Some got lyrics, some got flow; some got it all. The rap game is full of fire-breathing wordsmiths and others. Here are my nine current favorites.
9. Hopsin
Although Hopsin isn’t the most popular rapper, he wears crazy contacts to make his eyes look strange, so that does it for me. His songs are full of relatable complaints about the world and a few interesting characters.
8. Future
Future is the essential party rapper. A shaky auto-tuned voice, party lyrics, and big old booming beats. Let’s rage.
7. Drake
Although he’s a tad bit whiny here and there, overall Drake has quite a collection of decent songs. He’s been popular for quite some time now; people just seem to love him.
6. Kendrick Lamar
The man has flow and topical lyrics. What more could you want in a rapper?
5. Nicki Minaj
At first I wasn’t a fan of Nicki; her pop music didn’t impress me too much. Recently, however, Nicki has been putting out some quality tracks. She is definitely my top female rapper.
4. Tyler the Creator
A man with no filter, Tyler the Creator will rap about basically anything. He’s known for self-producing and just creating basically anything. The man oozes creative juices, and not to mention, he’s hilarious.
3. Kanye West
Although West has become known for his narcissistic ego, the man can rap. He is socially aware of current issues and works them into many of his songs. He’s also not afraid to give his kid a stupid name like North. Kanye doesn’t seem to be afraid of much, so, White House, here he comes.
2. Jay-Z
If you’re looking for some bouncy beats just to get you through the day, Jay-Z is your man. Nothing will get you ready to grab life by the face and wrestle it to the ground better than this man’s hyped-up tracks. He is also definitely a member of the Illuminati.
1. Eminem
A self-proclaimed rap god, Eminem has been killing it since the nineties. With an astounding control of the English language, Slim Shady just goes for it. Nothing is too offensive for this dude to record and share with the general public. Truly a legend.
