Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most influential and dynamic wordsmiths in hip-hop.

On this day in 1972, Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr., better known as Common, was born in Chicago, Illinois. The Grammy and Academy Award-winning artist has not only cemented his legacy in Hip Hop but also ...

Lil Wayne, one of the most famous names in the hip-hop world, has announced some arena ... Wayne is one of the most masterful lyricists of our time, delivering mind-boggling verses for the last ...

The emergence of Kendrick Lamar reminded hip-hop heads not to sleep on fiery lyricists from California. One of the undisputed queens of hip-hop, Missy Elliott's 'Get Ur Freak On' is a classic that ...

Andre 3000 is recognized as one of the most innovative, influential, and powerful lyricists in hip-hop. He is best known for hits such as “Ms. Jackson,” “Player’s Ball,” “Hey Ya,” ...