Name Some Legends in Hiphop

[kingpin_4eva]

I have seen hiphop grow over the years into mainstream music,but if it wasn't for a pioneers in hiphop i don't think it would be the way it is now. On top of my list has to be Run DMC, they influenced a lot of upcoming artists in hiphop. They totally changed the way hiphop was viewed when collaborated with rock n' roll icon Aerosmith in "Walk this Way." A few notables:
NWA- First rap group to speak for young black people and made society know how blacks feel about being harassed by the police. (Fuck Da Police, what a wonderful song that made a whole lot of sense)
LL Cool J- First rapper to make songs about the ladies
KRS-ONE- First to rep south Bronx on a record
Slick Rick- First rapper to begin storytelling
I know there are a lot more but these are the most influential in my eyes. Please share your thoughts!

[pappy]

krs-one for also be hip hops teacher

i guess sugar hill gang.  They made raps first big hit.  grand master flash.  Made raps first socially conscience song with the message.  Marley marl,  raps first mega producer.

[DaSchizophrenic1]

Rakim

[The Big Bad Ass]

Public Enemy

[smartass]

schooly d and bdp-layed the blueprint down for gangsta rap which was then called reality rap. i feel like listening to criminal minded right now

[T-Dogg]

Pac. A Jesus-like icon for some.

[Skindiana bon3z]

Biggie....others have been named....

[STILLDRE IS THE GODFATHER]

dre
quik
pac
biggie
ice cube
rakim
snoop
pe
krs

[Hatesrats™]

Westcoast Don

Eazy-E:Tha family tree
Dr Dre
Ice Cube
Mc Ren
The D.O.C.
Miche'le
Above the law
Kokane
Bg Knocc out & Dresta
Bone thugs-n-harmony

Eazy-E
is the Westcoast legend of them all.
He started them all out,  just branch off and see the result's....it's mind boggling.

Try i'll start u off...
Eazy- E breaks Dre, who bring's in the D.O.C. who...ect.

Hatesrats 2oooTre

[LyRiCaL_G]

word...........dre snoop nas three legends fo ya their.....all made a massive contribution to hip hop

[PLANT]

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NWA

and the rest of the family tree.  And even tho I dont like him too much, Id say Eminem is already certified himself as a legend in this game.

[White-Chocolate]

since yall already said Pac and Eazy

I'm a say Eminem

*dont hate yall

to me he opened up a door to show that anyone with talent can rap no matter what your skin color is...
plus i know he's easy to relate to because he spits the truth

[white Boy]

I'm a say Eminem

*dont hate yall

to me he opened up a door to show that anyone with talent can rap no matter what your skin color is...
plus i know he's easy to relate to because he spits the truth

i was jsut about to say this, most definatly,

[topdogg187]

LMAO Eminem don't belong on this list among greats as these:

Snoop Dogg
Biggie Smalls
NWA
2pac
Public Enemy
Slick Rick
Ice Cube
Rakim
KRS-One
Dr. Dre

[DaSchizophrenic1]

By the time Eminem retires he will most definately be listed with the  greats you just mentioned.