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List of famous television actors/actresses who were born in New Orleans, with photos when available. These renowned New Orleans <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actors and actresses</a> are listed by popularity, so the names at the top of the list will be the most recognizable. A few of these actors may not have technically been born in New Orleans, but everyone on this list grew up in New Orleans and considers it to be their home. This list includes New Orleans TV actors from every type of show, including cartoons where they might have done voice over work. If you grew up in New Orleans then you should be proud of these television actors whose birthplace is New Orleans. Various bits of information are available for these New Orleans celebrities as well, such as what year they were born and what shows they are known for. TV actors include everything from Reese Witherspoon to Lil Wayne.This list answers the questions, "Which TV actors are from New Orleans?" and "Who are the most <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-from-new-orleans/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous New Orleans</a> actors?"

TV Actors from New Orleans

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New Orleans TV Actors/Actresses List | Television Actors Born/From New Orleans

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List of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-who-live-in-new-orleans/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous people from New Orleans</a>, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in New Orleans, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from New Orleans you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in New Orleans, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.With people ranging from Edmund Graves Brown to Erich Ponti, this is a great starting point for a list of your favorites.If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from New Orleans?" or "Which celebrities were born in New Orleans?" then this list is a great resource for you.

Famous People From New Orleans

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Famous People From New Orleans | List of Celebrities Born in New Orleans

Bands/Musicians

List of New Orleans bands, listed by their level of fame. This New Orleans musicians list includes both bands and solo artists. All <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-from-new-orleans/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous New Orleans</a> bands are included, as well as many New Orleans musicians of underground status. This list of New Orleans musical artists includes information like what genre the artist falls under, what albums they've put out and more. If you want to know more about these famous New Orleans bands you can click on their names to learn more about them. Bands from every genre are listed here, including rock, pop, hip-hop/rap, jazz, and more.A factual list, featuring bands like Lil Wayne and Fats Domino. If you're wondering, "What bands are from New Orleans?" or "What is a list of New Orleans bands?" then this list will answer your questions. {#nodes}

List of Famous Bands from New Orleans

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New Orleans Bands | List of Artists from New Orleans

List of famous movie actors & actresses who were <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-from-louisiana/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">born in Louisiana</a>, listed alphabetically with photos when available. Some of these celebrities weren't necessarily born in Louisiana, as in some cases Louisiana may only be their hometown and not necessarily their birthplace. If you're from Louisiana then your city's claim to fame might be that the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actors and actresses</a> listed below are from there as well. There may be a lot of famous athletes, musicians and other famous people that were born in Louisiana, but this list highlights only names of actors and actresses. List items include Peyton Manning, Reese Witherspoon and many additional items as well.This list answers the questions, "Which actors are from Louisiana?" and "Which famous actors were born in Louisiana?"

Famous Film Actors From Louisiana

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Film Actors/Actresses From Louisiana | Movie Stars Born In Louisiana

List of Roc-A-Fella Records artists, listed alphabetically with photos when available. This Roc-A-Fella Records roster includes both past and present artists. Popular Roc-A-Fella Records bands and artists are all listed here with information such as what genre the bands fall under and what albums they're known for. If you're looking for any of these Roc-A-Fella Records band's full discographies then click on their name and you can find them here on Ranker. The artists and bands on this list might be pop, rap, rock, electronic or any other genre, but what they all have in common is that they were signed by Roc-A-Fella Records. List includes Kanye West, Jay-Z and more.This page can help answer questions like, "Who are the best Roc-A-Fella Records bands?" and "Which artists are signed by Roc-A-Fella Records?" If any musical artists are missing from this Roc-A-Fella Records artists list, you can add them <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-songs-with-bottom-in-the-title/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">at the bottom of the list</a>. {#nodes}

Roc-A-Fella Records Complete Artist Roster

Roc-A-Fella Records Artists - List of All Bands On Roc-A-Fella Records

List of No Limit Records artists, listed alphabetically with photos when available. This No Limit Records roster includes both past and present artists. Popular No Limit Records bands and artists are all listed here with information such as what genre the bands fall under and what albums they're known for. If you're looking for any of these No Limit Records band's full discographies then click on their name and you can find them here on Ranker. The artists and bands on this list might be pop, rap, rock, electronic or any other genre, but what they all have in common is that they were signed by No Limit Records. This list below has a variety of artists in it, from Snoop Dogg to Master P.This page can help answer questions like, "Who are the best No Limit Records bands?" and "Which artists are signed by No Limit Records?" If any musical artists are missing from this No Limit Records artists list, you can add them <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-songs-with-bottom-in-the-title/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">at the bottom of the list</a>. {#nodes}

