RadioOnFire.com - Mass Appeal created a list of 25 rappers from the last 25 years who they feel are the most underrated in the game. They explain that they picked this list by looking at rappers who they feel are unfairly left out of "Top 5" conversations. The list is not based on a lack of accolades, fame, or money but rather respect from peers for skill level and impact to hip hop. There is a definite distinction made that "underrated" is not equivalent to "slept-on." The journalist writes: "The slept-on rapper is like the tree that falls in a forest when nobody is around to hear it: They are literally off the radar. In such cases, rap critics or the listening public simply need to wake up and smell the coffee. It is not possible to be underrated if you’re not rated at all."
Once the list was published, many people were up in arms at some of the rappers listed and at the placement of others. Take a look at the list below and see who made it for yourselves. If you're old enough or listen to a wide variety of hip-hop maybe there are some names on here you can agree with.
25. Childish Gambino24. A$Ap Twelvyy23. Turf Talk22. Twista21. Cyhi the Prince20. Kevin Gates19. Wale18. Guilty Simpson17. Jay Rock16. MC Eiht15. Rapsody14. Mick Jenkins13. Juvenile12. Giggs11. Busta Rhymes10. Memphis Bleek9. Azealia Banks8. Khujo7. Inspectah Deck6. Yo Gotti5. Foxy Brown4. Project Pat3. Vince Staples2. Black Thought1. Big Boi
What are your thoughts on the list? Drop your comments below.
Source: massappeal.com
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