Young Gunz - Who said you have to be signed to make it onto hip hop's biggest cypher? Although they're not household names quite yet, here's a group of youthful spitters you may want to keep an eye on. (Photo: Derek Reed / Picture Group / BET)
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Core Masson - Looking to add his name to the list of great MCs from Brooklyn, young upstart Core Masson represents the new wave of lyricist out of the borough. Breaking bad never sounded so good. (Photo: Derek Reed / Picture Group / BET)
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Boy Jones - Some might think it's impossible to follow in the footsteps of a flamboyant MC like O.D.B. But who better to tackle the task than the late rapper's son, Boy Jones? Touring with Wu-Tang and learning the ropes from other clan members, Boy Jones seems to be carrying on his pops' legacy with ease. (Photo: Derek Reed / Picture Group / BET)
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Kosha Dillz - Reppin' his Jewish heritage, this MC from Perth Amboy, NJ, decided to pursue rap full time after being influenced by MF Doom, Yasin Bey, Ghostface Killah and others. (Photo: Derek Reed / Picture Group / BET)
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