KMD's Theory of Three Lyrical Kings?

Question

In his book: Theres a God on the Mic: The True 50 Greatest MCs, Kool Moe Dee devoped a theory that rap is cyclical but there is always three lyrical kings that anchor the generation.

According to KMD:
1st Generation: Melle Mel, Grandmaster Caz, Kool Moe Dee (he wasn't the humblest of guys)

2nd Generation: Big Daddy Kane, KRS-One, Rakim

3rd Generation: Nas, Jay-Z, Biggie

if you'll notice each generation is roughly 7 years apart, at the time of publishing KMD hinted that the fourth generation included Eminem and DMX

who do you think deserves to be in the 4th generation? (keep in mind 2000-2001) now that it is 2008 who deserves to be in the 5th generation?

Def Poet {#1 Heat Fan} · Accepted Answer

DMX, Eminem, & Busta Rhymes for the 4th generation

Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West, & Immortal Technique for the 5th generation

(real interesting read mane)

Anonymous · Answer

Interesting question for the fifth generation I would say Kanye West, Talib Kweli and T.I. As for the fourth I would have to say Jadakiss along with DMX and Eminem. Once again very good info and question.

? · Answer

In no order Rakim Nas Lupe Fiasco Eminem Biggie

RUSSELL ( I Used to Love H.E.R.) · Answer

Talib Kweli, Madvillian, Ghostface, Ohmega Watts*

 I know its only supposed to be three but dam, who's Really worthy of such a high regard in todays game?

Trending News

KMD's Theory of Three Lyrical Kings?

4 Answers