Black Thought Names His Top 10 Greatest Rappers Of All Time

Black Thought Lists His Top 10 Rappers Of All Time

In recent years, there have been several lists of the top rappers of all time. And it’s safe to say we’re all entitled to our opinions. Rapper Black Thought is the latest to compile a list for us of his top ten rappers of all time,.

For the first time, we’re seeing a list that doesn’t include the likes of 2 Pac, Biggie, Jay Z, Eminem, Lil Wayne or Nas.

Nevertheless, most of the names are heavy-hitters who paved the way in the early days of hip hop. On Sunday, the Roots frontman sat down with Hot 97’s Fatman Scoop for a virtual interview, where Scoop inquired about who would make Black Thought’s Top 10 Rappers Of All Time list.

Black Thought’s list consists mostly of East Coast artists, Black Thought’s list appears to be heavily influenced by his own regional roots.

D.O.C., who hails from Dallas, is the sole rapper that doesn’t come from East Coast backgrounds, while Schoolly D and EST are both fellow Philly natives alongside Black Thought.

Peep the list below :

1. Rakim
2. Chuck D (of Public Enemy)
3. Kool G Rap
4. Big Daddy Kane
5. KRS-One
6. The D.O.C.
7. Rev Run (of Run-DMC)
8. Schoolly D
9. EST (of Three Times Dope)
10. LL Cool J