krs is easily the most charismatic performer in rap history.

[Mike Otherz]

this isnt news to anyone, but still, look at the effortless charisma. no gimmicks, no band. . when strong black males were actually running rap. krs is probably the most pricipled mc ever to grace the game. you cannot at any point say he sold out or did anything suspect. even PE got to account for flavs c00ning ways. rakim is the only one i could put next to krs.

 

[End Cruelty]

I know you are not trying to discredit PE. They arguably have more influence on the entire game than any other collective. They've influence ever facet of rap as we know it, as well as contributed to other genres well beyond Chris's reach. Slow down. KRS is legendary, though.

 

[art-customized]

Love KRS - in my top 5

 

[The Ruler 09]

KRS definitely up there, when I saw the thread title, this is the performance I thought about. Some other performers I rate..

Big Daddy Kane, LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, Melle Mel, 2 Pac, Biggie, Skinnyman.[DOUBLEPOST=1397564465][/DOUBLEPOST]If I had to pick one I also go with KRS One I think.

 

[Art Barr]

krs = the undisputed goat



Art Barr

 

[Still Benefited]

Im guessing you don't mean charismatic in its most basic sense that people use it today based off the names you listed.

 

[Mike Otherz]

Im guessing you don't mean charismatic in its most basic sense that people use it today based off the names you listed.

as a performer, he just commands your attention. in terms of principle, i put rakim next to him cause i dont think he ever embarrased himeself. 2 pac is a more charismatic persona as a public figure but as a performer on stage, i think krs is unparralled.

 

[Big Mel]

Easily.

 

[The Ruler 09]

Post the other two parts bro if you can.

 

[Billy Ocean]

Kris a MC God. He fully understands that good MC's should be able to rock a stage. PE, Redman and Method Man, Jay, Busta Rhymes, and Big Daddy Kane are some other dope live performers.