Nas' classic debut album. Considered by many to be his best.
What the hell? These are the worst definition for Illmatic I've ever seen!
A mainstream and freestyle rapper from Philadelphia signed to Full Surface Records. He gained much of his fame from murdering Roc-A-Fell Rapper Freeway in a freestyle battle. His debut and sophomore albums, Split Personality and I'm A Hustla respectively went gold. He is widely considered as the best freestyler since the late Big L.
George: Cassidy is the illest freestyler in the game right now.
Tom: Ya, that boy Cass is a problem.
Freestyle battle rapper who appeared on MTV's Making The Band in 2003. He battled Elliot Ness and earned P. Diddy'd respect. Is one of the best battle rappers right now.
George: Did you see that Jae Millz battle?
James: Yeah, Millz murdered that dude.
A rapper obessed with saying his name.
Random person: Hey, nigger, what's your name?
Mike Jones: Mike Jones, Mike Jones, Mike Jones
Random person: Ok, please be quiet now.
Mike Jones: Mike Jones, Mike Jones, Mike Jones, Mike Jones
*White guy beats the shit out of Mike Jones*
Bow Wow's arch-nemesis. Bubblegum rapper who sells records primarily because of his good looks. His songs aim towards young teenage girls. He is the son of rapper Master P. Recently dropped the "Lil" from his name and goes as simply Romeo.
Lol, Bow Wow and Lil Romeo are at it again.
A freestyle rapper who recycles many of his lines from other battles.
Murda Mook: "You was better of signin' up with them Al Khada guys/Cuz goin against me is fuckin suicide"
John: "I swear I heard you say that in ya last 2 battles, Mook!"
A very talented, Grammy Award-winning rapper/producer. Has done production for several successful artists. Alot of people criticize him because he addresses real issues in today's society that most are too scared to discuss. He makes thought-provoking music, unlike most rap artists today, he goes beyond cash and hoes.
Jimmy: Did you hear that new Kanye West song today?
John: Yeah, man, that beat was dope and he was spittin some real shit.