Nick Cannon Names His "Top 5 Rappers Who Can Fight" List

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If you had to choose 5 rappers who you think can throw hands the best, who would you pick?

After taking a brief hiatus following the backlash over his anti-Semitic remarks, Nick Cannon is back in full swing. It's been reported that the media mogul has regained his working relationship with ViacomCBS and soon, Wild 'N Out will return to your small screens. Cannon has been busy on the homefront with a new baby in tow and reported twins on the way, and he's adding more to his heavy load by keeping things moving on his YouTube channel. Yesterday (March 22), Cannon shared a clip where he listed off a "Top 5," but this time it's all about rappers who know how to throw bows.

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He prefaced his list by saying this is only his opinion and urged viewers to take to social media to weigh in. "Now, this is all about what's been proven. It's not about if you think you can fight," said Cannon. "We done saw a couple rappers recently pretending they boxing. Tyga, you one of 'em. YK Osiris, I don't know, he beat himself up. He fightin' himself. So, there's a lot of rappers trying to throw them hands, they're some that really got hands and they size proves it."

Obviously, we know that YK Osiris isn't a rapper, but that's beside the point. The list goes as is: No. 5, Cannon chooses 50 Cent ("We know 50 got hands!... I think 50 would knock the sh*t out of Floyd Mayweather!"); No. 4 is T.I. ("I've seen Tip. Tip will sock the sh*t out you!"); No. 3 is Hitman Holla; for No. 2 Cannon picked Nipsey Hussle ("[He] wasn't no punk. We saw him slap the sh*t out that bodyguard."); and the No. 1 spot went to The Game.

Cannon admitted that there are "several honorable mentions" including Waka Flocka, Gucci Mane, and Casanova. We're a bit surprised DaBaby didn't get a mention, but maybe that's for the best. Check out the clip below to hear what Nick Cannon had to say about the rappers on his list and let us know who your Top 5 Rappers Who Can Fight would be.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.