The most lyrical Emcees of all time
 

My list is

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Lupe Fiasco
Nas
Jay-Z
Stann Smith
Q-Tip
Eminem
Kaex
Papoose

what's yours?

I don't know what an Emcee is... but I know that Eminem does it for me lyrics wise. Maybe I'm just ignorant, idk.

I think most MC's are lyrical:bonkhead:

Jay-Z
Nas
Eminem
2Pac
Too Short
Biz Markie
hell, even Hammer and Snow were lyrical.......................

nice thread tho, really......

KRS-One
Black Thought
Talib Kweli
Common

For thoughtful statement rhymes and charismatic flow

Jay-Z and Biggie for powerful dis rhymes.

I could wax philosophical on what exactly "lyrical" means as it pertains to hip-hop, but I would have to say Mos-Def would be my first choice. Maybe a little clarification of the definition would be in order.

I took it to mean a combination of the lrics themselves and the manner in which they were delivered.

Prince Ea's lyrics are wild as hell. Out there stuff.

Check out J-Live and B.E.N.E.F.I.T. both very lyrical. Rakim and MF as well both have lyrics that will make your mind spin

I'll pick, but I don't know much rap, so I'll just go with these

Slug
Eyedea
MF Doom
Edan

Lupe Fiasco
2Pac
Kanye West
Mos Def
Lauryn Hill (whenever she would rap on a verse)
Eminem