The Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance was awarded from 1991 to 2011, alongside the Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. Previously, a single award was presented for Best Rap Performance.

In 2003, this award was split into separate awards for Best Female Rap Solo Performance and Best Male Rap Solo Performance. In 2005, it was again presented as a single award.

As of 2012, the award was permanently discontinued due to a major overhaul of Grammy categories. Since 2012, all solo and duo/group rap performances has been shifted to the revived Best Rap Performance category.

Years reflect the year in which the Grammy Awards were presented, for works released from October a year and a half prior to September the previous year.

Recipients

Each year is linked to the article about the Grammy Awards held that year.

Multiple wins

1. 4 wins

2. Eminem

3. 3 wins

4. Missy Elliott

5. 2 wins

6. LL Cool J

7. Kanye West

8. Will Smith

9. Jay-Z

Multiple nominations

1. 8 nominations

2. Eminem

3. 7 nominations

4. Jay-Z

5. 5 nominations

6. LL Cool J

7. Busta Rhymes

8. Missy Elliott

9. 4 nominations

10. Queen Latifah

11. Ludacris

12. Kanye West

13. T.I.

14. 3 nominations

15. MC Hammer

16. Coolio

17. Will Smith

18. Common

19. Nelly

20. 50 Cent

21. 2 nominations

22. Monie Love

23. Sir Mix-a-lot

24. Dr. Dre

25. MC Lyte

26. Snoop Dogg

27. The Notorious B.I.G.

28. 2Pac

29. Nas

30. Lauryn Hill

31. DMX

32. Mystikal

33. Lupe Fiasco

34. Mos Def

35. Drake

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