Very subjective I know but I'd like to know who you'd consider to be the greatest rapper of all times.
For my money I've never subscribed to the view that Biggie was the greatest, despite the fact he had lyrics and flow.
Similarly I wouldn't vote Jay-Z as the best, lyrical content & delivery notwithstanding, even though one has to take into account he NEVER writes down his lyrics.
Nas, and I mean back in the day Nas (Illamtic), was one of my favourite rappers. That album was one of the best debuts to ever be dropped.
But the greatest rapper of all times in my humble opinion is Rakim. He changed the way MCs rapped in-so-much-as he was an early pioneer of double-meanings wrapped in intricate rhymes and delivered pitch perfect. All this WITHOUT swearing.
Listen to his work. He was a visionary.
Who's yours?