swap_horiz Rick Ross Alternatives

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The Notorious B.I.G.

Christopher Wallace, known as The Notorious B.I.G., was a hugely impactful solo hip-hop artist from the 1990s. His intri...

Solo 90S Hip Hop East Coast

9.6 Brilliant

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Tupac Shakur

Tupac Shakur was a prominent solo hip-hop artist of the 1990s. His work, rooted in West Coast gangsta rap, is notable fo...

Solo 90S Hip Hop West Coast

9.5 Brilliant

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Nas

Nasir Jones, known as Nas, is a highly influential solo hip-hop artist. He gained recognition in the mid-1990s for his c...

Solo 90S Hip Hop East Coast

9.4 Excellent

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Jay-Z

Jay-Z is a highly successful solo artist recognized for his impactful contributions to hip-hop music and business ventur...

Solo Hip Hop East Coast Lyricist

9.4 Excellent

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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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Dr. Dre

Dr. Dre is a highly influential American music producer and rapper. He spearheaded the G-funk subgenre of hip hop alongs...

Solo Aftermath Hip Hop Producer

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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MF DOOM

MF DOOM is a celebrated American rapper known for his complex, abstract lyricism and unique approach to hip-hop. His mas...

Solo Abstract Hip Hop Underground

9.2 Excellent

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Snoop Dogg

Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., known professionally as Snoop Dogg, is a prominent figure in hip-hop music. He gained recog...

Solo 90S Hip Hop West 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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Black Thought

Black Thought is a celebrated Philadelphia-based hip-hop artist known for intricate lyricism and profound storytelling....

Philadelphia Solo Hip Hop Roots

9.0 Excellent

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50 Cent

Curtis James Jackson III, operating under the stage name 50 Cent, is a prominent figure in 21st-century hip-hop. He gain...

Solo 2000S Hip Hop East Coast

8.3 Great

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Ludacris

Shawn Carter, known professionally as Ludacris, rose to prominence in the early 2000s with his rapid-fire delivery and i...

Solo 2000S Hip Hop Southern Rap

8.0 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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Nelly

Nelly, born Chad Kelly, rose to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s with his distinctive flow, catchy hooks, an...

Midwest Solo 2000S Hip Hop

7.5 Good

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Jeezy

Jeezy, born James LeBanner Herrod, rose to prominence in the early 2000s with Southern trap music, establishing himself...

Solo 2000S Hip Hop Southern Rap

7.5 Good

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2 Chainz

RJ Malphrus, known professionally as 2 Chainz, rose to prominence in the late 2000s with his Southern trap sound and com...

Solo Hip Hop Southern Rap Atlanta

7.3 Good

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Planet Asia

Planet Asia is a long-standing, critically acclaimed American hip-hop artist known for his complex lyricism, intricate s...

Solo Lyrical 2000S Hip Hop

6.7 Fair

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N.O.R.E.

DJ Premier, known professionally as N.O.R.E., is a highly respected and influential New York City-based hip-hop producer...

Solo 2000S Hip Hop East Coast

6.6 Fair