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No updated rosters from 2K until the lockout is over, and so far, no one has uploaded anything to 2K Share. My Players is SO much better this year than last year, although the AI trade logic in My Player is retarded, I mean completely retarded. The gameplay though, is a lot better. If you're open, you'll get the ball, and scrub players will no longer try to take over games and miss every open shot. No more D-Leauge this year, and you actually negotiate your contracts. You use the money you get in your contract to upgrade your attributes, buy dunk and layup packages, and to organize events in your community to up your rep. The post game press conferences are now more in depth also. I'd say overall the game is the best sports game ever made hands down. It takes a bit getting used to because they've eliminated all the cheap bullshit from 2K11, but it's so worth it. I'd say get it.

So I played the FIFA demo today and I must say that I really enjoy this game. The only thing that might hinder my purchasing decision a bit is the games Franchise mode. I know nothing about the basic rules of how things in Soccer work when it comes to transfers, delegations and things of that nature. Is there somewhere I can find some info on stuff like this to prepare me for the game? Also, substitutions when playing the game; How do you guys make subs? when is the best time to make a sub? Can someone fill me in on things like that.

Unreal with that 4th down call, where the fuck was Mark Ingram on 4th and inches?

Both of these teams are just fucking good. The special teams play and the QB's are making this so entertaining.

Or we'll just see more 105+ yard kick return TDs just like that one Anyone who took Cobb in their fantasy draft is a genius, or incredibly lucky.

This news about Peyton Manning is very disheartening. I can only wish him a very speedy recovery. I think the NFL needs a guy like him in it. About this game though, all I can say is WOW about the Packers and Aaron Rodgers, they haven't missed a step since the Superbowl. Drew Brees is playing like the great QB he is like always, the Saints D needs to step it up.

I'm in I'll be mostly providing rap music. My first suggestion would be.. Thursday by The Weekend

Even so, Eminem had 137 points, the next closest was Biggie with 107 ... No one was going to catch him. I was shocked he ran away with it like he did.

Now that the list is complete. I can put my thoughts in. I think Eminem should have been in the top 15, but no where near the number 1 spot. IMO the number 1 spot should have gone to Nas, Pac or Biggie. Eminem is a great rapper, but a lot of people have such a hard on for him it's unbelievable. he's top 15, not number 1. People who say he's the most technically skilled are so wrong BTW. Nas, Mos Def, Biggie, Black Thought, etc. Are SO much better when it comes to the skill department. There are many more to name. I knew Eminem would be number one, he actually ran away with the voting, winning with 137 points. I like the list though, we got everyone on there.

1. Eminem <object width="560" height="345"><embed src=" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wYNFfgrXTI?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="345" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></object> <object width="560" height="345"> </object> <object width=560" height="345">Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), [1] better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition. As well as being a member of D12, Eminem is also one half of the Detroit hip hop duo Bad Meets Evil, with <a href=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royce_da_5%279%22" title="Royce da 5'9"" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(6, 69, 173); background-image: none; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">Royce da 5'9". Eminem is one of the best-selling artists in the world. He has been listed and ranked as one of the greatest artists of all time by many magazines. Including his work with D12 and Bad Meets Evil, Eminem has achieved ten number one albums on the Billboard 200. He has also sold more than 33 million track downloads and 39.6 million albums in the United States alone. Eminem quickly gained popularity in 1999 with his major-label debut album, The Slim Shady LP. The Slim Shady LP, The Marshall Mathers LP and his third major album, The Eminem Show, all won Grammy Awards, making Eminem the first artist to win Best Rap Album for three consecutive LPs. The Marshall Mathers LP is also considered one of Eminem's best and most successful albums. Eminem then went on hiatus after touring in 2005. He released his first album since 2004's Encore, titled Relapse, on May 15, 2009. In 2010, Eminem released his seventh studio album Recovery, which was an international success. Recovery was also named the best selling album worldwide of 2010 joining The Eminem Show, which was the best seller of 2002. Eminem won Grammy Awards for both Relapse and Recovery, giving him a total of 13 Grammys in his career. Eminem has named Masta Ace, Big Daddy Kane, Newcleus, the Beastie Boys, Dr. Dre, Tupac Shakur,AZ, Nas, and Ice-T amongst others as his influences. Eminem has opened other ventures since the beginning of his success. He founded his own record label, Shady Records with his managerPaul Rosenberg. He also has his own radio channel, Shade 45. Eminem began an acting career in 2002, when he starred in the hip hopdrama film 8 Mile. He is also set to star in the 2013 films Shady Talez and Have Gun, Will Travel. He has also made cameo appearances inThe Wash (2001), Funny People (2009) and television series Entourage. </object>

