Over 24K music fans have voted on the 50+ Best Rappers Of The 2000s, Ranked. Current Top 3: Eminem, Lil Wayne, 50 Cent
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Outkast was one of the most innovative and successful hip-hop duos of the 2000s. Their hits like “Hey Ya!” and “Ms. Jackson” took over radio airwaves in the early 2000s, becoming staples of popular culture. The group introduced Southern rap to a wider audience and popularized the hip...
DMX made a significant impact on late 1990s and early 2000s hip hop with his aggressive rapping style. He launched his rap career in the early 1990s and gained fame with his debut album "It's Dark and Hell Is Hot" in 1998. DMX made history by having five consecutive albums debut at ...
the East Coast's distinct sound at the time, blending top-tier lyricism with catchy hooks and smooth R&B samples. While he first showed glimpses of his own artistry on tracks like "All About the Benjamins," it wasn’t until the late '90s and early 2000s that he emerged as a ...
Hip-hop has come a long way since its birth in the 1970s. One of the most popular genres of music on the planet, hip-hop is constantly evolving and will never cease to improve or worsen with time. Old school rap has been a dominant force for decades, and many people still prefer li...
In the early 90s, hip-hop had a lot of cautionary tales aimed at young women. But Nikki D decided to flip the script, rapping about a young woman's sexuality--and the consequences of not understanding that sexuality--without preachiness or judgment. A standout track that shows a different...
the dawn of All Black Everything, and so on. Oh, he also,“made the Yankee hat more famous than a Yankee can.”In his later years, he hasn’t been afraid to embrace new trends. Whether he’s rocking Fear of God or astreak of Rhude fits while sitting courtside in early 2020, Hov...
It's been well-documented that the legendaryBiz Markiespit many rhymes penned by one of his most renowned peers during the early days of hip-hop,Big Daddy Kane. In Brian Coleman's 2007 book,Check the Technique: Liner Notes for Hip-Hop Junkies, Big Daddy Kane credits his working relationshi...
Unapologetically representing Compton, The Game burst onto the rap scene in the early 2000s under the tutelage of Dr. Dre and 50 Cent. With his gritty storytelling and intense lyrical prowess, The Game quickly gained notoriety through his debut album The Documentary. Over two decades, he's con...