Because anyone can say they rap, but you need something more these days. I'm a high level exec in the corporate world. He should be top 10 minimum probably top 5 definitely should be above #30. Its pop music, not hip hop.50 cent, Jay-Z, Lil'Wayne and the like are traitors to their kind and should be ashamed of themselves. He was born two years later. He's made a lost of songs. The Best Songs on Logic's Album 'Confessions of a Dangerous Mind'. Tech didn't go for a major record deal, because he wanted to do his own thing. Vote 2Pac, Biggie, Jay-Z, or some other legend. He is individually really good at rapping and making songs overall. Do you agree with the top 50 biggest rappers ever? Two decades later, people still sing to his praises. But he does have a few good songs where he sings on key and he sounds nice. Listen to his albums the Carter I the Carter II III IV and his new one the Carter V. Also listen to his song Sucker For Pain featuring 5 other people including FOB (Fall Out Boy) and ID (Imagine Dragons). Love him or hate him he has had a huge impact on the rap game and his longevity speaks for itself. Even if nobody reads this, I have to say that the fact that MF DOOM is number 45 is a straight up lie. He did a lot in Straight outta Compton also and he still is great and Dre produced Eminem. That's real OG. You cannot logically rank 2pac and Biggie over Jay-Z, because even if they were alive, you don't know how they would have evolved and how their raps would be now. His lyricism, not as a storyteller, but as a rapper who can manipulate words and think completely outside the box is second to none and his flow is one of a kind. The Most Trustworthy Celebrities in the World. Many of the rappers listed here favor energy over intricacy, viscerality over logic and flow over lyricism. The parents of the future hip-hop king got married when Marshall's mother was only 15 years old. No One! Love you brother!Stephanie, Biggies lyrics and flow are amazing and his. He has been dropped from labels, gone to jail many times, had life threats, but he still husltes like THE KING. Also instead of making you wait for new music while he is in jail, he just releases you albums that you can keep in you're car for a year and still bump until he gets out because of how good his music is. He samples if I ruled the world and New York State of mind. Dre rarely sings but he can sing alright. His metaphors and wordplay are crazy and his lyrics are probably the best ever. Mainstream ruins talent, Tech's the king, no doubt. If I ruled the world, New York State of mind, got yo self a gun. Rakim, Nas, Big L, KRS-One, 2Pac, Biggy, Big Daddy Kane, Percee P, Big Pun, Slick Rick, Kool G Rap, Immortal Technique put a BULLET in your fake rappers. For kendrick to be in 98th place as the best rapper is a shame for he is definitely better then overrated Eminem and should be in first. His emotion and lyrics that he gives and shows us is incredible! Not someone who you would guess listens to this type of rap. If he'd ever released a solo album (the love below doesn't really count) he'd be near the top of this list. Adding to their wealth, these lyricists are also entrepreneurs, producers, and actors. should be ranked higher. Best of all time! The man lives what he rhymes about. He most definitely holds the qualities of a rock star; out spoken, grandiose; but brilliant. To compare who can be the best it varies. Plus where the hell is 50 its been years since he made a hit. He is the best rapper of the past ten years hands down.I can't compare him to the people that helped create hip hip and the help further a movement. Numerous different skills and attributes all must come together to make a truly legendary MC. Dr Dre is one of the best rappers he is so skillful and cool. He's better. Big Pun, #35? Kanye is clearly the front runner for best rapper of all time. Who’ s the best Vocalist/Rapper in Red Velvet? He have a awesome flow of rapping, jay-z flow and delivery is like no other he is no doubt on of the most talented rappers to come into the game. And Jay-Z's puns and literary figures are far more nuanced and witty.Goes without saying, Kanye West is an underrated artist and rapper and he should be at least ahead of Lil Wayne and Snoop Dogg.Time to really listen to the music and to understand the themes and lyrics people, don't believe the hype. Refiloe Maele Phoolo, popularly known as Cassper Nyovest is rapper and record producer from South Africa. He is vastly underrated because he is an underground rapper first and foremost. He originated flow, changing the entire industry.Other than that, The God MC, Rakim still has the best lyrics, and a nearly monotone voice.Not to mention the fact that he was part of the most influential rap duo ever; Eric B and Rakim. That album is a future classic. Best flow, best lyrics, best beats, best singing, voice, best rapper ever he's best artist ever. Most people on this website only go here to vote for one person that they already had in their minds, so it's no surprise that