top-down laughs now see my piece give
them pants now who would be careful with
your mom spaghetti
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
rap lyricists of all time he went
outside but they were cops all about
anything into a song up so no for this
list we’re looking beyond the mere
catchiness of rap instead considering
the quality of the lyrics and the skill
with which they are combined this means
we’re looking for the rapper’s with the
best metaphors similes punchlines
layered meanings and the skill to string
them all together what I saw and while
we are at reading points for pioneering
new styles were mostly concerned with
those who actually mastered the craft
you say I’m out there without you but
I’m not the wind show amazing really
love you with me
number ten Talib Kweli the system play
never bid first name mr. upon the
faintest light considering his mother as
an English professor at Medgar Evers
College it should come as no surprise
that quale made this list surely
channeling his mother’s linguistic
talents and a childhood spent in
Brooklyn Qualys lyrics are socially
conscious and sharply critical of the
world he sees these extra pralaya
we get high types of drug
back Tilly produced what many fans
consider his most powerful work when he
teamed up with mos def forming the group
black star we see who you fool do just
like you brought you you dinner with the
black man try to civilize you not work
on you like civil life to get you
blacklisted under the black star moniker
qualia and deaf released songs like
astronomy which through similes
interpreted the word black positively
and respiration which sets light on life
in the big city poetic and socially
aware qualies lyrics set a standard for
socially conscious rappers so keeping it
real will make you a casualty you have
normal normality killers born naturally
like Mickey Mouse face bullet Eddie
blanked out number 9 Aesop Rock Shooter
never phone disco New York tycoon and
miranda bonanza better bone in matthias
bavitz aka Aesop Rock may very well be
known more in hipster rap culture than
that of the mtv hits variety but his
lyrics are among some of the most
complex in the game rock climbing in the
fall dick catapults pit bulls and all
the cards who broke up smoking both may
be a pioneer for alternative hip hop
Aesop rocks lyrics contain complex
content and are often difficult to spit
his use of homonyms often render his
lines hard to understand however those
who can decipher the lyrics appreciate
his well thought-out rhymes
after analyzing his lyrical content one
researcher went as far as to attribute
rock with the largest vocabulary in
hip-hop all told
Asaph is used over 7,000 unique words
throughout his songs more than any other
rapper road bing packs of elusive young
become show lowriders of a boosted
drunks in a terrifying face to the
future toned down from a huntable
surplus to why how could i not blow
while ib was dropped number 8
Eminem rappers are having a rough time
period here’s a maxi pad actually
disastrously bad for the wack
automatically constructing this
masterpiece may argue Eminem has the
most range compared to other rappers he
can be fast sharp and ferocious on the
mic while other times he can be
emotional and vulnerable having this
dream I’m pushing Haley on the swing she
keeps screaming she don’t want me to
sing you’re making mommy cry why why is
mommy crying a Llong career has seen his
lyrics evolve over time in his early
days Slim Shady had downright nasty
metaphors and similes and anyone who
dared issome was brutally beaten down
but slim what if you win would it be
weird why guys you just lied to get me
here so you can fit me here next to
Britney Spears
Lee nagging ever better 22 however in
recent years particularly on the
Marshall Mathers LP 2 M has found an
affinity for double entendre which grow
more and more clever fans who sift
through his lyrics over and over are
rewarded with new surprises every time
they plug in their ear buds anyways I
hope you get this man hit me back to the
chat so that you
it’s a big cock dealer before he’s too
big here’s a simple the fastest season
fuck number seven rock him
somebody got myself like just my spare
one you give a brother a fair one
stay alert on P and now to work with
these right hopefully one of the most
important pioneers in hip-hop history
rock him is widely considered to be one
of the most if not the most influential
rappers of all time abandoning the
schoolyard and abrasive lyrical and
rhyming patterns of MCS before him rock
him turned to smart meaningful lyrics
delivered through his work with DJ Eric
be saving put it in pocket for later cuz
I’ll move in the crowd and be a wreck
the fader using internal and multi
syllabic rhymes Rock him channeled his
jazz background to rap with a free
rhythm style spinning lines calmly and
smoothly bronze over penguin gradually
growing everything is written in Nicole
so we can come with many of the Great’s
of credited rock him as an important
influence including the likes of Tupac
nas Eminem and biggie just to name a few
days to get money Don came it going this
