Top 10 Best Rappers of All Time

With his lightning-fast flow and technical rhyme schemes, Eminem is considered by many to be the most talented rapper ever. He was one of the few white artists to break through in a predominantly Black genre.

With his raw, poetic lyrics about inequality and street life, Tupac became one of the most influential artists in hip-hop history. His early death made him a legend.

With his distinctive, deep voice and fluid flow, Biggie is regarded as one of the best storytellers in hip-hop. His album Ready to Die is considered a classic.

From street hustler to music mogul: Jay-Z built one of the most impressive careers in hip-hop, both musically and as a businessman.

With complex, socially critical lyrics and technical brilliance, Kendrick Lamar is considered the most respected rapper of his generation. He was the first rapper ever to win a Pulitzer Prize.

With his debut album Illmatic (1994), Nas delivered one of the most acclaimed hip-hop albums ever, with poetic, detailed stories about life in Queensbridge.

With his recognizable, laid-back flow, Snoop Dogg became one of the best-known faces of West Coast hip-hop and grew into a lasting cultural icon.

As a producer and rapper, Dr. Dre laid the foundation for the G-funk sound and launched the careers of Eminem and Snoop Dogg, among others.

As a production innovator and rapper, Kanye West changed the sound of hip-hop several times, from soul samples to experimental electronics.

With his mix of rapping and singing, Drake has become one of the most commercially successful artists of recent decades.