Lloyd Banks Names His Top 5 Rappers With The Best Punchlines In Hip Hop History

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He makes some well-deserved picks that are all out of New York.

Get ready for another debate centering on "Top" list courtesy of Lloyd Banks. When it comes to lyrical prowess, Banks is no stranger to penning witty rhymes that leave his fans impressed. The accomplished New York City rapper has been promoting his latest album The Course of the Inevitable 2 which was released just weeks ago, and he recently sat down with the Jalen & Jacoby podcast for a wide-ranging, yet sports-centered interview.

While chatting with Jalen Rose and David Jacoby, Banks was asked to name his Top 5 artists "when it comes to punchlines in the history of Rap."

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Hip Hop history is filled with formidable artists who can take any of those Top 5 spots, and Banks didn't hesitate to give his answers. Several of his picks are unsurprising to any Hip Hop Head.

"I would say Big L," said Banks of the late respected rapper who was known for his lyrical ability. "Then, Lord Finesse. I would say Jadakiss. I would say Fabolous. And I would have to take the last spot."

It wasn't missed on viewers that Banks's choices were all New York City rappers, and there were some Hip Hop fans who appreciated that the former G-Unit star didn't pick artists that are regularly added to lists such as these. 

Check out more from Lloyd Banks on the Jalen & Jacoby podcast below.




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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.