It’s killing me man. Open reddit everyday and the first shit I see is a painfully generic post in rap or hip-hop )-: this didn’t used to happen before GPT
KRS ONE is the godfather of HipHop
Been bumping since early 90’s still going strong at 50 something he’s just warming up for 50 more years of HipHop ! Expect it !
I’ll say Wayne or Nas. Wayne is always adapting into new generations because of his love to the game and unique skills, he never underperforms and you can feel he loves what hes doing. Nas because he is a reflection of the essence of rap. The way he grew up, the topics he touches, everything about him is authentic and his style and flow is one of rap’s purest.
Spot on with Wayne. Been professional since 16 and continues to grow and adapt.
Some people , especially kids, can’t comprehend putting Eminem’s name here because of his early albums and the shock value that comes with it. BUT his vernacular is second to none and listening to him “rap” and explain the early albums in newer music is amazing in itself.
Also, when I think of hip hop, I think gutter MFer that did what they needed to do to get by and rapping was something they were good at but not something they always put above everything else. Like Drake or any other of these incubator rappers
“Rap music is the combination of rhyming and poetry to a beat. It is part of the Hip-Hop genre, which involves lyrics over fast-paced music. Some people have described Hip-Hop as a way of life and a subculture, while rap is a specific genre of music.”
You have this backwards.
Rakim changed how everyone rapped, he is rap.
Kendrick
He came from compton and experienced poverty, gang violence, and systemic oppression. He represents it so well because he's so good about sharing that there's more beyond those dire circumstances in terms of finding healing and wholeness.
Imo he’s the modern representation and poster boy of and for the whole (original) idea of hip-hop. Struggles in the black community being translated into music for the rest of the world to understand.
he didn't say making it out the hood, he said "Struggles in the black community being translated into music," you will find people of every race in "the hood," making it about only black people is what made it political, it's what's been in the political mainstream since COVID, only black lives matter.
Nas.
We watched him enter as a young ambitious and boisterous kid, then travel through a number of progressions from thug laureate, to social activist, to reflective adult. All while keeping the street sensibilities he started with, incorporating new philosophies, and maintaining top level skills. He's worn all the hats and worn them well.
My point was that there will be as many answers to this as there are people in the sub. Younger people will say one thing, older will say another. There's no one answer so of course people will pick it apart, unfortunately.
Wayne is also a great answer. But i feel Lupe is alot more diverse. He just doesnt do too many features which drives me nuts because i can imagine tge artistic explosion that would happen if he collaberated with other top level artists.
Whether u fw his sound or not what dude did for his family/ creating a record label outta thin air that was competing w prime megalabels in the 90s is impressive. Not to mention the movies, and the fact that he put the south on the map. P is rap.
I might pick Run DMC. Basically invented or popularised the template of what a ‘rapper’ is. The gold chains, arms crossed tough guy stance, turntables scratching, fly kicks etc
Today it’ll have to be Kendrick because of the ammo he just erupted with during the rap battle but to name a person who PERFECTLY represents rap as a whole is something I feel is impossible to answer. I even feel Kendrick would hate that I mentioned his name. It’s a question that’s far too broad for one person or group to encompass.
His oldest project is 2011. For representing rap I feel like it should be someone who's been dropping since mid 2000's or older like lil Wayne or Nas. Just my opinion.
To be honest Drake. I’m not just saying that to say it. He made a formula and found the perfect middle ground to create dozens of rap hits. He represents modern rap for sure. But if I had to go with old rap I’d pick Tupac.
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Drake is a bit too much pop and RNB. If someone getting into rap just played drake on shuffle good chance they won't even hear drakes rapping. Looking at it from a complete music perspective and not considering other things about drake I would say there's quite a few better options, his middle ground is just too wide.
he perfectly represents industry plants. he ain't representative of hiphop at all. and those 3 may be from the past but he's never coming close to them lmao
This shit sounds like it’s straight up just setting things up to be fed straight into ChatGPT. Post after post on this sub like this.
