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Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar remains a benchmark for lyrical excellence and thematic depth in contemporary rap. His albums are often c...

Modern Storytelling Album Art Concept Album

9.6 Brilliant

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Little Simz

Little Simz is a critically acclaimed British rapper known for her intensely personal and complex lyricism, exploring th...

UK London Female 2010S

9.0 Excellent

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Lil Wayne

Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., known professionally as Lil Wayne, rose to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s with...

Flow Solo Lyrical 2000S

8.8 Great

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Tyler, the Creator

Tyler, the Creator rose to prominence through his experimental and often abrasive production work for Odd Future Wolf Ga...

Solo Alternative West Coast 2010S

8.6 Great

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GZA

GZA, a member of the influential Native Tongues collective, is recognized for his meticulously crafted, densely lyrical,...

New York Lyrical 1990S Rap

8.6 Great

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Freddie Gibbs

Freddie Gibbs, born Mykal Watts, is a Detroit and South Bend-raised rapper known for his intensely personal and often bl...

Lyrical Rap 2010S Gangsta

8.3 Great

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Anderson .Paak

Anderson .Paak is a multi-instrumentalist and rapper known for his eclectic blend of funk, soul, R&B, and hip-hop, frequ...

Funk Soul Rap West Coast

8.2 Great

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Earl Sweatshirt

Earl Sweatshirt is a critically acclaimed American rapper known for his dark, introspective lyricism and experimental pr...

Abstract Rap Los Angeles 2010S

8.2 Great

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Danny Brown

Danny Brown is a Detroit-born rapper known for his intensely personal and often unsettling lyricism, characterized by fr...

Experimental Rap Underground 2010S

8.2 Great

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Mac Miller

Malcolm James McCormick, known professionally as Mac Miller, was a prolific and innovative American rapper, singer, song...

Introspective Rap 2010S Pittsburgh

8.1 Great

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Vince Staples

Vince Staples is a Compton-born rapper known for his stark, often bleak depictions of street life and social commentary...

Lyrical Rap West Coast 2010S

8.1 Great

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Chance the Rapper

Marshall “Chance” Thomas is a Chicago-born rapper and songwriter who rose to prominence through independent releases and...

Independent Chicago Rap 2010S

7.9 Good

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Schoolboy Q

Kendrick Lamar Quinones, known professionally as Schoolboy Q, is a prominent American rapper recognized for his gritty,...

Rap West Coast 2010S Gangsta

7.7 Good

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Joey Bada$$

Joey Bada$$ emerged as a prominent figure in the East Coast hip-hop scene with his introspective lyricism and gritty sto...

Rap Brooklyn 2010S Boom Bap

7.5 Good

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Action Bronson

Action Bronson is a New York City-born rapper and television personality known for his flamboyant stage presence, often...

Foodie Rap 2010S Boom Bap

7.0 Good

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Roddy Ricch

Roddy Ricch rose to prominence in 2018 with the viral hit “Pineapple,” establishing himself as a prominent figure in con...

Melodic Trap Rap 2010S

6.9 Fair

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Wiz Khalifa

Maximillian Merrill Chartier, known professionally as Wiz Khalifa, rose to prominence in the late 2000s with his blend o...

Rap 2010S Stoner Pittsburgh

6.8 Fair

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Polo G

Dominick Nathan Quinney, known professionally as Polo G, is a Chicago-born rapper who rose to prominence with his emotio...

Chicago Melodic Street Rap

6.8 Fair

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Big Sean

Born Shanice Quentin Stephenson in Detroit, Michigan, Big Sean rose to prominence as a rapper and songwriter, collaborat...

Rap Mainstream 2010S Detroit

6.5 Fair

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DaBaby

Montero Lamar Duckworth Jr., known professionally as DaBaby, rose to prominence in the late 2010s with his energetic tra...

Energetic Trap Rap 2010S

6.4 Fair