Eminem is the best depending on how you define best- subjectively? I.e. opinions? Well they don't have a definite answer by definition, but there are a few objective areas that you could judge him by
Most sold rap album is by Eminem
Most sold albums overall for a rap artist is a title held by him
Most youtube views for a rap artist channel is his.
Most awards won by a single rap artist.
And there are others
In no particular order: Nas, Eric B, EPMD, Guru, Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, Dr. Octagon (aka Kool Keith), KRS-One, Snoop Dogg, and Andre 3000. I could also put Dizzee Rascal, Ice Cube, either Beastie Boy, or Cee-Lo on the list, especially his time with Goodie Mob.
EDIT: How could I forget 3rd Bass and Biggie?
Literally none of his songs can be considered actual rap. He's a fast talker. The shit he's talking about though is not rap. It's disgusting bull shit. Only these pop style rappers that belong on Kids Bop respect him. No respectable artist has ever even graced him with a acknowledgment of his existence.
Too bad that by definition Eminem is in fact a rapper "a type of popular music of US black origin in which words are recited rapidly and rhythmically over a prerecorded, typically electronic instrumental backing."
Let's see.. Pop awards.. More pop awards.. Oh look at that, another pop award. He's winning awards that go to people who are liked by the younger, stupider generation. I don't consider these accomplishments.
Alright, @ambertek, I'm guessing all you've accomplished in your life is playing video games all day and being a general asshole. No one on this website likes you. Actually, mostly everyone hates you. So you can go ahead and insult a man who has done so many good things and changed so many people's lives all you want. I'm sorry that you're such a butthurt, whiny bitch, but I don't give a shit about your opinion. Eminem is my hero and I'm just defending him. That's all.
Hell ya, ever heard of esports? Kind of a big thing now. Actual money, scholarships, all the good shit. Guessing all you've accomplished is working at a gas station? And considering your "hero" is a guy who talks really fast about the sex he's had with all his exs, I'm quite frankly interested in how your gonna turn out.
Like I said, do your worst; I'm not going to argue with you. You have your shitty asshole opinion, and I have mine. I'm not wasting my time with some loser who likes to start fights with people half their age over the Internet. Get a fucking life.
No, I don't consider him a rapper because he raps about shit like sex, instead of actual life and problems. I hate rappers who's whole "thing" is just swearing. Annoying as shit.
American Music Awards
14
Billboard Music Awards
17
Brit Awards
4
Grammy Awards
15
MTV Europe Music Awards
15
MTV Video Music Awards
12
People's Choice Awards
7
World Music Awards
10
Academy Awards
(Oscars)
1
Lyrics are what make a real rapper. I said "All pop awards, nothing impressive here"
Please direct me to where I said "If they have a pop award, they're not a real rapper"
Funny thing is, you can't. At his point your bull shitting to try to win anyway you can.
These rappers won them because as I said, this generation is fucking stupid. Having a Grammy award or anything else is kinda like a baby step. It's not hard. Being respected by everyone because you ACTUALLY deserve it is the hard part, that's what makes a real rapper. This kid up here? He talks really fast about gangster rap, not even written by him, then passes it off as talent. He deserves nothing.
I share sooooo much with him and i can not describe the levels i relate to him. Marshall Mathers is my hero
Most sold rap album is by Eminem
Most sold albums overall for a rap artist is a title held by him
Most youtube views for a rap artist channel is his.
Most awards won by a single rap artist.
And there are others
EDIT: How could I forget 3rd Bass and Biggie?
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_Eminem
https://www.grammy.com/artist/eminem
http://www.eminem.net/awards/
Roasted like a kid in the burn unit
14
Billboard Music Awards
17
Brit Awards
4
Grammy Awards
15
MTV Europe Music Awards
15
MTV Video Music Awards
12
People's Choice Awards
7
World Music Awards
10
Academy Awards
(Oscars)
1
Hilltop Hoods
K'naan
Here's a couple to get ya started
Please direct me to where I said "If they have a pop award, they're not a real rapper"
Funny thing is, you can't. At his point your bull shitting to try to win anyway you can.
These rappers won them because as I said, this generation is fucking stupid. Having a Grammy award or anything else is kinda like a baby step. It's not hard. Being respected by everyone because you ACTUALLY deserve it is the hard part, that's what makes a real rapper. This kid up here? He talks really fast about gangster rap, not even written by him, then passes it off as talent. He deserves nothing.