When it comes to smoking culture in hip-hop, Grabba leaf holds a special place. From Toronto basements to New York bodegas, rappers have been rolling up with Grabba for years and the culture has bled right into the music. Some spit it casually in their rhymes, others dedicate whole bars to it. Either way, Grabba has become more than just a smoke; it’s a symbol of authenticity, hustle, and street knowledge.
Here are 10 rappers who’ve put Grabba in their bars and kept the culture alive:
1. Pop Smoke
The late Brooklyn drill king made no secret of his habits. On tracks like Christopher Walking, he mentions rolling with Grabba, cementing it as part of NYC’s drill lifestyle.
2. Drake
Toronto’s own often drops local slang and lifestyle into his lyrics. Grabba references in Drake’s catalog connect him directly to the city’s smoking culture.
3. Vybz Kartel
Dancehall legend Vybz Kartel has influenced generations of rappers and smokers. He often shouted out Grabba in his tracks, helping spread it worldwide.
4. Alkaline
Another dancehall heavyweight, Alkaline, frequently name-drops Grabba in his music, showing how deeply it’s tied to Caribbean smoke culture.
5. Tommy Lee Sparta
Known for his gritty delivery, Tommy Lee makes sure Grabba gets its shine in his bars, often alongside darker, rebellious themes.
6. Sheff G
As part of the Brooklyn drill wave, Sheff G has been vocal about his Grabba use. The leaf is a staple in his lifestyle and rhymes.
7. Skillibeng
Skillibeng represents the new generation of dancehall and trap fusion. His Grabba bars connect him with both Jamaica and New York’s underground smoke scene.
8. 22Gz
One of Brooklyn’s drill pioneers, 22Gz often incorporates smoking culture—including Grabba—into his verses, tying it back to his street stories.
9. Grabbz
Toronto rapper Grabbz takes it even further; he’s not just rapping about Grabba, he’s built a whole brand around it. With songs like Free Game and Toonies Loonies, Grabbz puts the culture and the hustle front and center.
10. Fivio Foreign
Another Brooklyn name, Fivio has also slid Grabba into his records, aligning himself with the culture that goes hand-in-hand with drill.
Why Grabba Stays in the Culture
From Jamaica to Toronto to Brooklyn, Grabba is more than a leaf; it’s a lifestyle. For rappers, dropping a Grabba reference is like a coded shout-out to real ones who know. It ties music, smoke, and street knowledge together in a way few other things can.
🔥 With That I Say This:
Whether you’re rolling with it or just nodding along when your favorite rapper mentions it, Grabba isn’t leaving hip-hop anytime soon. It’s a part of the culture and the culture always finds a way to spit it back in bars.