Hip hop is a genre that dates back to 1973, when DJ Kool Herc he first set up his two turntables to rock out at a party in the Bronx. 50 years have passed and Billboard and Vibes wanted to celebrate this anniversary by listing the 50 best rappers in history.
The editors of both outlets limited their choice to North America, which is why there are no British names on the list. And that wasn’t the only filter. “Also we have chosen not to include significant contributions from reggaeton and dancehall MCs on this list, just to keep our group of nominees a little more focused.”
To choose the 50 best considered your accomplishments, cultural influence, longevity, letters and affluence and they are confident that their ranking reflects hip-hop’s founding pioneers, evolutionary pioneers and contemporary stalwarts.
Few female presence
50 names, of which only 6 are female, which shows that he was and is male. McLyte (47), Queen Latifah (44), Lil’ Kim (31), Lauryn Hill (30), Missy Elliot (10) y Nicki Minaj (9). You will need to ask Cardi B What do you think of this selection?
The only one with a position in the top 10 “earned her crown of queen of rap today with her fierce spirit and fanfare. Without a doubt, she paved the way for the next generation of female MCs, while building a legacy whose impact is not limited to the world of hip-hop.”
Top 5
In fifth position, we find Eminema place above Tupac Shakur. bronze is for Nas and money for Kendrick Lamar. The best rapper in the world, according to these two media, is Jay Z.
Jay-Z, the first rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, thinks everyone has genius talent. Luckily for us, Jay found his early in life and ever since. became your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper. Maybe there are other rappers out there who could claim to have equaled Jay in his heyday. But there’s simply no one who can match his entire career: his longevity, the breadth of his accomplishments, and what he’s meant to hip-hop from a musical, cultural, and social standpoint. financial over the past three decades.” his accomplishments in both music and business.