The Most Influential Young Creators of The Decade
27 - Marsai Martin
Marsai Martin, 15 and an actress that has appeared in "Blackish" and "Little", for which she was also an executive producer.
26 - Gunner Stahl
Gunner Stahl, a 23 year old photographer. He started by taking photos of his friends - many of which happened to be up-and-coming rappers. Chances are that he's probably taken photos of your favorite musician or rapper.
25 - Salem Mitchell
Salem Mitchell is a 21 year old model and is known for her facial freckles. She was discovered through Instagram, which led to contract with LA Ford Models. Salem has inspired many young girls to embrace their uniqueness and individuality.
24 - James Charles
James Charles Dickinson is a 20 year old American Internet personality, Beauty YouTuber and make-up artist. In 2016, he became the first male ambassador for CoverGirl at the age of 17.
23 - Emma Chamberlain
Emma Frances Chamberlain, 18 and an American YouTuber. She won the 2018 Streamy Award for Breakout Creator. Her style and personality has influenced many teens throughout the U.S.
22 - Murda Beatz
Shane Lee Lindstrom is a 25 year old record producer, DJ, and songwriter. He has produced many songs such as, "It's A Vibe", "Butterfly Effect" and "FEFE"
21 - Mickey Alfred
Mickey Alfred at only 24 years of age he is a creative director best known as the founder of the clothing company Illegal Civilization. Alfred is also known for his filmmaking and acting.
20 - A$AP Rocky
Rakim Athelaston Mayers is a 31 year old American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, model, actor and music video director. He is also a member of the hip hop collective A$AP Mob.
19 - SZA
Sza (Solána Imani Rowe) is a 29 year old American singer and songwriter. In October 2012 at the age of 23 years old, she self-released her debut EP, See.SZA.Run.
18 - Chance The Rapper
Chancelor Jonathan Bennett is a 26 year old American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor and activist. Chance the Rapper released his debut mixtape 10 Days in 2012 when he was 20 years old. He has influenced many kids and teens, especially in the Chicago area.
17 - Kevin Abstract
Clifford Ian Simpson is a 23 year old American rapper, singer-songwriter, and director, and is a founding member of Brockhampton. Abstract released his debut album, MTV1987, in 2014 when he was 18 years old.
16 - Metro Boomin
Leland Tyler Wayne is an 26 year old American record producer, record executive, songwriter, and DJ. He has produced many songs such as "Jumpman" , "Bad and Boujee" and "Mask Off" .
15 - Cole Bennett
Cole Bennett is a 23 year old American business executive and music video director and is best known for his multimedia company Lyrical Lemonade, which he initially created as an internet blog in 2013 when he was just 17 years old.
14 - Playboi Carti
Jordan Terrell Carter is a 23 year old American rapper, singer and songwriter. Carter is currently signed to A$AP Mob's AWGE Label and Interscope Records.
13 - Zendaya
Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman is a 23 year old American actress and singer. She began her career as a child model and backup dancer.
12 - Travis Scott
Jacques Berman Webster II, 28, American rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. In 2012, Scott signed his first major-label deal with Epic Records when he was 22 years old.
11 - Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell is a 17 year old American singer and songwriter, she began singing at a young age. Within the past 3 years she has been inspiring many kids and teens all around the world.
10 - Rihanna
Robyn Rihanna Fenty is a 31 year old Barbadian singer, songwriter, fashion designer, actress and businesswoman.
9 - Kylie Jenner
Kylie Kristen Jenner , 22, known for her role in the E! reality television series since she was 10 years old. Kylie is the founder and owner of the cosmetic company Kylie Cosmetics.
8 - Justin Bieber
Justin Drew Bieber is a 25 year old Canadian singer-songwriter and actor. Bieber was discovered at 13 years old by talent manager Scooter Braun He then released his debut EP, My World, when he was 15 years old.
7 - Mac Miller
Malcolm James McCormick was an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He began his career in 2007, at the age of 15.
RIP January 19, 1992 - September 7, 2018
6 - Lana Del Rey
Elizabeth Woolridge Grant is a 34 year old American singer and songwriter. Her music has been noted by critics for its stylized cinematic quality and its references to pop culture, particularly 1950s and 1960s Americana. Lana is known for bringing back a style of music that hasn't been around for decades.
5 - Frank Ocean
Frank Ocean, 32, American singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and photographer. Ocean began his musical career as a ghostwriter, prior to joining the hip hop collective Odd Future in 2010 at the age of 22. His mysterious and quiet online persona is what make people so fascinated by him.
4 - Drake
Aubrey Drake Graham is a 33 year old Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and businessman. Drake gained recognition as an actor in the early 2000s prior to starting his music career.
3 - Donald Glover
Donald McKinley Glover Jr. "Childish Gambino" is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, director, musician, and DJ.
2 - Nicki Minaj
Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty is a 36 year old Trinidadian-born rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, and model. She gained public recognition after releasing the mixtapes "Playtime Is Over", "Sucka Free", and "Beam Me Up Scotty". Nicki has inspired many other women in the rap community.
1 - Tyler, The Creator
Tyler Gregory Okonma is a 28 year old American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, music video director, fashion designer, and graphic designer. His unique style and personality has inspired many teens across the globe.