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About Drake, Dan wrote:
  He should be in it thanks to his introspective lyrics, his help in bringing up and coming smaller hip hop artists and influencing rap as we are seeing it today and also his help making rap the biggest it has ever been in the 2010's.
Sunday, 03.17.24 @ 09:43am
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About Top 50 Legends, him wrote:
  juice wrld on top
Thursday, 02.15.24 @ 09:31am
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About Lil Pump, Jedidiah Cruz wrote:
  I love this website
Wednesday, 11.15.23 @ 23:33pm
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About Afrika Bambaataa, Quip wrote:
  Controversial but he is one of the pillars of Hip-hop. Where would we be without the Zulu nation influence.

If you don't know about what this guy did, look into it, I don't think this is the platform to be talking about it though. This is for the music, the lifestyle, and the culture. Props to KRS for blowing all of this open though, he's the most Hip-hop person you'll ever meet
Friday, 10.20.23 @ 13:13pm
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About Busta Rhymes, Quip wrote:
  He's not a very nice person, but yeah, he'll definitely get in. Insanely talented
Friday, 10.20.23 @ 13:09pm
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About Driicky Graham, Amber Rivera wrote:
  Driicky aka Narsi is the Best Artist around in My Opinion
Wednesday, 08.23.23 @ 17:11pm
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About Lauryn Hill, N P wrote:
  If a proper Hip Hop Hall is ever created than Lauryn Hill should one Billion percent% be amongst the first inductees.
Tuesday, 08.8.23 @ 12:06pm
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About Kendrick Lamar, Tyler Helt wrote:
  Happy 36th birthday to Kendrick Lamar. He will be inducted into the Hip Hop Hall of Fame.
Saturday, 06.17.23 @ 16:25pm
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About Hip Hop in the Rock Hall, Tyler wrote:
  After a lot of thinking, I put together a short list of 80s/90s rappers and groups that I feel could plausibly make it into the Rock Hall. Aside from the ones I listed, I don't see anyone else from the golden age squeezing in there (sorry Nas), unless it's a side category free-for-all type thing:

1. Eric B. and Rakim- Already been nominated once but never again, so I'd assume that they're a given that will be either early influence or musical excellence in a few years.

2. A Tribe Called Quest- Maybe one or two more shots on the ballot and then they'll have to just back door them in, which is a shame because if they wait a few years I could see them drumming up some excitement.

3. De La Soul- Once tribe is in, I have a feeling this incredible group will get a shot on the ballot, especially with super fan Questlove on the nominating committee. R.I.P. Dave.

4. Outkast- What is the hold up here? I feel like they'll waltz in with one ballot, easily, especially if they could potentially reunite.

5. Snoop Dogg- It's a given. The fact that he got in the Songwriter Hall of Fame before the Rock Hall was surprising to me, it really should have signaled them to make it happen already. Plus he inducted 2pac back in 2017.

6. Salt n Pepa- I feel like there's been a lot of discourse around this trio, and they certainly deserve it, I just wonder when it'll happen. They've been consistently touring and popular with the 40-60 demographic that the Rock Hall aims for, so I'd say within the next ten years, and maybe even closer to five.

7. Wu-Tang Clan- Cultural ubiquity is the key factor here. Not only are my parents aware of the Wu's existence, even my grandmother is well aware of them. I could see them easily getting in on one or two ballots, especially considering how well 36 Chambers and the major solo projects placed on the Rolling Stone top 500 albums list.

8. Queen Latifah- This one i'm on the fence about. I personally love the queen's output, and if it were up to me just about every member of the native tongues would be in the hall already, but I wonder if her acting career has overshadowed her music to the point that people barely recognize her as a musician anymore (which they absolutely should not, but alas, I'm just telling it how it is). Think about someone like Cher, whose immense star power and success outside of music has almost made her seem too big for the Rock Hall in some respects, hence why she's never even been nominated. Not a one-for-one comparison, but you get my drift.

9. Ice Cube- Yeah, he's already in with N.W.A., but I think that his solo run makes him more than worthy of induction. If he made the ballot, I could easily see him getting in, same with…

10. Dr. Dre- Two of the most legendary solo albums of all time, as well as his status of putting on Snoop, Eminem, 50 Cent, and so many more, and the whole beats thing on top of that. I think he's a shoo-in for double induction, whether it's for musical excellence or as a performer, because if he were on a ballot he'd get in based on his industry cred alone.

