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- Eminem. 1,528 votes. Born and raised in St. Joseph, Missouri. Eminem, born as Marshall Bruce Mathers III, is a globally recognized figure in the music industry known for his raw talent and controversial lyrics.
- Kanye West. 1,346 votes. Raised in Chicago, Illinois. Kanye West, born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, is a globally recognized figure who has left an indelible mark on the music industry.
- Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. 842 votes. Formed in Cleveland, Ohio. Bone Thugs-n-Harmony is an American rap group. Consists of rappers Bizzy Bone, Wish Bone, Layzie Bone, Krayzie Bone, and Flesh-n-Bone.
- Feloni. 663 votes. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Trish Best, known by her stage name Feloni, is an African-American rapper from Detroit, Michigan. Her coming out as lesbian was featured on MTV's LOGO documentary show Coming Out Stories.
Mar 25, 2024 · The Midwest, often overlooked when it comes to its contributions to the hip-hop landscape, has produced some of the most influential and distinctive voices in the genre. Stretching from Chicago to Detroit to Ohio, the Midwestern region has proven time and again that it’s a hotbed for rap talent, birthing lyrical titans, trendsetters, and tastemakers.
- Eminem From a technical standpoint, Em is the greatest to touch a mic, bar none. The constantly shifting rhyme schemes and intricately layered internal rhyme seems so meticulously planned, it's hard to imagine how it could be improved upon.
- Kanye West Yes, at the end of the day, we will remember Yeezus for his incredible production before his pretty good rapping, but when you look at the total cohesiveness of his projects and the consistency from album to album, in Kanye's own words: "It's amazing."
- Tech N9ne Tech is an incredibly gifted rapper technically and a good lyricist, but the most impressive thing about his rise from obscurity to being a household name has been that he's done it by himself, without the help of a major label.
- Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Just think about the name for a second: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. A more unlikely combination of words has never been uttered, and that's the wonder of this group.
- Juice WRLD. 5,887 votes. Known for his genre-blending style and emotionally charged music, this late rapper quickly became an influential figure in both Chicago and international hip hop scenes.
- Polo G. 5,073 votes. Emerging as a force to be reckoned with in the Windy City's drill scene, this young artist skyrocketed to fame through his raw storytelling and melodic flow.
- King Von. 2,529 votes. With a gritty delivery and captivating storytelling abilities, this artist established himself as one of the city's most promising talents before his tragic death.
- Kanye West. 11,305 votes. As one of the most prolific and innovative artists in modern music history, this Grammy-winning rapper/producer hailing from Chicago has left an indelible mark on hip hop culture.
May 17, 2024 · 13. Lupe Fiasco. Lupe Fiasco is arguably one of the best lyricists of his generation. Known for his intricate wordplay, socially conscious themes, and diverse musical style, the Chicago wordsmith graduated from well-received mixtapes to his debut album, Food & Liquor, which earned him four Grammy nods.
Jan 23, 2023 · Some of the brightest lights and most promising talent in hip-hop are coming from America’s Heartland, where a group of impressive up-and-coming rappers are busy writing their own legends. While the west coast, east coast and the south regions have produced iconic rappers like 2Pac, Biggie and Outkast, for decades the best midwest rappers have been largely unsung, independent and overlooked.
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This category is for hip hop artists whose origins stem from the Midwestern United States. This includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin
