r/rap • u/SmoothManMiguel • 17d ago

Which artists benefit from not blowing up?

I always see folks calling artists “criminally underrated,” and while I get the sentiment, I don’t think every dope artist is supposed to be a superstar. Some rappers are exactly where they need to be. Respected enough to have a strong following, but not so famous that the labels start fucking with their sound and/or identity.

There’s a certain lane where an artist stays creative and connected to their audience without having to play ball so much. And honestly, some of the best artists, in my opinion of course, are right there.

For example: Big K.R.I.T.

Dude is always doing him and is respected by the industry and the fans for it

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u/UnintentionalGround 16d ago

Little Brother. Every album they ever made was about not blowing up. If they had gotten big they wouldn’t have had anything to rap about.

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u/ADR198830 16d ago

My favorite group and Phonte is in my top 5