11. Ice-T- Similar to Queen Latifah, I don't know if his acting career has overshadowed his music career. I can't remember the last time he toured, and I literally just saw him in an ad for Honey Nut Cheerios this evening. You could argue that Cube did the same thing, but at least he has four classic albums. As much as I love Ice-T's discography and feel that it should be talked about more, he only has one real definitive classic. Still, the whole Tipper Gore/Body Count thing scores him big Rock and Roll points, but we need to sway the masses. We need to remind the world how dope of an MC Ice-T was. Also, side note, he already got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. No real correlation, just saying.

12. DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince- Very very similar situation to Ice-T. One definitive classic album overshadowed by a long and prosperous acting career. I think Will Smith's fame could get him in, and I'd love to see Jazzy Jeff get some respect for being the pioneering DJ he is. Who knows, maybe name recognition will come through and in 2040 will see a class with DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince and, I don't know, like, Lady Gaga or something.

MUSICAL EXCELLENCE

13. Boogie Down Productions/KRS-One- I really hope that the Rock Hall are tuned in enough to recognize the importance of the blast master KRS. So many albums that are fundamental to hip-hop. No shot on the ballot, so I hope that they just bypass the whole Eric. B and Rakim thing and put BDP right in through the back door.

14. The Roots- You've got to get Questlove in somehow. But in all seriousness, the legendary Roots Crew do deserve Rock Hall recognition in my opinion. They used to be one of the coolest bands out there, putting out music that pushed the limits of Hip-hop across three decades. Then they became Fallon's house band and suddenly it was not cool to like the Roots anymore. That odd detour aside, the roots have so many classic albums and Black Thought is one of the most respected and revered MC's of all time, thanks to his longevity and innovations. Again, no chance on the ballot, but damnit put them in. Their placement on the top 500 albums list is also very promising. R.I.P. Malik B.

15. DJ Premier/Gang Starr- I don't know how they'll choose to do this. I know for a fact that Preemo NEEDS to get into the hall, and as a huge Gang Starr fan, I'd love for Guru (R.I.P.) to get his props as well. Maybe this is wishful thinking, but who knows, dreams sometimes come true with the Rock Hall.

NON-PERFORMER/PRODUCERS?

The hall really doesn't put in enough producers, but I feel like these few are inevitable. Maybe we'll see a day where a Pete Rock or a Prince Paul could sneak in a side category, but for now, these are the only ones I see being on the Hall's radar:

16. Rick Rubin- How is he not in?

17. Pharrell/Neptunes- With Pharrell's status in the hall and the industry in general, I'd hope that he would be part of the decision to rightfully include Chad Hugo in the honor.

18. Timbaland- Inevitable. Surprised it happened after Missy, but that just means it's definitely going to happen sooner rather than later. While we're at it, put Giorgio Moroder in.

19. Diddy- Boring choice, but yeah, it'll probably happen.

20. J Dilla- fingers crossed that Questlove has enough influence to pull some strings and make this happen.

And yeah, that's that. Pretty depressingly short list. Don't ask me about the 2000s yet, if he haven't even finished inducting 90s rock bands then we certainly won't be moving to any 2000s Hip hop anytime soon. I would say all 20 artists I listed have at least a 50% chance of getting in the hall. Thanks for reading!
Friday, 05.12.23 @ 00:37am
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About Coolio, Tyler Helt wrote:
  Coolio will be inducted into the Hip Hop Hall of Fame. Rip Coolio 1963-2022.
Thursday, 04.27.23 @ 11:08am
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About J-Hope, Tyler Helt wrote:
  J-Hope will be inducted into the Hip Hop Hall of Fame. The band J-Hope is in, BTS is very popular.
Wednesday, 04.26.23 @ 16:40pm
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About Pharoahe Monch, Tyler wrote:
  In a just world, he would get in twice. In a just world, there would be a hip- hop hall of fame.
Saturday, 04.22.23 @ 23:50pm
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About Big L, Tyler wrote:
  One of the greatest of all time, as far as I'm concerned. Big L is the greatest "what if" story in Hip-Hop, a genre which has, historically, had an abundance of "what if" stories. But even with just one album released in his life time and a killer posthumous release, his legacy is unquestionably cemented. It's crazy how overlooked and under appreciated he was during his lifetime; sure, you could blame the sheer magnitude of classic material released around the same time that might have overshadowed L, but it's criminal if people nowadays don't place him in their top MCs. Listen to the deep cut track "Now Or Never" if you never heard it before, and literally any track off of "Lifestylez" is a great showcase of his singular talent, although I think "MVP" has his most classic lines. Speaking of which, I'm just gonna drop a few L bars to prove my point and highlight his crazy multi-syllabic rhyme structures:

