was DMX a top 5 rapper in his prime

[The_Third_Man]

if by top rapper you mean popular/hot? yes
if by top rapper you mean best/skilled/most talented? no

 

[Truth Hurts]

he was top 3 in his prime years, but top 10 all time for me

 

[BmoreGorilla]

At the time yea. There really wasn't much to choose from in 98-2000 anyway. Him and Canibus were supposed to "save" the game after Biggie and Pac died but Canibus put out that garbage album

 

[FreshAIG]

He was the best