No Limit Records Complete Artist Roster

No Limit Records Artists - List of All Bands On No Limit Records

List of Cash Money Records artists, listed alphabetically with photos when available. This Cash Money Records roster includes both past and present artists. Popular Cash Money Records bands and artists are all listed here with information such as what genre the bands fall under and what albums they're known for. If you're looking for any of these Cash Money Records band's full discographies then click on their name and you can find them here on Ranker. The artists and bands on this list might be pop, rap, rock, electronic or any other genre, but what they all have in common is that they were signed by Cash Money Records. Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne are included on this list.This page can help answer questions like, "Who are the best Cash Money Records bands?" and "Which artists are signed by Cash Money Records?" If any musical artists are missing from this Cash Money Records artists list, you can add them <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-songs-with-bottom-in-the-title/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">at the bottom of the list</a>. {#nodes}

Cash Money Records Complete Artist Roster

Cash Money Records Artists - List of All Bands On Cash Money Records

Are you the "hip hop expert" on your trivia team? Here is your secret weapon: lists of fascinating facts and obscure trivia about your favorite rappers and hip hop artists.

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First comes trial, then comes guilty, then comes sentencing to years locked away with people even more dangerous than you are. Join us on a whirlwind tour of prison!

Prison: Behind the Bars

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Have your favorite rap artists ever been incarcerated? This list of all the rappers ever arrested and sent to prison in the history of rap music has the answer. So, which rappers went to jail?&nbsp; Are there famous rappers in jail now? Rap stars in jail are common throughout music history and this is a running list of imprisoned rappers in the music industry. From 2 Chainz to R Kelly, these hip hop artists who&#39;ve been sent to prison for their drama-filled lives. Most were convicted on drug charges, but others committed much more serious crimes, including murder and grand theft. Let&#39;s hope we don&#39;t have to keep adding to this jailed rappers list at quite this pace going forward!

Also check out this user-ranked list of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-greatest-rappers-of-all-time/first-l">greatest rappers of all time</a>.

The Complete List of Rappers Who've Been in Prison

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Susie Moss

List of famous male rappers, listed by their level of prominence with photos when available. This greatest male rappers list contains the most prominent and top males known for being rappers. There are thousand of males working as rappers in the world, but this list highlights only the most notable ones. Historic rappers have worked hard to become the best that they can be, so if you're a male aspiring to be a rapper then the people below should give you inspiration. These people, like Marz and Lil Ric include images when available. While this isn't a list of all male rappers, it does answer the questions "Who are the most famous male rappers?" and "Who are <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-celebrity-smiles-_men_/christiebuckner?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the best male</a> rappers?"

Famous Male Rappers

Famous Male Rappers | List of Top Male Rappers

Hot Boyz cast list, listed alphabetically with photos when available. This list of Hot Boyz actors includes any Hot Boyz actresses and all other actors from the film. You can view additional information about each Hot Boyz actor on this list, such as when and where they were born. To find out more about a particular <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actor or actress</a>, click on their name and you'll be taken to page with even more details about their acting career. The cast members of Hot Boyz have been in many other movies, so use this list as a starting point to find actors or actresses that you may not be familiar with.This list is made up of a variety of actors, including Snoop Dogg and Gary Busey.If you want to answer the questions, "Who starred in <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-with-hot-in-the-title/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the movie Hot</a> Boyz?" and "What is the full cast list of Hot Boyz?" then this page has got you covered. This cast list of who was in Hot Boyz includes both lead and minor roles. {#nodes}

Full Cast of Hot Boyz Actors/Actresses

Hot Boyz Cast List: Actors and Actresses from Hot Boyz

List of Jive Records artists, listed alphabetically with photos when available. This Jive Records roster includes both past and present artists. Popular Jive Records bands and artists are all listed here with information such as what genre the bands fall under and what albums they're known for. If you're looking for any of these Jive Records band's full discographies then click on their name and you can find them here on Ranker. The artists and bands on this list might be pop, rap, rock, electronic or any other genre, but what they all have in common is that they were signed by Jive Records. The list you're viewing is made up of many different artists, like Britney Spears and <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/30-pictures-of-young-jennifer-love-hewitt/cari-fortier?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Jennifer Love Hewitt</a>.This page can help answer questions like, "Who are the best Jive Records bands?" and "Which artists are signed by Jive Records?" If any musical artists are missing from this Jive Records artists list, you can add them <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-songs-with-bottom-in-the-title/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">at the bottom of the list</a>. {#nodes}

