While turning heads with hit singles (“The Rain,” “Hot Boyz,” “Get Ur Freak On,” “Work It”) and acclaimed albums ( Da Real World, Miss E … So Addictive, Under Construction, This Is Not a Test), she crafted a uniquely futuristic, funky and totally unique style of hip-hop that found her rhyming, singing, scatting or doing whatever else the beat might spontaneously spark. After collaborating on projects by Aaliyah and others, the pair focused their attention on Elliott’s solo career, beginning with her arresting 1997 debut, Supa Dupa Fly. One of hip-hop’s most creative visionaries, Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott began honing her skills as a rapper, singer, songwriter and producer as a member of the R&B/hip-hop collective Swing Mob in the early ‘90s with childhood friend/producer Timbaland. So now, let’s run through Billboard/ Vibe’s Top 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time … and let the debate rage on. 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 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. 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.įrom 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).Īs 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 for example, as estimable as his career is, British rapper Slick Rick isn’t on this list. In determining these rankings, the Billboard and Vibe editorial teams opted first to limit the rap arena to North America. We’ve revealed 10 more rappers each week since, with the final top 10 now unveiled below.
(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. 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.
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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. He's had many stellar lyrical moments throughout his career on the solo front, but also a guest appearance on Nicki Minaj's "Chiraq" or the remix to Lil Eazzyy's "Onna Come Up" proves he brings the heat on other artists' tracks.Ĭheck out the list below to listen to G Herbo's best lyrical moments.The Greatest of All Time, aka the GOAT. "Gangsta's Cry" featuring BJ The Chicago Kid is in a similar vein. Herbo lets his guard down, and brings his listener closer to the pain he lives with. Herbo's verse is strong as he centers on his fallen friends and the mental toll the streets have taken on him. His platinum-selling 2020 single "PTSD" featuring Juice WRLD, Lil Uzi Vert and Chance The Rapper is a great example of this. He veered more toward making a statement with his music and his PTSD album features much of that energy. G Herbo began to round out into a complete artist as his career went on. Since then, the rhymer's elevation is apparent. At the time, he was a drill rapper through and though, but also displayed traits of an artist who really wanted to make his lyrics count.
The track showcases his ability to rhyme fast and still enunciate clearly while getting his bars off. The aforementioned "Kill Shit" is a good example of Herbo's early style.
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