Bun B

E-40

Ice T

Jadakiss

MC Lyte

Melle Mel

Queen Latifah

Redman

Rev Run

Rick Ross

<p>Creating a list of the <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/257007-top-50-best-rapper-flows-of-all-time-news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">50 greatest</a> rappers of all time is certainly no easy feat. There are so many artists who deserve a mention for their contributions to the genre and the culture. However, with only 50 spots, there will evidently have to be some notable exclusions. </p>



<p>In a new partnership between <em><a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/450341-drake-makes-history-on-the-billboard-charts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Billboard</a></em> and <em><a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/241377-the-notorious-big-and-diddys-vintage-vibe-magazine-signed-poster-on-sale-for-s54k-news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vibe</a></em>, the duo of magazines are sharing their collaborative list of the 50 best rappers ever. On Wednesday (January 11), they shared the first 10, #50-41.</p>



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<p>The #50 spot goes to <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/422641-rick-ross-talks-independence-and-teases-forthcoming-12th-studio-album-news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rick Ross</a>, with <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/157667-rev-runs-all-about-the-washingtons-series-cancelled-on-netflix-news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rev Run</a> and <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/355378-melle-mel-says-hip-hop-isnt-the-music-of-the-streets-news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Melle Mel</a> above him at #49 and #48 respectively. <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/251932-mc-lyte-says-she-wanted-to-be-sexier-but-record-label-executives-wouldnt-let-her-news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MC Lyte</a> comes in at #47, <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/436194-jadakiss-names-his-top-5-voices-in-hip-hop" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jadakiss</a> at #46 and the 45th spot belongs to <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/444579-ice-t-celebrates-making-history-after-21-years-of-law-order" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ice-T</a>. <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/419823-queen-latifah-recollects-going-to-a-gay-club-with-2pac-news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Queen Latifah</a>, <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/609475-bun-b-statik-selektah-release-trillstatik-2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bun B</a> and <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/390736-redman-celebrates-4-20-with-jane-new-song" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Redman</a> follow, as they take the 44th-42nd spots in order. <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/449694-e-40-releases-new-banger-in-the-air-where-its-fair" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">E-40</a> is the last rapper to make the first instalment of the list, coming in at #41. </p>



<p>Furthermore, the Bay Area legend is one rapper who took to his Twitter account to express his gratitude for his inclusion on the list. &#8220;Appreciate the recognition from @billboard &amp; @VibeMagazine for their 50 Greatest Rappers of All-Time list[.] Still feel underrated nationally but nobody can deny my longevity, independent hustle, my unorthodox style and creative slang in this rap game!!&#8221; writes the 55-year-old. </p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Appreciate the recognition from <a href="https://twitter.com/billboard?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@billboard</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/VibeMagazine?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VibeMagazine</a> for their 50 Greatest Rappers of All-Time list 🎩 Still feel underrated nationally but nobody can deny my longevity, independent hustle, my unorthodox style and creative slang in this rap game!! 🎤🗣️ <a href="https://t.co/6U6uQdFuLR">pic.twitter.com/6U6uQdFuLR</a></p>&mdash; E40 Mogul Entrepreneur (@E40) <a href="https://twitter.com/E40/status/1613332411257081857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>However, it&#8217;s certainly inspiring some interesting reactions and responses on social media. Specifically, some fans seemingly disagree with <a href="/profile/Jadakiss" class="text-word" target="_blank" >Jadakiss</a> being in the bottom 10. &#8220;<a href="/profile/E-40" class="text-word" target="_blank" >E-40</a> ranked higher over Jadakiss on this 50 greatest rappers list,&#8221; writes one fan on Twitter. </p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">E-40 ranked higher over Jadakiss on this 50 greatest rappers list. <a href="https://t.co/do5KRFlCuk">pic.twitter.com/do5KRFlCuk</a></p>&mdash; “for us, by us, on the low” (@1upgiraffic) <a href="https://twitter.com/1upgiraffic/status/1613312460441673728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>&#8220;How you got a top 50 rappers list and Jadakiss is at the bottom of the list?&#8221; questions brokencool in his own response.</p>



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<p>The list serves as a celebration of hip-hop correspondingly turning 50 years old this year. Each week, they&#8217;ll be further announcing the list&#8217;s next 10 rappers. The final top 10 will eventually be unveiled during the week of February 6. It will certainly be interesting to see who they rank where. </p>



<p>What do you think of #50-41? Do you agree or disagree with any of the placements? Comment your thoughts down below. Finally, make sure you stay tuned to <em>HNHH</em> for all of the latest updates. </p>



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50 Greatest Rappers Of All Time List Shared Via Partnership Between Billboard & Vibe

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