Jive Records Complete Artist Roster

Jive Records Artists - List of All Bands On Jive Records

Mystikal

Michael Lawrence Tyler (born September 22, 1971), known professionally as Mystikal, is an American rapper and actor from New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Finally, a definitive list of the best rappers of all time, ranked by fans all over the world. From old school&nbsp;to the current top artists putting out&nbsp;<a href="/list/best-rap-songs-2020/music-lover" target="_blank">today&#39;s biggest hip hop hits</a>, this list counts down rap&#39;s best lyricists and game changers in history. Lil&#39; Wayne, Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, Eminem, Andre 3000, and Tupac&nbsp;are among the top hip-hop artists that appear on this amazing countdown. Famous rappers from all cities, dead or alive, and all races, from white and Black to Asian and Hispanic, are all vying to be crowned the greatest rapper ever.

What makes a rapper great? There are a number of differing good definitions and philosophies. Popular rapper J. Cole (who finds himself on the Ultimate List below) cites consistency as the most important attribute, and says it&#39;s important to look both for the big humorous &quot;punch&quot; lines as well as the underlying message of the rapper&#39;s songs. Nas (another iconic MC featured on the list) focuses as well on the meaning of the songs, as well as the scale and ambition of the rapper&#39;s narratives and storytelling. (He has also gone on the record as saying that there is no such thing as the &quot;best rapper&quot; or &quot;Greatest of All Time&quot; aka &quot;GOAT.&quot; Including influential rappers and best-selling artists, this list features successful MCs who are still considered some of the hottest names in the game today.&nbsp;

Numerous different skills and attributes all must come together to make a truly legendary MC. Obviously, a good rapper must display a sense of rhythm and an ability to compliment the beat in unpredictable and exciting ways. A gift for lyricism and vocabulary is similarly essential - you can have the flow of the century, but if the words don&#39;t come together to tell a compelling story or present a unique point of view, it&#39;s still not going to translate into a great hip-hop song. But of course there&#39;s also an intangible element that elevates some modern rappers into the ranks of the greatest of all time. Who are these&nbsp;rap legends&nbsp;who stand heads above the competition? Do you agree with the top 50 biggest rappers ever?&nbsp;You tell us, by voting for your favorites below or ranking your own list of top rappers of all time.

Ludacris

The Greatest Rappers Of All Time

The 100+ Best Rappers of All Time, Ranked by Hip Hop Heads

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Ranking the very best songs, bands, and musicians of the greatest decade for hit jams.

Music for Your '90s Playlists

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The best '90s rappers and rap groups brought us some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-rap-songs-of-all-time/ranker-hip-hop?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best rap songs of all time</a> with artists like Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre, and the Notorious B.I.G. dominating the decade. Often described as the &quot;golden age&quot; of hip hop and rap, the 1990s introduced many rappers and rap groups that would go on to become <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-greatest-rappers-of-all-time/first-l" target="_blank">the best rappers of all time</a>.During the beginning of the decade, prominent acts and rappers like Ice Cube, LL Cool J, and Public Enemy led the charts as their fame, first established in the 1980s, continued. Each brought something new and interesting to the rap world, such as Ice Cube's 1991 release of &quot;Death Certificate,&quot; which dealt with real-world issues like racism, Los Angeles gangs, and drugs. As the decade continued, one of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-hip-hop-albums?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best rap albums of all time</a> came along in 1992. Dr. Dre's &quot;The Chronic&quot; made the now-legendary producer and rapper's name, along with the name of another up-and-coming rapper, Snoop Dogg, known around the world. Snoop and Dre represented the West Coast of the United States and alongside the late Tupac Shakur and the rest of the Death Row family, these rappers dominated the genre for the next several years. But there was another coast ready to battle for that top spot on the charts.Enter the Bad Boy family from the East Coast with top names like Sean &quot;Puff Daddy&quot; Combs and Christopher &quot;The Notorious B.I.G.&quot; Wallace. These two sides were crucial in the East Coast-West Coast rap rivalry that not only produced some of the top rap music of the decade but also ultimately ended the lives of 2Pac and Biggie, as both were tragically murdered.All of these rappers and their music influenced and ushered in a new generation of rappers, the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-_00s-rappers/whatevayoulike " target="_blank">best rappers of the 2000s</a>, and put up a good fight for the best decade for rap music ever. Which 90s rapper is your favorite? Vote for the ones you like the best below or add your favorite to the list!

