what pugilst do hip-hopper call the first rapper?
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Muhammad Ali?\n\nI don't know, but that would make sense to me.  \n\nTo hear how he speaks now, it might be hard to imagine, but he was once poetic and fluent.
74580
I would have to say Notorious BIG.  His lyrics painted a picture and you could visualize what he was saying.  Tupac to me was always trying to convince the public that he was something that he wasnt.  Granted I think he was one of the best but for my money I pick BIG.
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I'd say "Pac" was the best (although I am not really into "Rap"),but my kids (ages 29,23,and 22) have always bought Pac's music. I did like Biggies: (I love it when you call me "Big Papa"). Biggie sounds like he's chewing his tongue when he raps! (smile!)
461865
Pretty much all main stream hip hop  ...ughh!!!  but If I had to pick one..  that song called laffy taffy...  just plain stupid...  =)
403306
sounds like either D-12 'Loyalty' or Lil Wyte 'Everybody gettin crunked'
71421
either HHH or Chris Masters, most likely HHH
923523
The roots of hip hop music are in West African and African American music, as well as 1970s dance hall reggae. Discussion of the roots of hip hop (and rap) must mention the contributions of the griots of African Culture. As well as musicians such as; The Last Poets, Jalal Mansur Nuriddin, and Gil Scott-Heron, whose jazzy and poetic "spiels" commented on 1960s culture. There have also long been verbal traditions such as the dozens which have influenced the roots.
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TUPAC NO CONTEST!  He is a legend!  He could talk about things from being a thug hustlin' on the streets of cali to loving his unborn son.  The man always had something to say.  He talked alot about p****, but he also said that he could never rape a woman.  So while he had a hardcore image, he still had respect for women.  He gave praise where praise was due e.g. "Dear Mama."  And in his grave he remains to be one of the most imfluential rappers.  What other rapper can say that...NONE!\n\nAnd for Raidersfan0022 NWA did not start rap Sugarhill Gang was credited with starting rap with their song "Rapper's Delight"
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It features 24 different hip-hop artists (Jim Jones, Snoop Dogg, Nas, T.I., Fat Joe, Lil Wayne, N.O.R.E., Jadakiss, Styles P., Fabolous, Juelz Santana, Rick Ross, Twista, Kurupt, Daz, WC, E-40, Bun B, Chamillionaire, Slim Thug, Young Dro, Pusha & Malice of The Clipse and Ja Rule). The Game stated that every rapper you can name except Jay-Z and the rappers he beefed with would be on it. The song is 11:50 seconds long.
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Tupac Amaru Shakur was more than a rapper....Try ultimate reality entertainer. This means he transcended entertainment onso many levels to include poetry, acting, documentaries, and above all his political/street saavy. Tupac gave black music a new face and a new voice. Unfortunately he used vivid negative  images that are real but not very digestable by mainstream media or middle america. He most certainly influenced the largest entertainers today, black or white. Just ask them because they've said it in so many interviews. My point is of course He was the biggest influence in hip-hop, but more importantly Tupac began to influence the world!!!
1027637
You mean the hip-hop one?\n\nIts easy, watch "You Got Served".
980142
(the late) John Hawkins (a.k.a. Big Hawk)\n\nYou Claim You A Hustler, \nPlayin' Wit Some Change, \nbut Throw It In Da' Air, \nMake It Rain, \nSome Nigga'z Throw Alot of Change \nSum Throw A Lil' \nWe Make It Hurricane \nYa'll Make It Drizzle...
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Talib Kweli Blacksmith (born Talib Kweli Greene in Brooklyn, NY on October 3, 1975) is an American rapper from Brooklyn, New York. He is one of the most known rappers in underground hip-hop, and is frequently critically acclaimed, despite not having significant commercial success. His name in Arabic, means "student of truth". His parents were both college professors: his mother an English professor, his father a sociology professor. As a youth, he was drawn to Afrocentric rappers, such as De La Soul and other members of the Native Tongues Posse and soon began recording with producer Hi-Tek and rapper Mos Def whom he had known since the two attended high school together.
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The first known version of rap was the song "Rapper's Delight" by The Sugar Hill Gang. American English hasn't been the same since.
1184124
Yeah, Tupac and Proof, maybe Notorious B.I.G. all are good underground rappers....6 feet underground.
397711
Eminem, Tupac, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, Jayz.
839493
hands down Jay-Z\n\nDMX just barks a little and says mediocre rhymes.\n\nJay-Z is much more skilled on his delivery and message.