an underground rapper like DOOM with a narrower fan base than most is down here.If you by some miracle are reading this, please listen to at least one or two MF DOOM songs, maybe off of the album Madvillainy, and then come back and tell me with a straight face he isn't in the top ten. Seriously, this dude should be number 1. It's okay kiddies keep drinking the kool-aid that these "rappers" feed you, it's all good. Popular rapper J. Cole (who finds himself on the Ultimate List below) cites consistency as the most important attribute, and says it's important to look both for the big humorous "punch" lines as well as the underlying message of the rapper's songs. Who voted that?! Anyway rap can't always stay the same.. We have to freshen it up a bit.That's why :The game needs change, and Drake's the cashier. NOTE: Please know every member has a different vocal range and different singing tone as well for rapping. G-Unit! has proved again and again that nothing can stop his hustle. Nearly all of his albums you can listen through completely without skipping a track. After releasing a brilliant album in Section.80, he signed with Dr. Dre to Aftermath and just recently put out his major label debut, good kid, M.A.A. Logic. He's still a legend.P.S. What insult to put him below J. Cole, Drake, Lil Wayne, Kanye West & Eazy-EEazy-E is overrate be honest, the only 2 songs I like from him outside of NWA is Boyz-n-the-Hood & Real Muthaphuckkin G’s has Ice Cube as ghost writer & the best rappers of NWA is Ice Cube & MC RenDr Dre is amazing with making beats but not so much rapping, snoop Dogg does the rapping but Dr Dre does the production but gave Eminem, 50 cent, the Game, Snoop Dogg all careersBusta Rhymes has great rhymes, production, fast rapping & thatIce Cube is also the best, was though choosing Ice Cube or Busta RhymesThe best rappers are Biggie, 2pac, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Ice Cube, Big Pun, Chuck D, Kendrick Lamar, DMX, King Lil G, immortal Technique, Nas. You look up what he's talking about and you realize that Jay Z is a lyricist like no other. All of his songs since 2010 are edited. The knowledge. Born Kendrick Lamar Duckworth; Kendrick Lamar is a legendary songwriter and rapper of American... 3. He has continued to make hits after hits since … You obviously know nothing about southern music. 1 talking about this. "MF DOOM being so low on this list show the mass lack of education going on in the US. and Tupac, Biggie, and Nas just don't fit their positions. Marshall Bruce Mathers III was born in a dysfunctional family. "you just got ethered").Underrated by the latest generation because of his seriousness and old school style which are gold to find these days.A true legend MC, ...more. He has sang before and he played some of his tunes on keyboard. Is this is enough? As far as his generation of rappers, there aren't a lot of people even close to TI in terms of natural flow and being able to make great songs.T.I. In an industry that is difficult as is to make it in, Jay-Z has proved himself to be more than worthy of not only one of the greatest rappers alive, but maybe one of the greatest rappers ever. He definitely could be number one on this list. Had he survived long enough for his surgery he would have made more of an impact in the rap game. Unlike some of the rapper today he put his soul into his music. By the way I like Eminem but eminem would never been here if it wasn't for the godfather of rap. S kendrick lamar and J Cole collab album in the future. IDGAF if he raps about "trash" content. Price New from Used from Paperback "Please retry" $68.64 . He raps fast in that while changing the flow to the beat. Now I'm not talking about who has made the most money, or who has the most albums or hits. Listen to Ova Here, Bridge is Over, South Bronx, Cleam em' Out etc. His rhyming is better in that than most of his stuff to. PLEASE VOTE FOR DRAKE! They once were on top of the rap world by far, but they weren't consistent. Is #4 on my list. T.I. His unique style, voice, and lyrics are near impossible to replicate as he influenced those like Earl Sweatshirt and Joey Badass. I like the other rappers I mentioned here, but KRS-One is # 1! He reads constantly and speaks intelligently in his rhymes and interviews. He doesn’t do as many rap battles and freestyles and practicing as much as some others but he can and he is really awesome. Kendrick is one of if not the most talked about artists at the moment. Poetry not nursery rhymes, intellect more so than wit. He spits truth. Boogie Down Productions was about 1 spot away from being in the top 5 rap duos of all time due to KRS-One's exquisite rhymes. Lyrically arguably the best on this list. He can also sing as well as rap his new album Take Care is the most phenomenal thing I've heard in a long time, every single song I can listen to without skipping this shows he's wicked! Not only that but Jay-z runs one of the best rap labels there is with rappers like Kayne, Nas, and many others on it. Then spend the rest