Argue here! : TOP 10 RHH HISTORY?

Question

this is not necessarily "talent" id say based on overall hip hop changing influence...

NO ORDER JUST TOP 10...lets say rappers hall of fame....

Nas - "name a artist i aint influenced"
Biggie - Super Lyricist
Jay Z - Mogul
Dr.Dre - Production Master
2pac - Spoke to the streets
KRS-One - Influencial in social change
Rakim - Allah
Kool G Rap - Your rappers favorite rapper
Chuck D - Political Minister
Big Daddy Kane - Original Player

honorable mentions - Snoop / Masta Ace / Scarface / Gza / Black Thought / Big Pun / Big L / Mos Def / Pharoahe Monch / MC Lyte / Ghostface Killah

Answer 1

@ Chuck - I know you don't like G Rap, but can you appreciate why he would make a GOAT list? Or do you not think he deserves to be on one at all? Just curious.



I personally wouldn't put Dre on there - in all honestly, I probably wouldn't even put him on a top 10 producers list, let alone rappers - he doesn't even write his own rhymes.

Pac wouldn't be on my list, but I get why people would have him on theirs.



I pretty much agree with the rest, but you're missing the ladies - MC Lyte and/or Lauryn Hill deserve a mention at the very least (more than just an honourable one, imo).



"Name a artist I ain't influenced" is funny with Nas. I'd like him to say that to me so I could make him stand there as I listed them all.

Still, I think it's more than reasonable to put him on the list.



edit: Hey Darquon! I can understand why you would say that, but the fact is that I can think of 10 producers who are better than Dre and imo deserve their place on a top 10 list more than he does.

That said, I also understand why he could belong on a top 10 producers list - I just personally wouldn't put him on mine.

Answer 2

Good list but I think Q-Tip of Tribe Called Quest and Guru of Gang Starr had a huge influence on NY Underground 90s hip-hop which turned out to be the best decade in hip-hop. Not to mention DJ Premier produced a majority of the hot tracks of the 90s.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

If we're talking "in history" and including "influence", you have to bump G Rap and insert Run DMC.



I also second Kev on Cube.



And Bonnie, I think your statement on Dre lacks objectivity...(not even top 10 producers???)...but of course I absolutely respect your right to your opinion.

Answer 5

I can't argue against anything there, except maybe the complete exclusion of Ice Cube, even in the honorable mentions.

Answer 6

I think Ice Cube and Eazy E should be mentioned for their explicit lyrics. And lupe fiasco for bringing a whole new generation to Hip Hop, those scateboard dudes

Answer 7

mos def needs to be ON that list....not honorable mentions...

and queen latifah.....make room for her...that woman changed the image on how women should appear in rap music...she got just as much respect as the men and did her thang...

immortal technique speaks political truth far more advanced that chuck d ever could

2 pac was weak and a phony...yes he was influential...but he contradicted himself always

Answer 8

Canibus

Nas

2Pac

GZA

Ghostface Killah

Rakim

Killah Priest

Immortal Technique

AZ

Kool G Rap

Answer 9

I disagree wholeheartedly.



Edit: I see what you did there. You used my handle to insult me. I just don't like G Rap...at all.