I asked ChatGPT what are the top ten rap verses of all time....

[semicko82]

ChatGPT
You said:
What's your top ten hip hop verses of all time
ChatGPT said:
Great question—and a tough one. “Top 10 hip-hop verses of all time” can vary depending on the criteria: lyrical complexity, cultural impact, emotional weight, flow, or influence. But here's a strong list that balances all of those, with verses that made history, influenced generations, or showcased elite-level craftsmanship:

Top 10 Hip-Hop Verses of All Time (In No Particular Order):
Nas – “N.Y. State of Mind” (Verse 1)
Album: Illmatic (1994)
➤ A storytelling masterclass. Nas was just 20, yet painted vivid pictures of NYC street life with elite lyrical skill.

The Notorious B.I.G. – “Suicidal Thoughts” (Only Verse)
Album: Ready to Die (1994)
➤ One of the darkest, most introspective verses in hip-hop. Biggie delivers raw emotion, vulnerability, and storytelling.

Eminem – “Lose Yourself” (Verse 1)
Album: 8 Mile Soundtrack (2002)
➤ A motivational anthem with perfect cadence and multisyllabic rhyme—arguably Em’s most universally respected verse.

Kendrick Lamar – “Control” (Big Sean ft. Kendrick Lamar & Jay Electronica)
Released: 2013 (non-album)
➤ Not even Kendrick's own song, but he hijacked it and called out nearly every major rapper. Competitive hip-hop at its finest.

Rakim – “Eric B. Is President” (Verse 1)
Album: Paid in Full (1987)
➤ A revolutionary moment—Rakim changed the MC game with his calm delivery, internal rhyme schemes, and lyrical depth.

Andre 3000 – “Elevators (Me & You)” (Verse 2)
Album: ATLiens (1996)
➤ A poetic meditation on fame, humility, and life’s contradictions. 3 Stacks at his most soulful.

Jay-Z – “D’Evils” (Verse 2)
Album: Reasonable Doubt (1996)
➤ Cold, calculated reflection on the corrupting nature of money, trust, and street life. Classic Hov with intricate rhymes.

Black Thought – Funk Flex Freestyle (2017)
Live Performance
➤ 10+ minutes of non-stop, elite-level lyricism. No hook, no breaks, just pure MC skill. Widely hailed as one of the greatest freestyles ever.

2Pac – “So Many Tears” (Verse 1)
Album: Me Against the World (1995)
➤ Vulnerable and introspective, 2Pac reflects on pain, trauma, and mortality—heartfelt and poetic.

MF DOOM – “Rapp Snitch Knishes” (Verse 1)
Album: Mm..Food (2004)
➤ Complex internal rhymes, satire, and wordplay—DOOM at his sharpest, with a verse that hip-hop heads still study.

Not a bad list

 

[Raquinotj]

They left this one out... Canibus verse.

 

[desp]

That Black Thought freestyle is classic but wild overrated

 

[semicko82]

No verse past 2013
Interesting

 

[head shots101]

Alright — now we’re getting serious. If we’re talking top five rappers of all time overall, not just New York, here’s my list (and yeah, this is always debatable):

1. Nas — Still one of the greatest lyricists and storytellers ever. Illmatic is basically required hip-hop curriculum.
2. The Notorious B.I.G. — Effortless flow, clever punchlines, and classic albums. His short career didn’t stop him from becoming a legend.
3. Jay-Z — From street hustler to billionaire mogul, his longevity, influence, and lyrical catalog are hard to match.
4. Tupac Shakur — The poet, the revolutionary, the voice of a generation. His passion and raw emotion made him unforgettable.
5. Eminem — Love him or not, his technical skill, rhyme schemes, and storytelling are insane. Early Em was a monster on the mic.

Honorable mentions: Andre 3000, DMX, Rakim, Kendrick Lamar, Scarface, Lil Wayne, Jadakiss.

 

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also rap god >>>>>> lose youself but neither top 10

 

[Cladyclad]

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CladyClad:


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Let me know if you want this turned into a graphic story, parody comic, or a part 2.

 

[⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐]

Didn’t mention an AdoNNis verse? Gonna have a talk with ChatGPT about this

 

[Wargames]

ChatGPT is a basic bytch

aint no nuance with a machine just what the consensus says is acceptable.

 

[TripleAgent]

Melle Mel's verse on The Message is arguably the most important rap verse of all time. All these lists from non-culture sources always fail.