eminem.

anyone who never listened to rap songs before the mid-90's is, i'm assuming, most likely going to vote for Eminem.

Yeah, because after the mid-90's, Eminem is the best you get.

That's almost true. Bump it up to late 90s and add the word about and we've got a deal.

I'm sort of surprised that there wasn't that much talk about the Grouch on this thread. He's got some wit thats for sure. might not be the most talented for lyrical content out there but he has some skill for sure.

Lot of people not on this list that need to be. Of course, the whole poll is kind of stupid. I mean seriously, it's the near equivilent of asking "Who's the best black rapper" and listing 8 of 9 popular black rappers. White rappers been there since the beginning and there are nearly just as many, just only a few commercially succefsful ones.

Not really any white rappers in the beginning. Some producers though.

Assuming we're taking the popular date of 1979 as when hip hop broke, The Beastie Boys released Cookie Puss in 1983.

eminem all the way baby!


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Oh...wow. Just..wow.

Um, I picked Brother Ali just because all his work really speaks to me.

..wow.