well if u ask me
i think its
Eminem
Big Snoop Dogg
Akon
2007-01-06 18:43:58 · 12 answers · asked by Random Dude 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Its all been downhill after the Sugarhill gang. And for all of you that worship Tupac, look up a group called Digital Underground. That's right, before he was the genius gangsta poet, he was providing backup for Humpty Hump.
2007-01-06 18:54:00 · answer #1 · answered by The Maestro 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's a trick question. The one who's the most dominate is definitely Dr. Dre, who is probably the most influential artist period over the past 20 years. He changed music with NWA. Before him, rappers who cursed, didn't even get on the radio. He's made music, for better or worse, a lot gritter, by making the gangsta sound palatable for pop audiences. Whoever your favorite rapper is now, wouldn't be, if Dre hadn't changed what could be on radio.
As far as rapper, you have to say, another guy from NWA, Ice Cube. He's had more classic albums than anyone in hip-hop history(NWA's Straight OUtta Compton, Kill At Will, Amerikkkas Most Wanted, Death Certificate, Predator, Lethal Injection, Westside Connection), and did what 2pac did, and what Eminem now does, which is use his music as a way to vent his animosity at the world. Don't let the family movies fool ya. He was the most famous gangsta rapper in the world at one time.
2007-01-07 04:40:45 · answer #2 · answered by The Devil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, Akon is not Hip-Hop he's RnB
In that list, I would say Eminem is the best. His wordplay is amazing! But Snoop has always gotten the best beats, but his lyrics have kinda dropped and rebounded (on his recent album).
I would say Nas or 2pac might be the greatest hip-hop artists of all-time...That is because I study lyricists and I enjoy their material. Illmatic by Nas will forever be the gold standard of hip-hop...everything will be compared to it b/c that album was built upon perfection. Oh and 2pac never had a bad album when he was alive...
2007-01-07 02:54:17 · answer #3 · answered by Jimmy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dr Dre, Snoop, Eminem, Biggie, and I think the Game will be up there when we talk about this LATER in life. Eminem put his whole heart into his lyrics and flow, "I am whatever you say I am, if I wasn't then why would I say I am " !!! NWA was the best group by far !!!
2007-01-07 03:00:18 · answer #4 · answered by Jason W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best hip hop artist is the one who has the most meaning and truth to their music... dr dre, 2pac, snoop dogg, eminem are fantastic rappers because they speak the truth and discontinue the theme of money, hoes and getting laid.... snoop dogg is one of my favs tho--- this guy can STILL pop a hot album out--props!
2007-01-07 02:47:32 · answer #5 · answered by Thomas G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like all of them but I think The Wu tang Clan had some of the best rhymes I've ever heard.
2007-01-07 02:46:18 · answer #6 · answered by waltinaw74 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the Dead Ones, Plus EMINEM.
2007-01-07 02:48:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think is
Nas
Dmx
Tupac
Snoopdogg
2007-01-07 02:47:03 · answer #8 · answered by starstirsmith 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
who gives a toss. listen to real music.
2007-01-07 02:46:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
mos def hes real and he speaks about real ****, not crying about what happen yrs ago
2007-01-07 02:52:55 · answer #10 · answered by DAF 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