Nia Long Names Her Top 5 Rappers Of All Time

BY Erika Marie 11.1K Views
Link Copied to Clipboard!
GettyImages-1457274737
(Photo by Robin L Marshall/WireImage)
It seems the actress is a huge fan of east coast artists.

Those "Top Rappers" lists certainly get people talking, and Nia Long is sharing her picks. The actress has been engulfed in a busy season as her new movie, You People, creates a buzz. Additionally, Long also stars in MISSING, and while on the red carpet for the film's Los Angeles premiere, The Source caught up with the actress and asked her about her music tastes.

When questioned about her Top 5 rappers, the veteran entertainer paid homage to several of the culture's pioneers and influencers.

Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix's "You People" - Arrivals
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 17: Nia Long attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Netflix's "You People" at Regency Village Theatre on January 17, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
Read More: Nia Long & Yung Miami Show Love At “You People” Premiere

"Anything Tribe Called Quest," she began. "Anything Nas. anything Eric B. & Rakim, anything [Queen] Latifah. I gotta give a shoutout to my female rappers."

She took a moment to think before adding her final choice.

"Man, who else?" she asked herself. "Heavy D." Of the late rapper Long said, "That's my guy. I miss him so much."

Read More: Nia Long & Ime Udoka Split After Alleged Affair: Report

Responses to Long's picks were met with mixed reviews as she chose all east coast artists. However, the actress was praised by some for excluding Biggie and Tupac Shakur, as those names are common.

Also, Long has made headlines recently, and it hasn't been for her acting career. After 13 years together, the actress and Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka split following his cheating scandal.

Check out Nia Long's chat with The Source above.

[via]

About The Author
Erika Marie
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.
Recommended Content
Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix's "You People" - Arrivals Relationships Omarion Dodges Nia Long Questions In Awkward Exchange With Paparazzi 1.9K
AOL Build Speaker Series - Nia Long, "Uncle Buck" Relationships Nia Long Files For Custody Of Son With Ime Udoka: Report 572
2022 NBA Finals - Game Four Sports The Ime Udoka Saga: What We Know 1.9K
GettyImages-1457272241 Pop Culture Nia Long & Yung Miami Show Love At "You People" Premiere 4.1K
Comments 0
Page was generated in 0.50979804992676