The Best Rapper Alive, Every Year Since 1979 January 5, 2016 LISTS Rap fans—that is to say, people who are passionate and informed about the culture—tend to get into arguments with other rap fans. Debates are often sparked when one mischievous soul declaims their...
Billboard’s 10 Greatest Rappers Of All Time November 18, 2015 LISTS Greatest Rappers of All Time 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...
“WHATEVER HE WAS RAPPING ABOUT, IT WAS URGENT:” EMINEM ON THE GENIUS OF TUPAC October 9, 2015 NEWS The first time I ever heard Tupac was his verse on "I Get Around" with Digital Underground. I was 18 or 19 years old and I remember thinking, "Who is this?" He stood out so much. Once I heard that, I got...
45 Rappers Eminem Gave The Ultimate Props To (In His Raps) July 23, 2015 LISTS Eminem has solidified his spot with legends as a “Rap God.” But the Detroit spitter gives love to other greats too. A week ago – for example – we saw his (extremely neat) letter to Tupac...
BET To Present Rakim With The 2012 I Am Hip Hop Icon Award September 26, 2012 MUSIC Rakim is often referred to as The God Emcee. He is considered by many to be the best rapper of all time. From his early work with then-partner, Eric B, to his later solo projects, Rakim's complex...