"In a street brawl I strike men quicker than lightning, you seen what happened in my last fight friend, aight then"
"I pack a gat, not a slingshot, step to this and get an ass-whoopin' like Rodney King got"
"Tracks I'm known to roast until the microphone is ghost, props I own the most, I'm leaving niggas comatose"
"Hoes is on me like I'm on welfare, even rich ones that live in Bel Air, is this Big L here? Hell yeah"
"I chew chumps like chew sticks, known for droppin new hits,I know you want me, hoe if I was you I'd want me too bitch"
"and mad hoes, ask Beavis, I get nothing Butt-Head"

legend, R.I.P.
Thursday, 03.16.23 @ 15:16pm
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About O.C., Tyler wrote:
  Such a dope and underrated MC. His debut "Word…Life" (idk why it's just listed as "Word" here, someone's gotta fix that) is my favorite album of the entire D.I.T.C. catalog. "Jewelz" is a great follow up as well. Both of his first two albums have some of the best Buckwild production ever and his track with Big L is one of the best ever. Such a legend I would hope he gets inducted someday, "Born 2 Live" is a top ten hip hop song for me.
Tuesday, 03.14.23 @ 22:52pm
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About Mac Mall, Tyler wrote:
  Love his debut. Maybe it's a long shot because he didn't really follow it up with anything significant, but he has great features on classic Mac Dre and E-40 albums. 2pac loved his music as well and even directed the music video for the song "Ghetto Theme" which is the best song on his debut "Illegal Business". Definitely check out if you're into mobb music or g-funk of course, Khayree is a very underrated producer
Tuesday, 03.14.23 @ 22:48pm
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About 8Ball and MJG, Tyler wrote:
  An easy choice in my opinion. Don't try to tell me these guys don't have any classic albums, those first three are untouchable
Tuesday, 03.14.23 @ 22:44pm
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About Brand Nubian, Tyler wrote:
  I think if there were to be a hip hop hall of fame, Brand Nubian would easily get in. I feel like they get overlooked and kind of swept into the whole Native Tongue catagory (which they weren't even technically a part of) but aside from that I feel like their catalog gets overlooked because they had such a hard time sticking together. "One For All" is a classic and all of their other records have something to offer. even Biggie name dropped them on his debut single, people forget how massively important they were in the early 90s
Tuesday, 03.14.23 @ 22:42pm
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About Clipse, Tyler wrote:
  How are there more no votes than yes votes. These guys have two unquestionable classics and Pusha is still making vital music today. Incredible group orchestrated by the Neptunes. If there's ever a Hip-Hop hall of fame the way that there's a Rock Hall, Clipse are an easy first or second year of eligibility inductee.
Tuesday, 03.14.23 @ 15:31pm
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About the Induction Criteria, BigDru wrote:
  Thanks for this opportunity, it always feels good to be appreciated for Artistic Works, I have been a musician since 5 years old, I improvised my first song at 7 years old, although my mother later Banded it my being sung in her home, it gave me my foundation for song creations in 1986-87, My musical background is in Choral Music, I still create and perform Choral, RnB, Classical, Rock/Rock n Roll, Baroque, EDM, Rap/HipHop Today.
https://www.bandlab.com/bigdru
Monday, 02.27.23 @ 10:22am
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About MC Lyte, Tameca Hopkins wrote:
  When is Mc Lyte due to be honored???
Sunday, 10.23.22 @ 05:36am
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About the Induction Criteria, Charles Fox wrote:
  Tha Dogg Pound, best album of 95!
Saturday, 07.30.22 @ 04:23am
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About Shabazz Palaces, AJLOGOMAN wrote:
  Well looks like one of my artists I suggested finally made it to both Future Rock Legends and Future Hip Hop Legends

