Jay-Z Names His Top 5 Rappers of All Time 💯 

I love how he let it be known that Pac didn’t have any super great skill that made him stand out. But when you listen to his music you feel the passion that it’s all coming from his heart😤

I like how even after the beef he still shouts out nas

Reporter: Asks a simple question. JayZ: Answers in rhymes

Man hearing Eminem and Nas together is a breeze even tho they are totally different

y krs1 look like he got a goofy filter on him

"To be humorous to be dead serious” thats a bar🙂🔥

Jay z is an intelligent guy. He found a way to give Eminem and Nas their props.

No rapper is as sincere and mature like him. Look up his interviews. He is so proper and humble. And the way he talks about others. Is amazing

Why does it sound like he’s lowkey rappin on the beat in the bacc🤣

Em Nas Pac Big J

And Rakim lest we forget

Love the em and nas mention gotta respect jay

I love how the crowd gets hyped over her question

I really appreciate how the video didn't cut after he ended at KRS-1 ☺️🙏🏼

As a Die Hard Pac fan I love the fact that he stated how PAC’s passion was what made him a legend in the game. What he didn’t have in the lyrical department he made you feel what he was saying. Especially songs like Pain, So Many Tears etc. Nice list by Jay.

"What he doesn't have in technical skill" Don't let the Pac fangirls hear that 😂

Big L,Big Pun, Jay Z, Canibus, and BIG would be crazy.

Jay always mention Em among his favorites.

No Rakim??? That’s a Hip Hop crime!

2pac had a superior technical skills in wherever you are (ft big Daddy Kane), deadly Combination, god bless the dead, if I die 2nite, Old Skool and many other hits

" His passion could put alot of guys to sleep ". Much respect to Pac, even means more considering the fact that Pac dissed him several times. And Jay still lays down respect. You don't see that very often. Especially from a man as accomplished and significant as Hov.

"Biggie was the better rapper, but Pac was the better human being." - Shock G. RIP Humpty.

Jay would forever get my respect for mentioning his biggest rival

I love how Jay-Z actually listed the reasons *why* he put those MCs on that top list, as opposed to just listing them.

Pac Big Jay KRS Kool G and Kane damn that cypher sounds good to me

It’s cool seeing Jay show his respect to Nas

I was waiting for him to say Big L ! That 7 minute freestyle was lit 🔥 🔥 Big L Rest In Peace

Jay-Z: i also need eminem and nas whoever edited this video: okay thats enough we didnt ask all that

Em got as close to this in a song as anyone ever has w the anthem. Tech, Immortal, krs, ace, monch etc

Jay is really ONE of the best EVER

2PAC became that legend that everybody in hip hop want to be MAKAVELI rest in peace

The fact he didn't say Big L ..

What about The R Rakim

My uncle toured with krs1 for hella long

Damn, my heart broke when he didn't mention Big L 💔

Love how he shows respect to who was his biggest rival ever in nas

I’m mad as hell he didn’t say Big L, come on Hov, that 10 minute freestyle? Crazy.. L definitely had Jays number on that one😂🔥💯

Jay you forgetting the best freestyle you did with late big L

That five he listed would be untouchable add Rakim you have the 92 Dream Team of Hip Hop

PACs passion boosted him up far beyond any of the rappers he said n listed but everyone he said is still legendary

Damn you and Big L was on go back then R.I.P Big L

Pac was a master lyrist! With using only a couple words you could explain what he was saying by a full paragraph. Lupe Fiasco is another, go listen to the song, 'Put You On Game'

Pac can be technical when he chooses to! People don't realize that!

Jay z mentions Eminem is so honorable ❤

Kool G sound was so unique. I can hear him now...."they got me like a funky, money...."

I think what's most important about Tupac is that he had something to say

MGK Nicki Minaj Lil Nas X Tekashi69 Flo Rida

I respect the fact that Jay Z is confident and humble enough to answer the question honestly, bc most Mc's with his talent have said, they don't want to hurt feelings of ppl they like and respect and/or they say themselves 5 times 😏. Mr. Carter answered and I respect his lineup 💯🖋🎤🔥😊👍🏻 and he still wanted to add more.

Tupac voice is just raw it will be nobody in rap history would ever be able hold their on in creativity

❤️ the fact he chose Big Daddy Kane. Growing up, Big Daddy Kane was 1 of the best punch liners in the late 80s mid 90s

I like how he respectfully included Em & Nas at the end!

