Billboard and Vibe have just released their top 50 rappers of all time in honor of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary.
The rankings have been determined by the artist’s body of work/achievements, cultural impact/influence, longevity (years at the mic), lyrics (storytelling skills), and flow (vocal prowess).
While some of the names on the list come as no surprise, others might be debatable for some. Check out the top 20 list below
1. JAY-Z
2. Kendrick Lamar
3. Nas
4. Tupac Shakur
5. Eminem
6. The Notorious B.I.G.
7. Lil Wayne
8. Drake
9. Snoop Dogg
10. Nicki Minaj
11. Kanye West
12. Andre 300
13. Rakin
14. LL Cool J
15. J. Cole
16. Scarface
17. 50 Cent
18. Ice Cube
19. Missy Elliot
20. Big Dady Kane
Check out the full list here.
The list is no surprise as these artists have come into the game and dominated the charts for decades, some even today.
😂😂😂 now that the joke is over now where is the real list. B.I.G, Tupac, then others…Jay Z should’ve been 30-35…
Garbage list, I don’t see Krazy bone, or Spice one, Beastie boys, Whodini, MC Eight, Mack 10, Jarule, etc.
Coz u have such a pathetic taste.I don’t even think i know those guys you’ve mentioned
Nas, Em, 3 Stacks