Big Daddy Kane, G.Rap, Nas, Canibus, Big Pun, Rakim, Eminem, IceCube, Krs-One, Jay-Z. honorable mention - Masta Ace, Black Thought, Pharoh Monche, Rass Kass, RA the Rugged Man, KRino, AZ, Big L, Percee P, Andre 3000.
Most overlooked rapper is Masta Ace. Then a lot of mc's that came from the early 80's like Melle Mel, Kool Moe Dee, Grandmaster Caz, Silver Fox (fantasy 3).
By far the most diverse top 10 I've ever heard. As far as the large body of work goes, idc what anyone says Big L is top 10 material. It's impressive to be considered a great with a lack of material. To me that's what makes L a great.
People cried lost their minds over the deaths of Tupac and then Biggie dies....and that hurt! But when Big L died.. ...tough times. That hurt us all and yall dont nor didnt even realize it. Just like the beginning of Full Clip by Gangstarr Big L rest in peace.Long live Guru RIP.
Jarrel Ely Ice cube is nowhere close to az technically, but the dude took over the world in the early 90s on pure rawness and lethal lyrics. Ice cube should always be near a top 10 for his impact on hiphop.
Yo hes gotta be on there even if u wanna throw him ina tie which i do on mine i have him tied at 10 with stacks....that song oh no got pretty popular id advise people just listen to his lyricals and rhyme scheme on that joint
“Rape” off Internal Affairs is one of the rawest songs I’ve ever heard in my entire life. The comparison of how vile and horrific the act of rape is to Monch’s ability on the mic and his place in hip hop is just brilliant.
@@DKane-ow3tq na he not top 10 rappers of all time. He just a really good guest. Melle Mel, Rakim, Nas, 3000, Jay Z, Big, Wu, Public Enemy, NWA, Black Thought. I can name 10 more after that before I put Em. No disrespect to Em. He probably would give you the same list I just gave you.
@@DaliDessalines Most people there I agree are smarter than Em or had much to say than him as far as political and social content is concerned. Em isn't deep, he just sounds cool. But the way he writes is so dope that if it was a little bit philosophical, poetic or conscious, he would be the GOAT. That's the reason why he deserves to be top 10.
@@DKane-ow3tq Em is literally a cross between Twista and Redman with caucasian thoughts and experiences . Him being from D12 made him acceptable to blacks but it was his caucasian-ness that made him a big star. It was him bringing in 50 cent that solidified him with blacks enough to now get in some with other hip hop greats. Em is elite no doubt, my favorite white boy but just not top 10. Anyone that says that simply has not really heard enough hip hop
Kool G Rap is one of the best ever. I had the pleasure of meeting and seeing Kool G Rap perform live at BB Kings on Times Square. Awesome guy and lyricist.
It’s extremely unfair that G Rap doesn’t receive the same amount of respect as LL Cool J, KRS One, Rakim, Chuck D, Big Daddy Kane, or Slick Rick. I honestly believe he surpasses LL, Kane, and even Chuck D lyrically. And he fathered the grimy east coast street tale style that Nas, Pun, Mobb Deep, Jay-Z, Jadakiss, and so many others expanded upon. If it weren’t for G Rap, east coast hip hop would not be the same. Thankfully he gets the respect he deserves from those that were inspired by him. Nas has always given him props, Jay-Z shouted him out on “Encore”, and Pun kissed his ring.
I'd honestly even go as far as to say he was one of the most lyrical, he has rhyme dense bars with dope rhymes at that, that just feel good to say, he has dope ass punchlines, dope wordplay, dope metaphors/similes, etc.
Cormega and Jadakiss no.....az definition of lyricism, deck yes talib hell yes.... But its a top 10 not top 20...who u leaving out...someone good gotta get left out feel me
Lupe fiasco, black thought, daylyt, los.... if we talking straight lyricism, you could even put niggas like budden, royce, crooked etc. So many lyricists to choose from to put in your top 10, it almost always comes down to preference.
Kool G Rap knows himself that he is the GOAT. He has had a impact in over 3 decades of hip hop. He's top dawg you can't put no rapper above him. His legacy will be left at the greatest rapper to ever touch a mic.
I'm so glad he included Ice Cube, especially coming from KOOL G FUCKING RAP, the East Coast Pioneer. So many times Cube is left out or his work isn't recognize as extremely fundamental. Cube essentially made NWA, gave Dre and Snoop a reason to Rap. Hell, Cube almost single handledly put the West Coast on the Hip Hop map. Much respect to G Rap for recognizing that.
East coast people(including Philadelphia, Chicago and Detroit) tend to disrespect Cube and all gangsta rappers. So seeing the godfather of east coast rap put Cube in his personal top list must have been a huge blow to their idiotic tribalistic heads.
@@AdvaitamantaEminem is good at word play. But he never had a real message. Yes at times he had inspiring songs for some (gym music), the message wasn’t there. But appreciate that can be subjective
I really don't understand how Big L is always slept on in these debates. I understand he had a small catalogue, but he never ever took a bar off. His punchlines were unmatchable. I respect G Rap to the fullest but damn man I really thought he'd have L in there.
My Top 10 right this second: 1. Eminem 2. The Notorious B.I.G. 3. Jay-Z 4. Rakim 5. Nas 6. Big Pun 7. Ill Bill 8. Kool G Rap 9. Big Daddy Kane 10. Tupac
Black Thought has to be one of most consistent lyricists of all time hands down!!! From early 90s till this day and age. I believe he doesn't get the credit he deserves. To me he's lyrical content is better than Enimem's Phenomenal achievement.
@SeyiAjayi Black Thought is a Goat and so is Em. I consider Em better. He have godly lyrical abilities, he is the best technical rapper and he is a top tier story teller. "Home of the brave is still racist 'ville/So this whole nation feels like a plantation field/In a country that claims that its foundation was based on United States ideals that had its Natives killed/ Got you singin' this star-spangled spiel/To a piece of cloth that represents the 'Land of the Free' that made people slaves to build" These lines are from one of his least critically acclaimed track and it's still so dope. You are just a blind hater dude. “'Cause we see them dollar signs and let the cash blind us. Money'll brainwash you and leave your ass mindless, while snakes slither in the grass spineless.” I know it's a trend to hate Eminem now, but dude come on. He is one of the best lyricist ever.
@@gokul_nath_g Everything you said about Em makes sense, but you don't have to call someone a "blind hater", just because they think Black Thought may be better than Eminem, it's basically a coin-toss, 50/50, if you've know both catalogues. Em fans like you give the rest of us a bad name. It may be a trend to hate on Eminem, but he's still one of the top most popular, and most well known rappers in the world, while Black Thought, Pharoahe Monch, and most of the people listed in the video above are no where near House hold names, so let other people get some appreciation instead of insulting people for not thinking Eminem has to be the greatest at all times.
