21 Savage Makes TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People List

21 Savage rose from an immigrant to the United States to a platinum-selling, award-winning recording artist. The London-born, Atlanta-raised rapper received special recognition for his global impact.

Earlier this week, TIME Magazine included 21 Savage on its annual 100 Most Influential People list for 2024. Nigerian singer-songwriter and fellow selection Burna Boy wrote about the Slaughter Gang leader for the century-old magazine.

“I trust my gut when it comes to my music and collaborations, and I find myself naturally drawn to artists like 21 Savage—those who remain grounded in their convictions and consistently defy the constraints imposed upon them,” Burna Boy wrote.

Burna Boy and 21 Savage collaborated on “Sittin’ On Top Of The World” and “Just Like Me” featuring Metro Boomin. The latter lives on 21 Savage’s 2024 studio LP American Dream, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with more than 133,000 first-week units.

21 Savage joined Burna Boy for a “Sittin’ On Top Of The World” performance at February’s 66th Annual Grammy Awards alongside R&B legend Brandy.

“I have recently had the privilege of sharing one of my most significant milestones with 21, performing with him at the Grammys. I’m excited to witness the greater evolution of his artistry and the impact he continues to make on the world stage,” Burna Boy concluded in his TIME article.

In addition to 21 Savage and Burna Boy, the list highlights other prominent figures such as Taraji P. Henson, Dua Lipa, Colman Domingo, Fantasia Barrino, Michael J. Fox, Mark Cuban, Patrick Mahomes and Jack Smith.

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