There’s no doubt that this list changed the game for years to come. How was your perception of these artists back then and has it changed?

For some reason i do not remember desiigner being on this list

these are all artist i avoid listening to in 2026

Classic

MIKE TYSON STILL LOVES HIP HOP

Wow

Anderson Paak????

summer 2016 was Desiigners time lowkey but it was also his only time lol

2010 & 2011 were pretty strong too

Uzi unfortunately has the best pop rap single of the year

I never got why G Herbo was on this cover and not 2014 lol

Shii I think I might fw 2014 more

2013>

They all dressed the same, that’s cute

9 goats and lil d***y

of course you do

Lil D***y was the biggest head scratcher in hindsight. I know he had some big songs leading up to his placement here and then went on to have a few more viral hits but that’s kind of all it was. Just virality.

fr

If we’re keeping it a bean this is probably the ethos of vitality trumping everything pun definitely intended

most of these guys not being burnt out is an accomplishment in itself

XXL Freshman was an internet thing

mostly buns

I mean in hindsight it definitely makes sense. 2016 seems like the true start of the social media era and how virality would become one of the worlds greatest currencies.

Yea most of the rest of these guys have had some longevity even if they aren’t in their prime. They’re still around. Still have a fanbase. Still make decent music, some even make great music so idk.

no c***eyes avi 💔