Lil Wayne Updates His Top Five Rappers List

BYAlexander ColePublished on August 03, 20238.0K Views

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

Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.