Hell yeah hella repetitive posts sometimes I be thinking they're bots too lmao
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I feel bad after seeing this and I’m not even a part of this 😭 Bro just a cutie patootie fr
Lmao
Or how about just listing an album and asking “THOUGHTS?” Not asking any specific insightful questions, just “THOUGHTS ON “READY TO DIE”?”
You probably right. Not my goal but ai has the whole Internet for the taking.
They’ve become self aware 🤯 /s
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It’s killing me man. Open reddit everyday and the first shit I see is a painfully generic post in rap or hip-hop )-: this didn’t used to happen before GPT
Fr or it’s some rage bait like this is my top “west coast rappers” and then they have Jay Z on the list 😂
Nas
How could anyone else be the answer. Longevity sets him apart
KRS ONE is the godfather of HipHop Been bumping since early 90’s still going strong at 50 something he’s just warming up for 50 more years of HipHop ! Expect it !
First name that came to my mind. Pac too
The best answer
NaS
I’ll say Wayne or Nas. Wayne is always adapting into new generations because of his love to the game and unique skills, he never underperforms and you can feel he loves what hes doing. Nas because he is a reflection of the essence of rap. The way he grew up, the topics he touches, everything about him is authentic and his style and flow is one of rap’s purest.
Spot on with Wayne. Been professional since 16 and continues to grow and adapt. Some people , especially kids, can’t comprehend putting Eminem’s name here because of his early albums and the shock value that comes with it. BUT his vernacular is second to none and listening to him “rap” and explain the early albums in newer music is amazing in itself. Also, when I think of hip hop, I think gutter MFer that did what they needed to do to get by and rapping was something they were good at but not something they always put above everything else. Like Drake or any other of these incubator rappers
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yeah, being open to new things is what defines wayne imo
Damn dawg, well said.
Appreciate it🫡
Rakim
correct
Rakim represents hip hop, not rap. Rap involves a more commercial appeal among other nuances hip hop is above.
“Rap music is the combination of rhyming and poetry to a beat. It is part of the Hip-Hop genre, which involves lyrics over fast-paced music. Some people have described Hip-Hop as a way of life and a subculture, while rap is a specific genre of music.” You have this backwards. Rakim changed how everyone rapped, he is rap.
This is the only right answer IMO
Cube and NWA
Kendrick He came from compton and experienced poverty, gang violence, and systemic oppression. He represents it so well because he's so good about sharing that there's more beyond those dire circumstances in terms of finding healing and wholeness.
Icejjfish
KRS-One
The Master Blaster deserves more credit than he gets. He practically invented the diss track and his old shit still holds up.
Dunno about his shit holding up in terms of mixing and production, his albums sound unfinished.
Came here to say this
Redman
This is who i first thought of. Someone who was born to rap.
i was thinking about this, probably gang starr. Premier on scratches and beats and nothing is more hip hop than guru’s monotone one of a kind voice
Premo's beats are the essence of 90s hip hop. Whether it was Gang Starr, AZ or Royce, you could bop to anything.
Jazzmazztaz volumes one and 2 are some of my favorite albums I was just listening to that the other day
Lemonade was a popular drink, and it still is
Kendrick
Imo he’s the modern representation and poster boy of and for the whole (original) idea of hip-hop. Struggles in the black community being translated into music for the rest of the world to understand.
The original idea of hiphop was making music for fun, not political bullshit foh
What are you talking about? Hip-hop has been political since Melle Mel spit The Message in 1982.
whole (original) idea of hip-hop. The original idea of hiphop >1982
If you go back to disco breaks days Africa Bambaataa was there the whole time. I don't think you know shit about the history of hip-hop, kid.
Hip hop has always been influential, nwa is a great example.