Method Man and Redman

The Dopest Rappers of the '90s

Best 90s Rappers | List of the Greatest MCs from the 1990s

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Singers

Music groups, no matter how successful they may become, tend to have an expiration date. When a rock band or <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/old-school-hip-hop-bands-and-artists/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">rap group</a> eventually breaks up, not too many of its members go on to have solo success. This list, however, celebrates that small group of musicians who have managed to break out as a solo artist and reach the top on their own. From Sting to Stevie Nicks, every musician on this list are solo artists who used to front a band.Icons like Neil Young, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Joan Jett and Ozzy Osbourne are great examples of musicians who had success with an earlier outfit but continued on to achieve success on their own as well. All of these artists have been critically and commercially lauded for their solo work and sometimes, their solo material is greater and more popular than the output they had with their original band. The aforementioned artists are great examples of this.There are plenty of great solo singers on this list who had varying degrees of success with their first band or group or collective. But, we're trying to measure who had the best solo career, not overall career. That's why the frontmen or frontwomen on this list should be judged primarily on their solo careers.This is the list of the best solo artists who used to front a band. If you notice someone is missing from the list, feel free to add him or her as you deem fit. Vote or re-rank this list according to the artist's solo career only.

The Best Solo Artists Who Used to Front a Band

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A close inspection of the elements that draw us to certain hip hop artists, from their consistently sick beats to their impressive commands of language and their own public image.

Ranking Rappers

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A list of the best rap lyricists of all time. Since hip hop and rap music became popular at the beginning of the 1980s, many fans of the genre have focused on the message described in each rapper&#39;s lyrics. A form of street poetry, rap lyrics focus on many different things, dependent on who is speaking of the harsh realities of the streets. Others, contrarily, rap about the glamorous life and what it&#39;s like to live large. Sometimes, lyrical rappers fluctuate between both of these extremes.

The best lyrical rappers are universally respected by both their peers and fans for the honesty and the way they use their words in a creative fashion. Some of the most respected wordsmiths came from the golden age of hip hop. Here, you had groups like Sugar Hill Gang, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, N.W.A. and Black Star and individual rappers like KRS-One and Nas who are universally known as the best lyricists of all time. On the other side of the coin, you have two of the greatest rappers of all time, Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G., who connected with millions of hip hop fans due to their strong lyrics that touch on the harsh realities of urban culture. A rapper who has switched from rapping about his rough upbringing to glitz and glamour is Jay Z. His debut album was universally praised for talking about life in Brooklyn during his youth, and his recent album was panned for praising <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-in-tom-ford-dresses/donatella?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">brands like Tom Ford</a> and excess.

This list includes many of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-rappers-of-all-time">greatest rappers of all time</a>, who are also among the genre&#39;s most popular as well. The one thing&nbsp;these rappers have in common is&nbsp;their lyrics are considered some of the best in the history of hip hop music. These top lyricists are the greatest of all time, and it&#39;s up to you to decide who is the best lyricist in rap music. Cast your votes below.

The Notorious B.I.G.

The Best Rap Lyricists of All Time

Best Rap Lyricists | List of the Top Songwriters in Hip Hop

When ranking the best rap artists, the&nbsp;rapper's voice is an important factor in determining which hip hop artists stand above the rest. While some artists rap with deep voices, other rappers have signature sounds and unique pronunication.&nbsp;Which rapper has the best voice?&nbsp;Featuring Drake, Snoop Dogg, The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac, and more, this <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-rappers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of rappers</a> with the best voices&nbsp;includes some of the greatest rappers of all time.&nbsp;Vote up who you think are the rappers with the best voices and vote down the rappers who need more time perfecting their tone.&nbsp;Feel free to add any rappers missing from the list.

Rappers with the Best Voices, Ranked

Rappers with the Best Voices, Ranked Best to Worst

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When it comes to the rap game, it's all about respect. In other words, a rapper's career will only go so far if they aren't respectable. Not only that, but they need to respected by their peers—not just the fans. Take some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-rappers-of-all-time" target="_blank">best rappers of all time</a>, for instance. You got Tupac, Notorious B.I.G., Dr. Dre, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, and so on. Some of rap's best artists have plenty of respect attached to their names, and that's why they remain as some of the industry's greatest years after the midst of their careers.&nbsp;So, of all the respectable rappers out there, which artists have the best reputations? And as fans, who makes the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-rappers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of rappers</a> you respect most?&nbsp;Kanye West? Kendrick Lamar? Of course, you have all your <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/female-rappers/whatevayoulike" target="_blank">female rap artists</a>, too—and they should be included on any such list. There's a great deal&nbsp;of hip-hop artists, but only some have the top street cred and it's up to you to decide who deserves the most respect—at least for this list of rappers with the best reputations.&nbsp;&nbsp;Peep the extensive list below and vote up the rappers you think are most respectable. You can also vote down artists, as well as add the ones you think deserve some serious credit.&nbsp;

