Lil Wayne Updates His Top Five Rappers List

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HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 12: Lil Wayne performs onstage during The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)
Lil Wayne has great taste.

Lil Wayne is easily one of the best rappers of all time. He has been in the game since he was a teenager, and over the years, we have seen his growth play out. Overall, he is revered by his peers and he is considered to be a massive influence. Moreover, he has brought us artists like Nicki Minaj and Drake, which is a massive accomplishment. If you were to ask most rappers today, they would tell you that Wayne is in their top five. This is certainly a respectable take, and if you said he was your number one, no one would bat an eye.

Now, Lil Wayne is being asked to name his personal top five rappers. He has done so in the past, according to XXL. Back in 2018, he said his top five was Cam'ron, UGK, 8 Ball & MJG, Missy Elliott, and Jay-Z. This is certainly a great list that showcases a wide range of tastes. However, as it turns out, Wayne has changed his top five. For the most part, many of the entries here are the same. Although, it appears as though Cam'ron, as well as 8 Ball & MJG have been taken off of the list.

Lil Wayne Shows Off His Taste

VENTURA, CALIFORNIA - JULY 23: Musician Lil' Wayne watches the Men's Skateboard Street Final during the X Games California 2023 on July 23, 2023 in Ventura, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

As he proclaimed in a new piece for Billboard, his top five is Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, Goodie Mob, The Notorious B.I.G., and UGK. That said, Biggie and Goodie Mob are the fresh additions to the list. No matter what, we're sure Wayne still has lots of love for Cam'ron and 8 Ball & MJG. When you look at a list like this, you have to appreciate it as it showcases the influences that Wayne has lived by. Furthermore, it is always nice to see the legends be remembered by another legend.

Let us know your thoughts on Wayne's list, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world. We will be sure to bring you the biggest releases from the biggest artists.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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