The lyrical Hot Boy ups every track with his verbal acrobats and sharp punch lines, which makes him an undeniable candidate for a BET Hip Hop Award Lyricist of the Year.
Jay-Z
Aside from the commercial successes of his albums, each Jay-Z verse inspires analysis and praise.
Nicki Minaj
The Trini-born Best Lyricist nominee stood toe-to-toe against rap’s big boys on Kanye West’s “Monster” and she has not stepped down since.
Rick Ross
The kingpin rapper lyrically bossed up on “Tupac Back” which garnered him a Lyricist of the Year nomination.
Kanye West
On his fifth studio album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Mr. West continued to play the role of triple threat—producer, director and top-rated lyricist.
