Whos the Best rapper alive poll? (lyrics, hip-hop, rap, album)

bandFIND · 01-02-2008, 07:49 AM

I am not really that big into hip hop but from what I have heard, Mos Def would have to be up there.

the-ceej · 01-02-2008, 04:17 PM

I second Sage Francis

indieaaron45 · 01-03-2008, 10:59 AM

5-10 yrs ago this would've been the definitive list. But all these guys have kinda fallen off. As far as im concerned all their latest albums were mediocre at best.

~~TheDonald~~ · 01-03-2008, 01:21 PM

Best rapper alive? Let's see...

Eminem has fallen off, no edge, good timing, he could still come back.

Jay-Z. American Gangster was beyond amazing, despite being dissed by the label that put it out. The Jigga Man is on the top of the world.

T.I. is an option. He brought the South to fame. His swagger is unlike anyone else in the game.

Besides the obvious choices, there are the less known ones that tend to be 100 times better than the mass produced sh*t: Canibus, Chino XL, Juice, Supernatural, Brother Ali, Jin.

Currently, the greatest rapper on the face of the Earth is....*drum roll*.....

Jay-Z

Return.To.Sender · 01-03-2008, 02:02 PM

Normally, I would have to say Slug or The RZA, but after American Gangsters debut, definitely Jay Z.

Honestly, that intro track is brilliance if I've ever heard it.

Sparky · 01-03-2008, 09:20 PM

um, can one of you mod fellers maybe just go ahead and delete this thread?

all the posts are just "WTF 2PAC ON LIST!"

pheurton · 01-04-2008, 06:30 AM

BRAND ****ING NUBIAN

They count as one

BenJewSex · 01-04-2008, 02:32 PM

the greatest rapper of all time is still alive and he goes by the name of rakim. 1. rakim 2. krs one 3. nas

~~TheDonald~~ · 01-04-2008, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenJewSex

the greatest rapper of all time is still alive and he goes by the name of rakim. 1. rakim 2. krs one 3. nas

Eric B, Rakim, and KRS definitely deserve a nod. They were some of the godfathers of hip-hop and rap. But being the first doesnt necesarrily make them the best, no diss to them though. And Nas is just insanely overrated.

Miltamec Soundsquinaez · 01-12-2008, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenJewSex

the greatest rapper of all time is still alive and he goes by the name of rakim. 1. rakim 2. krs one 3. nas

Yes, when I listen to Rakim's Paid In Full, it would be hard to admit that there's ever been a smoother flow than that. The way he blends words together seamlessly. He sounds like he just woke up from a nap, but he still has a story that's worth listening to.
The Donald I agree with your statement, but I think Nas is pretty good. I feel Nas and Jay-Z are equally talented, and where I come from Jay-Z is generally much more well known and regarded as great than Nas, so I was surprised to see you list him overrated.

View Poll Results: Whos, in your opinion is the best rapper alive?
Eminem	15	15.96%
Nas	14	14.89%
Jay Z	14	14.89%
Snoop Dogg	3	3.19%
Other	48	51.06%
Voters: 94. You may not vote on this poll

01-02-2008, 07:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
bandFIND Groupie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Smith Posts: 8	I am not really that big into hip hop but from what I have heard, Mos Def would have to be up there.

01-02-2008, 04:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
the-ceej Groupie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 33	I second Sage Francis

01-03-2008, 10:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
indieaaron45 Groupie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3	5-10 yrs ago this would've been the definitive list. But all these guys have kinda fallen off. As far as im concerned all their latest albums were mediocre at best.

01-03-2008, 01:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
~~TheDonald~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The 3rd plateau of my mind Posts: 41	Best rapper alive? Let's see... Eminem has fallen off, no edge, good timing, he could still come back. Jay-Z. American Gangster was beyond amazing, despite being dissed by the label that put it out. The Jigga Man is on the top of the world. T.I. is an option. He brought the South to fame. His swagger is unlike anyone else in the game. Besides the obvious choices, there are the less known ones that tend to be 100 times better than the mass produced sht: Canibus, Chino XL, Juice, Supernatural, Brother Ali, Jin. Currently, the greatest rapper on the face of the Earth is....drum roll..... Jay-Z*

01-03-2008, 02:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Return.To.Sender Groupie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 8	Normally, I would have to say Slug or The RZA, but after American Gangsters debut, definitely Jay Z. Honestly, that intro track is brilliance if I've ever heard it.

01-03-2008, 09:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
Sparky not really Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,223	um, can one of you mod fellers maybe just go ahead and delete this thread? all the posts are just "WTF 2PAC ON LIST!"

01-04-2008, 06:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
pheurton n/a Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 990	BRAND ****ING NUBIAN They count as one

01-04-2008, 02:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
BenJewSex Groupie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 14	the greatest rapper of all time is still alive and he goes by the name of rakim. 1. rakim 2. krs one 3. nas