Slaughter Tape in 2014 he has been on fire. And by on fire, I mean several chart-topping albums. We’re talking Savage Mode, Issa Album, I Am > I Was, and his most recent album, The American Dream. Not only that but his tracks have all gone gold, platinum, and multiplatinum!
The music world is starting to take notice. In the magazine, fellow TIME 100 honoree, Nigeria’s very own singer-songwriter Burna Boy made a tribute to 21 Savage. In the magazine, Burna Boy praised 21 for his honesty and a new feel to rap and claimed to be eager to see what he will do next. Additionally, 21 Savage is not the only musician on the list this year with Dua Lipa and Fantasia also featuring.
This is a major win for 21 Savage, and it shows that realness and powerful lyrics can take you all the way to the top.