of your life ashamed for this list and its contents. His lyrics are for the PEOPLE in the STREETS, not Hollywood or upscale boutiques. Best song: South Bronx. Jay-Z should be in the top three. Eminem is considered to be the best rapper alive and the best rapper in the world right now. Not only did he start N.W.A he also got the most smashing solo career ever. Also I hate it when people don't like it when they rap about money and stuff. Comments are only in infantcy, will have to listen to a lot more before I am in a position to really and fully understand what this movement is all about, but it has a lot of potential and thank everyone for opening my eyes. 4:02 PREVIEW 1 SONG, 4 MINUTES. I want to cry when I see this legend placed under so many trash rappers (Nicki Minaj). Every verse is gold. Immortal Technique is the next level of a political emcee like Chuck D, and critiques the whole social order that we live under. He has delivery, originality, sincerity, and lyricism in his rhymes. He holds the Guinness World Record for most words rapped in a hit single. He has great style. From Jay-Z to Sean 'Diddy' Combs to Drake to Dr. Dre, whether east coast or west coast, gangster or indie rap, the highest paid rappers have earned their fortune through hard work, talent, and unmatched ambition. He's made songs with Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Etc. Listen to one of his songs. Eazy E did in fact write his lyrics on future releases. KRS-One has the quantity (unlike Biggie or L) the beats (sorry Em) the voice (sorry Em) and most importantly, his lyrical content keeps it real (unlike Jay and Wayne). His lyrics are profound, his voice gets an old hag hyped, and his passion is immense. Honestly Drake is one of the best rappers alive, the reason why most people hate him is that he also sings. Hell the Sequel is gonna be insane! Or maybe first. Listen to You Must Learn, Sound of The Police for his socially concious rapping ability. 2016 Preview SONG TIME Who's the Best Rapper? It's 2012 now, Extinction Level Event 2 is coming and frankly, with some the stuff he's been dropping out really recently my faith in his new album is through the roof. He came up through battle rapping, and carries a style that carries hard hitting complex metaphors. GOAT. This guy literally has an unbelievable amount of talent, I guarantee you will never find a better lyricist. Also one of the great storytellers in Hip Hop, The Notorious One had every element an MC could dream of. Tupac Amaru Shakur is considered the greatest rapper of all time. Kendrick Lamar. Not to mention the genius lyrics and flow, Hov is the American Dream. All of his songs sound different, and he's a mastermind. No MC has ever done hardcore crime rap with as much menace and brutal honesty as E. He set the standard for rhyming detailed lyrics about committing felonies: They're more scary when they come from a high voice that sounds mad, mean, serious, anxious, excited, devious, and mechanical all at the same time--rather than a slow mellow voice that sounds like it's exhaling blunt smoke. He ha s 1 solo classic album: Return of the Boom Bap, and his BDP classics are Criminally minded; by far and is also considered one of the 500 best albums of all time, and By all means necessary. Eazy puts the G in OG if you ask me. When only his socks are like 500$(just saying). B were brilliant in showcasing Rakim's lyrical skill. Rakim has maybe THE best flow of all time. He is the best rapper alive. Other rappers to recently share their lists of the greatest of all time include Ludacris, Drake, T.I., and Meek Mill. He could have been the best rapper like Biggie or Big L. He rhymed better than Black Though! Probably. And they all add up way more views then Dr. Dre. Rakim's best songs include I Ain't No Joke, I Know You Got Soul, Lyrics Of Fury, Follow The Leader, What's On Your Mind, Know The Ledge and The Mystery. Busta RhymesIf you agree with this list and I hope most of you all do because it seems really fair, then lets renovate this list! He is awesome. Drake should be #1 Em is too good to be on the list. I think he isn't talked about with some of the "greatest" as often because he didn't sell out to the major recording companies and therefor he didn't get as famous from all the deals that comes with that sort of deal/contracts, yet he has still managed to make millions without them. It's funny how people hate on Wayne for doing things differently on his albums. He talks about real life stuff like in his song hows it going down. Eminem2. Tech N9ne is a real rapper who spits some vital. How is Lil Wayne ahead of him? Eminem has better rhymes most of each line he says has 2-3 rhymes. Here are examples of good songs from nas. Eazy is very influential so that's why he's called that. This is not to make any fan wars. He brought soul back to hip hop with his sick production skills, credited for the production of one of the best albums of all time (the Blueprint). Look at me now wasn't a hit because of Lil Wayne's verse or because of