is strictly for my listeners on the
corners at night and the sisters that we
keep when it’s right when I be on the
right I used to moan but up I guess even
back number six
jay-z CEO on 200c ho
a frying pan into the fire betta music
fans number one supplier he doesn’t do
as much wrapping these days but in his
prime he dominated the game jay-z has
his own unique rapping style which
heavily relies on flow to emphasize the
lyrical content the book how to rap
compliment Z’s ability to use rest as
well as partial linking to provide
structure to verses and smoothly
incorporate Rhymes alibis ain’t matching
up nonsense catching up here with the
recode a repo Abhishek Oh everything was
so cool just a week ago ultimately
versus string together like silk
enhancing both the listening quality and
content of the rhymes and with that his
lyrical content is not to be ignored
either but a still big campus band
achieve one beep am singing Timothy we
got chicks in the back of the truck BAP
ended up chigamik bass drum always
walking a tightrope between gangster and
suave businessman Jay Z’s lyrics reflect
a rough upbringing and a grounded
perspective on reality thanks for
holding down the household when Tom’s
bad as the man I apologize for my dad
when I read presume you would hustle
like the pic will do that wasn’t a life
meant for you and now you better go get
the home a botch bag now
number 5 Andre 3000 don’t care my leg
she came in the form of storm it’s like
one half of the group outcast Andre 3000
may just be the most unorthodox lyricist
out there as much a poet as he is a
rapper 3,000 innovates with his delivery
following no specific pattern other than
what his stream of thought dictates end
of the week I live on a big like you
live check the check if you don’t move
your feet then Adam king so we like neck
to neck
he’s also highly introspective bringing
an intellectual listen to his lyrics
that separates him from those rappers
bogged down by the possibly overplayed
gangster and money driven rap subgenres
gotcha what section is my destination
she got off the bus the conversation
Lincoln if I hear for Howard took a
shower counter side work of my favorite
group ain’t coming with it but I’m with
you cuz you’re probably got went through
it anyway
Andres output may have slowed down over
the years but when he drops a guest
verse you just have to sit back and
appreciate that tang number four
the notorious b.i.g to all the ladies in
the place with styling greats allow me
to laced his liver produces in the bush
widely considered one of the greatest
rappers of all time
Biggie’s life was tragically cut short
but while he may not have a list of
content as long as other MCS the quality
of his work is undeniable
like David in fact like told me what’s
been thrown back to me home lucky day no
homey say show me oh man Mickey smalls
had a wide range of talents he was
powerful wickedly clever and
descriptively vivid all at the same time
he delivered smart lyrics often
deploying idioms to craft purposeful
lines come to Mississippi down to the
east coat condos the clean and open
weeks so loud fix the hair biggie smalls
speak he also had a penchant for dishing
out strong punch lines which always
landed with precision whether or not
they were designed to be funny or brutal
at times aggressive others vulnerable at
the height of his powers Biggie’s lyrics
did nothing short of a maze stay far
from Timmons only make moves when your
hearts in it and looking for a job the
limit to tears in a bucket a cry with
you but I can never live with you number
three Kendrick Lamar I can never put my
players to the side Witcher I could
never see a red light like a deal with
the head like a freezer
when I reel the golden voice and saving
grace of a new generation of rappers
Kendrick Lamar has learned from the
greats
and built on their lessons to dominate
the modern game without sacrificing his
integrity how can I paint his picture
when the colorblind is hanging which
fell on my face and I walk with a scar
another mistake living deep in my heart
rather it’s his commitment to
authenticity and a critical awareness of
both the rap game and the world at large
that have gained in popularity I don’t
talk about it be about it every day
sequins I got it
we chew Penta Penta Penta Penta fearless
and highly intelligent the Compton
native tackle societal issues with
unique skill sometimes taking the role
of a storyteller while other times
playing critic songs like all right and
swimming pools take on societal problems
on both the micro and macro level with a
creative vibe only Lamar can pull odd I
had a swimming pool full of liquor and
they SAP
holla – hey man mom number two Tupac
Shakur here we go another rapper to have
his life cut tragically short – puck
differs from biggie the counterpart with
whom he’s usually compared in that he
channeled his energy is primarily on
societal issues slide up my left
holy the pump of blood I drink a beer
with my homie both his parents as well
as several other family members were
involved with the Black Panthers which
occurs lyrical content heavily reflects
