The greatest rappers are legends; people who continue to live on even after they die, even if future generations try to surpass them. They are one-of-a-kind and can't be replaced, and their pure talents speak louder than any music out there.
Do you know any great rappers? Check out this blog to see if they’re on your list!
1. Dr. Seuss
Not quite the answer you’re supposed to see here, but Reddit users considered Dr. Seuss to be one of the greatest rappers of all time—even though he didn't rap but wrote children’s books. He got famous when YouTuber Wes Tank rapped some of his books, which are known for their beautiful rhyming patterns.
One person said, “I was about to comment 2Pac, Biggie or Eminem but damn Dr. Seuss is on another level.”
A second commenter replied, “Rhythm And Poetry at its finest.”
Another Redditor added, “I’d like to think Dr Seuss would be a huge hip hop head today.”
2. Jay Z
Shawn Corey Carter, aka Jay Z, is known for his unique rapping style and has always been considered one of the greatest rappers alive—even Eminem agrees with it.
One Redditor said, “Jay Z has the ability to cram a lot of content within his bars without sacrificing lyrical prowess.”
3. Reggie
Reggie or Reginald Nobles has been a good friend of Eminem throughout the years. He is a rapper, a DJ, an actor, and a record producer. When Eminem was asked who was the greatest rapper of all time, he mentioned Reggie along with other rappers, such as 2Pac, Jay-Z, and Jada, and when he was about to mention the ninth, that’s when Eminem mentioned himself.
One person commented quoting Eminem’s words, “It goes: Reggie, Jay-Z, 2Pac and Biggie. André from OutKast, Jada, Kurupt, Nas, and then me.”
4. 2Pac
Perhaps not a single person on this planet doesn’t know 2Pac. Despite having been gone for more than two decades, his music and fans still didn’t stop loving him and singing his music.
One user stated, “For me it's 2pac, for the raw emotion he always managed to put in the songs and the variety between them. I get tired of most [rappers] but his songs always pull me back after a while not hearing them…same for Biggie but to a lesser extent.”
5. Eminem
Eminem is famous for his many songs and the number of words he can rap in a minute. Apart from that, he is also hailed by critics as one of the best rappers of all time and is credited with introducing hip-hop to middle America.
“Technically the correct answer. Not my favorite but definitely the greatest,” one person said.
“Absolutely hands down the best,” the second person replied.
A third commenter agreed, “Facts. Eminem is by far the greatest rapper of all time.”
6. Rakim
William Michael Griffin Jr., better known as Rakim, is a lyricist known for his ability to easily move his audience and have them jump to the beat of his music.
“The GOD MC. The rappers’ favorite rapper,” one person said. With such undeniable talent, it's no surprise that he's regarded as one of the greatest.
7. MF Doom
Daniel Dumile, best known as MF Doom, is known for his complex wordplay, distinctive metal mask, and “supervillain” stage persona. Dumile rose to prominence in the 2000s in the worlds of underground hip-hop and alternative hip-hop.
“The best MC with no chain ya ever heard!” one person commented.
“Reddit loves some mf doom,” a second Redditor added.
“It's not just reddit, and remember, ALL CAPS when you spell the [man's] name,” the third one replied.
8. Nas
“Illmatic will stand as one of the greatest rap albums of all time and he continued to churn out stunners ever since,” one person stated, emphasizing Nas’ debut album.
A second commenter replied, “Not just rap, one of the greatest albums of all time period.”
Another Redditor added, “I get so much nostalgia listening to Nas.”
9. Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar is another great rapper, which should come as no surprise. People often say that he is one of the most influential hip-hop artists of his time because he has excellent musical taste and writes relevant songs about social issues.
One Redditor stated, “Kendrick Lamar is unmatched. He is the first non-classical music artist to win a Pulitzer. He is an absolute lyrical genius. The number of literary references in his work speaks to the depth and breadth of his study of Black American Literature. His social commentary is unparalleled. I.am.a high school English teacher, and we study his work in class.”
Another user replied, “Also his discography is nearly flawless. He knows how to put together a well packaged album with themes, great production, structure, an overarching story that ties it all together. There’s definitely an argument to be made for him being the greatest.”
10. Biggie Smalls
The Notorious B.I.G., Biggie Smalls, and Biggie are stage names for Christopher George Latore Wallace.
One Reddit user said, “I’m surprised this isn't higher. He was years ahead of his time.”
The second person replied, “It because he didn't win the awards or have so many albums, like the jay z, Eminem and kanye have. Man was taken way too soon.” Finally, the third one added, “Agreed. I can't imagine what he could have accomplished with another 25 years. None of his contemporaries had his flow or his sheer natural ability. He changed the game.”
11. Logic
Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, better known as Logic, is an American rapper and record producer known for his dynamic vocal ability, which he incorporates heavily into his rapping style.
One person said, “I’m a big fan of Logic and although he isn’t a current top 10 rapper, he has the potential.”
Another Redditor replied, “Logic is extremely under rated imo.”
A third user added, “Mannn those first couple mixtapes of his were just straight gold.”
Do you agree with the greatest rappers listed here? Let us know which one is your favorite. Check out this Reddit thread for more.
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