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This is a list of notable hip hop musicians. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources .
Billboard initially created a list of the 10 greatest rappers of all time in November 2015, with the top position held by The Notorious B.I.G. [1] The publication revised their rankings in 2023, via a partnership with Vibe, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip hop.
Ronnie Bedford (June 2, 1931 –December 20, 2014), American drummer, would have turned 93 this year. Gildo Mahones (June 2, 1929 –April 27, 2018), American pianist, would have turned 95 this year. Burnie Peacock (June 2, 1921 –December 06, 1997), American alto saxophonist and clarinetist, would have turned 103 this year.
As hip-hop celebrates its 50th anniversary on Aug. 11, The Times looks back at the artists, songs and innovations that changed the course of popular culture. The 50 greatest moments in hip-hop history
He is widely credited as an important figure in hip-hop culture, and his prominence in pop culture in general has been noted. [256] Dotdash, formerly About.com, while ranking him fifth among the greatest rappers, nonetheless notes, "Tupac Shakur is the most influential hip-hop artist of all time. Even in death, 2Pac remains a transcendental rap ...
Lil Uzi Vert (born 1995), rapper and hip hop artist; Lynda Laurence (born 1949), part of Stevie Wonder's backup group The Third Generation and part of The Supremes; Amos Lee (born 1977), folk and blues singer; Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes (1971–2002), member, TLC; Monie Love (born 1970), rapper and radio personality; Leonard MacClain (1899–1967 ...
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At the time of hip-hop's inception, the Bronx had the highest poverty rate of not just New York City, but of all 62 counties in New York state. Fifty years later, it holds that same status.