Shot out to Jay for giving Kool G and Big Daddy Kane their due. Definitely Brilliant MCs whose album sales weren’t great but skills were diamond. 💎

Jay z definitely knows his classics. Choosing g rap and krs proves it ...

Damn I thought he was gona say big L he’s so underrated

I didn’t think he was gonna put Pac in there. Jay a real one

Pac was incomparable man. Lions don't compare themselves to humans

Jay Z: I need more MCs u gotta get Em and Nas in there. John Cena from the back: ARE U SURE ABOUT THAT 😂

I love how he didn’t say big l he still has nightmares about that freestyle joint he did with him. I’m not saying jay didn’t rip it up on that shit cause he did but big l might have edged him out on that joint

Jay z be like imma chose big just so he doesn't think i stole his flow

Jay-Z is more humble than people give him credit for...but I'd kill to hear that type of cypher just gotta have Big L, Big Pun, and DMX.

Pac was one of the most skilled artists of all time.

Bro how u not gon mention Rakim...

Beanie Sigel,Eminem,Raekwon,Black Thought,Ice-T

DMX,GZA,LL Cool J,Kanye,Kurupt

BIG was a lyrical king.

Even though Pac wasn’t the best rapper he was still technical enough to hang with the greats. Crazy how the golden standard for rap went from being able to hang with an MC like Biggie to following a beat if even that.

PAC and big is a must on any list...

Nas, biggie, Pun, Hov & Dmx and my 6th man would be Ghostface…str8 lyrical technicians

I would put Rakim over every rapper on his list.

You can tell he actually thought about that question

I'm glad he chose Kool G Rap. Doesn't get enough love nowadays

Low key dissing Pac saying he lack technical skills but is very passionate. It sure takes more than passion to be like Pac..

The dude had one of the biggest beefs in Hip Hop with Nas and still name him as one of the goats. Gotta respect that

Eminem has story telling, humor, seriousness, fire, passion, freestyling, all that he discussed

How can he forget Big L?

"Straight outta the fuxkin dungeons of rap"

Anybody notice everyone hates the guy buy he NEVER hates on ANYONE 😂

I give him that, his list was decent. Plus the 2 he mentioned saying he needed more spaces on the list. Probably should've mentioned Rakim too though.

There are two eras in Hip Hop. Before & after the R. Failure to mention him at least honorably cast a negative shadow over this list.

Pac got good flow and skills.

Pac was a technical lyricist. He definitely utilized literary devices.

People gota stop saying big, because is it big pun? Big L?

U did Right ✅ Saying 2pac Son!!!!

Great List🔥🔥🔥!!!!!But Pac was technical,just gotta listen.

Biggie, Pac, Jay Z, Em, Nas

He is fucking Clever af😂😂

A great list ! I personally must have Scarface in my top 5 but hey - these five are🔥

PAC WAS A GREAT STORY TELLER ALSO AND HER HAD MFN BARS

Never seen this video . But I really like the MC’s he picked and I liked how he explained in detail why he chose them. And also how he paid homage and gave those other Lyricist their props . He didn’t let his Ego get in the way and he shouted out Nas and Eminem 💪

I love that hova respects nas as a great mc and now days as a friend after all the beef

Pac hasn't got technical skills? R u mad.. "If I die tonight" check that one

kool g rap is really underrated im glad he is aware of his ability to rap

What a deadly 5 names. Those 5 would slaughter everyone else.

Kool G Rap was LYRICAL!!!!

Back when he didn’t call Eminem “the white guy”

Guess he acknowledges that Nas won the beef😂

Got love for him for saying NAS.

When it comes to having a legendary cypher it would definitely include Big Pun, Big L, MF Doom, Mos Def, nd Biggie.

Eminem big pac 50 cent and Wayne that’s my top 5. Honorable mentions to L Andre and cube

People in the comments are either misunderstanding what Jay meant or purposefully misinterpreting what he said. His reference to "technical skill" didn't mean Pac wasn't lyrical. But Pac was a pretty straightforward person, in and out of the booth. Pac didn't use double or triple entendres (Jay), or Iambic pentameter (Kendrick), or write an album with a story that plays differently whether you listen to the songs in order or in backwards order (Lupe). That's just not the kind of person Pac was, and it wasn't the kind of rapper he was. Pac was visceral and direct; if he wanted to say something, he just said it, no double or hidden meanings needed. That's not a slight to him at all. Pac was Leonardo Da Vinci with the pen. Jay is Salvadore Dali. Both are artists, but their approach to the art was/is completely different, this the listener's experience is completely different.