2. Jay-Z <object width="420" height="345"><embed src=" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx1DGH3CPnA?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="420" height="345" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></object> <object width="420" height="345"> </object> <object width=420" height="345">Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), [1] better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, businessman and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010.[2][3] He has sold approximately 50 million albums worldwide, while receiving thirteen Grammy Awards for his musical work, and numerous additional nominations.[4][5] Jay-Z co-owns the 40/40 Club, is part-owner of the NBA's New Jersey Nets and is also the creator of the clothing line Rocawear.[6] He is the former CEO of Def Jam Recordings, one of the three founders of Roc-A-Fella Records, and the founder of Roc Nation.[7] As an artist, he holds the record for most number one albums by a solo artist on the Billboard 200.[8] Jay-Z also has had four number ones on the Billboard Hot 100, one as lead artist. He married American R&B superstar Beyoncé Knowles on April 4, 2008.[9] On December 11, 2009, Jay-Z was ranked as the 10th most successful artist of the 2000–2009 decade by Billboard Magazine and ranking as the 5th top solo male artist and as the 4th top rapper behind Eminem, Nelly, and 50 Cent.[10] </object>

3. The Notorious B.I.G. <object width="560" height="345"><embed src=" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEaPDNgUPLE?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="345" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></object> <object width="560" height="345"> </object> <object width=560" height="345">Christopher George Latore Wallace (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997) was an American rapper. He was popularly known as Biggie Smalls (after a character in the 1975 film Let's Do It Again), Big Poppa, and The Black Frank White (after the main character of the 1990 film King of New York),[1] but primarily by his stage name The Notorious B.I.G. Wallace was raised in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. When Wallace released his debut album Ready to Die in 1994, he became a central figure in the East Coast hip-hop scene and increased New York's visibility at a time when West Coast artists were more common in the mainstream.[2] The following year, Wallace led his childhood friends to chart success through his protégé group, Junior M.A.F.I.A. While recording his second album, Wallace was heavily involved in the East Coast/West Coast hip-hop feud, dominating the scene at the time. On March 9, 1997, Wallace was killed by an unknown assailant in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles. His double-disc set Life After Death, released 15 days later, hit #1 on the U.S. album charts and was certified Diamond in 2000 (one of the few hip hop albums to receive this certification).[3] Wallace was noted for his "loose, easy flow",[4] dark semi-autobiographical lyrics and storytelling abilities. Since his death, a further two albums have been released. MTV ranked him at #3 on their list of The Greatest MCs (Rappers) of All Time.[5] He has certified sales of 17 million units in the United States.[6] </object>

4. Nas <object width="420" height="345"><embed src=" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKjj4hk0pV4?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="420" height="345" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></object> <object width="420" height="345"> </object> <object width=420" height="345">Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones [1] (/nɑːˈsɪər/; born September 14, 1973), who performs under the name Nas (/ˈnɑːz/), formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper and actor. He is regarded as one of the most important figures in hip hop. His debut album Illmatic, released in 1994 by Columbia Records, was critically acclaimed and would go on to be widely hailed a classic in the genre. MTV ranked him at #5 on their list of The Greatest MCs (Rappers) of All Time.[2] Editors of About.com ranked him #4 on their list of the Top 50 MCs of Our Time (1987–2007),[3] making him the highest ranking rapper of his generation (ahead of The Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z and 2Pac). Nas was part of hip-hop supergroup The Firm, which released one album. He is the son of jazz musician Olu Dara. From 2001 to 2005, Nas was involved in a widely publicized feud with rapper Jay-Z; both rappers verbally attacked each other in their songs. The two formally ended their rivalry through duet performances at concerts sponsored by New York City-area hip-hop radio stations. In 2006, he signed to Def Jam, releasing his albums Hip Hop Is Dead in 2006 and an untitled album in 2008. In 2010 he released a collaboration album with Damian Marley and he plans to release a tenth solo studio album in 2011. </object>

