TOP 35- Best Rappers of All Time

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Every prominent rapper ever takes on a unique style in all or most of the following fields: lyricism, wordplay, flow, speed, pace, storytelling ability, mass appeal, impact on the game, uniqueness of voice, number of hits, consistency, and personality, etc. (usually ranking lyricism at most important to personality at least important). It is no secret that rap music can create intense controversy. This controversy can be a small argument, or, even, a life or death matter. 2pac (Tupac) Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. were murdered because of their impact on the “rap game” and the rivalry they created. Gangs often sided with rappers of their respective area, and many people have died and continue to die because of powerful lyrics within raps. For this reason, ranking the best rappers of all time is no easy task. In a list of the top 30 rappers ever, not one artist is similar, and every single spot on the list is an agonizing decision to make. Each of these artists can arguably be moved into alternate spots depending on personal opinion, but this list was made having weighed all of the above factors, popular opinion, and advice from avid rap listeners and experts on the subject.

  1. Nas
  2. Notorious B.I.G.
  3. Tupac
  4. Rakim
  5. Eminem
  6. Jay-Z
  7. Red Man
  8. Ice Cube
  9. Royce Da 5’9
  10. Dr. Dre
  11. T.I.
  12. The Game
  13. Common
  14. LL Cool J
  15. Kurupt
  16. Lupe Fiasco
  17. Raekwon
  18. Jadakiss
  19. Busta Rhymes
  20. Big Pun
  21. Snoop Dogg
  22. Kendrick Lamar
  23. Jay Cole
  24. Ghostface Killah
  25. Mos Def
  26. 50 cent
  27. Lil Wayne
  28. Big Sean
  29. Andre 3000
  30. Lauryn Hill
  31. Kanye West
  32. Biz Markie
  33. Cam’Ron
  34. Talib Kweli
  35. Tech N9ne