Yes. I really love these guys, they have a nostalgic feel to their songs, especially Shine A Light which samples the notes from Grand Funk Railroad's I'm Your Capitan/Closer To Home
Friday, 04.15.22 @ 01:04am
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About Schoolboy Q, AJLOGOMAN wrote:
  Absolutely, he's underrated compared to most rappers these days. A good friend of mine absolutely loves him.
Friday, 04.15.22 @ 01:01am
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About DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, Dawn Roberts wrote:
  Jazzy Jeff is the best DJ living and Will was a lyrical genius. Together they made a wonderful pair with wonderful chemistry.
Sunday, 05.24.20 @ 21:07pm
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About Del Tha Funky Homosapien, Chan wrote:
  On second thought maybe I was wrong. We will see in a few years.
Monday, 01.13.20 @ 01:03am
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About Del Tha Funky Homosapien, Chan wrote:
  Not sure Del will ever be ready for the Hall.
Monday, 01.13.20 @ 00:46am
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About Grandmaster Caz, Cora Brown wrote:
  If you were to ask any Hip-Hop veteran and or any Artist that truly know Hip-Hop This Same Question They Would Totally agree, That Yes GrandMaster Caz Should Absolutely Be Inducted. One of the first To ever do It and has been living, Hip-Hop Working his Craft to the fullest and still after 30 plus years can go toe to toe with any and all comers. Totally Loved and Respected By Most.
ONE LOVE
Tuesday, 09.12.17 @ 01:36am
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About Kid n Play, Pete Flores wrote:
  First hip hop duo to have a Saturday morning cartoon.
Sunday, 07.17.16 @ 20:27pm
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About Hurby Luv Bug Azor, Pete Flores wrote:
  Hurby luv bug Azor first hip hop producer to produce a gold rap record.Needs to be consider.
Sunday, 07.17.16 @ 20:25pm
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About Buckshot, cw wrote:
  Buckshot's not going anywhere.
Thursday, 07.7.16 @ 17:15pm
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About Big Punisher, Eddie Santiago wrote:
  Big Pun is who I grew up with, and has been influential ever since. I really think he belongs as a hip hop legend.
Sunday, 05.24.15 @ 17:10pm
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About 2Pac, Eric wrote:
  There will never be another, He holds the biggest influence over all artists to this day. If you think there was a bigger influence in Hip Hop or Rap you're crazy.R.I.P.
Thursday, 08.14.14 @ 13:42pm
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About Buckshot, Epic Gage wrote:
  Buckshot been around since the real early 90's
Saturday, 06.14.14 @ 08:53am
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About Eazy-E, jay wrote:
  Eazy-E's solo record was great, but he should just get in for NWA.
Wednesday, 04.2.14 @ 11:07am
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About 2Pac, Marty Khan wrote:
  Tupac was truly the best rapper ever. I look up to him and he helped take the pain away in my life. R.I.P. MAKAVELLI!
Wednesday, 07.24.13 @ 15:09pm
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About Eazy-E, Vidas wrote:
  Eazy-E should get much more respect.
He's the godfather of gangsta rap, we can say he "created" it, we all know that Ice-T was first, but with N.W.A. help they made gangsta rap popular.
Saturday, 07.20.13 @ 08:13am
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About Pitbull, Navy wrote:
  If he were still doing songs like the shit off his first 3 albums, then I'd say maybe. But the closest his sell out, pop artist ass should ever get to the Hall of Fame is sitting in the audience.
Wednesday, 07.10.13 @ 10:25am
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About Drake, Brickleberry wrote:
  Only idiots who don't know shit about hip-hop would say yes.
Wednesday, 07.10.13 @ 10:15am
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About the Induction Criteria, Rap365 wrote:
  1 biggie
2 tupac
3 nas
4 Eminem
5 nwa
Wednesday, 04.10.13 @ 15:11pm
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About Lil Wayne, Gio wrote:
  Tie My Hands
3Peat
Shoot Me Down
La La La
Tha Mobb
Best Rapper Alive
Hustler Musik
Reciept
Mr. Carter
Let The Beat Build
Something You Forgot
Nightmares Of The Bottom
Fly In, Carter II, Fly Out
Steady Mobbin'
Me And My Drank
Tapout
Don't Get It
Sunday, 03.24.13 @ 01:28am
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About Lil Wayne, Gio wrote:
  You people are sick, it's a shame you blast someone with a drug addiction. All of you should definitely watch the Carter documentary before you judge. For the guy who said Wayne sucked before lollipop, you're a joke. Carter II was arguably his best album. That was before "Lollipop" wasn't it? Let me be clear, Wayne was on his way to greatness but drugs really destroyed him. Anyone can tell the differance. He began his codeine addiction after Carter III, he was forced to stop because of a prison sentence In which he released "I Am Not A Human Being." which was a good album. Now he's back on Codeine, almost died, and I've listened to "I Am Not A Human Being II," which he's been recording while on drugs, and it's not that good. He has a few good songs on there like Trigger Finger or Gunwalk but overall the album isn't that great. If you think Waynes whole career was trash, you should slap the shit out of yourself. I'll suggest some songs to you that should change your mind.
