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Lil Wayne

Lil Wayne is a highly influential American rapper who achieved widespread recognition during the late 1990s and 2000s. H...

Flow Solo Lyrical 2000S

9.3 Excellent

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Slick Rick

Ricky Walters, known as Slick Rick, was a prominent figure in 1980s hip-hop. His detailed narratives and memorable perso...

Classic Storytelling Solo Hip Hop

8.7 Great

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Tyler, the Creator

Tyler the Creator continues to defy genre conventions with his experimental and innovative approach to hip-hop. His prod...

Solo Experimental Hip Hop Producer

8.6 Great

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GZA

GZA is a highly respected New York rapper known for his complex lyricism and profound delivery within the hip-hop genre....

New York Lyrical Hip Hop 1990S

8.6 Great

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Raekwon

Raekwon is a New York rapper known primarily for his contributions to Wu-Tang Clan’s legacy. His distinctive style, ofte...

New York Hip Hop 1990S Rap

8.5 Great

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J. Cole

J. Cole excels at creating music that feels deeply personal and immediately relatable to a wide audience. His strength l...

Storytelling DIY Lyrical Introspection

8.4 Great

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Freddie Gibbs

Freddie Gibbs, formerly Mykal Watts, is a prominent hip-hop artist recognized for his deeply introspective lyrics. He de...

Lyrical Hip Hop Rap 2010S

8.3 Great

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Big Pun

Christopher "Big Pun" Arnold Scott was a prominent hip-hop artist known for his intensely lyrical style and powerful del...

Lyrical Hip Hop 1990S Rap

8.3 Great

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Pete Rock & CL Smooth

Pete Rock and CL Smooth emerged from the burgeoning Native Tongues collective in the late 1980s, crafting critically acc...

New York Hip Hop 1990S Duo

8.3 Great

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A$AP Rocky

Rakim Athelaston Mayers, known as A$AP Rocky, is a prominent figure in hip-hop music. He gained recognition for his uniq...

Fashion Hip Hop Rap 2010S

8.2 Great

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Anderson .Paak

Anderson .Paak is a versatile artist blending hip-hop with elements of funk, soul, and R&B. His distinctive style incorp...

Hip Hop Funk Soul Rap

8.2 Great

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Earl Sweatshirt

Earl Sweatshirt is a prominent American hip-hop artist recognized for his intensely personal and abstract lyricism. His...

Abstract Hip Hop Rap Los Angeles

8.2 Great

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Danny Brown

Danny Brown is a prominent figure in experimental hip-hop. Born in Detroit, he’s recognized for his intensely personal a...

Experimental Hip Hop Rap Underground

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 Hip Hop Rap 2010S

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 Hip Hop Rap West Coast

8.1 Great

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Bun B

Bun B, born Marshall Bruce Jaroe Jr., is a Houston-based rapper and producer who rose to prominence as a key member of t...

Lyrical Hip Hop Veteran Southern

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 Hip Hop Rap

7.9 Good

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Geto Boys

The Geto Boys, formed in Houston, Texas, rose to prominence in the mid-1990s with their gritty, streetwise depictions of...

Hip Hop 1990S Rap Group

7.9 Good

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Lupe Fiasco

Lupe Fiasco is a critically acclaimed American rapper and songwriter known for his complex lyricism, intricate rhyme sch...

Chicago Lyrical 2000S Hip Hop

7.8 Good

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Aesop Rock

Aesop Rock is a critically acclaimed American rapper known for his complex, densely layered lyricism delivered with rapi...

New York 2000S Abstract Hip Hop

7.8 Good