In a recent publication of GQ magazine, a fashion and entertainment mag, they named the 25 worst rappers of all time … 8th spot went to ALL ENGLISH RAPPERS apart from Mike Skinner.
GQ‘s so called definitive list of the 25 most dreadful MCs ever to dribble out a rhyme was put together by Rob Tannenbaum and published a few days ago.
Image courtesy of GQ Mag – DARROW
GQ Mag – All UK Rappers Are Shit?
Robs wording for the 8th worst rapper slot was as follows “Everyone from England, ever With one exception: Mike Skinner of the Streets”
Assuming he means United Kingdom as a whole and also not knowing the difference between Rap, Hip Hop, Grime, MC, Dub Step etc..
Why would someone view the UK scene like that and generalize it so bluntly?
.@tannenbaumr names the 25 worst rappers of all time: http://t.co/P8U6S46QHe
— GQ Magazine (@GQMagazine) July 10, 2013
Even British GQ distanced themselves from their sister magazine’s view during a recent tweet with Skepta.
Just to be clear: we don’t agree RT @Skepta: Read @GQMagazine 25 worst rappers of all time, number 8 was “Everyone from England, ever”
— British GQ (@BritishGQ) July 10, 2013
Wasn’t Tinie Tempah on their front cover in 2012?
Surely GQ mag will of offended a whole heap of heads in the UK and across the pond on this one.
Check out some of the the responses below.
Ty Says:
@ITCHFM incredible proof of what type of people we have against us even within our own ranks…. http://t.co/uY5V7Cf2ZX
— Ty (@tymusic) July 12, 2013
@4play38 @ITCHFM but we dont take stock of th bigger picture… there are folks saying and doing this for real.. with power … in the game — Ty (@tymusic) July 12, 2013
Wiley Says:
That’s why I prefer the term Grime Mc @ITCHFM @akalamusic @DevlinOfficial @Wretch32 @Skepta — Wiley (@WileyUpdates) July 12, 2013
Devlin Says:
@ITCHFM it’s a stupid comment but I doubt many people will take GQ’s advice of UK rappers, comments like that show their lack of knowledge. — Devlin (@DevlinOfficial) July 12, 2013
Sway Says:
“@ITCHFM: GQ Mag – All UK Rappers Are Sh*t? http://t.co/JUQzYElLJE [check this @swayuk]” > Not bothered, it’s as true as flying elephants.
— Sway (@SwayUK) July 12, 2013
Harry Shotta Says:
@4play38 @ITCHFM It’s just ignorance from someone who has no understanding or love for the music, I address this on my new mix tape, lol
— Harry Shotta (@HarryShotta) July 11, 2013
DJ MK Says:
Sad to see @GQMagazine showing how irrelevant they are in 2013, especially with their views on UK music
— DJ MK (@djmk) July 12, 2013
With MB3 replying:
@djmk @GQMagazine actually I agree with this article — UK music has gone from bad to worse 3 chords candy bop teenage pop & UK rap :: yux
— MB3 Official (@mb3official) July 12, 2013
Whats your thoughts all Rappers, Hip Hop artists Grime Mcs and fans? Make your comments below.
The Full List:
25. Tom Green
24. MC Skat Cat
23. Chingy
22. Joaquin Phoenix
21. Too $hort
20. Will Smith
19. Pro athletes, post 1985
18. Soulja Boy
17. Weed carriers (St. Lunatics, Bravehearts, D-12
16. Brian Wilson
15. Madonna
14. David Bowie and Mickey Rourke
13. Master P
12. Prince
11. Eazy E
10. The two guys in the Black Eyed Peas who aren’t will.i.am
9. Pitbull
8. Everyone from England, ever
7. MC Hammer
6. Diddy
5. Kevin Federline
4. Vanilla Ice
3. Chet Haze
2. Spencer Pratt
1. Insane Clown Posse