Originally posted by: Sid59
Originally posted by: Rip the Jacker
Originally posted by: schneiderguy
Originally posted by: Rip the Jacker
Originally posted by: PC Surgeon
Best rapper of all time = Tupac
2nd best of all time = Biggie
Reason for "R.I.P." = Paying Homage
Obviously, you haven't heard anyone other than those 2.
Best rapper?
Material wise --> Rakim, Nas, Common, BDK, Kool G Rap
Skillwise --> Rakim, Nas, Common, Canibus, GZA, AZ
No.
canibus doesnt deserve to be anywhere near that list
skillwise
Canibus will outshine your favorite rapper in any song.
lol ... i'd say Canibus is very good and rhyming off the top of his head and keep going and going. But the last few albums do not have enough "skills" to tell me a story through his songs.
Tupac and Biggie stood out because of their ensuing beef and untimely deaths. They were a huge influence to many people and friends to others. For you to have a mental block on a song because they mention someone of influence, you need to concentrate a bit more.
Last note, i have no idea why people get so caught up on OTHER people's art material. Whether it's rap, rock, or craving statuettes out of wood. People need to find other things to worry about.
Edit: "Skillwise"
not sure if you meant: delievery, story telling, branching out and using other types of music, battle raps, live performances .. yadda yadda .. yadda ... subjective.