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16. Busta Rhymes <object width="560" height="345"><embed src=" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrghtXWfVYM?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">Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes (born May 20, 1972), [1] is an American rapper, producer andactor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes. He is best known for his highly skilled rapping technique, which involves rapping at a much faster rate, and to date has received nine Grammy nominations for his musical work.</object> <object width=560" height="345"> </object> <object width=560" height="345"> The Coming (1996)When Disaster Strikes (1997)E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front (1998)Anarchy (2000)Genesis (2001)It Ain't Safe No More (2002)The Big Bang (2006)Back on My B.S. (2009)</object>

17. Q-Tip <object width="560" height="345"><embed src=" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6mzS7lIFrc?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="345" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></object> Kamaal Ibn John Fareed (born April 10, 1970), better known by his stage name Q-Tip, is an American Grammy Award-winning hip hopartist, producer, singer, and actor from Jamaica, Queens, New York, part of the critically acclaimed group A Tribe Called Quest. John Bush of Allmusic called him "the best rapper/producer in hip-hop history,"[1] while editors of About.com placed him on their list of the Top 50 Hip-Hop Producers,[2] as well as placing him on their list of the Top 50 MCs of Our Time (1987–2007), making him the only rapper/producer on the list.[3] 1999: Amplified2008: The Renaissance2009: Kamaal/The Abstract2012: The Last Zulu

18. Kid Cudi <object width="560" height="345"><embed src=" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xzU9Qqdqww?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">Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi [2] (born January 30, 1984),[3] better known by his stage name Kid Cudi (pronounced /ˈkɪd ˈkʌdi/ kid kud-ee), sometimes stylized KiD CuDi, is an American rapper, singer and actor. He first gained major attention after the release of his debutmixtape A Kid Named Cudi. In 2009, his single "Day 'n' Nite" reached the top five of the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. "Day 'n' Nite" is part of Cudi's debut album Man on the Moon: The End of Day. Kid Cudi has sold over 4.6 million digital singles and has worked with Kanye West, Common, David Guetta and other artists signed to the GOOD Music label.[4]</object> <object width=560" height="345"> </object> <object width=560" height="345"><dl style="margin-top: 0.2em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; "><dt style="font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0.1em; ">Studio albums</dt></dl> Man on the Moon: The End of Day (2009)Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager (2010)Man on the Moon III (Fall 2012)[36]<dl style=margin-top: 0.2em; margin-bottom: 0.5em; "><dt style="font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0.1em; ">Mixtapes</dt></dl> </object> [*]A Kid Named Cudi (2008)[*]A Man Named Scott (2011)[31][*]

19. Snoop Dogg/Raekwon <object width="420" height="345"><embed src=" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6TUhx2wX0M?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">Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. (born October 20, 1971), better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, marijuana activist, actor and entertainer. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one ofDr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school. Shortly after graduation, he was arrested for cocaine possession and spent six months in Wayside County Jail. His music career began in 1992 after his release when he was discovered by Dr. Dre. He collaborated on several tracks on Dre's solo debut, The Chronic and on the titular theme song to the film Deep Cover. Snoop's debut album Doggystyle, was released in 1993 under Death Row Records debuting at No.1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts. Selling almost a million copies in the first week of its release, Doggystyle quickly became certified quadruple platinum in 1994 and spawned several hit singles, including "What's My Name" and "Gin & Juice". In 1994, Snoop released a soundtrack on Death Row Records for the short film Murder Was The Case, starring himself. In early 1996, Snoop Dogg was cleared of charges over his bodyguard's 1993 murder of Philip Woldemariam. His second album, late 1996's Tha Doggfather, also debuted at No.1 on both charts with Snoop's Upside Ya Head as the lead single. The album sold only half as well, being certified double platinum in 1997. Tha Doggfather was his last release for Death Row before he signed with No Limit Records, where he recorded his next three albums. Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told in 1998, No Limit Top Dogg in 1999 (making it his last album of the 90s), and Tha Last Meal in 2000, which was his last No Limit Records album. Snoop then signed with Priority/Capitol/EMI Records in 2002, where he released his album Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss. Then he signed with Geffen Records in 2004 for his next three albums R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece,Tha Blue Carpet Treatment, Ego Trippin', and Malice 'n Wonderland. His most recent release, which was on Priority, was Doggumentary in March 2011. <object width="420" height="345"><embed src="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yUk683Sl3U?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> Corey Woods (born January 12, 1970),[1][2] better known by the stage name Raekwon, is an American rapper and a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. He released his solo debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... in 1995, and has since recorded four solo albums, as well as work with Wu-Tang and an extensive amount of guest contributions with other hip hop artists. Raekwon is often cited as one of the pioneers of the Mafioso rap sub-genre.[3] In 2007, The editors of About.com placed him on their list of the Top 50 MCs of Our Time (1987–2007).[4] </object>

