How do one put a label or tag someone as the king of rap? How do you mix classic rap tracks with today's style of music? Tupac would probably be the most influential rapper of all time, while Eminem holds the record as the highest selling artist. The first “Rap” song to ever hit the radio was a joint called “Rapper's Delite” by a group called the Sugar Hill Gang. Rapping first gained popularity in the U.S. in the 1970s as a kind of street art, especially among African American teenagers. Rap music is cited as the biggest music genre in the world with some of the best selling artists ever. From MC Hammer to Biggie, the Beastie Boys to Eminem, these are the best-selling rap albums to hit music stores.
The Wrap-Up Magazine wants to debate with you on who is the greatest rapper. Everyone has their own opinion on who is the best. Leave a comment below and be sure to share. Whether it's spitting a flow on the stage or competing for the No.1 spot on the Billboard charts, hip-hop artists are always getting into some type of battle. While some people are still debating who the king of R&B is, Gucci Mane is mulling over who is the king of rap, and according to him, it shouldn't be the genre's previous champion Eminem. Like it or not to be the king of rap you have to achieve both commercial and artistic success, and it really matters how much a rapper has sold. More Articles: Eminem Is Rap God Not Rap King Has Rock-N-Roll Always Been Apart Of Hip-Hop Music Industry Tips Is R. Kelly King Of R&B Or Usher?
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