swap_horiz Little Brother Alternatives

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Eminem

Marshall Mathers III, operating as Eminem, is a prominent American rapper originating from Detroit’s Midwest. His impact...

Midwest Solo 2000S Hip Hop

9.4 Excellent

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Public Enemy

Public Enemy was a prominent hip-hop group originating in the late 1980s. The group’s distinctive style involved complex...

Political Hip Hop 80S East Coast

9.3 Excellent

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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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Kanye West

Kanye West is an artist primarily known for his contributions to hip-hop music since the 2000s. Emerging from Chicago an...

Chicago Midwest Solo 2000S

9.3 Excellent

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N.W.A

N.W.A. was a pioneering hip-hop group originating in Compton, California during the late 1980s. Their music offered star...

Hip Hop 80S West Coast Group

9.2 Excellent

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Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five were foundational figures in hip-hop's development. The group, originating in the...

Pioneer Hip Hop 70S Group

9.2 Excellent

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Run-DMC

Run-DMC was a pioneering hip-hop group originating from New York City in the 1980s. Their influential sound, built on fo...

Pioneer Hip Hop 80S East Coast

9.1 Excellent

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Beastie Boys

The Beastie Boys were an American hip-hop group originating in the early 1980s. They are notable for pioneering rap-rock...

Pioneer Hip Hop 80S East Coast

9.0 Excellent

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J Dilla

James Yancey, known as J Dilla, was a Detroit-based producer whose work profoundly impacted hip-hop. His distinctive pro...

2000S Hip Hop Producer Soulful

9.0 Excellent

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De La Soul

De La Soul is a pioneering hip-hop group originating in Raleigh, North Carolina during the late 1980s. Known for innovat...

90S Hip Hop East Coast Alternative

8.8 Great

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The Roots

The Roots are a Philadelphia-based hip-hop group notable for their fusion of conscious lyricism with sophisticated jazz...

Hip Hop East Coast Conscious Group

8.8 Great

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Three 6 Mafia

Three 6 Mafia is a Memphis-based hip-hop group recognized for their groundbreaking fusion of horrorcore and crunk music....

Hip Hop Southern Memphis Group

8.2 Great

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T.I.

Clifford "T.I." Harris Jr. rose to prominence in the early 2000s with Southern hip-hop hits like “Ignition” and “Whateve...

Solo 2000S Hip Hop Atlanta

7.9 Good

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Goodie Mob

Goodie Mob, formed in Birmingham, Alabama, blended Southern hip-hop with introspective lyrics and jazz influences, estab...

Dungeon Family 90S Hip Hop Atlanta

7.7 Good

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Migos

Migos, comprised of Quavo, Offset, and Takeoff, rose to prominence in the late 2010s with their triplet flow and signatu...

Hip Hop Atlanta Trap 2010S

7.6 Good

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Big K.R.I.T.

Corey Wayne Franklin, known professionally as Big KRIT, is a highly prolific American rapper and producer who rose to pr...

Hip Hop Producer Soulful 2010S

7.6 Good

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Phonte

Phonte, a highly respected Richmond, Virginia-based producer and rapper, gained prominence through collaborations with a...

North Carolina Solo Hip Hop Soulful

7.6 Good

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CunninLynguists

CunninLynguists are a critically acclaimed American hip-hop duo formed in the early 1990s, known for their complex lyric...

2000S Hip Hop Underground Southern

7.2 Good

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Chamillionaire

Chamillionaire rose to prominence in the early 2000s with his commercially successful single “Ridin’,” showcasing his in...

2000S Hip Hop Mixtape Mainstream

6.3 Fair

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Paul Wall

Paul Wall, a Houston-based rapper, rose to prominence in the early 2000s with his distinctive flow and incorporation of...

2000S Hip Hop Southern Houston

5.9 Mediocre