1. Jay-Z
HOVA lands the top billing on this list for both his overall talent and comprehensive body of work. He really is a “business, man and not a businessman” when analyzing the success he’s had over the course of the last 20 years. Hailing from Brooklyn, Jay quickly made a name for himself with pace. Simply put, the rhythm with which Jay-Z raps is unparalleled. There’s an immense level of versatility when it comes to his vocal presentation. He can structure stanzas with a ton of speed — whilst others will be slow. All the while, his velvety smooth voice remains intact. The man worth nearly a billion dollars is unquestionably the current G.O.A.T of rapping.
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