Lamont's Lists

Lamont’s List #37 The Top 10 Rappers In The World…Right Now September 2005 “N****’s know the champ is in here. Took it from crack to rap, now he put out 2 anthems a year. And I just wanna rock for a century. Then chase the book with the documentary”. 1. Jadakiss – “The Peoples Champion” After years of putting in work, Jadakiss has finally climbed all the way up the ladder to claim the title of “best rapper alive”. Jada capped his steady (if somewhat jagged) rise to the top with 2004’s “Kiss Of Death”. That record was a true showcase of his lyrical gifts, most notably his “mother of pearl delivery” and his efficient, elegant rhymes. Jadakiss is the kind of rapper whom you can listen to for hours on end without ever getting bored. And because you know the 1st half of each rhyme will be absolutely nailed by an unbelievable punch line on the back end, he keeps you hanging on every word. Best of all, Jada comes off as a peoples champion -- a slick-talkin’ street hustler who beat the odds, ...