Lupe or Jigga
Lyrically Lupe is better than Jay-z, he is Jay-z on steroids as a lyricist...or a better description would be he is the thinking man's Jay-z, but that's another topic
But considering all them things you mentioned, and just raw talent, I gotta give it to Jay-z.
Moreso early Jay-z, circa 96-97, unbelievable skills, every category of rapping was like a 9 or 10.
Nas is my favorite tho, by far, just thought I'd add that, lol. And I considered him for this too.
This rapping shyt was easy as breathing for this brother.
Any flow
Any song
Aggressive or laid back
whoa
"That's when Ron vanished, Came back, speaking Spanish. Lavish habits. 2 rings, 20 karats"
“This goes out for those who choose to use disrespectful views on the king of N.Y.”
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and he can go melodic, singsong to.Not even in my top 5 but KRAYZIE BONE.
He can do everything all the rappers named above did and more.
Word to @Bonefan32