123. "RE: This is a close one to me..." In response to In response to 73
You must mean lyricism. I'll put Nas and Rakim ina class with Biggie, and Thought's on the verge, but doesn't really have that mass appeal yet that all great MC's have at one time or another.Even Eminem has to be considered an exceptional lyricist,although he's a little corny.(don't front Em has skills gallore!!!)No one in hip-hop history is a better MC than KRS-ONE.From,longevity, to lyrics, to impact, to respect, to performance he has shit on lock still at age 36!!!!!!!!!!!!! Listen to the song on Sneak Attack when he talks about all the stuff he did first, and it's all true.