The Most Respected Rappers, Ranked

The Most Respectable Rappers with the Best Reputations, Ranked by Fan Votes

If you could roll up to a party and&nbsp;magically have the skills and voice of any MC, rapper, or hip hop artist, who would you choose to sound like? Would you rap like&nbsp;Jay Z?&nbsp;Would you steal&nbsp;Rick Ross's booming&nbsp;voice? Or&nbsp;maybe you'd choose to sound like hip hop artists who can sing like Andree 3000? Females, maybe you'd kill to be able to belt it out like Rihanna or rap like Cardi B or Nicki Minaj.&nbsp;All true fans have an opinion on <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-rappers-of-all-time" target="_blank">the best rappers</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/rappers-with-best-voices/ranker-hip-hop" target="_blank">hip hop stars with&nbsp;the best voices</a>, but you aren't necessarily&nbsp;voting on that here. Vote up the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-rappers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best hip hop artists</a> that you think it would be fun to actually sound like. Who would surprise your friends the most? What voice would get the most attention?&nbsp;Vote for the talented hip hop stars you want to sound like below and feel free to add anything you feel is missing!&nbsp;

Hip Hop Stars You Most Wish You Could Sound Like

If you&#39;re a fan of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-rap-songs-of-2013/ranker-hip-hop?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">rap music</a>, you should have at minimum a base knowledge in old school rap. If not for old school rappers, it&#39;s highly unlikely that rap would have evolved into the popular artform that it is today. Many of old school rappers are widely respected by the artists repsonsible for <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-rap-songs-2020/music-lover" target="_blank">today&#39;s biggest hip hop hits</a>. For the sake of this list, all of the classic old school hip hop artists featured became popular during the rap&#39;s golden age, which occurred during the 1980s through the mid-1990s. The diversity, innovation and ultimately, the influence of of these old school rappers cannot be stated enough.

So, who are the best old school rappers? If you know old school rap, you know that the likes of Run DMC, De La Soul, Eric B &amp; Rakim, Gang Starr, Grandmaster Flash and the Beastie Boys. These names are widely recognized as some of the best old school rappers. If not for the contributions of these artists, old school rap, and thus, good rap music would cease to exist. &nbsp;Who are your favorite old school rap artists?

That said, it&#39;s to you to determine the best old school rap. If you are familiar with old school rap and old school rappers, feel free to chime in with your vote. If you notice someone isn&#39;t on this list and should be, feel free to add them.&nbsp;This list answers the questions &quot;who are the best old school <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/abstract-hip-hop-bands-and-artists/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">hip hop bands</a> of all time?&quot; and &quot;who is the greatest old school hip hop musician ever?&quot;&nbsp;If you know enough about the genre, please vote based on the quality of the band&#39;s music instead of just voting for the most popular old school hip hop bands that you might&#39;ve heard of.

Snoop Dogg

The Best Old School Hip Hop Groups/Rappers

Old School Rappers | List of Best Old School Hip Hop Artists/Groups

Here are the best artists and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/louisiana-rock-and-roll-bands-list/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">bands from Louisiana</a>. The Pelican State is one of the most important states as far as music in the United States. Everyone associates the state with jazz, and in fact, the genre had a major development in New Orleans. However, the state can actually be divided into three distinct musical regions. The northern part of the state has more in common with the rest of the rural south than with New Orleans. The southern part of Louisiana is home to Old French music, otherwise known as Cajun music. It has a rich history and has launched the careers of plenty of acts. Some of the most famous musical artists from Louisiana came out nearly 100 years ago while some are fairly new. Either way, they have all drawn influence from the diverse region they were born or grew up in.&nbsp;

Some popular Louisiana artists include Britney Spears, Lil Wayne, Harry Connick, Jr., and Jared Leto.

