Best Rappers of This Generation

[The Shape]

Lupe Fiasco.

Close thread.

Oh, if only it were that simple.

 

[Dezzy West, Jr.]

Kanye.

 

[The Batman]

^ kanye will never get the props he deserves, because he dosent spit 2,000 words per second, and to borrow from someone else, people want their celebrities to act just like them.

 

[The Shape]

^ kanye will never get the props he deserves, because he dosent spit 2,000 words per second, and to borrow from someone else, people want their celebrities to act just like them.

That's false. Kanye always got props for his work when it was good (sorry, but 808's an interesting experiment but ultimately annoyng). Yeah, he takes a bashing when he does stupid things but he's still one of the biggest to come through the game. He's already been forgiven for the Taylor Swift ********. But the fact remains, even Kayne (who's known for being super egotistical) knows and has said that Eminem is #1.

 

[American_Idiot]

Well, Tupac and Biggie died young, so they automatically have seats in the greatest rappers of all time list. Although, Pac was actually a great poet.

My favorite rappers (and best IMHO) are:

Eminem. Yeah, he's on top AGAIN, so there will be a lot of naysayers, but the truth is, the guy is a great lyricist, and he has the ability to make me laugh out loud, and send shivers down my spine. He can be very dark, and go totally opposite side of the spectrum. My favorite.

Slug (of Atmosphere). He may not go down as one of the best, because honestly, he's kinda stuck in Eminem's shadow, but his lyrics and delivery are top notch IMO. He's right up there with Em.

Lupe Fiasco. Another rapper who dares to be different. His flow is nice and his sound is completely original and refreshing.

Kanye West. He's an egomaniac, but a great producer with some of the best hip-hop albums of the past decade. His flow isn't great, but his wordplay is superior to most.

Jay-Z. Yeah, he may be a "biter" at times, but when he's not biting, he's great. The Black Album is one of my favorite rap albums of the 2000's. He will undoubtedly go down as one of the best.

Eyedea. As for battle rappers, he's one of the sickest.

Busta Rhymes. Despite his decline in popularity, he too is a name you will see on any list pertaining to rap legends. His sound has always been unique, and he can rap so fast a listener has to pay close attention to keep up, or slow it way down for a love jam.

The Wu-Tang Clan. These guys will always have a following. Method Man is a name most people who listen to rap are familiar with. Redman and the late O.D.B. are pretty renowned too.

Mos Def. Another lyrical genius. Nuff said.

Nas. Like Jay-Z, he's had his ups and downs, but through it all, he's maintained enough respect to land him in the hip-hop hall of fame.

Black Thought. The Roots win the critics over time and time again, and have developed somewhat of a cult following. Black Thought is deep.

Del the Funky Homosapien aka Delton 3030. Some people know him from the Gorillaz (Russell), but others no him from his indie rap. Ice Cube's cousin is pretty far out there. Lyrically, one of the best out there today.

Ludacris used to be one of my favorites too, but he's gotten pretty bad as of late, doing songs with Jesse McCartney & Justin Bieber. Makes me wonder, "How Low Can You Go?"

 

[MessiahDecoy123]

Del the Funky Homosapien aka Delton 3030. Some people know him from the Gorillaz (Russell), but others no him from his indie rap. Ice Cube's cousin is pretty far out there. Lyrically, one of the best out there today.

Every hip hop fan should listen to "Things You Can Do".

He's a lyrical mad scientist.

 

[Conebone69]

I recently started to listen to Kid Cudi. Hes so original and refreshing!

To anyone who has only heard only a few of his songs, go and listen to his entire "man on the moon" album. Simply brilliant album

 

[Zacky]

Bishop Lamont and Eminem.

 

[ComicChick]

i've listened to a lot of cudi mixtapes. i try to get into them, but i usually only like a few songs on them, if that many

 

[Conebone69]

i've listened to a lot of cudi mixtapes. i try to get into them, but i usually only like a few songs on them, if that many

Really? I think hes really good, hes so different

 

[LegendaryCaleb]

Really? I think hes really good, hes so different

yeah man...hes not like everyone else (things all sound the same nowadays)
his music is pretty dang peaceful too...hes alot more relatable as well...
easily my favorite rapper...fits all my styles that i like.

 

[ComicChick]

i like him, but some of the songs i just can't get into.

some of my fave cudi tracks are:

Simple As
Man on the Moon
Welcome to the World
Down & Out
Solo Dolo
Sky Might Fall
TGIF
Make Her Say

i think Wasting My Minutes is my favorite

 

[Incrediblejeff]

My personal Favorites

Kanye West(Easily)
Lupe Fiasco
Travie Mccoy(Sometimes)
Kid Cudi
Wiz Khalifa
Tyler the Creator,Earl Sweatshirt,and the rest of the Wolf Gang Collective.
Clipse
T.I.

 

[MadVillainy]

T.I. fell off hard with his latest works

 

[Incrediblejeff]

T.I. fell off hard with his latest works

I will say his post Jail stuff hasn't impressed me,but I liked Paper Trail.Besides I'm Serious it's the only T.I. album where I don't skip any tracks.

 

[craigdbfan]

Kanye West can be called many things but today he has shined like no other rapper. The Runaway video was great and the fact that he directed it himself goes to show this mans technical genius. Before he was rapping and becoming a relative known musical figure he was composing and producing some of the the most solid songs out there for some greats. He has learned a lot and it appears his technical prowess isn't limited to audio but to film as well.

He has been incredibly apologetic (albeit real or fake, although thats not the point I'm getting at) towards the audience he gained in 808 Heartbreaks and giving away almost half of his new album for free in a weekly Friday free music giveaway with other spitters catering to us fans who have known Ye even before "Through the Wire".

I applaud the man and I think he defintely deserves a place among the best.

 

[Ash J. Williams]

Does Gang Starr or Guru count?