5. Kanye West <object width="420" height="345"><embed src=" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvb-1wjAtk4?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="420" height="345" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></object> <object width="420" height="345"> </object> <object width=420" height="345">Kanye Omari West ( /ˈkɑːnjeɪ/; born June 8, 1977)[1] is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and Janet Jackson. His style of production originally used pitched-up vocal samples from soul songs incorporated with his own drums and instruments. However, subsequent productions saw him broadening his musical palette and expressing influences encompassing '70s R&B, baroque pop, trip hop, arena rock, folk, alternative, electronica, synth-pop, and classical music.[2] West released his debut album The College Dropout in 2004, his second album Late Registration in 2005, his third album Graduation in 2007, his fourth album 808s & Heartbreak in 2008, and his fifth album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy in 2010. West released a collaborative album, Watch the Throne, with Jay-Z on August 8, 2011, which is the duo's first collaborative album. His five solo albums, all of which have gone platinum, have received numerous awards and critical acclaim.[3] As of 2011, West has won a total of fourteen Grammy awards.[4][5][6] All albums have been very commercially successful, with My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy becoming his fourth consecutive No.1 album in the U.S. upon release.[7] West has had 5 songs exceed 3 million in digital sales as of July 2011, with "Gold Digger" selling 3,086,000, "Stronger" selling 4,402,000, "Heartless" selling 3,742,000, "E.T." selling over 4,000,000 and "Love Lockdown" selling over 3,000,000[8][9] placing him third in overall digital sales of the past decade .[10][11] He has sold over 25 million digital songs in the United States placing him second for solo male artists on the list and sixth overall for best selling digital artists.[12] West also runs his own record label GOOD Music, home to artists such as John Legend, Common and Kid Cudi.[13] West's mascot and trademark is "Dropout Bear," a teddy bear which has appeared on the covers of three of his five albums as well as various single covers and music videos.[14] About.com ranked Kanye West No.8 on their "Top 50 Hip-Hop Producers" list.[15] On May 16, 2008, Kanye West was crowned by MTV as the year's No.1 "Hottest MC in the Game."[16] On December 17, 2010, Kanye West was voted as the MTV Man of the Year by MTV.[17] Billboard ranked Kanye West No. 3 on their list of Top 10 Producers of the decade.[18] </object>

6. 2-Pac <object width="420" height="345"><embed src=" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWOsbGP5Ox4?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="420" height="345" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></object> <object width="420" height="345"> </object> <object width=420" height="345">Tupac Amaru Shakur (June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), known by his stage names 2Pac (or simply Pac) and Makaveli, was an American rapper. Shakur has sold over 75 million albums worldwide as of 2007,[1] making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world. Rolling Stone Magazine named him the 86th Greatest Artist of All Time.[2] In addition to his career as a rap artist, he was also an actor.[3] The themes of most of Tupac's songs are the violence and hardship in inner cities, racism, other social problems, and conflicts with other rappers during the East Coast – West Coast hip hop rivalry. Shakur began his career as a roadie and backup dancer for the alternative hip hop group Digital Underground.[4][5][6] On September 7, 1996, Shakur was shot four times in the Las Vegas metropolitan area of Nevada. He was taken to the University Medical Center, where he died 6 days later of respiratory failure and cardiac arrest.[7] </object>

