The "50 Worst Rappers" List Is An Interesting Cast Of Hip Hop Characters

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The internet has had quite a bit to say about it.

We're once again being confronted with a top rappers list, but this time it's ranking the worst of the worst. Over the last few months, the online debate regarding who should take the top spots in the greatest emcees of all-time lists has turned into a heated debate with hip hop fans. Some lists have been made with sincerity while others were obviously completed with the intention of trolling. Over the last day or two, the latest grouping has been circulating throughout social media, and fans have been weighing in on the polarizing 50 Worst Rappers list.

To begin, Magoo takes the No. 1 spot, which is a surprise to some. For those who aren't familiar with the rapper, he was apart of the duo Timbaland & Magoo back in the late 1990s. The pair's first studio album together went platinum, and Magoo was featured on the hit track "Up Jumps da Boogie" with Timbaland, Missy Elliott, and Aaliyah. Rounding out the top ten—in order—is Blueface at No. 2 followed by Lil Yachty, Stunna 4 Vegas, Silkk the Shocker, Jojo Simmons, G Herbo, 50 Tyson, Lil B, and I-20.

Vanilla Ice, Shaq, Ron Artest, Birdman, Ludacris, Freeway, 21 Savage, Iggy Azalea, French Montana, Bow Wow, Flo Rida, Memphis Bleek, Logic, and Plies are also added...and a few of those names' inclusions have rubbed fans the wrong way. Check out the list for yourself and a few reactions to let us know what you think.

About The Author
Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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