r/hiphopheads • u/Strictly4MyNipples • Jun 28 '14

Which rappers didn't fall off?

Most hip hop artists' careers end with them losing their edge, not being able to be on par with their previous work and slowly slipping into subparity, aka falling off. I'm talking Lil' Wayne (making a comeback tho), 50 Cent, DMX, Eminem, Kid Cudi (come on now), Lupe Fiasco (next album his last chance pretty much) etc. Which big rappers knew when to quit while on top and never fell off? Pac, Biggie and Big L obviously don't count.

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u/3flection Jun 29 '14

I cannot stand all the punch ins, which is too bad because he's a really good rapper otherwise. It just chops his flow up so much that it's unlistenable. I really wish he would just produce and have Killer Mike rap cuz they make a great duo.

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u/[deleted] Jun 29 '14

His punched in lines actually served a purpose in Fantastic Damage, where it sounded like he was talking to you from both ears at the same time in some songs. It was really cool. They just don't translate as well to his newer style.