swap_horiz Westside Gunn Alternatives

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The Notorious B.I.G.

Christopher Wallace, known as The Notorious B.I.G., rose to prominence in the late 1990s with his distinctive storytelli...

Solo 90S East Coast Lyricist

9.6 Brilliant

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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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Nas

Nasir Jones, known professionally as Nas, rose to prominence in the mid-1990s with critically acclaimed albums like *Ill...

Solo 90S East Coast Lyricist

9.4 Excellent

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Jay-Z

Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter rose to prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s as a groundbreaking rapper, producer, and busi...

Solo East Coast Lyricist Mogul

9.4 Excellent

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Eminem

Marshall Mathers III, known professionally as Eminem, rose to prominence in the mid-1990s with his rapid-fire delivery a...

Midwest Solo 2000S Lyricist

9.4 Excellent

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Rakim

Rakim, born Raymond Miles Scott, revolutionized hip-hop lyricism in the late 1980s with his complex rhyme schemes, inter...

Pioneer 80S East Coast Lyricist

9.3 Excellent

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MF DOOM

Maxwell Jacob Freedman, known professionally as MF DOOM, was a prolific and enigmatic American rapper celebrated for his...

Solo Abstract Underground Villain

9.2 Excellent

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Eric B. & Rakim

Eric B. & Rakim released their seminal debut album *Paid in Full* in 1990, establishing Rakim as one of the most influen...

New York 80S Duo Golden Age

9.1 Excellent

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Black Thought

Black Thought, a highly respected lyricist and founding member of The Roots, is renowned for his technically complex flo...

Philadelphia Solo Roots Lyricist

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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Wu affiliate Ghostface Killah

Russell "Ghostface Killah" Jones is a highly influential and critically acclaimed American rapper known for his distinct...

Solo East Coast Lyricist Boom Bap

8.7 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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Rapsody

Rapsody is a critically acclaimed American rapper and songwriter known for her intricate lyricism, thoughtful storytelli...

North Carolina Female Conscious 2010S

8.0 Great

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Benny the Butcher

Benny “The Butcher” Fulton is a prominent Buffalo-based rapper known for his gritty, dark lyricism and significant contr...

Buffalo 2010S Lyricist Coke Rap

7.7 Good

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Roc Marciano

Roc Marciano, born Jamal Banks, is a New York City-based rapper known for his dark, cinematic production style and intro...

Underground 2010S Lyricist Mafioso

7.7 Good

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JID

JID, born Miles Lewis Simington, is a prominent Richmond, Virginia-based rapper and producer known for his technically c...

Atlanta 2010S Fast Flow Lyricist

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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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