International music tracking medium, Billboard,
dropped their list of greatest rappers of all time a few
days ago, caused a whole lot of controversy with
music and hip-hop fans. A lot of fans and some
artists questioned the list, and the most obvious issue
is the absense of 2pac, and possibly Kanye West. In
addition, many feel Kendrick Lamar should not be on
the list with a relatively short career.

10 – Lil Wayne
9 – Kendrick Lamar
8 – Ghostface Killah
7 – Lauryn Hill
6 – Andre 3000
5 – Nas
4 – Rakim
3 – Eminem
2 –
Jay Z
1 – Notorious B.I.G

Here’s what Billboard put out to explain their list:
Diehard fans, music nerds and critics love lists. But
in rap, rankings like this take on a special level of
import: aside from moving a crowd (shouts to
Rakim), MC means proving you’re the best. In no
other genre do artists so blatantly express their
desire to outdo competition. That made Billboard’s
editorial list a more high-stakes undertaking than
usual. Many favorites — Kane, Drake, KRS — didn’t
make it, and each of those omissions hurts deep
down. Note: we’re ranking these folks as MCs, not
artists. That’s why Dr. Dre and Kanye West, for
example, two legendary producer-rappers who
don’t match the mic skills of those listed here, were
left out. Even Tupac, perhaps the most influential
rapper ever globally, is arguably known more for
great songwriting than dominant bars.

What's the basis for the list? Lyricism or all round mastery of the game. If lyricism Nas should be number one followed by Rakim and Biggie. If it is about all round success I give it to Jay Z, Eminem and Pac

Billboard 10 should shove their list up their ass.

Nas should be number 1

^^^^Don't take the list serious. It's all Joke. Any list like that without Pac is useless. 2Pac is the most influential rapper to ever exist.

No 2Pac Amaru Shakur?

I'ld Pass.

No 2Pac Amaru Shakur?

I'ld Pass.