Who is the best rapper of all time? A question that has been asked repeatedly. Well, Billboard and Vibe have the answers, as they have crowned Jay Z the best rapper of all time.
The rankings were based on the following criteria:
- Work portfolio and accomplishments (charting songs and albums, gold, and platinum certifications)
- impact/influence of culture
- longevity or years behind the microphone
- Lyrics (storytelling talents) (storytelling skills),
- Flow or vocal ability
The Billboard’s Top 10 Greatest Rappers of All Time list also featured
1. JAY-Z
2. Kendrick Lamar
3. Nas
4. Tupac Shakur
5. Eminem
6. The Notorious B.I.G.
7. Lil Wayne
8. Drake
9. Snoop Dogg
10. Nicki Minaj
With a career that has spanned 30 years, no one can easily knock Jay-z off his game when it comes to “longevity, his accomplishments, and his significance to hip-hop culture,”
It is safe to say that both Jay-z and his wife Beyonce, who recently became the most Grammy awards winner of all time, are GOATs in their own right.