The time is finally here. EWB has voted and we have got our 20 best rappers of all time (according to EWB) I'm fairly happy with the selections, the top 5 should surprise no one, they're all deserving of those spots. There were some surprises along the way, and I know most won't agree, but without further adieu, here we go! 20. Mos Def/Royce Da 5'9/Scroobius Pip/Ol' Dirty Bastard <object width=420" height="345"></object> <object width="420" height="345"><param name="movie" value=" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5vw4ajnWGA?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0"><param'>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5vw4ajnWGA?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5vw4ajnWGA?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">Dante Terrell Smith (born December 11, 1973) is an American actor and MC known by the stage name Mos Def (/ˌmoʊsˈdɛf/). Mos Def started his hip hop career in a group called Urban Thermo Dynamics, after which he appeared on albums by Da Bush Babees and De La Soul. With Talib Kweli, he formed the duo Black Star, which released the album Black Star in 1998. He was a major force in the late 1990sunderground hip hop explosion spearheaded by Rawkus Records. As a solo artist he has released the albums Black on Both Sides in 1999,The New Danger in 2004, True Magic in 2006, and The Ecstatic in 2009.[1]Although he was initially recognized for his musical output, since the early 2000s, Mos Def's screen work has established him as one of only a handful of rappers who have garnered critical approval for their acting work. Mos Def has also been active in several social and political issues and was particularly vocal in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.[1]</object> <object width=420" height="345"><object width="420" height="345"><embed src=" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoN6XfyQsr4?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="420" height="345" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></object></object> <object width=420" height="345"><object width="420" height="345">dan le sac Vs Scroobius Pip are a hip-hop duo, combining electronic beats with sung, spoken, and rapped lyrics. The pair are Daniel Stephens (aka dan le sac; production, programming, keyboards, guitars and backing vocals), and David Peter Meads (1981-) (aka Scroobius Pip; vocals/rapper). The name "Scroobius Pip" is an intentional misspelling of the Edward Lear poem, The Scroobious Pip. dan le sac originally hails from Corringham and Scroobius Pip from neighbouring Stanford-le-Hope in Essex. Their first single was "Thou Shalt Always Kill". Signed with the Sunday Best record label, dan le sac Vs Scroobius Pip released their debut album in 2008.[1] Titled Angles, it reached 31 in the UK album chart. They released their second album entitled The Logic of Chance on 15 March 2010 on the Sunday Best label.</object></object> <object width=420" height="345"><object width="420" height="345"><object width=560" height="345"><embed src=" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQyIqTYG72c?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="345" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></object></object></object> <object width="420" height="345"><object width="420" height="345">Ryan Daniel Montgomery (born July 5, 1977), better known by his stage name Royce da 5'9", is a Detroit rapper. He is known for his early association with Eminem and subsequent solo career, recording primarily with DJ Premier, Nottz and Carlos "6 July" Broady, as well as ghostwriting for the likes of P. Diddy and Dr. Dre. Royce is one half of the rap duo Bad Meets Evil with Eminem and also a member of hip hop group Slaughterhouse.</object></object> <object width=420" height="345"><object width="420" height="345"><object width=420" height="345"><embed src=" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ITLNzPoEqs?version=3&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="420" height="345" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></object></object></object> <object width="420" height="345"><object width="420" height="345">Russell Tyrone Jones (November 15, 1968 – November 13, 2004) [1] was an American rapper and occasional producer, who went by thestage name Ol' Dirty Bastard or simply ODB. He was one of the founding members of the Wu-Tang Clan, a Hip-Hop group from Staten Island, New York that first rose to mainstream prominence with their 1993 debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers).[2][3]After establishing the Wu-Tang Clan, Ol' Dirty Bastard went on to pursue a successful solo career.[4] However, his professional success was hampered by erratic personal behavior and frequent legal troubles, including incarceration. He died in late 2004 of a drug overdose, two days before his 36th birthday.[5] Prior to his death, ODB managed to record his third solo album, which has been repeatedly re-shelved.Jones was often noted for his trademark microphone techniques and his "outrageously profane, free-associative rhymes delivered in a distinctive half-rapped, half-sung style".[6] His stage name was derived from the 1980 martial arts film Ol' Dirty and the Bastard, the relevance of which was articulated by Method Man's assertion that there was "no father to his style".[7]</object></object>

And voting is over.. I'll be posting the results soon

I'm starting to tally up the votes guys. If anyone else wants to vote you have a few more hours to do so!