7. Ghostface Killah <object width="420" height="345"><embed src=" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klByHG-dKR4?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="420" height="345" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></object> <object width="420" height="345"> </object> <object width=420" height="345">Dennis Coles (born May 9, 1970), [1] better known by his stage name Ghostface Killah, is an American rapper and prominent member of the Wu-Tang Clan.[2] After the group achieved breakthrough success in the aftermath of Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), the members went on to pursue solo careers to varying levels of success. Ghostface Killah debuted his solo-career with Ironman in 1996, which was well received by music critics. He has continued his success over the following years with critically acclaimed albums such as Supreme Clientele(2000) and Fishscale (2006). His stage name was taken from one of the characters in the 1979 kung fu film Mystery of Chessboxing.[3] Ghostface Killah is critically acclaimed[4][5] for his loud, fast-paced flow,[3] and his emotional stream-of-consciousness narratives containing cryptic slang and non-sequiturs.[3][6] In 2006, MTV included him on their honorable mention list of The Greatest MCs of All Time,[7] while the editors of About.com placed him on their list of the Top 50 MCs of Our Time (1987–2007), praising him as "one of the most imaginative storytellers of our time."[8] Ghostface's storytelling abilities have widely been praised, with Q magazine calling him "rap's finest storyteller."[ </object>

8. Dr. Dre <object width="420" height="345"><embed src=" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWJqt0u_TCs?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="420" height="345" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></object> <object width=420" height="345">Andre Romelle Young (born February 18, 1965), primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper,record executive, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist ofDeath Row Records. He has produced albums for and overseen the careers of many rappers signed to those record labels, such as Snoop Dogg, Eminem and 50 Cent. As a producer he is credited as a key figure in the popularization of West Coast G-funk, a style of rap music characterized as synthesizer-based with slow, heavy beats. Dr. Dre began his career in music as a member of the World Class Wreckin' Cru and he later found fame with the influential gangsta rapgroup N.W.A with Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Mc Ren, and DJ Yella which popularized the use of explicit lyrics in rap to detail the violence of street life. Dr.Dre and his group were the first to bring the word "Nigger" into rap and many rappers still use this term frequently. His 1992 solo debut, The Chronic, released under Death Row Records, led him to become one of the best-selling American performing artists of 1993 and to win a Grammy Award for the single "Let Me Ride". In 1996, he left Death Row to establish his own label, Aftermath Entertainment. Under that label, he produced a compilation album titled Dr. Dre Presents the Aftermath in 1996, and released a solo album titled 2001 in 1999, for which he won the Grammy producer's award the next year. During the 2000s, he focused his career on production for other artists, while occasionally contributing vocals to other artists' songs. Dr. Dre signed Eminem and 50 Cent to his record label in 1996 and 2003 respectively while contributing production on their albums. Rolling Stonenamed Dr. Dre among the highest-paid performers of 2001 and 2004. Dr. Dre has also had acting roles in movies such as Set It Off, and the 2001 films The Wash and Training Day. </object> <object width="420" height="345"> </object> <object width=420" height="345"> The Chronic (1992), Death Row2001 (1999), AftermathDetox (2011), Aftermath</object>

9. Lupe Fiasco <object width="560" height="345"><embed src=" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmp6zIr5y4U?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="345" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></object> <object width="560" height="345"> </object> <object width=560" height="345">Wasalu Muhammad Jaco (born February 16, 1982), better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco (pronounced /ˈluːpeɪ/ loo-pay), is an American rapper, artist, producer and CEO of 1st and 15th Entertainment. He rose to fame in 2006 following the success of his critically acclaimed debut album, Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor. He also performs as the frontman of post punk band Japanese Cartoon under his real name.[1] Raised in Chicago, Fiasco developed an interest in hip-hop after initially disliking the genre for its use of vulgarity. He adopted the name Lupe Fiasco and began recording songs in his father's basement, and joined a group called Da Pak. The group disbanded shortly after its inception, and Fiasco soon met rapper Jay-Z who helped him sign a record deal with Atlantic Records. In 2006, Fiasco released his debut album Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor on the label, to commercial and critical acclaim. He then released his second album, Lupe Fiasco's The Cool, in December 2007. The single "Superstar" became a hit, peaking at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.[2] His latest album, Lasers, was released on March 8, 2011 after several release date delays. In addition to music, Fiasco has pursued other business ventures, including fashion. He runs two clothing lines, "Righteous Kung-Fu" and "Trilly & Truly"; he has also designed sneakers for Reebok. He has also been involved with charitable activities throughout his career, including the Summit on the Summit expedition, and in 2010 he recorded a benefit single for victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor (2006)Lupe Fiasco's The Cool (2007)Lasers (2011)Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album (2011)[72][73</object>