In terms of biggest impact on the foundation and evolution of Hip Hop the list goes: 1. Grandmaster Caz 2. Grandmaster Melle Mel 3. Kool Moe Dee 4. LL Cool J 5. Rakim 6. KRS-One 7. Ice Cube 8. Big Daddy Kane 9. Scarface 10. Kool G Rap Undeniably. My favourite 10 is: 1. Andre Auram 2. Modern Day Soulja 3. TruthSeekah 4. Young Bro 5. GOSPEL READY 6. AZ 7. DISL Automatic 8. Krayzie Bone 9. DMX 10. Pete Rock
I'm so glad G.Rap spoke the truth on Pac and B.I.G. & I'm a huge fan of BOTH & a real huge fan of Pac. They asked about lyricism!! lyricist and rapper have different meanings!. No order my top 10 lyricist Rakim Krs-One Lupe Fiasco Big L Big Pun Eminem Nas Twista AZ Jay-Z . Honorable mentions Bump J,Beanie Siegel, Cassidy. Up and coming mentions Lil Bibby,G. Herbo
nshira sumney Lol then you woke up. I am definitely a Most Def fan and Most is definitely on a higher spectrum than most as is Talib Kweli but I have to give Lupe Fiasco the edge.You will be rewinding his shshh for days and if you slow you will probably never figure it out. Even though I'm a South Sider and more of a White Sox fan it's still ALL CHICAGO. GO CUBS!!
Kool G Rap, K-Rino, Canibus, Rakim, Big Pun, Diabolic, Pharoahe Monch, Chino XL, Percee P and Nas. Honourable mentions: Big Daddy Kane, Killah Priest, R.A. The Rugged Man, AZ, Lupe Fiasco, Eminem and Big L.
***** You must be smoking crack, Andre 3K has alot of content & meaning in his rhymes. If you aint listened to southerplayalistic, ATLiens & Aquemini go listen & come back with a legit reply.
Im actually from the UK you fool, you must not recognize talent because your a bias little reject. I bet you havent even gave any Outkast albums a listen and still shit on them because your so narrow minded. I actually prefer Eastcoast hip-hop to any other coast but im not gonna hold any emcee down that spits that real legit shit and has talent. everyone seems to shadow Andre/Outkast out of the best solo/group artists of all time...WHY?
Say what you say, Eminem is ridiculous. Most people who say who say he went "pop" or he "sold out" are haters. I've never seen an artist to maintain a balance between mainstream and underground relevance as Eminem. Respected by both communities, Em will go down the history as the top 3. easily.
+Yaniel Suarez it's not a thought but its a fact that nobody can run from, just look at k-rino, he's the guy that no one wants to fuck with him, can destroy all the rappers in only one song
necro sittin there, thoughts going back and forth between, why am i sitting here in this interview and... is he g rap gonna pick me? lol he had to be on some level.
You can see he wanted a spot on that list 😂 to be fair necro is incredible and by the end of his career he should be at least getting mentioned in top tens
@@HighRyza how could you say that there's no skill in his rhymes when he raps mad nice, he's technical at the very least. No matter if it is or it is not horrorcore
Kool G Rap never really sold like, but he never got out of the way. He was one one of the pioneers who took writing elevated the top level of talented AND mainstreamable rap songs. but was on top only for a small window until youngin's at the time Biggie, Jay Z, Nas, Eminem, & Wu Tang elevated the new top level.
Chuck D had rhyme schemes for days. Did a whole song without rhyming and it worked. No one has done that since. G Rap is top of the pile. Love his top 10
Cool G Rag has always been That dude who make careers happen. He's one of the realest MC's of all time. Hip Hop, Hardcore and Gangsta all in one. A true ICON, and Legend. Peace.
My top 10 mc's. Graded by content, timing, flow, and body of work. (1)Rakim, (2)Ghostface,(3)MF Doom, (4)Hell Razah, (5)Gza, (6)Black Thought, (7)Kool G Rap, (8)KRS One, (9)Raekwon, (10)Jadakiss.
GangStarr Prodigy of Mobb Deep Ghostface Killah Rakim Kurupt Cormega Common Sticky Fingaz Raekwon Sadat X PRODIGY CIRCA 96' IS THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF RAP EVER! BUT ILL LET GANG STARR HOLD THAT #1 SPOT.
You guys can't blame Kool G Rap for not putting 2pac. 2pac is a phenomenal rapper but he doesn't get lyrical. Kool G Rap is a fan of lyrical MCs. Don't beat the legendary Kool G Rap for his opinion. 2pac is no doubt a legend.
2PAC may not had the skills in the lyrics but man nobody sang with more heart than he did,that's why he will always be my numero uno.i love kool g rap a legend and one of the top 5 of all time.
fast life ....i love that track. love that 3rd verse where nas and g trade bars and go back and forth. simply amazing. g rap is one of my top 5 rappers. bar none.
I like how he is real and not afraid to express his opinion. Out of all the big mainstream rappers i listen to, i think only Em is a lyrical beast and Kool G seems to think the same.
My Top 10 mcs based on lyricism 1.Nas 2. (94-2001) Ras Kass 3.Canibus 4.Virtuoso 5.K Rino 6. Killah Priest 7. GZA 8. Inspectah Deck 9. Freestyle (Of The Arsonists) 10. Pharohe Monch honorable mentions: early Eminem, keith murray, OC, Kool G Rap, Mc Out Loud, Krumb snatcha, Afu Ra, Rakim, Born Sun, Celph Titled, Big Pun
dante daniel Lane LOL again, what's religion or a rapper's religion got to do with anything? You seriously think em is lyrically better than those mcs I listed? LOL.All those guys are just as good if not better. I could careless about their religious views.
dante daniel Lane .......LMAO, Dude you sound stupid as hell. Kool G rap, Canibus, Krumb snactha, Pun, OC, Keith Murray, Nas, Freestyle, Monch, Born Sun, Virtuoso, & Celph Titled are not muslim or 5 percenter rappers & have never rapped hate against whites. Celph Titled & Virtuoso are white. Do you even know half these artist? & Even though Killah Priest, Mc Out Loud, Afu Ra, GZA, & Deck are 5 percenters when have they ever rapped against whites? They have white fans. When I see wu tang shows whites are the majority in the crowd. The only rapper you are partially correct about dissing whites is ras kass & maybe k rino. Ras kass & k rino are known for controversial lyrics about conspiracies, race, & religion ras kass especially. Nature Of the threat? How to kill God? I may no always agree with what ras says but I still appreciate his lyricism. Even if what you're saying is true, being racist against somebody has nothing to do with lyrical skill LOL. Are you serious? Eminem raps against hate & evil? Is that why he disses pop artists? that why he made songs dissing ICP, benzino, canibus, cage, esham, pacewon, everlast, vanilla ice, etc? Is that why he made songs about killing kim & his mother? Is that why he bite cage & tried to do self pity/horrorcore/poor/acid rap? I mean you're not making any sense at all. & I'd like you to show me how em's lyrics are beyond comprehension yet those mcs' lyrics aren't. Just because em has complex rhyme schemes doesn't mean his lyrics & actual content is complex. You keep saying you don't like eminme but you keep saying he's lyrically better than everybody else. Make up your mind. You either like him or you don't.
dante daniel Lane LOL dude something is seriously wrong with you. Are you really this stupid or are you trolling & pulling my leg? What you're saying makes 0 sense. You're telling me all black rappers are Muslim, rap against whites & even though you don't like eminem, he's lyrically better than any of them & his rhymes are beyond human comprehension & that he raps against evil. You act like eminem is a conscious rapper when he's been the complete opposite of it his whole career. I never heard anybody say eminem is complex in any way other than rhyme schemes. I hear that about canibus, ras kass,killah priest, k rino, gza, & virtuoso though. Some of those black rappers I mentioned even spoke against Lord Jamar (another black rapper) who basically said whites are guest in hip hop. I think you're the one who's high plus on pcp, bath salts, & mollies LOL. Its very obvious you don't even know half these mcs. 2 of them are fucking white you imbecile. I know you don't know shit about freestyle of the arsonists. Here I'll try to make you job easier I'll list these mcs & I want you to tell me 1 by 1 how they're all Muslim, hate whites, & are lyrically inferior to slim shady; Nas GZA Canibus Freestyle Virtuoso Celph Titled MC Out Loud Krumb snatcha Keith Murray OC Big Pun Ras Kass K Rino Afu Ra Inspectah deck Killah Priest Pharohe Monch Kool G Rap Killa Sin alright lets get to it, get busy LOL....
