Ayra Starr Reveals Dream Rap Collabs: Jay‑Z, Young Thug & Dave Top Her List!

Fast-rising Afropop sensation Ayra Starr is setting her sights beyond Afrobeats and into the realm of global hip-hop.

In a recent interview on Complex, the Nigerian-born singer revealed a list of dream collaborators that includes some of the biggest names in rap: Jay‑Z, Young Thug, and UK’s Dave. With her career already skyrocketing, these aspirations could mark the beginning of a genre-bending evolution for the Mavin Records star.

Ayra Starr  rose to fame in 2021 with her breakout single “Bloody Samaritan” and followed up with major hits like “Rush,” which gained international recognition and earned her a Grammy nomination. By 2024, she had released The Year I Turned 21, an album that showcased her versatility and storytelling, cementing her place among Africa’s new musical elite.

But it’s clear that Ayra isn’t content with conquering just the Afrobeats world.

“I grew up on Young Thug,” she said in the interview. “He’s still amazing. He’s still a G.”

This statement alone reveals a deep-rooted admiration for trap music and the artists who helped shape her musical identity. Each of the rappers Ayra Starr named brings a unique flavor to the table—and collaborating with them would mean expanding her sound across different continents and sub-genres.

Whether these collaborations materialize soon or remain future goals, Ayra Starr’s list of dream artists reveals where her creative compass is pointing. As Afrobeats continues to dominate the global stage, artists like Ayra are not only representing the genre but also reshaping its boundaries.

With her talent, industry support, and clear vision, the possibility of hearing Ayra Starr and Jay‑Z on the same track no longer sounds like wishful thinking—it sounds like the future.