Billboard initially published a list of the "10 GreatestRappers" in November 2015. The ranking was later revised with Vibe to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hiphop music's inception and was compiled by the magazines' respective editorial boards, expanding the list to include 50 rappers. Finally, a definitive list of the best rappers of all time, ranked by fans all over the world. From old school to the current top rappers putting out today's biggest hiphop hits, this list counts down rap's best lyricists and game changers inhistory. In early 2023, Billboard/Vibe is ranking the Top 50 GreatestRappers of All Time as part of our salute to this year’s golden anniversary of hip-hop. (The genre dates back to 1973, when DJ Kool Herc first set up his two turntables to rock a Bronx party.) The Birth of HipHop. Before diving into the influential rappers, it’s essential to understand the roots of rap.Often regarded as one of thegreatestrappersinhistory, Tupac Shakur emerged in the 1990s with a distinct voice that resonated with millions. From lyrical geniuses to cultural icons, these are the 50 best rappers of all time. See who made the list and how they shaped the rap game. The 50 GreatestRappers of All Time Who is thegreatestrapper of all time? Hiphop fans could spend hours debating who should top this list. The MCs featured below represent pillars of rap across decades with their groundbreaking artistry, lyricism, flow, legacy, and impact. Rapping requires top-tier skills. The King of African Rap – The Legend WhoRedefinedHipHop”. Cris Molo Akapo (born September 2004), known professionally as CH, CHCRIS Molo Akapo, or Luther X, is an Equatorial Guinean rapper, activist, poet, songwriter, and composer of Rap and HipHop music.