The Lyric: "Think I might be about to Bussa Bus. " Incognegro in 1999, not long after Em dropped his The Slim Shady LP. Then of course there was his unforgettable 2011 beef with R&B singer Ray J. JJ Fad. Who: The Detroit rap duo are often berated by Em.
Who: Cube started as one of the standout members of N. A, but left the group to jump start his solo career in 1990 and has since gone on to make a successful transition into Hollywood as an actor, director and film producer. 's jokes on his 1994 single "Unbelievable. The Lyric: "I just bought a new ray gun from the future/ To just come and shoot ya like when Fabolous made Ray J mad. " The Lyric: "Follow you must, Rick Rubin my little Padawan. " He also appears on MMLP 2's "Love Game" with Marshall. The Lyric: "Quit acting salty I was counting on you to count me out as Asher Roth/ When he round-a-bout dissed me to shout me out. " Who: Joseph "Run" Simmons, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels and the late Jam Master Jay, helped to take hip-hop to new heights in the 1980's when most thought the genre was just a fad. Who: Future is currently rap's go-to hook man and songwriter, collaborating with the likes of Rick Ross, B. o. Who: Along with Tupac, the Notorious B. Give him a rapper name. is regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all-time. Who: The late Heavy D was the lead rapper in the four-man, Mount Vernon, New York group. Who: Lakim Shabazz was a founding member of the same Flavor Unit crew that made Queen Latifah famous. The Lyric: "F--- I gotta do to hear this new song from Luda?
M-A-Dollar Sign retired from rap to focus on religion and then came back, retired and came back again. His 2011 mixtape, Dirty Sprite is a nod to one of rap's most celebrated drugs and a possible reason for Em's codeine line. The Notorious B. G. The Lyric: "F--- top five, bitch, I'm top four/ and that includes Biggie and Pac, whore. Name for a rapper. " Cause we all got at least one question, and we all got at least one answer too!
Created Oct 19, 2011. The Lyrics: "I still rap like I'm on my Pharoahe Monch grind. " Who: Dante Ross is one of hip-hop's unsung heroes. Don't sweat it we have you covered, breaking down each shout out in the order they were referenced.
Who: The guy responsible for Em's career (not to mention those of Snoop and 50 Cent and Game and Kendrick Lamar). Who: Widely regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, Tupac left fans with a wealth of passionate and innovative raps that have continued to be released even after his tragic death in 1996. Who: After the Notorious B. I. G. was tragically gunned down in 1997, Harlem, New York rapper Ma$e helped to keep Diddy's Bad Boy Records at the top of the game with his debut Harlem World. Heavy D and the Boys.
The Atlanta music producer scored a #1 hit with Fergie "London Bridge" and logged in serious work with Chris Brown ("Forever"), Nas ("Hero") and Rich Boy ("Throw Some D's"). You want to lose two legs? " The Lyric: "I wasn't at the studio, bitch/ What'd you do, screw Dre? " Who: As one half of the Queens, New York duo Organized Konfusion, Pharoahe captivated audiences with intricate flows and complex rhyme couplets. Who: You may not know Polow da Don's name, but you surely know his work. The Lyric: "Going cuckoo and cooky as Kool Keith. " If that doesn't ring a bell, hip-hop fans may remember him as the butt of the Notorious B. The Lyric: "Me, I'm a product of Rakim, Lakim Shabazz, Tupac N. / W. A., Cube, Hey Doc, Ren, Yella, Eazy, they got slim. " The Brooklyn native only released two LPs before he was murdered in 1997. His 1999 single "Bawitdaba" was his first to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, but his most successful track is "Picture" with Sheryl Crow. Monch peaked with his solo 1999 single "Simon Says, " but never quite broke through rap's underground.
Not only did Hev churn out dance hits like 1991's "Now That We Found Love, " he also helped pave the way for other Mount Vernon notables Diddy and his cousin Pete Rock. Who: Like Eminem, Kendrick Lamar released his major-label debut (good kid, m. A. d city) under the guidance of Dr. Dre. The Lyric: "'What you bumpin'? Who: 1980's female rap group JJ Fad weren't the biggest thing to come out of California, but their 1987 single "Supersonic" continues to influence artists decades later. He once blasted Katy Perry on Twitter and is most known for his singles "I Don't Like" and "Hate Bein' Sober. " The Lyric: "You fake, lying slut you never told me you knew Drake. " Who: Lupe is one of the game's top lyricists and according to the lyrics on "So Much Better, " may have slept with Shady's girl.
