Quote from: BillboardThe Greatest of All Time, aka the GOAT. That's a distinguished — and also contentious — honor when it comes to ranking who or what is the ultimate best, whether you're talking films, TV shows, restaurants or any other subject.
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 Herc first set up his two turntables to rock a Bronx party.) The rollout began with the Jan. 11 reveal of the rappers ranked 50-41. We've revealed 10 more rappers each week since, with the final top 10 now unveiled below.
In determining these rankings, the Billboard and Vibe editorial teams opted first to limit the rap arena to North America. So for example, as estimable as his career is, British rapper Slick Rick isn't on this list. We also opted not to include the significant contributions of reggaetón and dancehall MCs on this list, just to keep our pool of nominees a little more focused.
From there, the teams took into account the following criteria, not in any particular order: body of work/achievements (charted singles/albums, gold/platinum certifications), cultural impact/influence (how the artist's work fostered the genre's evolution), longevity (years at the mic), lyrics (storytelling skills) and flow (vocal prowess).
As is well known, GOAT and similar best-of lists always draw their share of criticism and praise from industry pundits and the public alike. So it took a lot of deliberation and deep discussion to reason our way to what we believe is a well-thought-out, authentic list that reflects hip-hop's foundational pioneers, evolutionary trailblazers and contemporary mainstays. In addition, that mix also encompasses 50 years of cultural milestones for a genre initially dismissed as a passing fad — and now recognized as the industry's market-share leader.
So now, let's reveal the top 10 of Billboard/Vibe's Top 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time ... and let the debate continue.
https://www.billboard.com/lists/best-rappers-all-time/
glad they consulted VIBE on this one.
i see 50 and nicki perched :woohoo:
they aint shit for leaving out fox
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wheres cardi :unsure:
is VIBE not here for spanglish jibberish over knock?
Quote from: Rio de Atlanta on February 08, 2023, 09:24:41 PMglad they consulted VIBE on this one.
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The perfect pairing: the popularity officials AND the authority of hip-hop credibility
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Quote from: Rio de Atlanta on February 08, 2023, 10:04:18 PMwheres cardi :unsure:
is VIBE not here for spanglish jibberish over knock?
She was good for being the underdog that people wanted to dethrone Nicki at the time but it stops there. There are now so many other females brining it that it's embarrassing to bring her up.
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This is a more relevant topic
she is not better than anyone in the Top 5 please stop *biggest eye roll*
Quote from: L0NZ. on February 08, 2023, 11:43:08 PMshe is not better than anyone in the Top 5 please stop *biggest eye roll*
Better than Eminem
You're so dumb and stupid.
Quote from: Scott. on February 09, 2023, 12:01:25 AMYou're so dumb and stupid.
Was that fucking necessary?
But honestly by looking at that top 10, she should be #7/8 I believe. Definitely above Drake and Snoop tho.
It's everyday cause you're dumb as fuck
Quote from: Scott. on February 09, 2023, 12:12:07 AMIt's everyday cause you're dumb as fuck
You're welcome.
Quote from: Scott. on February 09, 2023, 12:12:07 AMIt's everyday cause you're dumb as fuck
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Quote from: Big Barbie on February 08, 2023, 11:59:54 PMQuote from: L0NZ. on February 08, 2023, 11:43:08 PMy
she is not better than anyone in the Top 5 please stop *biggest eye roll*
Better than Eminem
Absolutely fkn NOT. The things Eminem does with words dhdhdhdhdh, I don't even think most people understand how complex his rhyme scheme is. He got a lot of success for being White but he is VERY talented too
Quote from: L0NZ. on February 09, 2023, 07:48:28 AMQuote from: Big Barbie on February 08, 2023, 11:59:54 PMQuote from: L0NZ. on February 08, 2023, 11:43:08 PMy
she is not better than anyone in the Top 5 please stop *biggest eye roll*
Better than Eminem
Absolutely fkn NOT. The things Eminem does with words dhdhdhdhdh, I don't even think most people understand how complex his rhyme scheme is. He got a lot of success for being White but he is VERY talented too
Shut up with your late ass. I already said I had to look at the list again, she should be #8
Bow was DISMANTLED
Drake is so overrated
Quote from: 𝖘𝖖𝖚𝖎𝖉 on February 09, 2023, 09:43:15 AMDrake is so overrated
Very! But he does belong toward the top of these lists due to his influence and popularity.
