9. 2pac Shakur
2Pac had a world of talent. Had he chosen to strictly focus on writing, he could’ve very well become a Pulitzer-winning poet. His lyrical construction was both vivid and unmistakable. All the while, the biting words tugged on the heartstrings of those absorbing his content. Transcendent for his times, 2Pac often balanced on the delicate tightrope of racism and social issues. Simply put, he was a giant within the industry.
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