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Tupac Shakur

Tupac Amaru Shakur was a highly influential and controversial figure in the late 20th-century hip-hop scene, known for h...

Solo 90S West Coast Lyricist

9.5 Brilliant

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Dr. Dre

Andre Romelle Young, known professionally as Dr. Dre, rose to prominence as a record producer and key figure in the deve...

Solo Aftermath Producer West Coast

9.3 Excellent

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N.W.A

N.W.A., formed in Compton, California, rose to prominence in the late 1980s with their raw and confrontational depiction...

80S West Coast Group Gangsta

9.2 Excellent

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Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg, born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., rose to prominence in the early 1990s as a key member of the influential G...

Solo 90S West Coast G Funk

9.0 Excellent

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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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Ice Cube

Born O’Shea Jackson Jr., Ice Cube rose to prominence as the frontman for N.W.A., significantly impacting West Coast hip-...

Solo 90S West Coast Lyricist

8.9 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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billy woods

Billy Woods is a critically acclaimed New York City-based rapper known for his dense, abstract lyricism and intricate st...

Abstract Underground 2010S Lyricist

8.6 Great

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Pusha T

Pusha T is a highly respected American rapper and producer known for his meticulous lyricism, dark subject matter explor...

Solo East Coast 2010S Lyricist

8.4 Great

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Run the Jewels

Run the Jewels, comprised of El-P and Killer Mike, are known for their intensely aggressive, politically charged hip-hop...

Political Duo Hardcore Underground

8.4 Great

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Childish Gambino

Donald Glover, known professionally as Childish Gambino, is a multi-talented artist who blends rapping, singing, and ins...

Solo Atlanta Alternative 2010S

8.3 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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JPEGMAFIA

JPEGMAFIA is a prolific and experimental hip-hop producer and rapper known for his abrasive, glitchy soundscapes incorpo...

Experimental Abstract Production Underground

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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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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Nipsey Hussle

Terrance F. Herring Jr., known professionally as Nipsey Hussle, was a prominent Crenshaw, Los Angeles-based rapper, comm...

Entrepreneur Los Angeles West Coast 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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Conway the Machine

Conway the Machine’s music is characterized by gritty, street-level narratives rooted in the Bronx, often exploring them...

Buffalo Gritty 2010S Lyricist

7.5 Good

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Isaiah Rashad

Isaiah Rashad is a critically acclaimed Southern rapper known for his introspective lyricism, soulful delivery, and ofte...

Melodic 2010S Southern Tde

7.3 Good

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Ab-Soul

Ab-Soul is a critically acclaimed Los Angeles-based rapper known for his deeply introspective and socially conscious lyr...

California Conscious 2010S Lyricist

7.2 Good