Top Ten Rappers Of All Time

Top Ten rappers are,

Biggie Smalls
Tupac
Eminem
Nas
50 cent
Jay Z
Lauryn Hill
Method Man
Jadakiss
DMX.

is not ur  first ten favourite rappers but the first ten best rappers of all time.

alright, my Top 10 is :

1)The notorious B.I.G
2)Tupac
3)Jay-Z
4)Eminem
5)Dr.dre
6)Kanye West
7)Snoop Dogg
8)Nas
9)50cent
10)Cypress Hill

and my TOP 10 for albums:
1) Ready to die
2)Reasonable doubt
3)The Marshall Mathers' LP
4)2001
5)All eyez on me
6)Life after death
7)Doggystyle
8)College dropout
9)Get rich or die trying
10) The documentary (Game's a great rapper, too young on the scene to be in the top 10)

k heres what i think is da top 10, n trust me i kno what I'm talkin bout

1. Biggie Smalls
2. Nas
3. 2pac
4. Jay-Z
5. Rakim
6. Talib Kweli
7. Common
8. Kanye West
9. Mos Def
10. Ice Cube

These are tru lyricists that actually have mad rap skill. This isnt my favorite list, jigga is ma fav, this is just the list of THE BEST.  Ja Rule is nowher near the level these mcs are at, he mite make top 30 if hes lucky, and 50 cent wow, he nowher the level even ja is at. 50 and G-unit are everything thats wrong with hihop 2day, not that ther songs are bad fer jammin in the club, but either they have zero lyrical skill or they just arnt trying, ther rhymes are sooo weak and predictable its terrible.  Mainstream beats, yes, rap skill, no. 50 doesnt deserve to be mentioned in the same breath as the above listed, maybe he cud make top 100.

1.2Pac
2.Biggie
3.Jay-z
4.Nas
5.Big L(died before his talent was really seen)
6.Big pun
7.Dmx
8.Kanye West
9.Common
10. Hell Rell

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Who are the top 10 rappers of all time? The answers to this question are almost guaranteed to stir up controversy, arguments and gnashing of teeth. i've compiled and ranked the artists who i feel rule as far as lyrical prowess, delivery and overall impact. Whether you hate this list or love it to death,  hit me up in the good ol' forum and tell me about it.
1) 2Pac
With the exception of, perhaps, the following rapper, no one, living or dead, can begin to approach Tupac Shakur's level of craft. His sheer diversity of subject matter, good looks, charisma, volatile lyrics and passionate delivery made him a legend. His greatest hits were released in 1998.

2) Notorious B.I.G.
Wet vocals, illustrative lyrics and phat Puff Daddy-produced tracks made Notorious B.I.G. (aka Biggie Smalls) a force to be reckoned with. Despite his limited, violent and sometimes depresssing subject matter no one can top Biggie in terms of lyrical metaphors and ridiculously conversational freestyle ability.

3) Nas
This debut album was a classic and still years later, Nas is undeniably one of the best living rappers. This poetically gifted artist, at his best, is capable of crafting images that stay with you long after the CD has ended.

4) Talib Kweli
Although his solo debut was released a mere two years ago (2000), it was almost immediately recognized as a classic. Not only is he a spiritual, political and social griot -- he can spit like nobody's business.

5) Rakim (Eric B. & Rakim)
Sometimes referred to as the original gangsta rapper, Rakim displayed deadly cool, you-heard-me delivery and intelligent street smarts over phat jazzy beats. Tracks like "I Know You Got Soul," "I Ain't No Joke" and "Paid In Full" still inspire awe -- over fifteen years since they were recorded.

6) KRS One
Petty bickering and media induced crap aside, KRS-One is one of the greats. As part of Boogie Down Productions he cleaned the floor with many unfortunate MCs and helmed classic albums such as By All Means Necessary and Criminal Minded.

7) Q-Tip
Currently referring to himself as "Kamaal Tha Abstract", Q-Tip helped revolutionize hip-hop as one third of the phenomenal A Tribe Called Quest. Featuring Q-Tip's amazingly sexy voice, intelligent lyrics and bebop delivery, the group delivered two undeniable classic albums and set crossover precedents as headliners for Lollapalooza.

Chuck D
As part of the phenomenal Public Enemy, Chuck D, otherwise known as "The Voice Of Power," helped revolutionize hip-hop with his outspoken political/social views, booming vocals and highly articulate in-your-face delivery.

9) Busta Rhymes
While still a member of the acclaimed hip-hop crew Leaders Of The New School, Busta virtually knocked people over with his off-the-freakin'-hook guest spot on A Tribe Called Quest's classic "Scenario." Insane energy, rapid-fire delivery, a dark sense of humor and a solid string of hits ensures Busta's place in the rap panthenon.

10) Black Thought (The Roots)
Black Thought consistently delivers as a member of the Roots and as a solo artist (although it seems at this point, his solo album will never see the light of day). Poetic, intelligent lyrics, classic flow and subject matter covering a slew of different topics is, and has been, his trademark since the Roots' debut in 1995

2PAC IS THE BEST
THEN Biggie
then Jayz
next afroman
After that 50 cent
eminem
snoop dogg
dr dre
and some other dudes but i can't think of them now
Holla at ya boi

These are my best

2 pac
eminem
nas
dr dre
snoop
ggggg unit including 5o cent
jarule[s][/s]meant (ihate jarule(jayz
dmx
kanye west

OK,  some of you faggets don't know rap

1 JAY-Z dropped off!!! hes all comercial now-I HATE YOU
2 50cent??!! wtf since when did he have talent?? mess G G G G G G G G G G G G G UNIT
3 Ja Rule, lmao uve gotta be kiddin
4 Juelz, don't know but i don't think he makes top 10
5 TI sucks, he talks not raps, lyrics are horrible, can't stand him

heres the TRUE TOP 10 OF ALL TIMES

1. Tupac    not my favorite, but gotta give him #1
2. Wu-Tang Clan   heres the true masters of rap (protect yo neck, Method man, Deadly melody, C.R.E.A.M., and so much more)
3. Biggie
4. NAS
5. COMON MOBB DEEP (before he went g-unit, o yea mess G-UNIT and mess 50 cent)
6. Dr. Dre
7. Big L (RIP)
8. Talib Kweli
9. TRIBE CALLED QUEST <---this is the shit right here
10. Big Pun (RIP)

you wana know some good songs by some of these niggas, feel free to email me EmpirePb66@yahoo.com

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how could LL Cool J not be on that list?

good thing eazy e aint up there, he's the most over rated rapper in the history of organisms, the dude can't rap and niether can his son, About fiftey; he aint the greatest rapper but his music is the greatest produced by a rapsta

I can't believe some people think names like Kanye,Ludacris,50cent,T.I,Ja Rule,Styles P and any newbie in the game today should rank among Top 10 Rappers of all time. I think we need  forums in our mother tongues where people will understand betta. who be that Amma that's got Rugged on the list? Top 10 of all time iz da question,come up with somtin reasonable.
  When i see any new rapper's name in the list i think that person is like those kids on Sound Sultan's new album's skit. Think before U post!

Are yall on crack
1. Tupac
2. 50 cent
3. little wayne

lets face it. rael hiphop died after the demise of 2pac and biggie smallz. the only MC thjat has made small sense since then has been eminem and DMX.

the original list was okay except for the inclusion of busta

how bout Treach from Naughty by Nature? Methodman? and Snoop?