Chris brown's - even though both have a colossal fanbase, it was a hit because of Busta Rhymes. He makes serious culture references in songs which make him less commercial yet the most thought provoking MC in the game. He is very Strong. He is the dude that brought you his hit song:StrongerRunawayPowerJesus Walks and more!This dude is a musician and deserves all of it. His G-Unit was much more famous then YMCMB or D12. Nas creates a lot of his own stuff to like for yourself a gun and nas is like. Wayne has impacted the rap game, whether you take it in a positive or negative way it's up to you. He changed the way an MC flows, and stopped everyone in their tracks when he dropped his verse on "Notorious Thugs" using the Bone Thugs style better than they did themselves. Lost his hold on the game and you could tell drugs began to take toll on his writing. He's getting to the point where his music is almost art. BUT HE DIDN'T NEED THAT TO BE GOOD. He is the best story teller of all time (dance with the devil and you'll never know. ) Ice cube is a legend he can be one of the best he overall is one of the most well balanced in flow, voice, beat, pitch, lyrics, and rhymes. This is about to change though, as he seems to be becoming a ...more. Without a shadow of a doubt if more people knew him he'd be a top 5 rapper of all time easily. What rapper can stay relevant for that long? Tupac Amaru Shakur ( TOO-pahk shə-KOOR; born Lesane Parish Crooks, June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also... Eminem. G9. Eazy was the first rapper I ever really liked. Nas (another iconic MC featured on the list) focuses as well on the meaning of the songs, as well as the scale and ambition of the rapper's narratives and storytelling. From Kurtis Blow to Pusha-T, here are the best rappers of all time. 78? Eminem's life made him who he is today, one of the greatest of all time, when I listen to his songs he reminds me of pac, biggie & rakim, one of the greatest of all time and the best rapper alive, This guy is not human, he has had all sorts of songs to his album and he says it how it is and the realest out there, he really showed his skill of creativity when writing 3 of the best: Not Afraid, Mockingbird, and Stan. Also very lyrically talented. Drake raps from the heart and mind, which really establishes him. Yet another early deceased rapper who had promise from nyc. (I still respect them by the way), Jay Z is not only one of the best rappers STILL in the game, but he's also one of the most successful men on this planet. Dr Dre has better rhymes than most but Eminem is the rhyme king people like Eminem, nas, and Reggie have better rhyming word for word and syllables for syllables but only slightly they tend to have a two to five percentage advantage in that. Put Latinos on the map with his few albums he had. He had an undeniable unique style that exuded through his voice and lyrical rhythm. Rap game got the best of him and he’s taken hiatus. He probably wouldn't be as good, mainstream ruins people, it makes people over confident, plus people now-a-days listen to bad music, no lyricism what-so-ever now... Look at Wayne's lyrics... All I can say is what!? He discovered Kanye. Kendrick is the future and is sure to be one of the best by the time he's done. Lil' Wayne, Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, Eminem, Andre 3000, and Tupac are among the top hip-hop artists that appear on this amazing countdown. He also has some classic boasting raps such as obnoxious. He is a Hip Hop legend. He’s not a bad actor either.Regardless, there is no one who could deliver vocals like him with as much energy, pace, clarity and ability to be melodic at the same time when most would have to be monotone just to spits their Ls on time with even the hope of clarity. His flows are also Unique! Jay-Z6. Why are any of the guys ahead of him. All the members are talented and they all deserve recognition. J. Cole, The Best Lil Wayne Songs of All TimeEvery Song On Lil Wayne's 'Funeral,' Ranked, The Best Songs Feat. All 4 of his albums have gotten a 75 rating or better on Metacritic. Tupac treats rap as what it should be, an art-form, not just entertainment. In til I collapse Eminem put nas before him on the top ten list they seem pretty equal nas is an amazing rapper. https://www.billboard.com/photos/6723017/the-10-best-rappers-of-all-time This guy needs to be in the top 10.Wish there were more rappers I could vote for, there are so many so it's hard but I'll put my vote to 3 stacks since he's currently at 22 and that's ridiculous. Listen to songs such as "Dance With the Devil", "One (Remix)", "You Never Know", "Caught in a Hustle" and "Toast to the Dead" to understand why nobody today is with Immortal Technique on a lyrical level. Andre 3000#20 of 136 The Dopest Rappers of the '90s, Every Athlete Signed To Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports, RankedThe Best Jay-Z Songs of All Time, The Best 50 Cent SongsThe Best 50 Cent Movies, The Best Kanye West Albums of All-TimeThe Best