Who: Lil Wayne may be a household name now, but the Cash Money superstar started as a little regarded rap teen in the 1990's. Who: Jay Z started out as a hustle-centric rapper from Brooklyn, but now he owns his own record company and management firm, sports agency, clothing company and string of sports bars. Who: Asher hit it big in 2009 with his platinum single "I Love College, " but has been relatively quiet since. Not only was he the frontman in N. A., he was co-owner of the Ruthless Records and put out a number of solo albums and discovered Bone Thugs N Harmony before he died of AIDS in 1995. Who: Raekwon the Chef got his start 20 years ago as a member of Wu-Tang Clan and has since gone on to enjoy a notable solo career anchored by his 1995 classic LP Only Built 4 Cuban Linx.... Ma$e. The Lyric: "Bumpin' Heavy D and the Boys, still chunky but funky. " The Lyric: "I ain't called anybody baby since Birdman, unless you're a swallow. " The Lyric: "Instead of tryna escape through my comics/ Why don't I just blast a little something like Onyx. " Be an expert at computers? "
Eminem's [article id="1716861"]The Marshall Mathers LP 2[/article] is filled with complex, knee-slapping, controversial and overall breathtaking lyrics. Who: Rubin is a pioneering hip-hop producer who went on to master rock, pop and country as well. Who: Rakim is often referred to as the God, a nod to his supreme rap skills and Five-Percenter teachings, which he began infusing in his raps since he and Eric. The Lyric: "Let's bring it back to that vintage Slim, bitch/The art of MC'ing mixed with da Vinci and MC Ren. " The Lyric: "Used to be my fiancé/ 'Til you sucked Wayne, Andre and Kanye/ LeBron, Akon, Jay, Lil' Jon, Raekwon, Ma$e/ Polow the Don, Dre, Dante Ross, James Conway, Kwame? " Who: 50 Cent's crew of lyrical assassins. The Lyric: "I could be iconic in my conquest/ Word to Phife Dawg from A Tribe Called Quest. " The Senegalese-American singer, songwriter and producer has since moved on to more worldly sounds, but still manages to get a shout out from Em. Who: Ludacris released his debut independent LP. Who: MC Ren was a member of 1980's gangsta pioneers N. W. Ice Cube, Dr. Dre and Eazy-E may have got most of the shine, but Ren was regarded as a top lyricist in his own right. Tracks like "Sucka MCs, " "King of Rock" and "Walk This Way" proved that rap could create larger-than-life superstars and some lasting tunes as well. These days the Dungeon Dragon is celebrating his 20-plus year career as a soloist on Cash Money Records where he will drop his 10th solo album next year. Despite his sales history, he remains largely influential to lyrical titans like Eminem. Need help figuring out who's who?
For a lyricist like Em, we'd have to imagine that every rhyme has a purpose and no word or referenced was placed by accident. Sounds like Em may have given the Pennsylvania MC new life though. Who: Before Slim Shady, it was Kool Keith who reigned as rap's multiple-personality king of weird. Who: A hardcore group from Queens, noted for their bald heads, bad attitudes and #1 rap single "Slam" from their 1993 platinum debut Bacdafucup. Andre 3000. Who: Andre 3000 started as one-half of Atlanta duo OutKast in 1994, but has now grown into something of a hip-hop enigma only popping up to spit surprise guest verses for other artists. Who: Just turn on the radio, he's impossible to miss. N. is largely credited with bringing gangsta rap to the forefront with powerful tracks like "F--- Tha Police" and "Straight Outta Compton. He also was responsible for signing Ol' Dirty Bastard to his first solo deal and produced for 3rd Bass and Latin rocker Carlos Santana. Who: Musically Kwame is most-known for his 1989 single "The Rhythm, " but he's also enjoyed success behind the scenes as producer, hooking up with Eminem to make the track for Lloyd Banks' 2004 gold single "On Fire. " He started out producing tracks like Run DMC's "Walk This Way" and Beastie Boys' "Paul Revere" and ended up logging in work with Johnny Cash, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Adele. The Lyric: "They got slim/ Inspired enough to one day grow up, blow up and be in a position/ To meet Run DMC and induct them into the mother---ing Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. " Who: One-fourth of influential hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. The Lyric: "Bout to go ham, ya bish, shout out to Kendrick. "
The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Bachelor Sister Wives 90 Day Fiance Wife Swap The Amazing Race Australia Married at First Sight The Real Housewives of Dallas My 600-lb Life Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. And like Em Luda has found multiplatinum success by infusing some humor into his lyrics. NFL NBA Megan Anderson Atlanta Hawks Los Angeles Lakers Boston Celtics Arsenal F. C. Philadelphia 76ers Premier League UFC. Who: Over the past nine years, Kanye West has stood as rap's most creative spirit, pushing the envelope with each platinum release. Who: The Altanta-based rapper and producer is most known for his fun adlibs and his rambunctious 2003 single "Get Low. Who: One of rap's most influential and celebrated groups, which consisted of a changing roster of Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, MC Ren, DJ Yella and original member Arabian Prince.