10. Andre 3000 <object width="420" height="345"><embed src=" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnXtIuYuJUM?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="420" height="345" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></object> <object width="420" height="345"> </object> <object width=420" height="345">André Lauren Benjamin (born May 27, 1975), [1] better known by his stage name André 3000 (formerly known as Dre, no association withDr. Dre) is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actor, best known for being part of Americanhip-hop duo OutKast alongside fellow rapper Big Boi. As an actor, Benjamin has made appearances in a number of TV series and films, including Families, The Shield, Be Cool, Revolver, Semi-Pro, and Four Brothers. In addition to music and acting, Benjamin has also been an active entrepreneur. In the spring of 2008, he launched a clothing line called Benjamin Bixby. He has also been an advocate for animal rights.[2] He is also known for his work on the Cartoon Network animated seriesClass of 3000. </object>

11. GZA <object width="420" height="345"><embed src=" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E645AXLgnI?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="420" height="345" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></object> <object width="420" height="345"> </object> <object width=420" height="345">Gary Grice (born August 22, 1966 in Brooklyn, New York) is better known by his stage names GZA (pronounced /ˈdʒɪzə/) andThe Genius.[1] He is an American hip hop artist and is a founding member of the seminal hip hop group the Wu-Tang Clan. Grice has continued to appear on his fellow clan members' solo projects, and has continued to maintain a successful solo career. Steve Huey of Allmusic has called him "one of the best lyricists of the 1990s,"[2] while the editors of About.com ranked him #17 on their list of the Top 50 MCs of Our Time (1987–2007), making him the highest-ranking Wu-Tang Clan member on the list (ahead of Method Man, Ghostface Killah and Raekwon).[3]</object>

12. Tech n9ne <object width="560" height="345"><embed src=" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW7EW8FJKW4?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="345" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></object> <object width="560" height="345"> </object> <object width=560" height="345">Aaron Dontez Yates (born November 8, 1971), [1] better known by his stage name Tech N9ne (pronounced "Tech Nine"), is an Americanrapper from Kansas City, Missouri. In 1999, Yates and Travis O'Guin founded the record label Strange Music. Throughout his career, Yates has sold over one million albums and has had his music featured in film, television, and video games.[2] In 2009, he won the Left Field Woodie award at the mtvU Woodie Awards.[3] His stage name originated from the TEC-9 semi-automatic handgun, given to him by rapper Black Walt due to his fast rhyming style.[4] Yates later applied a deeper meaning to the name, claiming that it stands for the complete technique of rhyme, with 'tech' meaning technique and 'nine' representing the number of completion.[4][5] 1999: The Calm Before the Storm2000: The Worst2001: Anghellic2002: Absolute Power2003: Celcius2006: Everready (The Religion)2007: Misery Loves Kompany (Tech N9ne Collabos)2008: Killer2009: Sickology 101 (Tech N9ne Collabos)2009: K.O.D.2010: The Gates Mixed Plate (Tech N9ne Collabos)2011: All 6's and 7'sTBA: Strangeland (Tech N9ne Collabos)[38][39][40][41</object>