Once you learn the history of the state, it is easy to see why famous musical artists from Louisiana there are. In the 19th century, there was a great mixture of cultures coalescing in one area. A combination of Afro-Caribbean, African, Spanish, and French musical tastes grew into the music we know today as jazz. New Orleans also has a great love of opera. Read through this list, and vote for the Louisiana <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/musicians-who-are-famous-because-of-other-musicians/jessica-defino?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">musicians and singers</a>&nbsp;you think are the best of all time.&nbsp;

The Best Musical Artists From Louisiana

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To many people, rap music is historically based in the Northeast, however, as the 1990s proved, Southern rappers are not only as force to be reckoned with, but are some of the best rappers period. Southern rap has grown from a regional form of music to being heard far and wide, and remains one of the best rap genres and easily one of the most recognizable. Southern rap encompasses rappers from Atlanta, Miami, New Orleans, Houston and Memphis. These are the most popular outposts for good Southern rap. The &quot;Dirty South&quot; sound has influenced rappers from all over the world and its impact cannot be said enough.So, who are the best Southern rappers? If you're a fan of Southern rap, you know famous names like Outkast, T.I., Mystikal, Master P, Lil Wayne, Juvenile, the Geto Boys, Ludacris, Three 6 Mafia, and Texas rappers like Twisted Black. These are some of the names synonymous with Southern rap and with good reason. They've sold out arenas, had hit songs and have won a slew of awards, including Grammys. There's a reason why Southern hip hop remains wildly popular and it's because of the songs created by the talented rappers on this list.That said, it's up to you to determine who are the best Southern rappers. If you notice that a Southern hip hop artist isn't on this list, feel free to add them.&nbsp;This list answers the questions &quot;who are the best southern rap bands of all time?&quot; and &quot;who is the greatest southern rap musician ever?&quot;&nbsp;If you know enough about the genre, please vote based on the quality of the musician's music instead of just voting for the most popular southern rap bands that you might've heard of.

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Shooting to widespread acclaim and mainstream success at the end of the 1990s, rappers from New Orleans, Louisiana played an important role in the expansion of Southern rap. Their beats were hot, the lyrics focused on New Orleans and good times, and took the localized bounce sound and brought it to the mainstream. Two labels, Master P&#39;s No Limit and Birdman&#39;s Cash Money, were the most important for New Orleans rappers. With its focus and distinctive sound, New Orleans rap remains wildly popular and that&#39;s due to its rappers.

So, that said, who are the best New Orleans rappers? It&#39;s not an easy question to answer, especially when you have the likes of Lil Wayne, Master P, Mystikal, Juvenile, Curren$y, Soulja Slim, Big Tymers and 504 Boyz. All of these New Orleans rappers helped take New Orleans rap and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/southern-rap-bands-and-musicians/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Southern hip hop</a> mainstream. Their unapologetic lyrics and pride in being from the Dirty South helped distinguish it from other Southern outposts like Atlanta and Houston. It&#39;s impact on rap can&#39;t be understated.

That said, it&#39;s up to you to determine who is the best New Orleans rapper. If you notice a rapper from New Orleans missing, feel free to add them.&nbsp;This list answers the questions &quot;who are the best New Orleans <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/old-school-hip-hop-bands-and-artists/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">hip hop bands</a> of all time?&quot; and &quot;who is the greatest new orleans hip hop musician ever?&quot;&nbsp;If you know enough about the genre, please vote based on the quality of the band&#39;s music instead of just voting for the most popular New Orleans hip hop bands that you might&#39;ve heard of.

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Hardcore hip hop is a <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/popular-hip-hop-music-genres/ranker-music" target="_blank">subgenre of rap music</a> that developed at the beginning of the 1980s. The genre&#39;s lyrics tackled the harsh conditions of the urban experience and have resonated with many rap fans. The tenacious beats of hard rap songs add to the intensity. Hardcore rappers are recognized as the precursor to gangsta rap due to its unapologetic stances on anger and aggression towards violence, police brutality, crime, poverty, drugs and rebellion. Many hardcore rap songs take on these issues head on. Hardcore rap has become one of the most important subgenres of rap and has also played an important role in shaping conscious rap and political hip hop.

So, who are the best hardcore rappers? Any list of hardcore rappers has to include names like the Geto Boys, DMX, Necro, Big L, Immortal Technique and Notorious B.I.G. These hardcore rap artists are widely known as the most famous faces and important voices in hardcore rap. When you think of hardcore rap, you generally think of the hardcore rappers on this list. Even though some of the biggest names are widely known, that doesn&#39;t mean the lesser known groups are any less important. It&#39;s dark and gritty nature has won hardcore rap many admirers over the years.

That said, it&#39;s up to you to determine what are the best hardcore rappers. If you like hardcore hip hop, then feel free to vote on this list. If you notice someone isn&#39;t on this list, and should be, feel free to add them.&nbsp;This list answers the questions &quot;who are the best hardcore <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/old-school-hip-hop-bands-and-artists/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">hip hop bands</a> of all time?&quot; and &quot;who is the greatest hardcore hip hop musician ever?&quot;&nbsp;If you know enough about the genre, please vote based on the quality of the band&#39;s music instead of just voting for the most popular hardcore hip hop bands that you might&#39;ve heard of.