Kool G Rap ....i was just in awe in the presence of listening to "on the run" ....it was like living a real hip hop at its grimiest moment .......real New York Drama
***** I've been a loyal follower of rap/hip-hop since the golden era (86-88 when I was 7-8 years old, I'm 33 now.) The first 3 are etched in STONE in my honest opinion!!!! KRS-One is a VERY influential and skilled lyricist, Slick RIck is the BEST story teller, Melle Mel was one of the first with that undeniable flow, Nas (90's to early 2000's) is a legend of course and melodic... that why I liked him. Rae and Ghost (Again 90's and early 2000's) are my favorite rappers EVER!!! I know more Rae and Ghost rhymes then Jay-Z rhymes. Not only is Jay-Z an incredible lyricist but he kept the fans on there toes with the great product and stayed consistent. PS: Tupac is the most influential EVER as far as his personality and work ethic but I think his lyrical skills where slightly underrated. Just my opinion. Peace.
***** Big Daddy Kane is a HIGHLY influential and skilled rapper/MC!!!! There's a video here on youtube where one of the members of Da Clipse has Kane higher then Rakim. I definitely disagree with that but I can kind of understand that argument. Kane is top three ALL TIME in my opinion. N.W.A is one of the greatest and influential groups of all time, none of the members were lyrical giants but as a group they're one of the greatest. Andre 3000, good lyricist but I don't know where I would put him in my list but there would definitely be a lot higher then him. As a group Outkast are one of the most creative and innovative groups of all time. Group wise Outkast is in my top ten.
***** And you don't know shit about hip hop if you think none of them deserve to be in the top ten. After number 7 are my personal favorites. 1 to 4 are etched in stone!!!!
***** Again, know offense but you don't know you shit. Melle Mel was one the first skilled lyricist ever!!! Andre 3k top ten?!?! Outkast as a duo, one of the greatest groups EVER but Andre, top ten lyricist EVER... NO!!!! Canibus...great rapper, top ten.... no!!!!! Nas.... of course, El-P, no!!!! Brother Ali, no!!! Guru is one of the most underrated but top ten, no!!!! Common, no!!!!!! The only one I could possible fit in there is South Philly's own Tariq Trotter. (Black Thought) Go back to school!!!!
15- ghostface killah 14- krs one 13-lord finesse 12-AG 11- gza 10- treach(from naughty by nature) 9- rakim 8- kool g rap 7- big pun 6- eminem 5- nas 4- tupac 3- big daddy Kane 2- biggie 1- big L
lads i love meth - and off 36, Tical I, and Forever; but he hasn't held up. INS and GZA and Chef are better lyricists/MC. Pun and Rakim should be in there; KRS. Chuck D. eh, Honestly - Nas, KGR, and Big L are spot on. Top 5 is waaaay to small a list
Andrew Gomez we're not lying, some heads genuinely are indifferent to his albums. Whether talking about albums or purely spitting, there's loads of candidates, you can't have 5 without missing someone
I love to here these old subplot hip-hop tales. Everyone has their own version of “how it all went down” so it’s always enjoyable to learn about how it all came to fruition. I am fortunate to have lived and breathed hip-hop my entire life of 40 short years. I wouldn’t trade a thing.
"My" top 10 ten of all time 10- Busta- The stuff that legends are made of. He will rhyme any speed, any cadence, quiet or loud, happy or mad, funny or serious, and is not to be slept on. 9- Prodigy- This cat had to fight for his spot and you can hear the hunger and pain in his voice with a very authoritative delivery 8- Kane- His earlier less known stuff is absolutely incredible. 7- Raekwon- His voice and intonation go perfect with his storytelling and he is a huge risk taker in his lyrics and they never let you down. 6- Ghostface- The loudest, realest, most sarcastic dickhead on earth is an uncaged lion and you will not see anybody challenge him. 5- G. Rap- He will take you to the hood, the corner, into his job, next to his girl, into the car, all in a fiery shootout in only 3 minutes, oh and with just lyrics. 4- BIG- His voice alone could scare you but the man was a lyrical genius with the ability to deliver any cadence. 3- Nas- Made all his contemporaries step their game up to which very few ever did. 2- Melle Mel- The depth of this MCs lyrics can bring you to tears 1- Rakim- A once in a lifetime MC in his prime with the perfect blend of rhythm, tonality, lyrics, with jazz influenced swing on full display throughout his complicated verses. Honorable mentions: Cube- Raw, witty lyrics delivered like an AK and very believable. Scarface- His talent put Texas on the Hip-Hop map forever.
THE OFFICIAL TOP 3 LYRICISTS OF ALL TIME - 1 KOOL G RAP 2 BIG L 3 LORD FINESSE PRODIGY FROM MOB DEEP IS THE BEST STORYTELLER + IS ALSO HIGHLY UNDERRATED
LACult's Personal Favorites (no particular order) 1) R.A. The Rugged Man 2) Vinnie Paz 3) GZA 4) Immortal Technique 5) Kool G Rap 6) Ill Bill 7) GURU 8) Rakim 9) KRS-ONE 10) Eminem
Kind of pisses me off that G Rap isn’t super rich but I’m comfortable in the fact that when people speak of the greats he’s included & is mentioned as having influenced most of the greats. So his spot in the culture is solidified.
The whole point of Juan Epstein IS to talk about the things he or other rappers have done with other legends in the game..since we know all their songs it's nice to learn things we wouldn't like background info.
1. Nas 2. Rakim 3. The Notorious B.I.G. 4. Big Daddy Kane 5. Andre 3000 6. Krs-One 7. Kool G Rap 8. Tupac Shakur 9. Slick Rick 10. Black Thought 11. Mos Def 12. Common 13. Raekwon 14. Eminem 15. Pharoahe Monch 16. Big Punisher 17. Ghostface Killah 18. Big L 19. Q-Tip 20. Prodigy of Mobb Deep 21. Canibus Hi, I'm from Saudi Arabia and i just start listening to rap . Here are my list of top 20 gimme your opinion .
You've got a real hip hop head's top 20 for the most part. The kind that pay's respect to a lot of the guys who influenced rapper's today. I don't feel like some of the guys from the golden age of hip hop are on the same level as the people that followed them though. I'd suggest mixing it up with some of the new guys. J cole, kendrick, and wale are some popular ones.
rathyAro in the last decade kendrick and j cole are my favorite rapper along with brother ali and lupe fiasco . But I don't think wale is any good . Do u have some suggestions for solid albums besides the guys I mention?
ok dumbass just cause everyone says Eminem is over rated or what ever bull shit doesn't mean hes not top 5 or 10 idiot he's just as good as nas,kool g,big l and probably even a little better so don't try changing for these dumbass hip hop head that know Eminem is top 5 but are tired of hearing so stop likeing him.