Quote from: Big Barbie on February 09, 2023, 09:47:12 AMQuote from: 𝖘𝖖𝖚𝖎𝖉 on February 09, 2023, 09:43:15 AMDrake is so overrated
Very! But he does belong toward the top of these lists due to his influence and popularity.
No he doesn't.
They could have put him in the 40s though.
Quote from: 𝖘𝖖𝖚𝖎𝖉 on February 09, 2023, 09:50:38 AMQuote from: Big Barbie on February 09, 2023, 09:47:12 AMQuote from: 𝖘𝖖𝖚𝖎𝖉 on February 09, 2023, 09:43:15 AMDrake is so overrated
Very! But he does belong toward the top of these lists due to his influence and popularity.
No he doesn't.
They could have put him in the 40s though.
I'd say a top 20 mess. If they put Kanye there then Drake sure as hell could be there too.
drake is undeniably the biggest rapper in the world
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Quote from: L0NZ. on February 08, 2023, 11:43:08 PMshe is not better than anyone in the Top 5 please stop *biggest eye roll*
Catalog matters. Her's isn't seeing theirs. Period.
Matter fact...
Nicki's isn't touching Snoop's!
:unbothered:
Fuck it, I got time this morning. Pink Friday, The Pinkprint, and Queen are all amazing albums!!
The Roman Reloaded+The Re-Up would shit as one album combined and by removing some tracks.
Quote from: Plastic. on February 09, 2023, 10:06:46 AMdrake is undeniably the biggest rapper in the world
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And that's why he should be high. He's the best but obviously better than mediocre.
Quote from: Plastic. on February 09, 2023, 10:06:46 AMdrake is undeniably the biggest rapper in the world
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doesn't make him the greatest
Quote from: Big Barbie on February 09, 2023, 10:19:44 AMFuck it, I got time this morning. Pink Friday, The Pinkprint, and Queen are all amazing albums!!
The Roman Reloaded+The Re-Up would shit as one album combined and by removing some tracks.
your taste is deplorable
Quote from: JCJ on February 09, 2023, 10:32:41 AMQuote from: Plastic. on February 09, 2023, 10:06:46 AMdrake is undeniably the biggest rapper in the world
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doesn't make him the greatest
numbers don't lie
:letsmessfag:
Quote from: Big Barbie on February 09, 2023, 10:19:44 AMFuck it, I got time this morning. Pink Friday, The Pinkprint, and Queen are all amazing albums!!
define amazing
Quote from: Nine on February 09, 2023, 12:50:00 PMQuote from: Big Barbie on February 09, 2023, 10:19:44 AMFuck it, I got time this morning. Pink Friday, The Pinkprint, and Queen are all amazing albums!!
define amazing
Some classic songs and can be played without skipping.
And if you wanna dispute, name songs.
Quote from: Big Barbie on February 09, 2023, 01:06:09 PMAnd if you wanna dispute, name songs.
Queef and Pink Flopday are disgusting
The Pinkprint was good, probably the closest she'll ever get to a classic
But dassit
:unbothered:
Busta should've been top 10
Quote from: Ｂｏｏｍｚ on February 09, 2023, 10:11:31 AMQuote from: L0NZ. on February 08, 2023, 11:43:08 PMshe is not better than anyone in the Top 5 please stop *biggest eye roll*
Catalog matters. Her's isn't seeing theirs. Period.
Her catalog isn't seeing many if we're being honest. A lot of her shit didn't age well.
Quote from: Ｂｏｏｍｚ on February 09, 2023, 10:13:20 AMMatter fact...
