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Feb 8, 2023 · In early 2023, Billboard/Vibe is ranking the Top 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time as part of our salute to this year’s golden anniversary of hip-hop. (The genre dates back to 1973, when DJ Kool ...
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Mar 16, 2024 · The best rappers of all time include those like Lil’ Kim and Kendrick Lamar, who combine a lyrical know-how with a style that’s their own. Between critical acclaim, cultural influence,...
May 3, 2024 · Most divisive: Drake. Over 611.8K Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Greatest Rappers Of All Time. Finally, a definitive list of the best rappers of all time, ranked by fans all over the world. From old school to the current top rappers putting out today's biggest hip hop hits, this list counts down rap's best lyricists ...
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- Jay-Z. Jay-Z is the rapper who everyone tends to just plug in at the top of their all-time hip-hop lists. You’re probably thinking that’s exactly what we’re doing here and I can’t necessarily blame you for your skepticism.
- The Notorious B.I.G. A lyrical genius who wasn’t afraid to prove it and quite possibly the best storyteller in rap. Biggie always made it feel like he was letting you in on a secret.
- Tupac. The word I keep coming back to with Tupac Shakur as I thought about why I ranked him so high: Range. He could bring you to tears, he could make you laugh, he could make you want to get up and dance.
- Kendrick Lamar. Kendrick Lamar dominated rap in the 2010s. Between putting out three of the finest albums across any genre that decade, providing an entire political moment with its anthem with “Alright” and winning a literal Pulitzer, Lamar has established himself as one of our vital perspectives across all cultures with the way he sees the world and the stories he chooses to tell.
The updated list, published in stages between January 11 and February 8, 2023, expanded their reach to include the top 50 rappers of all time, instead of 10. The rankings were based on the votes of ten journalists who were a part of Billboard and Vibe's editorial boards, and was led by Datwon Thomas, the editor-in-chief of Vibe.
Apr 10, 2024 · 1981-1989: New heroes emerged every year; Kool Moe Dee, Melle Mel, Run (shining for two straight years), LL Cool J, KRS-One, Rakim, Slick Rick, and Big Daddy Kane each led the rap world at their time, each with their own sound and memorable shows. The 90s: The Era of Rap Legends (1990-1999)
Dec 6, 2023 · music. 30 Best Rappers of All Time. Kevin Mazur, WireImage. By: Akaash Sharma. Published Dec 6, 2023. What makes a great rapper? Any hip-hop head knows that there are a few answers to this question. There’s the flow, the storytelling abilities, cultural impact and of course lyricism.