"He's Kool G Rap. He's the definition of lyricism."
RAKIM, NAS, KOOl G RAP, KRS ONE, ICE CUBE AND CHUCK D TRUE LYRICISTS
that was puns favorite mc
FACTS ON FACTS MY NIGGA!!!!!
How is Big Pun not a true lyricist the man's punch lines are incredible
Are YOU saying Pun's not a true lyricist?
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kool g rap: your favorite rapper's favorite rapper
Smoke Weeb Every Day Kool G Rap and MF DOOM lol
Kool G Rap is your favorite rappers favorite rappers favorite rapper
Nah. Your favorite rappers favorite rappers favorite rapper
Hahaha. I say that about him all the time too.
No MF DOOM
Big Daddy Kane, G.Rap, Nas, Canibus, Big Pun, Rakim, Eminem, IceCube, Krs-One, Jay-Z. honorable mention - Masta Ace, Black Thought, Pharoh Monche, Rass Kass, RA the Rugged Man, KRino, AZ, Big L, Percee P, Andre 3000.
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That's an awfully big list of mcs to be leaving Wu Tang entirely out.
I see you on the same standards I'm on! Props on Percee P and Masta Ace for REALZ!!
Razz Kass is my dude too. You don't hear anyone mentioning him at all. I'd have to put GZA in there as well
Redman
greatest lyricist vs greatest rapper. BIG difference.
Agreed. People don't get this.
slicktheflash
Greatest Rapper-2Pac
Greatest Lyricist: Kool G Rap
Pac one of the most influential people period he transcended rap he embodied hip hop and used his voice to bring awareness throughout the world..
slicktheflash exactly
jmaal2345 yeah mostly New York niggas
Most overlooked rapper is by far Treach from Naughty by Nature. That dude could spit his ass off. "Yoke the Joker" is a legendary track in my book.
Most overlooked rapper is Masta Ace. Then a lot of mc's that came from the early 80's like Melle Mel, Kool Moe Dee, Grandmaster Caz, Silver Fox (fantasy 3).
Slick Rick is another who is highly underrated.
+TheEdub1 What is "I DUMB FOREIGN MOTHERFAKKA" ??LOL
+TheEdub1 Again
Redman is another great one thts over looked
I wish they would shut up and not force rappers down his throat, let the man give his top ten. Very good list by G-Rap.
Thanks bro…… smh
By far the most diverse top 10 I've ever heard. As far as the large body of work goes, idc what anyone says Big L is top 10 material. It's impressive to be considered a great with a lack of material. To me that's what makes L a great.
Permitted_ is Madd Skillz top 10 material?
People cried lost their minds over the deaths of Tupac and then Biggie dies....and that hurt! But when Big L died.. ...tough times. That hurt us all and yall dont nor didnt even realize it. Just like the beginning of Full Clip by Gangstarr Big L rest in peace.Long live Guru RIP.
When he finished the list with Ice Cube and Scarface, I nearly shit myself. The best Top 10 MC list I've heard.
Jarrel Ely Yes lol
Jay aint better than Black Thought
@@IT-fj1nx Technically nobody in his list is better than Black Thought
Jarrel Ely
Ice cube is nowhere close to az technically, but the dude took over the world in the early 90s on pure rawness and lethal lyrics. Ice cube should always be near a top 10 for his impact on hiphop.
Useless Information Not only impact. Subject matter, storytelling, delivery... Definitely top 10 rappers and in my opinion top 10 lyricists.
Kool G Rap is definitely one of the illest.
Kool G Rap is your favorite rappers favorite rapper period!!
Lord finesse was a great lyricist just bad/cheap production is why ppl don't know too much about him AG is another under the radar rappers
Isn't that MF Doom?
People always leave Pharoahe Monch out of the lyricists convo.
Yo hes gotta be on there even if u wanna throw him ina tie which i do on mine i have him tied at 10 with stacks....that song oh no got pretty popular id advise people just listen to his lyricals and rhyme scheme on that joint
That "Bring It On" verse is legendary.
why do ppl always do that
“Rape” off Internal Affairs is one of the rawest songs I’ve ever heard in my entire life. The comparison of how vile and horrific the act of rape is to Monch’s ability on the mic and his place in hip hop is just brilliant.
As they should
When Eminem is in Kool G's top 10, he ain't no guest.
Still a guest. But he's the perfect guest. 💯
A top 10 guest
@@DKane-ow3tq na he not top 10 rappers of all time. He just a really good guest. Melle Mel, Rakim, Nas, 3000, Jay Z, Big, Wu, Public Enemy, NWA, Black Thought. I can name 10 more after that before I put Em. No disrespect to Em. He probably would give you the same list I just gave you.
@@DaliDessalines Most people there I agree are smarter than Em or had much to say than him as far as political and social content is concerned. Em isn't deep, he just sounds cool. But the way he writes is so dope that if it was a little bit philosophical, poetic or conscious, he would be the GOAT. That's the reason why he deserves to be top 10.
@@DKane-ow3tq Em is literally a cross between Twista and Redman with caucasian thoughts and experiences . Him being from D12 made him acceptable to blacks but it was his caucasian-ness that made him a big star. It was him bringing in 50 cent that solidified him with blacks enough to now get in some with other hip hop greats. Em is elite no doubt, my favorite white boy but just not top 10. Anyone that says that simply has not really heard enough hip hop
Kool G Rap is one of the best ever. I had the pleasure of meeting and seeing Kool G Rap perform live at BB Kings on Times Square. Awesome guy and lyricist.
It’s extremely unfair that G Rap doesn’t receive the same amount of respect as LL Cool J, KRS One, Rakim, Chuck D, Big Daddy Kane, or Slick Rick. I honestly believe he surpasses LL, Kane, and even Chuck D lyrically. And he fathered the grimy east coast street tale style that Nas, Pun, Mobb Deep, Jay-Z, Jadakiss, and so many others expanded upon. If it weren’t for G Rap, east coast hip hop would not be the same. Thankfully he gets the respect he deserves from those that were inspired by him. Nas has always given him props, Jay-Z shouted him out on “Encore”, and Pun kissed his ring.
Why nobody asked about Big L?
9lact he had his own label and jay was gonna be signed to him
Terrill Maxwell ahhhhhhhh!
Big L was the punchline king. But not one of the most lyrical
I'd honestly even go as far as to say he was one of the most lyrical, he has rhyme dense bars with dope rhymes at that, that just feel good to say, he has dope ass punchlines, dope wordplay, dope metaphors/similes, etc.
I have so much love for L, and it just hurts when he's left out of talks, or favorite rappers, or it hurts when people don't see how mad nice he was
people always forget rappers like Cormega, Jadakiss, AZ, O.C., Inspectah Deck And Talib Kweli in their top 10 lists.
Cormega and Jadakiss no.....az definition of lyricism, deck yes talib hell yes....
But its a top 10 not top 20...who u leaving out...someone good gotta get left out feel me
AZ, and Jada definitely. The rest - nah.
@@rwarren4637 inspectah deck atleast from a purely lyrical perspective is superior to jadakiss....jada is just the better artist...
Cormega definitely a great one often overlooked.
Lupe fiasco, black thought, daylyt, los.... if we talking straight lyricism, you could even put niggas like budden, royce, crooked etc. So many lyricists to choose from to put in your top 10, it almost always comes down to preference.
