Saying rap fans are fickle has long become a cliché. But, can you really blame them? There is always a new jack rapper claiming to be that next great, or bearable, MC. However, more often than not, they may score a hot single or two, and some Internet fame, but then they’ll disappear from Hip-Hop’s radar.
Some of these rappers you just may easily recognize. But don’t fool yourself into thinking you really care. If you’re team one hit wonder and insist we are unfairly slandering the object of your standom, spend that potential time and energy riffing about their inclusion here into trying to get them on the charts. That said, here are 15 rappers that were on the cusp of fame, but that most Hip-Hop fans give no f-cks about.
Feel free to let us know if we missed any in the comments!
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YC After “Racks,” Future kept making hits. YC, not so much.
Shop Boyz These are the cats that made “Party Like A Rock Star.” That is all.
Cash Out Cash out is trying to hold on. But his “Cashin Out” hit is getting smaller and smaller in the rear view. Where’s the album?
Mike Jones Were not sure what Mike Jones lost more of, the extra pounds (yes, that’s him below) or his career.
Hittman
Hittman had bars, but he practically turned into a unicorn after The Chronic 2001 had its run.
Charles Hamilton The jaw tap heard around Internets doomed this pink advocating MC.
OJ Da Juiceman
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Getting booed in NYC is far from a career breaker, just ask Big KRIT. However, for OJ it was a sign the jig was up. Ay!
Sun N.Y. The NYC rapper was signed to So So Def. You’re welcome for that trip down memory lane.
Mims Unfortunately, Mims is no longer even close to being hot.
Onyx Da Birthstone Kid We threw this one in for the Hip-Hop purists. Son hit the Milk Carton pretty much the moment KMD stopped promoting their debut, Mr. Hood. RIP Subroc!
Amil Too easy. “4 Da Fam” still bumps, though.
Bone Crusher Admit it, if not for the So So Def reunion you would be able to remember his name.
Psy Quick, name a song of Psy’s other than “Gangnam Style.” Exactly.
Dem Franchize Boyz Still trying to lean into another hit.
Ron Browz Browz did produce Nas “Ether” and had hits (“Jumpin’ Out The Window”). We’re betting y’all really don’t care, though.