Nicki's isn't touching Snoop's!
:unbothered:
Period
Quote from: Nine on February 09, 2023, 01:10:42 PMQuote from: Big Barbie on February 09, 2023, 01:06:09 PMAnd if you wanna dispute, name songs.
Queef and Pink Flopday are disgusting
The Pinkprint was good, probably the closest she'll ever get to a classic
But dassit
:unbothered:
I asked you which songs. You can't name a bad one from those albums you Canadian cunt.
Quote from: Big Barbie on February 09, 2023, 10:19:44 AMPink Friday, The Pinkprint, and Queen are all amazing albums!!
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Quote from: Kalifornia. on February 09, 2023, 01:47:04 PMQuote from: Ｂｏｏｍｚ on February 09, 2023, 10:11:31 AMQuote from: L0NZ. on February 08, 2023, 11:43:08 PMshe is not better than anyone in the Top 5 please stop *biggest eye roll*
Catalog matters. Her's isn't seeing theirs. Period.
Her catalog isn't seeing many if we're being honest. A lot of her shit didn't age well.
Her features catalog > her albums
No one has ever said that PF nor PP were bad albums and the only reason Queen got so much flack is because it wasn't a "singles" album that people wanted and the hate train was at full speed.
Quote from: Big Barbie on February 09, 2023, 01:58:32 PMQuote from: Nine on February 09, 2023, 01:10:42 PMQuote from: Big Barbie on February 09, 2023, 01:06:09 PMAnd if you wanna dispute, name songs.
Queef and Pink Flopday are disgusting
The Pinkprint was good, probably the closest she'll ever get to a classic
But dassit
:unbothered:
I asked you which songs. You can't name a bad one from those albums you Canadian cunt.
ffffffffff
it'd be easier for me to name the good ones tbh
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Quote from: JCJ on February 09, 2023, 10:33:31 AMQuote from: Big Barbie on February 09, 2023, 10:19:44 AMFuck it, I got time this morning. Pink Friday, The Pinkprint, and Queen are all amazing albums!!
The Roman Reloaded+The Re-Up would shit as one album combined and by removing some tracks.
your taste is deplorable
Just like she is
Quote from: Nine on February 09, 2023, 01:10:42 PMQuote from: Big Barbie on February 09, 2023, 01:06:09 PMAnd if you wanna dispute, name songs.
Que -
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think we've heard enough of that mouth for the day.
Quote from: Rio de Atlanta on February 08, 2023, 10:04:18 PMwheres cardi :unsure:
is VIBE not here for spanglish jibberish over knock?
somewhere shopping in a bodega im sure
Jay-Z obviously paid for his spot
n
I'm not mad at this list at all.
haven't even looked yet
not really hun
:melmel:
Quote from: The definition on February 10, 2023, 12:39:34 PMJay-Z obviously paid for his spot
Jay is arguably the greatest rapper, why would he have to pay for this?
No way Jay-Z greater than Pac and Biggie!
Way. Multiple ways.
Lauryn should be the top female, and much higher on the list. Queen spits.
Quote from: Kalifornia. on February 10, 2023, 04:04:33 PMLauryn should be the top female, and much higher on the list. Queen spits.
She could be higher but they got the top female right.
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Quote from: Lazarus on February 10, 2023, 05:28:34 PMJa Rule Tells Critics to 'Check My Résumé' After Being Left Off '50 Greatest Rappers' List (https://people.com/music/ja-rule-check-my-resume-left-off-greatest-rappers-list/)
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This dmx knock off is delusional
Quote from: Plastic. on February 09, 2023, 10:06:46 AMdrake is undeniably the biggest rapper in the world
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Quote from: JCJ on February 09, 2023, 10:32:41 AMQuote from: Plastic. on February 09, 2023, 10:06:46 AMdrake is undeniably the biggest rapper in the world
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doesn't make him the greatest
d
But it doesn't make it hard to believe that he's perched in the top 10
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