Jay-Z Named Greatest Rapper Of All Time

Jay-Z makes an announcement of the launch of Dream Chasers record label in joint venture with Roc Nation, at the Roc Nation headquarters on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, in New York. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP)

As part of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, Billboard/Vibe selected the Top 50 Greatest Rappers in early 2023. The final top ten was recently revealed. Jay-Z claimed the top spot!

Billboard and Vibe’s Greatest Rappers of All-Time:
#1 Jay-Z
#2 Kendrick Lamar
#3 Nas
#4 2Pac
#5 Eminem
#6 The Notorious B.I.G.
#7 Lil Wayne
#8 Drake
#9 Snoop Dogg
#10 Nicki Minaj

— chart data (@chartdata) February 8, 2023