1) Big Pun-lyricism
2) 2Pac- impact
3) Rakim- revolitionary of rap
4) Big L- rhyming and style
5) Vinnie Paz- hardcore
6) Jay-Z- hate him now but i loved his style
7) RA The Rugged Man- speed and rhyming
8) Biggie- upped raps flow potential
9) Nas- talented writer
10) Crypt the Warchild-being a g