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  1. Sep 29, 2023 · On a September day in 1998, 177 of the greatest artists in hip-hop gathered together on a city block in Harlem for what would be one of the most iconic moments in music history.

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    • Jay-Z. “I will not lose.” Brooklyn’s Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter’s defiant-yet-confident declaration has proven true through his legendary career. History is also on his side: Hov has 14 Billboard 200 No. 1 albums (the most amongst solo acts), and over 140 million records sold.
    • Kendrick Lamar. The Compton native has become one of music’s most influential artists thanks to his vivid, thought-provoking — and sometimes controversial — lyrics, fearless genre experimentation, and agile-yet-masterful flow.
    • Nas. At this point, hip-hop purists know Nas’ path to greatness all too well. In 1991, Large Professor tossed him an alley-oop on Main Source’s posse cut “Live at the Barbeque,” and Escobar delivered a rim-rocker of a performance.
    • Tupac. Poet, actor, activist, and rapper Tupac Amaru Shakur was the ultimate polymath in the ’90s. Once a tag-along member in Digital Underground, ‘Pac’s larger-than-life demeanor became too big to shelter.
  2. Mar 16, 2024 · The best rappers of all time include those like LilKim and Kendrick Lamar, who combine a lyrical know-how with a style that’s their own. Between critical acclaim, cultural influence,...

  3. It is time to discuss who the top 500 best rappers of all time are.

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  4. Aug 8, 2023 · 50 Artists Who Changed Rap: Jay-Z, The Notorious B.I.G., Dr. Dre, Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem & More. In honor of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop this year, GRAMMY.com is celebrating some of the genre's most impactful artists across the decades.

  5. Sep 8, 2023 · Now that we've reached the 50th birthday of hip-hop, we wanted to celebrate the greatest rappers of all time by ranking the 14 best ever.

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  7. Who is the best hip-hop artist of all time? CBS New York's anchors, reporters and more weigh in. Maurice DuBois hosts our special "Hip Hop At 50: Born in the...

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