Honourable mentions:
Fabolous
T.I.
Cam’ron
Canibus
The name Canibus might prompt jokes amongst rap fans these days, but there was a time when his name inspired faith in lyrical rappity rap. For his fifth studio album, Canibus recorded his vocals before enlisting in the army and sent them over
The result was the most cohesive, and arguably, best album Canibus has ever dropped.
5. Ludacris
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4. Eminem
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3. Big Boi
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While his partner-in-rhyme was off experimenting, Big Boi’s side kept it straight hip hop
2. Jay-Z
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1. 50 Cent
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