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Early life. Music career. 1987–1996: Career beginnings. 1996–1999: One Day It'll All Make Sense. 1999–2003: Soulquarians era. 2004–2011: GOOD Music era. 2011–present: Think Common Ent. The Dreamer/The Believer and feud with Drake. Artium Recordings and Nobody's Smiling. Other work. Acting. Film production. Modeling and clothing. Writing. Activism.
- Eminem. 12,448 votes. A groundbreaking lyricist and storyteller, this Detroit native quickly rose to fame with his unique blend of dark humor, personal experiences, and intricate wordplay.
- 50 Cent. 7,674 votes. Rising from a tumultuous background in Queens, New York, this rapper gained massive success in the early 2000s with his gritty tales of street life and catchy hooks.
- Nas. 7,861 votes. A revered lyricist since his classic debut album in the '90s, this Queensbridge MC continued to cement his status as one of rap's greatest poets throughout the 2000s.
- Outkast. 1,340 votes. This innovative duo from Atlanta consistently pushed the boundaries of hip-hop throughout the 2000s with their eclectic mix of funk, soul, and electronic influences.
Mar 9, 2024 · Common (born March 13, 1972, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.) American hip-hop artist, actor, and activist who became a mainstream success in the early 21st century, known for intelligent and positive lyrics that were performed in a spoken-word style. He was the first rapper to win a Grammy Award, an Academy Award, and an Emmy Award.
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- Nelly. Nelly - Country Grammar (Hot...) (Official Music Video) Ask any millennial to continue these lyrics, “Nelly, I love you, I do, Need you…” and they’ll do it with the greatest of ease.
- Andre 3000. Outkast - Hey Ya! (Official HD Video) Another song that any millennial you meet will know how to finish the lyrics. Sing “I’m sorry Ms. Jackson (oh), I am for…” and they’ll continue it.
- 50 Cent. 50 Cent - In Da Club (Official Music Video) 50 Cent short-changed himself when he created his moniker. Of course, he’s worth way more than 50 cents.
- Jay-Z. JAY-Z - I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me) Whether you know him as HOVA, Jigga, or leave his name as is, Jay-Z debuted in the 90s, as an east coast rapper.
- Kanye West. Kanye West, one of the only rappers on this list to go by their birth name but is now often called “Ye” as well, is one of the greatest rappers of all time.
- JAY-Z. Shawn Corey Carter, well-known as Jay-Z, is an iconic rapper, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, and businessman from Brooklyn, New York City, which he reps vigorously throughout his music.
- Nas. Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones, better known as Nas, is an American rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, and investor from Queensbridge, New York City. Nas has been in the game much longer than most people on this list, and most of his popular songs, such as N.Y.
- Lil Wayne. Lil Wayne, born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. Wayne began his career as a member of the hip hop group Hot Boys in the late '90s with hits like “Bling Bling” and “I Need a Hot Girl.”
Aug 20, 2020 · Music nostalgia tends to move in 20-year cycles, so early 2000s rap is unsurprisingly leaving a mark on today's new rap music. Here are 25 albums from that era that hold up especially well...
Jan 6, 2019 · From André 3000 to JAY-Z, these are the rappers who reigned from 2000 to 2009. By. Insanul Ahmed, Dave Bry, OrNah, Donnie Kwak, Foster Kamer, Jack Erwin, Joe La Puma, Lauren Nostro, Noah...