Kool G Rap knows himself that he is the GOAT. He has had a impact in over 3 decades of hip hop. He's top dawg you can't put no rapper above him. His legacy will be left at the greatest rapper to ever touch a mic.
Ray I grew up in that era,55 years only 3 MC's can take G RAp.Rakim,KRS One and Big Daddy Kane especially all 3 got bars and lyrical maniacs
The GOAT is a term that is thrown around. It’s not applicable.
I'm so glad he included Ice Cube, especially coming from KOOL G FUCKING RAP, the East Coast Pioneer. So many times Cube is left out or his work isn't recognize as extremely fundamental. Cube essentially made NWA, gave Dre and Snoop a reason to Rap. Hell, Cube almost single handledly put the West Coast on the Hip Hop map. Much respect to G Rap for recognizing that.
East coast people(including Philadelphia, Chicago and Detroit) tend to disrespect Cube and all gangsta rappers. So seeing the godfather of east coast rap put Cube in his personal top list must have been a huge blow to their idiotic tribalistic heads.
Nas is relevant in hip hop... always in top 3 or 5 of every lyricist, legend
Love Nas, as a lyricist he’s good but his content and message is incredible
So is Eminem.
@@AdvaitamantaEminem is good at word play. But he never had a real message. Yes at times he had inspiring songs for some (gym music), the message wasn’t there. But appreciate that can be subjective
I respect Kool G even more for putting one white mc and one west coast mc on his top 10. Real dude.
I really don't understand how Big L is always slept on in these debates. I understand he had a small catalogue, but he never ever took a bar off. His punchlines were unmatchable. I respect G Rap to the fullest but damn man I really thought he'd have L in there.
Jeremy Laing I agree. I feel like Big L is forgotten about unfortunately
Jeremy Laing big l vs Madd Skillz in a one on one in their Prime's? (96)
My top ten lyricists of all time in no order are Tech N9ne, Pun, L, Elzhi, Masta Ace, DOOM, G Rap/Rakim, GZA, Kweli, and Deck.
Devo The Ambivert the 89 Rakim vs the 89 fresh Prince/will Smith? Who was the best MC?
Jeremy Laing big l vs Madd Skillz? Who was the best MC?
My Top 10 right this second:
1. Eminem
2. The Notorious B.I.G.
3. Jay-Z
4. Rakim
5. Nas
6. Big Pun
7. Ill Bill
8. Kool G Rap
9. Big Daddy Kane
10. Tupac
pac is not an emcee
PAC IS #1
Ill bill and Jay over nas??
I cant take you serious with no thought,KRS,or scarface
@@Eazy-xq1up amazing list I agree but you can also put KRS at 1 even though I can't disagree with RA
Black Thought has to be one of most consistent lyricists of all time hands down!!!
From early 90s till this day and age. I believe he doesn't get the credit he deserves.
To me he's lyrical content is better than Enimem's
Phenomenal achievement.
Simeon Cornish is black thought better than black dress from blacksheep?
Simeon Cornish Eminem is better in some areas and vice versa. slim is a better overall mc in my opinion
@SeyiAjayi Black Thought is a Goat and so is Em. I consider Em better. He have godly lyrical abilities, he is the best technical rapper and he is a top tier story teller.
"Home of the brave is still racist 'ville/So this whole nation feels like a plantation field/In a country that claims that its foundation was based on United States ideals that had its Natives killed/
Got you singin' this star-spangled spiel/To a piece of cloth that represents the 'Land of the Free' that made people slaves to build"
These lines are from one of his least critically acclaimed track and it's still so dope. You are just a blind hater dude.
“'Cause we see them dollar signs and let the cash blind us. Money'll brainwash you and leave your ass mindless, while snakes slither in the grass spineless.” I know it's a trend to hate Eminem now, but dude come on. He is one of the best lyricist ever.
@@gokul_nath_g Everything you said about Em makes sense, but you don't have to call someone a "blind hater", just because they think Black Thought may be better than Eminem, it's basically a coin-toss, 50/50, if you've know both catalogues. Em fans like you give the rest of us a bad name. It may be a trend to hate on Eminem, but he's still one of the top most popular, and most well known rappers in the world, while Black Thought, Pharoahe Monch, and most of the people listed in the video above are no where near House hold names, so let other people get some appreciation instead of insulting people for not thinking Eminem has to be the greatest at all times.
@Jarrel ElyEASILY BLACK THOUGHT TO ME MOST DEFINITELY..
HE DOESN'T RAP ABOUT NONSENSE, HE'S EXTREMELY LYRICAL WITH APPEALING CONTENT...
That was a vary good top 10. Happy he had Ice Cube and Scarface on the list.
In terms of biggest impact on the foundation and evolution of Hip Hop the list goes:
1. Grandmaster Caz
2. Grandmaster Melle Mel
3. Kool Moe Dee
4. LL Cool J
5. Rakim
6. KRS-One
7. Ice Cube
8. Big Daddy Kane
9. Scarface
10. Kool G Rap
Undeniably.
My favourite 10 is:
1. Andre Auram
2. Modern Day Soulja
3. TruthSeekah
4. Young Bro
5. GOSPEL READY
6. AZ
7. DISL Automatic
8. Krayzie Bone
9. DMX
10. Pete Rock
K-Rino should be on every MC's list of greatest lyricists
Necro is sitting there like, "ask me some fucking questions".. LOL
He looks like he's really bored :D
+Alex Lindbjerg hes probably shittin his pants wondering if hes dreaming
@@alexlindbjerg he's also liquored up
Necro is top tier
@@danielbooth5035 necro don't drink bro
I'm so glad G.Rap spoke the truth on Pac and B.I.G. & I'm a huge fan of BOTH & a real huge fan of Pac. They asked about lyricism!! lyricist and rapper have different meanings!. No order my top 10 lyricist
Rakim
Krs-One
Lupe Fiasco
Big L
Big Pun
Eminem
Nas
Twista
AZ
Jay-Z . Honorable mentions Bump J,Beanie Siegel, Cassidy. Up and coming mentions Lil Bibby,G. Herbo
Dayum I forgot Big Daddy Kane,Kool G. Rap & Freddie Foxx but it's hard to narrow it down & I have no order anyway but Rakim is probably my number 1
+chistability mos def will kill Lupe fiasco
Chistability My top 10
Kendrick lamar
Elzhi
crooked I
Biggie
Big pun
Method man
Locksmith
Cyhi the prynce
Nas
Eminem
nshira sumney Lol then you woke up. I am definitely a Most Def fan and Most is definitely on a higher spectrum than most as is Talib Kweli but I have to give Lupe Fiasco the edge.You will be rewinding his shshh for days and if you slow you will probably never figure it out. Even though I'm a South Sider and more of a White Sox fan it's still ALL CHICAGO. GO CUBS!!
timmy Melbourne Idk how I forgot THEE great Big Daddy Kane but it's too many to name
Glad he mentioned Cube and Scarface. Cube, Face and G Rap are all in my top 10.
1. Nas
2. God's Son
3. Streets Disciple
4. Esco
5. Nasir Jones
6. Nasty
7. bin Olu Dara
8. Most famous Braveheart
9. Jay-Z's killer
10. The Don
NYC_All_Stars Lmao, real.
NYC_All_Stars Nas vs MC lyte?
Thats how dickriders make their list lol.
