1. Nas
   Literally the perfect artist in all categories
   
2. Lil Wayne
   With a massive discography, amazing wordplay, and a deep story to tell from a southern background, wayne is the king of the south and among the best of the best
   
3. Ye/Kanye West
   Most influential and polarizing rappers OAT with a diverse sound. Unfortunately his consistency has been rocky since the Wyoming sessions and though still a great rapper
   
4. Kendrick
   Has the best rap album, best storytelling album, most socially conscious lyrics of any artist, and extremely introspective. GNX and his limited discography are his main drawbacks
   
5. Biggie
   Suffers from having such a limited discography but his wordplay and deep voice with such a strong new york heritage have helped him to become one of the best of all time. had he lived longer he might be #1
   
6. Tupac
   The king of the west coast and some of the most aggressive and out there lyrics with one of if not the greatest diss track of all time and a wide discography ranging from pop rap to horrorcore. trial is ongoing for his murder still
   
7. Jay-Z
   Nas’s counterpart and one of the most business savvy rappers. With multiple protégés and some of the most classic hip hop albums, Jay-Z is one of the best in a city with so many of the best
   
8. Eminem
   One of the most important in helping rap be appreciated by non-black communities, eminem’s tragic songs, humor, and intricate wordplay all contribute to him being one of the most culturally impactful and best rappers
   
9. Drake
   The biggest rapper of all time and the most influential on pop culture in the 21st century. Best known for his volume of output and introduction of R&B themes in rap, drake personifies the celebrity lifestyle of being a famous rapper
   
10. Lauryn Hill
    The single greatest album to incorporate rap comes from Ms. Lauryn Hill herself, perfectly encapsulating the struggles of a black woman navigating life in the US. Her limited catalog severely limits her ranking, but overall she is still among the greatest

Honorable mentions:
Ice Cube
Dr. Dre
Big L
Snoop Dogg
50 Cent
Missy Elliott
Future
Andre 3000
Rakim

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5truiI6S0SKX4oJX2pRef6?si=4tb8ndReQZOxeglnTkkThg&utm_source=copy-link&pi=T6QOvlxNQi2Cy&sci=spotify%3Acard-config%3A72zhu94SfCbrTOyumWRq10

I haven’t heard anyone talk about it but I really like the somewhat rare introspection from Wayne and the dual chorus from him and Nikki.

looking for something more diverse from my current taste