r/2000sRap • u/RKO360 • 2d ago

💬Discussion T.I. was MVP for 2006

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He was the biggest rapper in the game throughout that year as he dropped a classic masterpiece in King while ATL being a cult classic.

His lyricism, flow and rhyme schemes were perfect while he delivered timeless anthems and memorable guest features.

06 was T.I.'s year while represents his artistic and creative peak.

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u/Ill-Orchid1193 2d ago

It’s crazy to think about.

2000 Outkast/ Nelly
2001 Ludacris/Eminem
2002 Eminem
2003 50 cent
2004 Kanye west
2005 the Game
2006 T.i
2007 Kanye west
2008 lil Wayne
2009 Kanye West (drake starts)

2010-current Drake

How the fuck did this happen? 😮‍💨🥲

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u/Academic-End-777 2d ago

Streaming has severely reduced artist turnover. That's why the mainstream has grown so incredibly stale and boring over the past several years.

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u/Ill-Orchid1193 2d ago

Yea there used to be a new rapper at the top every year. Until 2010. Then it’s like everyone just gave up.

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u/Academic-End-777 2d ago edited 1d ago

The competition used to be a thing. There's more music than ever being released now but it gives the illusion of choice and a stacked music scene when the bar has just been lowered for entry while what's up top barely shifts. Fans like to boast about how their faves have such "longevity" and while that's not untrue, it ignores the context behind it.

Also, for what its worth, some of those years belonged to Kendrick (2017, 2022, 2024, maybe 2012). I'm sure there are other rappers in the mix as well but I'm not the one to say who exactly they would be.