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This list of the real names of rappers will inform and enlighten you, because who even knew some of the best rappers in history used a stage name? &quot;Snoop&quot; wasn&#39;t his mother&#39;s idea? Get out. Kanye West and Wyclef Jean use their given name to record their music, but most rappers use a stage name. Some rappers use nicknames that they have had their whole life, while other MCs create an entirely new persona and&nbsp;give themselves unique rapper names. Some rappers have even changed their name multiple times.

Who is the most famous rapper that uses a stage name? Jay Z tops our list. Jay Z was born Shawn Corey Carter on December 4, 1969. He has had such hit songs as &quot;Empire State of Mind&quot; and &quot;99 Problems.&quot; He was known as &ldquo;Jazzy&rdquo; growing up and eventually that merged into Jay Z. 50 Cent was born Curtis James Jackson III on July 6, 1975. He has released such songs as &quot;In da Club&quot; and &quot;Candy Shop.&quot;

A couple of famous rappers have gone by multiple stage names. Snoop Dogg was born Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. on October 20, 1971. He has released such songs as &quot;Drop It Like It&#39;s Hot&quot; and &quot;Gin and Juice.&quot; After a recent trip to Jamaica, Snoop changed his name to Snoop Lion. P. Diddy was born Sean Combs on November 4, 1969. He has had such hit singles as &quot;Bad Boy for Life&quot; and &quot;Last Night.&quot; He has also been known as Puff Daddy and Diddy.

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Crunk music rose to prominence as a derivative of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/southern-rap-bands-and-musicians/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Southern hip hop</a> during the 1990s. Crunk rap is known for its often up-tempo, club oriented songs that peaked in popularity during the early 2000s. The best crunk songs songs incorporate dirty south rhymes with funky beats to create danceable songs and MCs who are charismatic. The best crunk rappers are known for their screams, charismatic personalities and fun-loving, good time lyrics.So who are the best crunk rappers? Any list has to include Memphis-based rappers like Three 6 Mafia, a group that popularized crunk music. Known for their appearance in Hustle &amp; Flow, their brand of crunk rap helped paved the way for other crunk artists. In the early 2000s, Atlanta was the place to be for crunk music. Rappers like Lil Jon, <a href="http://hiphopdx.com/reviews/id.2451/title.ludacris-ludaversal" target="_blank">Ludacris</a>, Bonecrusher, Young Jeezy and Waka Flocka Flame all steamrolled other genres of rap to make crunk music among the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-rap-songs-2019/ranker-music?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most popular rap songs</a> in the country. The best crunk artists know how to reach their listeners, and their cartoon, oversized personas with the use of bling, and crunk juice often times providing a caricature of what it means to be a crunk rapper.That said, Who can be considered the best crunk rappers? That's not an easy question to answer, but it's to you, crunk music fan, to decide. If you notice a crunk rapper or a popular crunk band isn't on this list, feel free to add them.This list answers the questions &quot;who are the best crunk bands of all time?&quot; and &quot;who is the greatest crunk musician ever?&quot;&nbsp;If you know enough about the genre, please vote based on the quality of the band's music instead of just voting for the most popular crunk bands that you might've. {#nodes}

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Who is Karinne Steffans dating? Who Karinne Steffans dated; list of Karinne Steffans loves, ex boyfriends; breakup rumors. Karinne Steffans' greatest flings and hookups. Celebrity loves and lovers. The loves and relationships of Karrine Steffans, listed by most recent. This girl sure does get around, so it's no surprise that a few of her exes have appeared in celebrity sex tapes. With this impressive roster of past flames, there's a good chance Karinne has one of her own celeb sex tapes floating around somewhere. For now, she's not on the list of celebrities with sex tapes but the odds are there.

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This list contains information about celebrities who have experienced tax trouble, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Several famous actors, musicians, athletes, and politicians have had tax liens placed against them or been charged with tax evasion. Some of these celebrities paid a fine as soon as they learned of the charges, while others served time in prison.Who is the most famous person who has found themselves in tax trouble? Lindsay Lohan tops our list. Back in 2012, the IRS seized all of Lindsay Lohan's bank accounts in order to repay $233,904 in unpaid federal taxes that Lohan owed the government. Pamela Anderson has a history of tax trouble. In 2009, a lien was filed against her for $1.7 million. In 2012, the IRS filed a lien claiming that she owed $259,395.75 for unpaid taxes, and the state of California said she owed $112,118.90.Several famous men have also been charged with tax evasion. In 2009, the IRS claimed that Nicolas Cage failed to pay over $6.2 million in federal income tax for the year of 2007. The IRS also filed a lien against Cage for more than $350,000 in unpaid taxes dating from 2002 to 2004. In 2008, Wesley Snipes was found guilty on three misdemeanor counts of failing to file federal income tax returns. He was sentenced to three years in prison.&nbsp;Why do you think so many celebrities have trouble paying their taxes?