additionally puck was a student both of
poetry and theater which gracefully
shined through in his own word out brim
Baker but no one seems to notice any
change in a bigger she’s 12 years old
this is having a baby and love with the
molesta sex center grace with a keen
critical eye Tupac engaged with the
problems he saw in his own community and
the world songs like Brenda’s got a baby
and dear mama remind us of parks unique
ability to tug at our heartstrings and
make a spank with just a few lines
everything will be all right in the hole
oh this is so cool every day got a roll
on before we unveil our number one pick
here are a few honorable mentions she
was up back inside back the club with
Grandpa Venice
but what he saw made him start to cringe
and stutter cuz he was staring into the
eyes of his own mother she looked back
at him and cried to see it forsaken up
she cried more painfully and when they
were raping up who you saw down when the
repercussions been showing up gasps as
you’re thinking the string girl Fred let
me break it down for you you know I
always say cousin truly genius I wear
tales that excite defense ain’t a damn
thing wanna change I’m a performance
range number one nods
now why did you do it you know you got
the mad fat through work when your prom
is half time when he first broke onto
the scene with the now proverbial street
album Illmatic the rap game new nas was
going to be something special
they weren’t robbers and military
invaded they heard about the goal the
teachings and everything sacred while
his social and cultural awareness gave
his lyrics meaningful content
it’s his lyrical construction and
creative storytelling that land nasty
nas the number one spot on this list he
pioneered was been labeled a
conversational flow meaning nas isn’t
restricted by beats he follows his heart
and mine his raps tell stories
unconventionally and from unique
perspectives consider this
how many MCS have rapped from the point
of view of a gun not many have the skill
or willingness to challenge themselves
like that thankfully nas cast my own a
fell to the floor his weight split so
fast I did
no even see it’s over with so do you
agree with our list who do you think is
the best lyricist in the rap game like
something good yeah blood and it bread
ice cubes up yeah for more
thought-provoking top 10s published
daily be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com
since did trip abroad then make a fall
on a face and don’t be a retard be a
king think not why be a king when you
can be a bum
Oh
them pants now who would be careful with
your mom spaghetti
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’re
counting down our picks for the top 10
rap lyricists of all time he went
outside but they were cops all about
anything into a song up so no for this
list we’re looking beyond the mere
catchiness of rap instead considering
the quality of the lyrics and the skill
with which they are combined this means
we’re looking for the rapper’s with the
best metaphors similes punchlines
layered meanings and the skill to string
them all together what I saw and while
we are at reading points for pioneering
new styles were mostly concerned with
those who actually mastered the craft
you say I’m out there without you but
I’m not the wind show amazing really
love you with me
number ten Talib Kweli the system play
never bid first name mr. upon the
faintest light considering his mother as
an English professor at Medgar Evers
College it should come as no surprise
that quale made this list surely
channeling his mother’s linguistic
talents and a childhood spent in
Brooklyn Qualys lyrics are socially
conscious and sharply critical of the
world he sees these extra pralaya
we get high types of drug
back Tilly produced what many fans
consider his most powerful work when he
teamed up with mos def forming the group
black star we see who you fool do just
like you brought you you dinner with the
black man try to civilize you not work
on you like civil life to get you
blacklisted under the black star moniker
qualia and deaf released songs like
astronomy which through similes
interpreted the word black positively
and respiration which sets light on life
in the big city poetic and socially
aware qualies lyrics set a standard for
socially conscious rappers so keeping it
real will make you a casualty you have
normal normality killers born naturally
like Mickey Mouse face bullet Eddie
blanked out number 9 Aesop Rock Shooter
never phone disco New York tycoon and
miranda bonanza better bone in matthias
bavitz aka Aesop Rock may very well be
known more in hipster rap culture than
that of the mtv hits variety but his
lyrics are among some of the most
complex in the game rock climbing in the
fall dick catapults pit bulls and all
the cards who broke up smoking both may
be a pioneer for alternative hip hop
Aesop rocks lyrics contain complex
content and are often difficult to spit
his use of homonyms often render his
lines hard to understand however those
who can decipher the lyrics appreciate
his well thought-out rhymes
after analyzing his lyrical content one
