Why is Black Thought always omitted from top 5 conversations?

buttuh_b

It's really a travesty. I feel safe saying he might be the most consistent rapper ever. Yes, more consistent than Nas. More consistent than Ghostface. More consistent than Common Sense.

And it's not like he's just consistently good. Consistently great and has always been a top tier rap artist in terms of artistry. Black Thought hands down has the best on stage mic control of any MC. I won't mention the overall stage show (which in my opinion is the best in hip hop) because he has The Roots backing him and it's not fair. He has a variety of flows. Substance in his verses but he can also just get busy. Matter fact, I think he bodied Rap City the Basement harder than anyone. And him and his crew always deliver great albums.

So is it because he's in a group? Not enough impact? He isn't controversial enough?

To be honest with you, he isn't in my top 5 but he's definitely in my top 10. I just think it's disrespectful how his name isn't even brought up after all the work he's put in and his longevity.

Wild Self

Because Black Thought lacks a compelling backstory and doesn't talk about his life. Otherwise, he is definitely on the top 10.

Law Trafalgar

Az > black thought, and az doesn't mentioned sometimes so...

buttuh_b

SuperstarCole wrote:

Az > black thought, and az doesn't mentioned sometimes so...

I disagree. AZ is more one-dimensional. He is a top 25 rapper. But maybe top 10 as a strict lyricist.

Black Thought is way more well-rounded and artistically superior.

Yamoley

Simple, the nigga is boring as fuck.....

buttuh_b

Yamoley wrote:

Simple, the nigga is boring as fuck.....

Why Nas in everyone top 5 then?

ferociousmonk

buttuh_b wrote:

SuperstarCole wrote:

Az > black thought, and az doesn't mentioned sometimes so...

I disagree. AZ is more one-dimensional. He is a top 25 rapper. But maybe top 10 as a strict lyricist.

Black Thought is way more well-rounded and artistically superior.

Agree.... I'm an AZ fan but he is more one-dimensional. Wish I had a proper answer for the original question about Black Thought. Amazing talent and performer but never gets the appreciation he deserves. Not that I've seen anyway.

Yamoley

buttuh_b wrote:

Yamoley wrote:

Simple, the nigga is boring as fuck.....

Why Nas in everyone top 5 then?

Post Stillmatic Nas is boring 50% of the time....Black Thought, boring all the time!

buttuh_b

I don't see how Black Thought is boring when he always brings energy to the track.

Truth Writer

I don't think he's Top 5.....but I'll definitely give him Top 25.

numbaz...80's baby

Because he's not dead yet and he's not Jay-Z and Nas.

KingGivBiz

cuz he didnt do a collab with Drake, Ross, Jada, Fab, Luda, or Eminem yet.

Sep-00

not in my top 5 but i always give him honorable mention

usmarin3

Because he is pretty fucking one dimensional compared to other rappers who are generally considered top 5. To me dudes like Pac, Big, Jay, Nas could walk the line of making fun records and hard core hiphop records, The Roots don't make fun records.

apreachernamedweebay

Jesus told me its cause the boy band era died!

Hallelujah!

usmarin3

Black Thought is one of them niggas who just rap to rap. I don't even feel like we know who the hell Black Thought is as a person 20 years in, dude is not personable or have any presence on his records.

starvin

he's in my top 5

buttuh_b

usmarin3 wrote:

Black Thought is one of them niggas who just rap to rap. I don't even feel like we know who the hell Black Thought is as a person 20 years in, dude is not personable or have any presence on his records.

I don't really give a fuck who he is as a person. His verses have had impacts on my life b. He makes music you can feel.