NYC_All_Stars Nas vs Redman? Who was the best? Was Nas better than k-solo and sauce money and Jaz-o?
The Don is actually Big L lol
Kool G Rap, K-Rino, Canibus, Rakim, Big Pun, Diabolic, Pharoahe Monch, Chino XL, Percee P and Nas. Honourable mentions: Big Daddy Kane, Killah Priest, R.A. The Rugged Man, AZ, Lupe Fiasco, Eminem and Big L.
"I don't want fans who don't know who G Rap is"
R.A the Rugged man respect ✊✊
Much respect from Haiti ❤👊 to Kool G Rap dope living legend & legendary all the time
Kool g pen game is top 3 all time his bars are legendary
Raymon Draymond I agree. Say this all the time.
When it got to the last two, my first thought was Ice Cube & Scarface. Wow. G Rap the God.
"men at work"thee best joint ever!!!
Quinn Askew LEGENDARY TRACC!!!!
I love when a list includes Scarface or ice cube!
Question starts at 7:30
necro sittin there all lonely haha
youre never lonely when you have a couple of chins to keep you company...
Didn't know that's Necro.
Best Lyricists:
1. Nas
2. Rakim
3. Big L
4. Ghostface Killah
5. Kool G Rap
6. Andre 3000
7. Common
8. Jadakiss
9. Mos Def
10. Talib Kweli
Agree
AZ
No one gives credit to Andre 3000. One of the best.
Amen To That! He's one of the greatest!
***** goodie mob and killer mike are not garbage
***** You must be smoking crack, Andre 3K has alot of content & meaning in his rhymes.
If you aint listened to southerplayalistic, ATLiens & Aquemini go listen & come back with a legit reply.
Im actually from the UK you fool, you must not recognize talent because your a bias little reject. I bet you havent even gave any Outkast albums a listen and still shit on them because your so narrow minded. I actually prefer Eastcoast hip-hop to any other coast but im not gonna hold any emcee down that spits that real legit shit and has talent. everyone seems to shadow Andre/Outkast out of the best solo/group artists of all time...WHY?
***** Da art of storyellin
Say what you say, Eminem is ridiculous. Most people who say who say he went "pop" or he "sold out" are haters. I've never seen an artist to maintain a balance between mainstream and underground relevance as Eminem. Respected by both communities, Em will go down the history as the top 3. easily.
I can't believe he chose Jay-Z over Biggie, but hey, it's Kool G Rap. He's the epitome of lyricism and knows what he's talkin' bout.
Blackbond11
“How much of Biggie's rhymes is gonna come out your fat lips?”- Nas to Jay Z
no canibus, no biggie.... but he puts jayz and krs one. LMAO
@@deathrager2404 both krs one and jay z have much better discographies than canibus and biggie
I think K-Rino is one of the best lyrically.
I think K-Rino is the best lyrically.
+Yaniel Suarez it's not a thought but its a fact that nobody can run from, just look at k-rino, he's the guy that no one wants to fuck with him, can destroy all the rappers in only one song
Exactly man yet every list doesn't mention him. To me he's the best
Why does rosenberg spend all his interviews asking the guest about other people???
lol....I know huhhh..weird....
stories......
Hes the police
Will say Eminem was serious when he came out though.
Huge impact in the game.
Classic interview. Kool G Rap keepin it 100.
necro sittin there, thoughts going back and forth between, why am i sitting here in this interview and... is he g rap gonna pick me? lol he had to be on some level.
You can see he wanted a spot on that list 😂 to be fair necro is incredible and by the end of his career he should be at least getting mentioned in top tens
Necro is a sick producer but his rap is just horror core there isn’t no skill in his rhymes
He knows he isn’t top 100.
@@HighRyza how could you say that there's no skill in his rhymes when he raps mad nice, he's technical at the very least. No matter if it is or it is not horrorcore
Kool G Rap never really sold like, but he never got out of the way. He was one one of the pioneers who took writing elevated the top level of talented AND mainstreamable rap songs. but was on top only for a small window until youngin's at the time Biggie, Jay Z, Nas, Eminem, & Wu Tang elevated the new top level.
G Rap is in the top 5 ever
Chuck D had rhyme schemes for days. Did a whole song without rhyming and it worked. No one has done that since. G Rap is top of the pile. Love his top 10
There was one verse from a Brother Ali track that didn't rhyme.
Cool G Rag has always been That dude who make careers happen. He's one of the realest MC's of all time. Hip Hop, Hardcore and Gangsta all in one. A true ICON, and Legend. Peace.
what do you guys think about GURU? he's definitely in my top 10 but apparently none of you mentioned him!
Simone Porchedda agreed
My top 10 mc's. Graded by content, timing, flow, and body of work. (1)Rakim, (2)Ghostface,(3)MF Doom, (4)Hell Razah, (5)Gza, (6)Black Thought, (7)Kool G Rap, (8)KRS One, (9)Raekwon, (10)Jadakiss.
My top 10:
1. Black Thought
2. Ghostface Killah
3. Common
4. Nas
5. Andre 3000
6. Pharoahe Monch
7. Mos Def
8. MF DOOM
9. Kool G Rap
10. Gift of Gab
GangStarr
Prodigy of Mobb Deep
Ghostface Killah
Rakim
Kurupt
Cormega
Common
Sticky Fingaz
Raekwon
Sadat X
PRODIGY CIRCA 96' IS THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF RAP EVER! BUT ILL LET GANG STARR HOLD THAT #1 SPOT.
Dope ass list..Mine no order Nas, Krs/Rakim, Chuck D, Common, Biggie, Scarface, Talib/Mos Def, Black thought, Andre 3k, Big L, Pun, Guru, Gza , Jada
Havent heard of Gift of Gab ill check him out
Patonator1337 Listen to Blazing Arrow by Blackalicious. One of the most lyrical albums I ever heard. On a lyricists list, Gab is #1.
WildfireWiffler44 Damn this album is dope as shit lol
1. Scarface
2. Spice 1
3. Ice-T
4. Kool G rap
5. Biggie
6. Slick rick
7. Krs one
8. Ice cube
9. Redman
10. willie D
You guys can't blame Kool G Rap for not putting 2pac. 2pac is a phenomenal rapper but he doesn't get lyrical. Kool G Rap is a fan of lyrical MCs. Don't beat the legendary Kool G Rap for his opinion. 2pac is no doubt a legend.
Always loved G RAP but 100 x’s more after he BLESSED my man SCARFACE into the TOP 10 ALL TIME and G is def TOP 10💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
Face is a beast bruh
1.Tech N9ne
2.Eminem
3.Rakim
4.R.A. the Rugged Man
5.Krizz Kaliko
6.Kool Keith
7.King Iso
8.Royce da 5′9″
9.Twista
10.Apathy
No order, only US
Mental
Rakim, KRS ONE, Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane, Nas, Tech N9ne, Canibus, Chino XL, Rass Kas, LL Cool J.
Lord Jamar: Em is a guest in hip hop!
Kool G Rap: Hold My Beer
Much respect for noticing Cube and Scarface because they get left off a lot of lists....
2PAC may not had the skills in the lyrics but man nobody sang with more heart than he did,that's why he will always be my numero uno.i love kool g rap a legend and one of the top 5 of all time.
In your opinion
fast life ....i love that track. love that 3rd verse where nas and g trade bars and go back and forth. simply amazing. g rap is one of my top 5 rappers. bar none.