researcher went as far as to attribute
rock with the largest vocabulary in
hip-hop all told
Asaph is used over 7,000 unique words
throughout his songs more than any other
rapper road bing packs of elusive young
become show lowriders of a boosted
drunks in a terrifying face to the
future toned down from a huntable
surplus to why how could i not blow
while ib was dropped number 8
Eminem rappers are having a rough time
period here’s a maxi pad actually
disastrously bad for the wack
automatically constructing this
masterpiece may argue Eminem has the
most range compared to other rappers he
can be fast sharp and ferocious on the
mic while other times he can be
emotional and vulnerable having this
dream I’m pushing Haley on the swing she
keeps screaming she don’t want me to
sing you’re making mommy cry why why is
mommy crying a Llong career has seen his
lyrics evolve over time in his early
days Slim Shady had downright nasty
metaphors and similes and anyone who
dared issome was brutally beaten down
but slim what if you win would it be
weird why guys you just lied to get me
here so you can fit me here next to
Britney Spears
Lee nagging ever better 22 however in
recent years particularly on the
Marshall Mathers LP 2 M has found an
affinity for double entendre which grow
more and more clever fans who sift
through his lyrics over and over are
rewarded with new surprises every time
they plug in their ear buds anyways I
hope you get this man hit me back to the
chat so that you
it’s a big cock dealer before he’s too
big here’s a simple the fastest season
fuck number seven rock him
somebody got myself like just my spare
one you give a brother a fair one
stay alert on P and now to work with
these right hopefully one of the most
important pioneers in hip-hop history
rock him is widely considered to be one
of the most if not the most influential
rappers of all time abandoning the
schoolyard and abrasive lyrical and
rhyming patterns of MCS before him rock
him turned to smart meaningful lyrics
delivered through his work with DJ Eric
be saving put it in pocket for later cuz
I’ll move in the crowd and be a wreck
the fader using internal and multi
syllabic rhymes Rock him channeled his
jazz background to rap with a free
rhythm style spinning lines calmly and
smoothly bronze over penguin gradually
growing everything is written in Nicole
so we can come with many of the Great’s
of credited rock him as an important
influence including the likes of Tupac
nas Eminem and biggie just to name a few
days to get money Don came it going this
is strictly for my listeners on the
corners at night and the sisters that we
keep when it’s right when I be on the
right I used to moan but up I guess even
back number six
jay-z CEO on 200c ho
a frying pan into the fire betta music
fans number one supplier he doesn’t do
as much wrapping these days but in his
prime he dominated the game jay-z has
his own unique rapping style which
heavily relies on flow to emphasize the
lyrical content the book how to rap
compliment Z’s ability to use rest as
well as partial linking to provide
structure to verses and smoothly
incorporate Rhymes alibis ain’t matching
up nonsense catching up here with the
recode a repo Abhishek Oh everything was
so cool just a week ago ultimately
versus string together like silk
enhancing both the listening quality and
content of the rhymes and with that his
lyrical content is not to be ignored
either but a still big campus band
achieve one beep am singing Timothy we
got chicks in the back of the truck BAP
ended up chigamik bass drum always
walking a tightrope between gangster and
suave businessman Jay Z’s lyrics reflect
a rough upbringing and a grounded
perspective on reality thanks for
holding down the household when Tom’s
bad as the man I apologize for my dad
when I read presume you would hustle
like the pic will do that wasn’t a life
meant for you and now you better go get
the home a botch bag now
number 5 Andre 3000 don’t care my leg
she came in the form of storm it’s like
one half of the group outcast Andre 3000
may just be the most unorthodox lyricist
out there as much a poet as he is a
rapper 3,000 innovates with his delivery
following no specific pattern other than
what his stream of thought dictates end
of the week I live on a big like you
live check the check if you don’t move
your feet then Adam king so we like neck
to neck
he’s also highly introspective bringing
an intellectual listen to his lyrics
that separates him from those rappers
bogged down by the possibly overplayed
gangster and money driven rap subgenres
gotcha what section is my destination
she got off the bus the conversation
Lincoln if I hear for Howard took a
shower counter side work of my favorite
group ain’t coming with it but I’m with
you cuz you’re probably got went through
it anyway
Andres output may have slowed down over
the years but when he drops a guest
verse you just have to sit back and
appreciate that tang number four
the notorious b.i.g to all the ladies in
the place with styling greats allow me
to laced his liver produces in the bush
widely considered one of the greatest
rappers of all time
