Jay-Z Lists His Top 5 Rappers [Video]

In a recent interview with superstar Jay-Z, a question many people have wondered about Hov was answered, as Jay-Z named his top 5 emcees.

While being interviewed for his new book "Decoded," Jay-Z let the audience ask a couple of questions, this included who is Hov's top 5 rappers.

Although some of the people on the list may not surprise, there is one of the list that has sparked a debate about if the Jigga man is listing these honestly, or just being nice.

Notorious B.I.G. -It's no surprise that Jay-Z would name Big first, Jay-Z has called Biggie his brother on numerous occasions, and can be spotted spitting a Big line in almost every other song.

Tupac -Although he respects him lyrically, Hov likes Pac because of his passion and the way he overcame the struggle. 2Pac is the definition of a street warrior who wrote the poems of the streets before he was tragically gunned down

Kool G Rap -One half of the Juice Crew, it's easy to see why Jay-Z would be inspired by the Queens Rapper, as he was one of the pioneers of Hip-Hop who represented New York the same way that Jay-Z does.

KRS-One - As everyone should have on their list, "The Professor" of Hip-Hop may of been the most influential person in not just East Coast Hip-Hop, but Hip-Hop in general.

This one was no surprise..

Eminem - Although Hov and Em are no strangers to each other, this name may surprise a couple of people.
Working together since Jay-Z's Blueprint up to the recent concerts held in New York and Jay-Z, Hov has always loved Eminem's lyrical slaughter as well as the type of energy he brings to a track

Peep the video below to see Hov explain all of his choices