The rights of the music presented in this video are not mine. This is my personal list so please don’t attack me on my choices. Everyone has different ones.
Ranking System:
The rappers were ranked based on a few qualities. Their lyricism, flow, style, vibe, message and influence on the Hip Hop Community. I also put the places they represent in the video. Most of these rappers (7) came from either Detroit (3) or Chicago (4) which are Mid-West Hip Hop capitols.
Honorable Mentions:
One Be Lo, Nelly, Kid Cudi and Da Brat.
Songs used for the video:
Intro: Common - The Light (2000)
10. Lupe Fiasco - Kick, Push (2006)
9. Notorious B.I.G. - Notorious Thugs (Ft. Bone Thugz-N-Harmony) (1997)
8. D12 - Fight Music (2001)
7. Freddie Gibbs & Madlib - Thuggin’ (2011)
6. Common - The People (2007)
5. Kanye West - Through The Wire (2003)
4. Tech N9ne - Riot Maker (Ft. Skatterman & Snug Brim) (2006)
3. Royce Da 5’9” - Boom (1999)
2. Twista - Adrenaline Rush (1997)
1. Eminem - Lose Yourself (2002)
R.I.P. Proof. 1973-2006
Hip Hop, One Love.