Last week, Complex posted a list of the 50 Best LA Rappers of All Time, which had Kendrick Lamar at #1, followed by Snoop Dogg at #2, Ice Cube at #3, Dr. Dre at #4, and Tyler, the Creator at #5. The Game came in at #11, and now The Game has responded to Complex‘s list with his own list of the top 100 LA rappers of all time. He puts 2Pac at #1, with Snoop Dogg at #2, Ice Cube at #3, Kendrick Lamar at #4, and himself at #5. He writes:
A few days ago @complexmusic dropped a list of the Top 50 LA rappers & I don’t know who gave final approval but I get it… “playas f%?k up too” !!!
I was born & raised in this city & I’ve never moved from it, left it for more then 2 months or abandoned it to call anywhere else home.
I’ve lost brothers, family, friends & damn near my own life to the lifestyle that so many people around the world try to imitate.
I say that to say, I AM LA… I’ve mastered the art of surviving in this city that has claimed so many & believe when I say.. I’ve been in the trenches since my birth.
45 years the music created here has been the soundtrack to my life & here I stand today as one of thee koldest rappers in the history of the city, state & coast I’ve given my blood sweat & tears to.
Everybody on this list know what it is with me out here & those not on the list understand that the names above from top to bottom best represent this city & its culture.
The few rappers on the list that weren’t specifically born here are on the list because of their dedication & choice to ride with the city once they got here. It’s non debatable !!!
Argue all you want to but this is how I feel… if I’m wrong, challenge my pen & let me remind you of what & who I am.
At the end of the day, this MY LIST PUNK !!!!
I was born here & I will die here….
Sincerely, THE COAST GUARD ‼️🩸👌🏾
Game’s list continues with Kurupt at #6, DJ Quik at #7, Dr. Dre at #8, Eazy-E at #9, Xzibit at #10, Nipsey Hussle at #11, Ice-T at #12, B-Real at #13, Tyler, the Creator at #14, and YG at #15. See his top 100 and compare it to Complex‘s top 50 below.
In related news, Snoop Dogg and Xzibit both just released new albums last month on the same day. Xzibit’s Kingmaker features Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, B-Real, and others. Snoop’s Iz It A Crime? features Sexyy Red, Wiz Khalifa, and more.
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Complex‘s 50 Best LA Rappers of All Time
50 – Blueface
49 – Blu
48 – G. Perico
47 – OhGeesy
46 – KXNG Crooked
45 – Evidence
44 – Everlast
43 – Ab-Soul
42 – will.i.am
41 – The Lady Of Rage
40 – Coolio
39 – F*tlip
38 – Kam
37 – Mack 10
36 – Tash
35 – Murs
34 – WC
33 – Ras Kass
32 – Aceyalone
31 – Yo-Yo
30 – 03 Greedo
29 – Jay Rock
28 – Roddy Ricch
27 – Daz
26 – Doja Cat
25 – Tyga
24 – Drakeo The Ruler
23 – Vince Staples
22 – Earl Sweatshirt
21 – MC Ren
20 – Warren G
19 – Dom Kennedy
18 – Suga Free
17 – SchoolboyQ
16 – King Tee
15 – YG
14 – Xzibit
13 – Kurupt
12 – MC Eiht
11 – The Game
10 – Nipsey Hussle
09 – Eazy E
08 – B-Real
07 – Ice-T
06 – DJ Quik
05 – Tyler, The Creator
04 – Dr. Dre
03 – Ice Cube
02 – Snoop Dogg
01 – Kendrick Lamar