on the real tho why are we still putting Pac and Biggie in top5 they both only got 2 classics unlike some other artists named

I think Nicki Minaj, Lauren Hill, Lil Kim & Missy Elliot deserve to be on everyone’s list but I can understand why it’s mostly always men

For the informed consumer this the the one in op it tbh

Ll cool j is low-key drake daddy (female audience, ghostwriters, hitmaker, generally perceived as attractive, not about that life, acting career)

Top 5 certified is

Jay
Wayne
Pac
Big
Andre

Thats moreso just going personal lists and s***

But if you look at who’s had the biggest reach + longevity and making great music, you can find a close to objective list

This the closest you can get to a objective list

Any top 5 without Nas is 🚮

Mans really put Drake but left Wayne out in the “possibly 6th”

Ban

Even with them he ain't that good

I'll never get it

I agree

jay z
biggie
nas
prodigy
big L
big Pun
mos def
talib kweli
ghostface
gza
method man
raekwon
lauryn hill
rakim
chuck d
q tip
phife dawg
ice cube
pac
scarface
lil wayne
pusha t
kendrick lamar
lupe fiasco
freddie gibbs
mf doom
common
kanye
guru
andre 3000
pimp c
big boi
black thought

and I can name you more

So did Jay so did Wayne so did Pac but you knew that so let’s not get into it

No Wayne TF

the gap between 3k big boi is so small therefore...

ye makes list

There’s a big gap between Andre and big boi

Wayne and Drake both are top 5 but it really does depend on who you ask

Preach

there really isnt except 3k’s drip

3k never put out a solo and therefore is immune to criticism while big boi kept putting out quality music

I don't bump Big Boi's solo work anyway

SLLF was my s*** when it came out, forgot about it after a couple years tho lmao

Tupac
Kanye
Biggie
Jay-Z
Nas

im just saying 3k gets the benefit of hopping on a feature every 2 years and not putting out a solo. his mystic still lives while big boi put out artwork

Y’all got vanilla ice next to some real MC’s that’s disrespectful as s***

Andre is a more unique rapper, is a better rapper, made hits and both are great but only one is 3000