I like how he is real and not afraid to express his opinion. Out of all the big mainstream rappers i listen to, i think only Em is a lyrical beast and Kool G seems to think the same.
Nas lyrical beast
Pac was a great song maker but he wasn't as witty & innovative as a B.I.G., Pun, Rakim and Kool G Rap.
Joey Diaz yeah, Chuck D, but refined...
E-Live Da God💯👊🏽
F O'Neil lol you're joking, right? 😂😂
Rekt.com You're denying puff didn't create pop rap? bad boy destroyed hip hop.
L GCR Pop Rap was around long before that learn your history dumbass
WHY IS IT THAT PEOPLE THINK THEY FAVORITE RAPPER GOTTA BE EVERYONE'S FAVORITE RAPPER. RESPECT LEGENDARY COOL G
1. Eyedea
2. MF DOOM
3. Kool G Rap
4. Aesop Rock
5. R.A. The Rugged Ma.
6. One Be Lo
7. AZ
8. Big L
9. Sadistik
10. Inspectah Deck
Love the list
“he’s G Rap he’s the definition of lyricism” good job Rosenberg
My Top 10 mcs based on lyricism
1.Nas
2. (94-2001) Ras Kass
3.Canibus
4.Virtuoso
5.K Rino
6. Killah Priest
7. GZA
8. Inspectah Deck
9. Freestyle (Of The Arsonists)
10. Pharohe Monch
honorable mentions: early Eminem, keith murray, OC, Kool G Rap, Mc Out Loud, Krumb snatcha, Afu Ra, Rakim, Born Sun, Celph Titled, Big Pun
1nas xD is that a joke
dante daniel Lane LOL what's religion have to do with them being better than eminem? Doesn't sound like you hate eminem that much LoL.
dante daniel Lane LOL again, what's religion or a rapper's religion got to do with anything? You seriously think em is lyrically better than those mcs I listed? LOL.All those guys are just as good if not better. I could careless about their religious views.
dante daniel Lane .......LMAO, Dude you sound stupid as hell. Kool G rap, Canibus, Krumb snactha, Pun, OC, Keith Murray, Nas, Freestyle, Monch, Born Sun, Virtuoso, & Celph Titled are not muslim or 5 percenter rappers & have never rapped hate against whites. Celph Titled & Virtuoso are white. Do you even know half these artist? & Even though Killah Priest, Mc Out Loud, Afu Ra, GZA, & Deck are 5 percenters when have they ever rapped against whites? They have white fans. When I see wu tang shows whites are the majority in the crowd. The only rapper you are partially correct about dissing whites is ras kass & maybe k rino. Ras kass & k rino are known for controversial lyrics about conspiracies, race, & religion ras kass especially. Nature Of the threat? How to kill God? I may no always agree with what ras says but I still appreciate his lyricism. Even if what you're saying is true, being racist against somebody has nothing to do with lyrical skill LOL. Are you serious? Eminem raps against hate & evil? Is that why he disses pop artists? that why he made songs dissing ICP, benzino, canibus, cage, esham, pacewon, everlast, vanilla ice, etc? Is that why he made songs about killing kim & his mother? Is that why he bite cage & tried to do self pity/horrorcore/poor/acid rap? I mean you're not making any sense at all. & I'd like you to show me how em's lyrics are beyond comprehension yet those mcs' lyrics aren't. Just because em has complex rhyme schemes doesn't mean his lyrics & actual content is complex. You keep saying you don't like eminme but you keep saying he's lyrically better than everybody else. Make up your mind. You either like him or you don't.
dante daniel Lane LOL dude something is seriously wrong with you. Are you really this stupid or are you trolling & pulling my leg? What you're saying makes 0 sense. You're telling me all black rappers are Muslim, rap against whites & even though you don't like eminem, he's lyrically better than any of them & his rhymes are beyond human comprehension & that he raps against evil. You act like eminem is a conscious rapper when he's been the complete opposite of it his whole career. I never heard anybody say eminem is complex in any way other than rhyme schemes. I hear that about canibus, ras kass,killah priest, k rino, gza, & virtuoso though. Some of those black rappers I mentioned even spoke against Lord Jamar (another black rapper) who basically said whites are guest in hip hop. I think you're the one who's high plus on pcp, bath salts, & mollies LOL. Its very obvious you don't even know half these mcs. 2 of them are fucking white you imbecile. I know you don't know shit about freestyle of the arsonists. Here I'll try to make you job easier I'll list these mcs & I want you to tell me 1 by 1 how they're all Muslim, hate whites, & are lyrically inferior to slim shady;
Nas
GZA
Canibus
Freestyle
Virtuoso
Celph Titled
MC Out Loud
Krumb snatcha
Keith Murray
OC
Big Pun
Ras Kass
K Rino
Afu Ra
Inspectah deck
Killah Priest
Pharohe Monch
Kool G Rap
Killa Sin
alright lets get to it, get busy LOL....
Kool G Rap ....i was just in awe in the presence of listening to "on the run" ....it was like living a real hip hop at its grimiest moment .......real New York Drama
1. Rakim
2. Kool G Rap
3. Big Daddy Kane
4. KRS-One
5. Slick Rick
6. Melle Mel
7. Nas
8. Raekwon
9. Ghostface
10. Jay-Z
***** I've been a loyal follower of rap/hip-hop since the golden era (86-88 when I was 7-8 years old, I'm 33 now.) The first 3 are etched in STONE in my honest opinion!!!! KRS-One is a VERY influential and skilled lyricist, Slick RIck is the BEST story teller, Melle Mel was one of the first with that undeniable flow, Nas (90's to early 2000's) is a legend of course and melodic... that why I liked him. Rae and Ghost (Again 90's and early 2000's) are my favorite rappers EVER!!! I know more Rae and Ghost rhymes then Jay-Z rhymes. Not only is Jay-Z an incredible lyricist but he kept the fans on there toes with the great product and stayed consistent.
PS: Tupac is the most influential EVER as far as his personality and work ethic but I think his lyrical skills where slightly underrated. Just my opinion. Peace.
***** Big Daddy Kane is a HIGHLY influential and skilled rapper/MC!!!! There's a video here on youtube where one of the members of Da Clipse has Kane higher then Rakim. I definitely disagree with that but I can kind of understand that argument. Kane is top three ALL TIME in my opinion. N.W.A is one of the greatest and influential groups of all time, none of the members were lyrical giants but as a group they're one of the greatest. Andre 3000, good lyricist but I don't know where I would put him in my list but there would definitely be a lot higher then him. As a group Outkast are one of the most creative and innovative groups of all time. Group wise Outkast is in my top ten.
***** And you don't know shit about hip hop if you think none of them deserve to be in the top ten. After number 7 are my personal favorites. 1 to 4 are etched in stone!!!!
***** Again, know offense but you don't know you shit. Melle Mel was one the first skilled lyricist ever!!! Andre 3k top ten?!?! Outkast as a duo, one of the greatest groups EVER but Andre, top ten lyricist EVER... NO!!!! Canibus...great rapper, top ten.... no!!!!! Nas.... of course, El-P, no!!!! Brother Ali, no!!! Guru is one of the most underrated but top ten, no!!!! Common, no!!!!!! The only one I could possible fit in there is South Philly's own Tariq Trotter. (Black Thought)
Go back to school!!!!