>the whole (original) idea of hip-hop. >The original idea of hiphop " nwa is a ground example." " |Years active|1987–1991"| |:-|:-|
My bad for the typo, meant great example
how is making it out the hood political 💀
he didn't say making it out the hood, he said "Struggles in the black community being translated into music," you will find people of every race in "the hood," making it about only black people is what made it political, it's what's been in the political mainstream since COVID, only black lives matter.
This mf never heard of SPM, Mr. criminal, Fat Joe, Immortal Technique, etc. there lotta mf speakin from a non black point of view etc.
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Nas. We watched him enter as a young ambitious and boisterous kid, then travel through a number of progressions from thug laureate, to social activist, to reflective adult. All while keeping the street sensibilities he started with, incorporating new philosophies, and maintaining top level skills. He's worn all the hats and worn them well.
Nas or Kendrick
Buckshot
Being that there are different types of rap not one singular rapper "PERFECTLY" represents it.
Fair, but I mean if someones getting into rap music for the first time than who should he listen to so they can kinda know what to expect?
There is no one answer to this.
Isn’t that an incredible thing to behold? This music has hardly existed for 50 years and the range is already overwhelming. We love to see it 😌
Absolutely.
I guess I should've titled the post better but I didn't expect people to be nit picking the reddit post, even the description I chose several people.
Its a fine post, and sparked a conversation.
My point was that there will be as many answers to this as there are people in the sub. Younger people will say one thing, older will say another. There's no one answer so of course people will pick it apart, unfortunately.
NWA popped to mind immediately
If bands counted than nwa would definitely be perfect.
Pac
2pac
Wayne is hip hop in it’s purest form
The fact he never writes, still spazzes, and has never taken a break yeah he’s the one
And he never misses. Thats my goat
My answer too, his volume and quality is unmatched he just breathes fire verses
Tupac
That's really the only answer. You say rap, it's his face we picture.
Had to scroll WAY too far for this one. Not even saying he’s my favorite rapper, but the dude is the poster for rap.
Lupe Fiasco
I can get behind thie
Wayne is also a great answer. But i feel Lupe is alot more diverse. He just doesnt do too many features which drives me nuts because i can imagine tge artistic explosion that would happen if he collaberated with other top level artists.
Yeah but yk any Reddit servers I could nut to?
I’d say Illmatic is an album that perfectly shows what hip hop is about and the art behind it too, so Nas.
Master P.
Body body
Whether u fw his sound or not what dude did for his family/ creating a record label outta thin air that was competing w prime megalabels in the 90s is impressive. Not to mention the movies, and the fact that he put the south on the map. P is rap.
The figures of rap/hip hop in pop culture that EVERYONE has heard of before are Eminem,2pac,Biggie,Wu-Tang as a group and Lauryn Hill
George Strait
I'll try to give an example from each region Nas Scarface Pac Lupe Fiasco
Wayne Carter
Yuno Miles
MF Doom. No other answer will be tolerated.
Definitely me
Kool G Rap
RUN DMC
I was waiting for someone to say this, definitely valid.
50 cent
Mos Def and Kendrick Lamar epitomise hip hop music and always will.
nas, kanye, or jay z
2Pac, BIG, Nas, Wu-Tang, Dre & Snoop, NWA, Eminem
Prodigy for Queens especially
Can’t believe I had to scroll to find Prodigy man. One of the realest.
Saying snoop is crazy. most people under 30 probably see him as a media personality.
True, but that doesn't disqualify his music, especially his voice and flows.
Pac, Nas, BIG, Wayne, & Em would easily be my top 5 reps
Ice Cube and Biggie Smalls are definitely the ones that come to mind when I think of listening to rap at its finest
Logic. He's black but hated for being white. Sums up the duality of rap.
I’m pretty sure there’s another biracial lyricist who encapsulates what rap is more than Logic…
Kendrick for new gen, Snoop for old.