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This list features famous Virgo rappers ranked by fame and popularity. Hard-working, creative, and dedicated, Virgos have several personality traits that make them great rappers. This <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-virgo-celebrities/madame-ruby?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of Virgo rappers</a> &ndash; born between August 23 and September 22 &ndash; features everyone from old-school legends to buzz-worthy up-and-comers.

Who will you find on this list of famous Virgo musicians? Wiz Khalifa, who was born September 8, 1987, is near the top. &quot;I&#39;m a Virgo so I don&#39;t know how to act / You a freak so I&#39;ma hit it from the back,&quot;&nbsp;he says while featuring on 24hrs&#39; track &quot;What You Like.&quot;

Other great Virgo rappers include Flo Rida - born September 17 - and Foxy Brown - born September 6. For some of the Virgo artists, we&rsquo;ll also include notable Virgo-related lyrics. For other rappers and their zodiac signs, check out our list on <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-libra-rappers/madame-ruby" target="_blank">Libra rappers</a>.

Did you know there were so many famous Virgo artists? Take a look at this list to learn lyrics and more about rappers who are Virgos.

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Rappers try out a lot of hairstyles throughout their careers, so there are many rappers with <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/white-celebrities-who-got-cornrows/jessica-lawshe" target="_blank">cornrows</a>. Some famous rap stars with cornrows rocked their iconic hairstyles for over a decade while other rappers with cornrows often changed their hair quickly. Some famous rappers even wrote lyrics about their favorite hairdos.Who will you find on this rappers with cornrows list? Lil Wayne often wears his long dreadlocks in cornrows. Snoop Dogg reportedly experienced alopecia and a receded hairline from wearing his hair in tight cornrows for so many years.<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-songs-ft-kendrick-lamar/ranker-music" target="_blank"> Kendrick Lamar</a> was once dubbed Cornrow Kenny by Complex Magazine. Other famous rappers with cornrows include Sean Paul, Flavor Flav, and Andre 3000.Which rapper do you think looks the best with cornrows? Take a look at this list and find out.

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Rappers sport a variety of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-embarrassing-hairstyles-ever/keshvaralikhani" target="_blank">hairstyles</a> and many rappers have braids or have had them at some point. <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/rappers-with-grills-gold-teeth/ranker-hip-hop?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Rappers with braids</a> come in many forms. Some famous braided rappers rocked their <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-celebrity-hair-_men_/christiebuckner" target="_blank">famous hairstyles</a> for over a decade while other rappers with braids often changed their hair. Some famous rappers even wrote lyrics about their favorite hairdos.Who will you find on this rappers with braids list? Snoop Dogg rocked braids in his 1993 video for &quot;Who Am I (What's My Name?).&quot; For many years Busta Rhymes wore his hair in a combination of braids and dreads.&nbsp; In 2000, Mystikal wrote an entire song dedicated to his hairstyle entitled, &quot;The Braids.&quot; &quot;Other rappers with braids include Coolio, Xzibit, and Ludacris.While rapper do you think looks the best in braids? Take a look at this list and find out.

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Mystikal is one known to many as one of the best Southern rappers. List of the best Mystikal albums, including pictures of the album covers when available. This Mystikal discography is ranked from best to worst, so the top Mystikal albums can be found at the top of the list. To make it easy for you, we haven't included Mystikal singles, EPs, or compilations, so everything you see here should only be studio albums. If you think the greatest Mystikal album isn't high enough on the list, then be sure to vote for it so it receives the credit it deserves. Make sure you don't just vote for critically acclaimed albums; if you have a favorite Mystikal album, then vote it up, even if it's not necessarily the most popular. If you want to know, &quot;What is the Best Mystikal album of all time?&quot; or &quot;What are the top Mystikal albums?&quot; then this list will answer your questions. These albums, like Let's Get Ready and Tarantula include images when available.This list of popular Mystikal CDs has been voted on by music fans around the world, so the order of this list isn't just one person's opinion. You're able to copy this factual list to build your own just like it, re-rank it to fit your views, then publish it to share it on Facebook, Twitter or any other social networks you use regularly.

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