I actually had Los on my list then realized I forgot Mos Def. Big no no

Shockingly, I don't like Mac Miller. It might be his voice, he sounds like he smokes 5 packs of cigarettes everyday. I can never get behind his lyrics either.

Just for the record here's my list 1. Nas 2. B.I.G 3. KRS-ONE 4. Tupac 5. Wiz Khalifa (Hometown bias here) 6. Wale 7. Common 8. Jay-Z 9. Mos Def 10. Ice Cube

That is correct sir

Okay, so let's get this compiled. The rules are as follows; Vote for your top 10 favorite rappers, #1 on your list gets 10 points, #2 gets 9 points and so on. Hopefully voting for 10 guys isn't too much for some of you, and the reason we're only doing a Top 20 of all time is because i'm not sure how many guys on here are actually rap fans. Once we get enough votes, i'll tally up the votes and make the results thread!

She said in an interview that she would be donning the Catwoman outfit, also. Interesting to see how that fits into the story. I like Bane being the main villain but I can't see i'm overly excited about Catwoman.

Things happening like this all the time, along with them refusing to implement a playoff system is the NCAA's biggest problem. Yet for some reason we all can't stop watching.

Love the throwback to the Bullets days, those are slick.

These two teams are putting on an amazing game/playoff series. Every one is so worried about the Heat/Celtics and Lakers losing they're forgetting about these teams. Wow

I agree with everything you said, except the bolded part. I'm as big a Laker fan as the next guy, and while i WANT Andrew Bynum to succeed so much, he's injury prone and so-so when it comes to his play. Please feel free to correct me if i'm wrong, but has he had one full healthy season in his career? Also, his career averages are decent at best, 10.5 PPG and 7.4 RPG; People keep expecting him to turn into the next dominant Laker center, and it's just not going to happen. Shaq isn't walking through that door, and neither is Wilt. When the pressure is on, the offense cannot be run through Bynum, if he wants to become that next dominant Center, he needs to start acting like it, not cheap shotting players when they're going in for layups. Also, where was that physicality in game 2? They needed to set the tone for that series WAY before game 4 and they didn't. I hate to say it, but Andrew Bynum is nothing more than trade bait for Dwight Howard at this point. 10 years ago another Center left Orlando for the Lakers and his name was Shaquille O'Neal. Now, another one should be coming on board named Dwight Howard. Also, if Bynum does go to Orlando, let's hope Patrick Ewing can do for Bynums career what he did for Howards.

I blame Pau Gasols girlfriend for breaking up with him at the wrong time. His head clearly isn't with the game. I wish I could use this excuse and have it be valid, when this series started I didn't see a sweep coming from either team

While I can respect your statements, IMO, the Lakers are in trouble. Is there really one superstar FA, (Chris Paul, Dwight Howard) that will want to sign a long term deal with the Lakers knowing that Kobe has 2-3 good years left in him? Or do they go to the NYK and build a core with Amare and Carmelo for the better part of the next decade? I know if I were Chris Paul I would choose NYC knowing that the only formidable opponents that you can look forward to are the Heat, Bulls and MAYBE the Celtics; And while the East is catching up with the West in terms of power balance, you still have OKC, Dallas, an up and coming Memphis team, Houston (If Yao Ming can possibly stay healthy) , a GREAT young Portland team and a Clippers team that is one piece away from becoming a formidable opponent to any team in the league. The Lakers were so up and down this year, we saw flashes of greatness, and flashes of them being sub par and mediocre. I want Kobe to get at least 6 rings more than any one, but I feel like the window for L.A. is slowly closing, players know this, so they will go else where to win a championship sooner.

While I can see your first scenario playing out for the Lakers to get Howard, I don't think there is any way that Chris Paul is not going to New York if they have the room. CP3 is about as determined to get to NYC as Carmelo was, and, if they can make the room, he's going there. After seeing the Lakers fall to the Mavs the way they are, I think the run is over and Phil Jackson knows it, hence why this is his last year. I think this will be Derek Fishers last year also, and if they can't get a reliable PG to replace him, the Lakers are in trouble even with Dwight Howard.

Agreed.. I just got it today and I get shit on every time I get on. Anyone who has Xbox live post your gamertags. Would love to play with some EWB guys