1. Jay-Z If this isn't self explanatory you shouldn't listen to hip hop at all
2. Drake Mixtape Assassin. Went from being the lonely wheelchair kid on Degrassi to one of the best in the game because of one mixtape and being featured on songs. Famous before he was even officially signed to a record label
3. Kanye West One of the best storytellers of our time. Constantly getting better and pushing forward. Does'nt care about "beef" or adversity just constantly makes good music.
4. Eminem Lyrically amazing. Outstanding Delivery.
5. Kid Cudi The man on the moon with a cool kid swag.
6. Lupe Fiasco One of the best lyricist that nobody gives credit.
7. Lil' Wayne Lyrically he's a monster and the delivery is crazy.
8. Tyga A great rapper out of the west coast on the rise. Flow is crazy
9. Wale District of Columbia's best kept secret. Amazing flow over crazy beats
10. T.I. Down south rapper with a crazy delivery and swag for days