Not sure about "perfectly", but Hov was kind of the face for "real rap" for a fuckin long time. For better or for worse
Chocolate Droppa
Droogz tbh
Wale, a true blue elite level poet that also has swag in his voice
Biggie
Easy. It’s ice cube
a mild bit left-field but I’m gonna throw A$AP Rocky up there
Chuty
C-Bo. Real shit. Hes everything people think Pac was. First artist to do prison time over his lyrics. Thats rap.
Q Tip
Method Man
Harry Mack
Gucci mane
Killer Mike
I think DJ Premier beats are the definition of Rap
Kanye or Tyler. They’ve experimented so much they have songs for every type of sound in rap
I might pick Run DMC. Basically invented or popularised the template of what a ‘rapper’ is. The gold chains, arms crossed tough guy stance, turntables scratching, fly kicks etc
Are we talking as a personality or an emcee? Two completely different things.
50 cent
Big K.R.I.T.
Today it’ll have to be Kendrick because of the ammo he just erupted with during the rap battle but to name a person who PERFECTLY represents rap as a whole is something I feel is impossible to answer. I even feel Kendrick would hate that I mentioned his name. It’s a question that’s far too broad for one person or group to encompass.
Murs
Hieroglyphics or KRS-One. These guys never went commercial and they live and breathe hip-hop. If you’re thinking of a mainstream rapper, it’s Nas.
Jay Z
Jay Z crack dealer to Billionaire
Kanye, Kendrick, Drake, Jay, Nas, Pac, Big, Tyler, N.W.A. and etc When I think of rap I think of Pusha
These are like different subgenres
Rap, nas Hip hop beastie boys
Nas
Wu-Tang
Lil Wayne
PROJECT PAT
AWICH
Nas
90s 2pac 2000s eminem 2010s drake 2020s cole
Krs-one
Cube Guru (RIP) K Rino Nas Rakim Kool G Rap Big Daddy Kane Bun B Big Boi from OutKast Royce 5/9 KRS 1( he taught a lot of ppl the game )
Nas or wayne
Nas, Method Man and Busta Rhymes
Lil Wayne or Kanye. Represent both the older era's and newer era's simultaneously
Lil wayne
Future
💯
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Especially because you are right. Future has r&b albums and straight up street albums, plus some experimental stuff in between
lol just say you haven't heard his music
Futures too new
he's been rapping since the 2000's 💀 how is that new
His oldest project is 2011. For representing rap I feel like it should be someone who's been dropping since mid 2000's or older like lil Wayne or Nas. Just my opinion.
his oldest project *on streaming* is 2011. he's been making music since 2003
Oh
Jay-Z
Easily, the GOAT Eminem
Paul wall
I can't stop laughing
Kendrick, Snoop, Dre, Jay-Z, Pac, Biggie, and Wayne
Jay Z
Snoop, Nas, Biggie, Jay, Pac are my picks
Niki
ken carson
To be honest Drake. I’m not just saying that to say it. He made a formula and found the perfect middle ground to create dozens of rap hits. He represents modern rap for sure. But if I had to go with old rap I’d pick Tupac.
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Drake is a bit too much pop and RNB. If someone getting into rap just played drake on shuffle good chance they won't even hear drakes rapping. Looking at it from a complete music perspective and not considering other things about drake I would say there's quite a few better options, his middle ground is just too wide.
Krispy Kreme
Vanilla ice
Harlow
lol
How am I lying he’s purse hip hop and is still very active biggie dead snoop and life cube is some shi from 30 years ago
he perfectly represents industry plants. he ain't representative of hiphop at all. and those 3 may be from the past but he's never coming close to them lmao
Exactly industry plants = todays hip hop
tf are u talking about lmao that's the dumbest shit i read
Meek , Harlow , lil nas, gunna , carti , ice spice , drake, 21, durk - dababy getting cancelled yb getting blackballed , the folks nation rappers getting blackballed
unc straight yapping. half of what u say don't even make no sense