Charlamagne Tha God Lists Most Influential Rappers: "Kanye, Jay, Pac & Wayne"

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Someone chimed in that Chief Keef should be added to that list.

Buckle up, because Charlamagne Tha God has once again chimed in on a debate about top rappers. We've previously reported on hot takes regarding who is the greatest or who has the most appeal, and these rankings caused a riot of conversations within Hip Hop circles. It doesn't take long for generations of music lovers to draw a divide in the sand, and things are further fractionated by coasts and sounds.

In a recent episode of his Brilliant Idiots podcast, Charlamagne Tha God introduced his list of most influential rappers and his co-host believed he missed a name.

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"I'm not gon' say the number order, but it's four: Kanye, Jay, Pac, Wayne," he said of West, Shakur, Hov, and Weezy. "Four most influential rappers of all time." 

Someone added that Chief Keef should be added to the list, but Charlamagne wasn't convinced.

"You know why I don't put Chief Keef in there? Because Chief Keef didn't influence like, the world," he said of the Chicago star. "He influenced a sound of a region. He didn't influence the world. Those four people I named literally influenced people all over the world."

Of course, this is sure to get Hip Hop fans talking as they not only weigh in about Keef's influence but give their choices on the four most influential rappers to date. 

Check out the clip below and let us know your picks.


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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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