Greatest Male Rappers of All-time

I’ve been listening to rap music for so long; I can remember when the very “first” rap song came out. I hadn’t even reached double digits in age yet, but I played that song, “Sugar Hill Groove” by the Sugar Hill Gang, so many times that I had the lyrics down cold by oh, the twentieth consecutive time I played the record. 

I can remember my mother, Delores, telling me numerous times, “I hope you know you’re homework like you know that song!”
Now, three decades later, I am telling my children the exact same thing. Ironic, huh? 

If anyone is qualified to comment on the greatest rappers of all-time, I would think I’m, at the very least, in that category.
Qualified or not, I have compiled my list of greatest rappers of all-time. Once again, this is just one man’s opinion, and readers are encouraged to submit their own lists which will be published at a later date. 

So, without further delay, here’s my list, 

If there was a Rap Hall of Fame, this would be it. 

Tupac Shakur
Givin me charges, lawyers makin a grip
I told the judge I was raised wrong, and that's why I blaze shit
Was hyper as a kid, cold as a teenager
On my mobile callin big shots on the scene major 

I did an in-depth article on Tupac a couple of years ago when his book and film of the same name, “Tupac: Resurrection” were being released. After seeing firsthand many of his poems and other early literature, not to mention interviewing his mother, Afeni, I came away with a whole new appreciation of Tupac’s literary genius. 

With all of the great rappers to ever exist, I had a tough call to make for the number one position, but I firmly believe that Tupac’s brilliance earns him this place. 

It’s a shame that his life and continuance of his majestic artistry didn’t continue longer, but that’s a story for another day. As it stands, even with a shortened life and career, Tupac was still good enough to become the greatest rapper of all-time.