The irony in having Lil Wayne and Eazy-E ranked the same

13. Lil Wayne/Eazy E <object width=420" height="345"><embed src=" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnFG7ybmNdo?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="420" height="345" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true">] </object> <object width=420" height="345"> Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. (born September 27, 1982), better-known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included rappers Juvenile, B.G., and Young Turk. Hot Boys debuted with Get It How U Live!that year. Lil Wayne gained most of his success with the group's major selling album Guerrilla Warfare, released in 1999. Also in 1999, Lil Wayne released his Platinum debut album Tha Block Is Hot, selling over one million copies in the U.S. Although his next two albums Lights Out (2000) and 500 Degreez (2002) were not as successful (only reaching Gold status), Lil Wayne reached higher popularity in 2004 with Tha Carter, which included the single "Go D.J." Wayne also appeared on the Destiny's Child top ten single "Soldier" that year. In 2005, the sequel to Tha Carter, Tha Carter II, was released. In 2006 and 2007, Lil Wayne released several mixtapes and appeared on several popular rap and R&B singles. His most successful album, Tha Carter III, was released in 2008 and sold over 1 million copies in the U.S. its first week of release. It included the number-one single "Lollipop" and won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. Lil Wayne released his debut rock album,Rebirth, in 2010 to primarily negative reception from critics. The album eventually went gold. In March 2010, Lil Wayne began serving an 8-month prison sentence in New York after being convicted of criminal possession of a weapon stemming from an incident in July 2007. While in prison he released another album entitled I Am Not a Human Being in September 2010, featuring Young Money artists such as Drake,Nicki Minaj and Lil Twist. His upcoming ninth studio album, and first since being released from prison, Tha Carter IV, is due to be released on August 29, 2011.[2] <object width="420" height="345"><embed src="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywmMO8iilaE?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="420" height="345" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></object> <object width="420" height="345"> </object> Eric Lynn Wright[1][2][3] (September 7, 1963 – March 26, 1995), better known by his stage name Eazy-E, was an American rapper who performed solo and in the hip hop group N.W.A. Wright was born to Richard and Kathie Wright in Compton, California. After dropping out of high school in the tenth grade, he supported himself primarily by selling drugs before investing in Ruthless Records and becoming a rapper. When Ruthless artists Dr. Dre and Ice Cube wrote "Boyz-n-the-Hood", Dre, Cube, and Eazy formed N.W.A. After DJ Yella, MC Ren, andArabian Prince joined the group, N.W.A released N.W.A. and the Posse. In 1988, they released their most controversial album, Straight Outta Compton. The group released two more albums and then disbanded after Eazy released Dr. Dre from his contract. Eazy's main influences included 1970s funk groups, contemporary rappers, and comedians. When reviewing Eazy's albums, many critics noted his unique overall style, with Steve Huey of the All Music Guide summing up: "While his technical skills as a rapper were never the greatest, his distinctive delivery (invariably described as a high-pitched whine), over-the-top lyrics, and undeniable charisma made him a star."[4] On February 24, 1995, Eazy was admitted into Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles with what he believed to be asthma, but was instead diagnosed with AIDS. On March 16 he acknowledged his condition publicly, and died due to complications ten days later. </object>

14. Black Thought <object width="420" height="345"><embed src=" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXEqklUX4zE?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="420" height="345" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></object> <object width="420" height="345"> </object> <object width=420" height="345">Tariq Trotter (born on October 3, 1971), better known as Black Thought, is an American hip-hop artist who is the lead MC of thePhiladelphia-based hip hop group The Roots and occasional actor. Black Thought, who co-founded The Roots with drummer ?uestlove(Ahmir Thompson), is widely lauded for his complex and politically aware lyrical content, and his sharply honed live performances.</object>

15. Saul Williams <object width="560" height="345"><embed src=" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRsgavuG4sg?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="345" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></object> <object width="560" height="345"> </object> <object width=560" height="345">Saul Stacey Williams (born February 29, 1972) is an American poet, writer, actor and musician known for his blend of poetry andalternative hip hop and for his leading role in the 1998 independent film Slam.</object>