Songs Feat. Sorry it's a disgrace that Lil wayne be put above him.. Long live The Flow. I can't wait for Drake's new album Certified Loverboy to come out later this month. $20.00: $1.98: Paperback $68.64 Other rappers try to be "conscious" but also worry about having mass appeal (Kanye, Common). Very very powerful messages delivered through his songs to empower the young generation much like Pac did (Nas frequently said that him and 2Pac were soldiers of the same mission) and never mainstream topics.Nas has some of the most iconic and yet underrated hit songs of all time. I still remember the first time I listened to "Hoe Cakes" and I've loved him ever since. King of the south, yes; but even if he wasn't coming out of the south, he still would have shined and made it big in the music industry. He also plays piano pretty well he does keyboards and grand pianos. Including influential rappers and best-selling artists, this list features successful MCs who are still considered some of the hottest names in the game today. People forget what makes an MC an MC. ). He is a great producer and makes awesome drum beats he is the beat king. Top Ten Worst Things to Be the God or Goddess Of, Countries With the Most COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Cases, Best Fitness Center Chains and Gym Franchises. He rose to fame in 2013 with the song ‘Gusheshe’ and in 2014 with ‘Doc Shebeleza’ which both won awards. He was already voted to 100 on the 'worst rappers' list; three times.Another thing, Rakim influenced every good rap act, and indirectly all the worst ones too: Rakim was the first rapper to use complicated rhyming techniques, such as internal rhymes and multiple stage allusions. List RulesOnly individual rappers, not rap groups or collectives. 's top 10 and was a runner-up for Luda's top 5. A multi-faceted entertainer, Missy writes, raps, sings, crafts beats, and directs music videos that are some of the most innovative in the game. 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Unlike every other rapper on this, he is able to traverse various genres and styles, to produce what is altogether a far more rounded, well produced, classy rap style, which does not rely upon a low socio-economic background to act as a basis for EVERY SINGLE SONG. State of mind is jazzy and very smooth while lyrical. Best collaboration: The Anthem- Sway & Tech ft. RZA, Tech n9ne, Eminem, Xzibit, Pharoahe Monch, Kool G Rap, Jayo Felony, Chino XL, and KRS-One. Not only were his beats good, he had better lyrics than everybody else in his time. Rakim, must be given recognition in hip hop due to his most classic work, with DJ Eric.B. Three of those are DJ Khaled (All I Do Is Win), Dr. Dre (Various Songs), and Jason Derulo (Wiggle). He is #8 on my list. His live shows are also second to none, he draws a crowd of all types and ages simply because they heard he's a great show.By far the most overlooked talented rapper. clearly Tupac and biggie are only up there because of their fame. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy... Kanye decided to go Cold and Hard. Reign: February 1996 to March 1997 Tupac began serving his prison sentence on February 14, 1995. I'm talking about who on this list could have been able to go toe to toe with DMX in his prime and come out on top? He has more than 150 singles and has been rapping since 1990. Should be top 5. I think only Eminem, Lupe, Pac, and Nas can compare in lyrics.Here are some things that are included in this argument that have nothing to do with being a great M popularity, impact on the game, beats, sales, and awards. Pay attention to what words rhyme and you can tell. Twista7. Kanye should be number one hands down. Sure they have a lot of views but 50 cent made 31 songs on his Vevo so far. Immortal Technique has a lot of diversity in his lyrics, unlike the mainstream. Hi Everyone, I am an artist manager and I am looking for the best artist in Montreal, Quebec. He has a lot of his own stuff. Best verse: verse 1 of South Bronx. Nas, biggy, and Eminem are the only ones ahead of Rakim that are even close to as good as Rakim. He talked about every single topic in our society and did so with passion. Big L from my opinion is the best mcee cause his first album was a real fire and he could do more albums like that if he would be alive today, and another thing that I like in big l is that he could do real dis freestyles! Biggie released the Hip Hop classics "Ready to Die" and "Life After Death" and became a Hip Hop icon. In thousands of years, Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj will be remembered, no other human, other than a president, will be remembered then. And all these rappers we see these days, even all the ones from back then, they all turned out to be sellouts or hypocrites. DMX is the really legit rapper! Jay has been putting music out for the past 19 years. He was 9 when he came up with the name. There are a number of differing good definitions and philosophies. 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