***** Thank you!!!!
Pun gets down and kisses G raps ring while now we got "rappers" saying biggie wasnt good smh this generation SUCKS
15- ghostface killah
14- krs one
13-lord finesse
12-AG
11- gza
10- treach(from naughty by nature)
9- rakim
8- kool g rap
7- big pun
6- eminem
5- nas
4- tupac
3- big daddy Kane
2- biggie
1- big L
My top 5 is like yours except mine is 1.big l 2.eminem 3.nas 4.pac 5biggie and this is because they were commercial rappers.
10. Ras Kass
9. Canibus
8. Redman
7. Big Daddy Kane
6. Scarface
5. Masta Ace
4. Ice Cube
3. Nas
2. Rakim
1. Kool G Rap
KRS-ONE and Rakim 1 and 2
1. KRS-ONE
2.Rakim
3.Big Daddy Kane
4.Kool G. Rap
5.Nas
@@gillroygarlic3616 no KRS-One
Necro and Kool g rap are the business
AZ should also be on the list
KGR is the goat, but having Jay, Cube, Scarface ahead of Black Thought when it comes to lyricism is wild bro
1. Nas
2. Pac
3.Kool G Rap
4.B.I.G
5. Big L
its a goodlist but pac > nas and tical shud be there somewhere
lads i love meth - and off 36, Tical I, and Forever; but he hasn't held up. INS and GZA and Chef are better lyricists/MC. Pun and Rakim should be in there; KRS. Chuck D. eh, Honestly - Nas, KGR, and Big L are spot on. Top 5 is waaaay to small a list
Dope list..My list Nas, Krs./Rakim, Chuck D, Common, Biggie
put Eminem in ur top 5.i swear to god em deserves top 5 and people know this deep down but wont admit it
Andrew Gomez we're not lying, some heads genuinely are indifferent to his albums. Whether talking about albums or purely spitting, there's loads of candidates, you can't have 5 without missing someone
I love to here these old subplot
hip-hop tales. Everyone has their own version of “how it all went down” so it’s always enjoyable to learn about how it all came to fruition. I am fortunate to have lived and breathed hip-hop my entire life of 40 short years. I wouldn’t trade a thing.
G RAP, THE BEST.
Shouts to O.G. SilverFox for bringing the world Kool G Rap!!!
LL Cool J
Rakim
Nas
Kool G Rap
Scarface
Ice Cube
Jadakiss
Beanie Sigel
Busta Rhymes
Styles P
Who’s favorite rapper is LL cool J? Lmao
@@wildamerican2771 don't sleep on L. He was a lot of people's favorite rapper and still is.
Luv dis interview....g rap will always be one of the best ever
Black Thought!
"My" top 10 ten of all time
10- Busta- The stuff that legends are made of. He will rhyme any speed, any cadence, quiet or loud, happy or mad, funny or serious, and is not to be slept on.
9- Prodigy- This cat had to fight for his spot and you can hear the hunger and pain in his voice with a very authoritative delivery
8- Kane- His earlier less known stuff is absolutely incredible.
7- Raekwon- His voice and intonation go perfect with his storytelling and he is a huge risk taker in his lyrics and they never let you down.
6- Ghostface- The loudest, realest, most sarcastic dickhead on earth is an uncaged lion and you will not see anybody challenge him.
5- G. Rap- He will take you to the hood, the corner, into his job, next to his girl, into the car, all in a fiery shootout in only 3 minutes, oh and with just lyrics.
4- BIG- His voice alone could scare you but the man was a lyrical genius with the ability to deliver any cadence.
3- Nas- Made all his contemporaries step their game up to which very few ever did.
2- Melle Mel- The depth of this MCs lyrics can bring you to tears
1- Rakim- A once in a lifetime MC in his prime with the perfect blend of rhythm, tonality, lyrics, with jazz influenced swing on full display throughout his complicated verses.
Honorable mentions:
Cube- Raw, witty lyrics delivered like an AK and very believable.
Scarface- His talent put Texas on the Hip-Hop map forever.
How you put big n bad over kool g rap
I like Scarface, but why do people make him a top 10 lyricist? He can't f--- with anyone else on that list!
Scarface is real like Pac
THE OFFICIAL TOP 3 LYRICISTS OF ALL TIME -
1 KOOL G RAP
2 BIG L
3 LORD FINESSE
PRODIGY FROM MOB DEEP IS THE BEST STORYTELLER + IS ALSO HIGHLY UNDERRATED
LACult's Personal Favorites (no particular order)
1) R.A. The Rugged Man
2) Vinnie Paz
3) GZA
4) Immortal Technique
5) Kool G Rap
6) Ill Bill
7) GURU
8) Rakim
9) KRS-ONE
10) Eminem
Kind of pisses me off that G Rap isn’t super rich but I’m comfortable in the fact that when people speak of the greats he’s included & is mentioned as having influenced most of the greats. So his spot in the culture is solidified.
I was expecting Big L to be his top 10 though
ABSOLUTELY TRUE...BIG PUN HAD THE MOST NATURAL RHYMING ABILITY OF ALL THE G.O.A.T.S...he could have been the best ever with 2 more years of life..
eminem is a lyrical monster.....even his new album lyrically is dope
The whole point of Juan Epstein IS to talk about the things he or other rappers have done with other legends in the game..since we know all their songs it's nice to learn things we wouldn't like background info.
Guru
Nas
Biggie
Big L
Big pun
2 pac
Prodigy
Ghost face
Kool g rap
Big daddy Kane
I love you kool g rap you are my favorite rapper of all time ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
1. Nas
2. Rakim
3. The Notorious B.I.G.
4. Big Daddy Kane
5. Andre 3000
6. Krs-One
7. Kool G Rap
8. Tupac Shakur
9. Slick Rick
10. Black Thought
11. Mos Def
12. Common
13. Raekwon
14. Eminem
15. Pharoahe Monch
16. Big Punisher
17. Ghostface Killah
18. Big L
19. Q-Tip
20. Prodigy of Mobb Deep
21. Canibus
Hi, I'm from Saudi Arabia and i just start listening to rap . Here are my list of top 20
gimme your opinion .
You've got a real hip hop head's top 20 for the most part. The kind that pay's respect to a lot of the guys who influenced rapper's today. I don't feel like some of the guys from the golden age of hip hop are on the same level as the people that followed them though. I'd suggest mixing it up with some of the new guys. J cole, kendrick, and wale are some popular ones.
rathyAro in the last decade kendrick and j cole are my favorite rapper along with brother ali and lupe fiasco . But I don't think wale is any good . Do u have some suggestions for solid albums besides the guys I mention?
***** It Takes a nation of Millions was a Classic. so was.Fear of A Black Planet too..Chuck D in my top 5 of all time
ok dumbass just cause everyone says Eminem is over rated or what ever bull shit doesn't mean hes not top 5 or 10 idiot he's just as good as nas,kool g,big l and probably even a little better so don't try changing for these dumbass hip hop head that know Eminem is top 5 but are tired of hearing so stop likeing him.
Where's jaz-o on your list?
Kool G Rap was one of the top MC’s in the late 80’s early 90’s….he was underrated…don’t sleep on’em
G rap was the goat and still is 🐐
As for right now Eminem is by far the best on the mic and Kendrick Lamar is in a strong 2nd to me.
I miss the old Juan Epstein. pretty much my start in the podcast world.