Sunday, 03.24.13 @ 01:26am
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About the 2008 Predictions, LEGEND wrote:
  Why was Eric not honoured
Saturday, 03.9.13 @ 02:35am
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About Nas, dai kash wrote:
  well nas z alegend
he has the sickist flows
Wednesday, 03.6.13 @ 00:51am
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About Bone Thugs N Harmony, dai kash wrote:
  now these guyz re very sick
their re so bad
the wall their fall it really getts mi crazy 4 really
they re the bad 1
Wednesday, 03.6.13 @ 00:43am
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About the Induction Criteria, kevin thornton wrote:
  Some how...hip hop needs to recognize these old school artists who opened up all the doors for this new hip hop generation...I mean when I Go to a Show and see somebody like Grandmaster Caz or Kool Moe DEE Or Kool KEith or RED Alert or standing on back of the line but some new rapper or dj walkin straight past line and inside ...thats ridiculous....Wish I could make some type of hiphop legend championship ring or id card so that these old school male and female hip hop legends can be recognized by alllllllllllllllll these new artists who dont even know who paved the way
Tuesday, 02.12.13 @ 23:55pm
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About the Induction Criteria, kevin thornton wrote:
  First off...Before i get to the rap aspect of it all....lets talk hip hop .....Kool Keith of the legendary ultramagnetic mcs was one of the best pop lockers in ny..The legendary Shack crew dancers were well known..I remember Keith practicing in living room with other legendary electric boogie dancers loose Bruce and Supreme..This included dancin in the movie Moscow On The Hudson starring Robin Williams and dancin ON national tv for Ronald Reagan at the Presidential convention...That was hip hop...I saw him weekend after weekend dance alongside rock steady and many other dance groups back in the day....Now comes the rap side of Kool Keith...As the group Ultramagnetics #1 mc ..Keiths style was unique out the gate...the group held their own at all the hot spots in new york and overseas on the same stage with all the hottest rappers and rap groups back in the day... Ask any Dj in ny..ask any old school rapper or rap group about Kool Keith or Ultra..
Tuesday, 02.12.13 @ 23:44pm
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About Ultramagnetic MCs, kevin wrote:
  Ultramagnetic Mcs have held it down on the same stages with raps old school legends..There beats are still being heard on todays records and sampled by djs on fri and sat...when you say hip hop legends..you have to say ultramagnetic..ask them ny rap legends....THEY KNOW
Tuesday, 02.12.13 @ 23:27pm
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About Kool Keith (Dr. Octagon), kevin thornton wrote:
  First off...Kool Keith has been an icon to hip hop ..period....As the leader of the group Ultramagnetic mcs,they were on stage holding there own at all the old school new york spots on the same stage with every old school rapper or group in ny.....latin quarters...the fever...zulu nation anniversary in bronx river...How many rappers came after kool keith who took something from his unique style and wardrobe...if u talkin old school and you not mentioning Kool Keith or Ultramagnetic.....You must be young to this..just ask any rapper or rap group from back in the day who
Tuesday, 02.12.13 @ 23:19pm
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About Kool Keith (Dr. Octagon), kevin thornton wrote:
  was jus wondering how can i get my brother..keith thornton aka kool keith to be honored as hip hop legend....the group ultramagnetics sound is still being sampled today....i keep reading how kool keith is such a unique rap artist..and has been mentioned by many rappers as one of the best...
Tuesday, 02.12.13 @ 22:53pm
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About DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, jay wrote:
  These guys were the first grammy awards winners in the rap category. People may hate but Jeff with the beats and scratches and Will's flow, you might have thought it was corny but it would kill any of the rappers today. Look what they started at and what they are today, great story. And everybody still plays Summertime every summer and that was not even one of the best cuts, do your homework they had some of the best pure hip hop songs back in the day. He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper = ridiculous pure hip hop.
Friday, 02.8.13 @ 13:07pm
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