Biggie’s life was tragically cut short
but while he may not have a list of
content as long as other MCS the quality
of his work is undeniable
like David in fact like told me what’s
been thrown back to me home lucky day no
homey say show me oh man Mickey smalls
had a wide range of talents he was
powerful wickedly clever and
descriptively vivid all at the same time
he delivered smart lyrics often
deploying idioms to craft purposeful
lines come to Mississippi down to the
east coat condos the clean and open
weeks so loud fix the hair biggie smalls
speak he also had a penchant for dishing
out strong punch lines which always
landed with precision whether or not
they were designed to be funny or brutal
at times aggressive others vulnerable at
the height of his powers Biggie’s lyrics
did nothing short of a maze stay far
from Timmons only make moves when your
hearts in it and looking for a job the
limit to tears in a bucket a cry with
you but I can never live with you number
three Kendrick Lamar I can never put my
players to the side Witcher I could
never see a red light like a deal with
the head like a freezer
when I reel the golden voice and saving
grace of a new generation of rappers
Kendrick Lamar has learned from the
greats
and built on their lessons to dominate
the modern game without sacrificing his
integrity how can I paint his picture
when the colorblind is hanging which
fell on my face and I walk with a scar
another mistake living deep in my heart
rather it’s his commitment to
authenticity and a critical awareness of
both the rap game and the world at large
that have gained in popularity I don’t
talk about it be about it every day
sequins I got it
we chew Penta Penta Penta Penta fearless
and highly intelligent the Compton
native tackle societal issues with
unique skill sometimes taking the role
of a storyteller while other times
playing critic songs like all right and
swimming pools take on societal problems
on both the micro and macro level with a
creative vibe only Lamar can pull odd I
had a swimming pool full of liquor and
they SAP
holla – hey man mom number two Tupac
Shakur here we go another rapper to have
his life cut tragically short – puck
differs from biggie the counterpart with
whom he’s usually compared in that he
channeled his energy is primarily on
societal issues slide up my left
holy the pump of blood I drink a beer
with my homie both his parents as well
as several other family members were
involved with the Black Panthers which
occurs lyrical content heavily reflects
additionally puck was a student both of
poetry and theater which gracefully
shined through in his own word out brim
Baker but no one seems to notice any
change in a bigger she’s 12 years old
this is having a baby and love with the
molesta sex center grace with a keen
critical eye Tupac engaged with the
problems he saw in his own community and
the world songs like Brenda’s got a baby
and dear mama remind us of parks unique
ability to tug at our heartstrings and
make a spank with just a few lines
everything will be all right in the hole
oh this is so cool every day got a roll
on before we unveil our number one pick
here are a few honorable mentions she
was up back inside back the club with
Grandpa Venice
but what he saw made him start to cringe
and stutter cuz he was staring into the
eyes of his own mother she looked back
at him and cried to see it forsaken up
she cried more painfully and when they
were raping up who you saw down when the
repercussions been showing up gasps as
you’re thinking the string girl Fred let
me break it down for you you know I
always say cousin truly genius I wear
tales that excite defense ain’t a damn
thing wanna change I’m a performance
range number one nods
now why did you do it you know you got
the mad fat through work when your prom
is half time when he first broke onto
the scene with the now proverbial street
album Illmatic the rap game new nas was
going to be something special
they weren’t robbers and military
invaded they heard about the goal the
teachings and everything sacred while
his social and cultural awareness gave
his lyrics meaningful content
it’s his lyrical construction and
creative storytelling that land nasty
nas the number one spot on this list he
pioneered was been labeled a
conversational flow meaning nas isn’t
restricted by beats he follows his heart
and mine his raps tell stories
unconventionally and from unique
perspectives consider this
how many MCS have rapped from the point
of view of a gun not many have the skill
or willingness to challenge themselves
like that thankfully nas cast my own a
fell to the floor his weight split so
fast I did
no even see it’s over with so do you
agree with our list who do you think is
the best lyricist in the rap game like
something good yeah blood and it bread
ice cubes up yeah for more
thought-provoking top 10s published
daily be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com
since did trip abroad then make a fall
on a face and don’t be a retard be a
king think not why be a king when you
can be a bum
Oh
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