With a knife tattooed on his forehead and a sinister smile, 21 Savage brought something new to the game in sound and style, and despite naysayers, legal woes, and an ever-changing industry, he has continued to come out on top.
21 Savage has evolved from a gritty street rapper to one of the industry’s top choices for feature verses. Born in London, the “Rich Flex” performer moved to the United States with his mother as a child. From there, he was submerged in Southern culture through an East Atlanta upbringing and began his journey to the Billboard charts.
His rap career began to gain traction in 2015 with the release of the Slaughter Tape. From there, the Grammy Award-winning musician has issued two solo studio albums, three collaborative albums, two mixtapes, three EPS, and dozens of singles. From topping the charts with Drake and collecting plaques with Post Malone to going toe-to-toe with J. Cole, and acting on his love of R&B with Summer Walker and Usher, the 2016 XXL freshman class member continues to reach new heights.
Recently, the diamond-selling rapper solved his immigration issues, allowing him to return overseas and perform for the first time in Europe. Officially taking his career global with a scheduled tour, 21 Savage has proven to be a dynamic artist who brings his Slaughter Gang swagger to every track.
While he has standout records on his own and chart-topping collaborations, there are a few 21 Savage verses that sometimes go under the radar. In celebration of his 31st birthday, read below for eight of the “Saint Laurent Don’s” underrated feature verses.
“Lit” – DJ Scream Feat. 21 Savage, Juicy J, Young Dolph
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One of his early features, the party-ready track also features 21 Savage on the hook. While the verse is not the most technical, it highlights the signature rap style that helped put the Savage Mode rapper on the map.
“I Want Her” – Bankroll Mafia, Shad Da God, T.I., Young Thug, Duke, 21 Savage
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21 Savage kicks off this Atlanta link-up with the shock-and-awe lyrics synonymous with his brand. Once the beat drops on “I Want Her”, he switches his flow and reminds listeners “Savage stands for nothin’ nice.”
“Child’s Play” – Young Nudy feat. 21 Savage
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When cousins 21 Savage and Young Nudy link up, it is clear their chemistry is thicker than water. Produced by Coupe, “Child’s Play” serves as an ominous warning to anyone who dare go against the duo.
“Offended” – Meek Mill Feat. Young Thug, 21 Savage
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21 Savage, Meek Mill, and Young Thug are the perfectly balanced, threatening trio on “Offended.” The youngest of the group echoes the song’s “f**k is you talkin’ bout” energy with his flawless closing verse.
“Outstanding” – SahBabii Feat. 21 Savage
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Linking up with SahBabii gave 21 Savage the space to “sell a h*e a dream.” On “Outstanding” the two rapper’s opposite styles balance out for a fun song that’s easy to put on repeat.
“Outlawz” – Rick Ross Feat. 21 Savage, Jazmine Sullivan
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On “Outlawz” the Issa Album performer matches Rick Ross’ introspective energy, balanced by a soulful performance from Jazmine Sullivan. Reflecting on how the streets left him scarred, the verse showcases 21 Savage’s ability to hop on a track and allow his knack for wordplay and perfectly timed adlibs to stand out against his predecessors.
“Floating” – ScHoolboy Q Feat. 21 Savage
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Produced by Cardo and Johnny Juliano, “Floating” is proof the two rappers should collaborate more often. ScHoolboy Q and 21 Savage transport listeners to their own trippy state of mind with metaphorical lyrics over the hypnotic beat.
“Clout” – Ty Dolla $ign Feat. 21 Savage
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With Ty Dolla $ign, 21 Savage lives his best luxury life, warning any woman hoping to get with him for his influence that lying and cheating is his nature. The Atlanta representative gets straight to it in this quick but catchy verse.
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