Here today, and gone later today. That’s how fast your career in rap can last if you are not careful with how you handle your business. Luckily there are rappers that have lasted the test of time and are still rocking microphones to this very day.
While these OG’s are probably not being heard on your hottest radio station, we’re sure many of them will land on your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper Top 5 Dead or Alive MC list.
Additionally when you consider their age bracket, influence on rap culture and current day relevancy, they should be saluted as pioneers. Or better yet, considering it’s Veterans Day (big up all those who keep us safe), in an effort to honor the rap vets, we present:
10 Rappers Over 45 That Are Still Doing It.
Let us know who you are still checking for in the comments section below.
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Rev Run [of RUN-DMC] (48-Years-Old)
Run still holds the crown for ripping shows while he writes self-help books.
Melle Mel (52-Years-Old)
Say something slick to Melle Mel–we dare you.
Grandmaster Caz (52-Years-Old)
The secret pen behind Sugar Hill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight” still has bars and an overall vision.
KRS-ONE (48-Years-Old)
Knowledge still remains supreme over nearly everybody and few rappers want to see KRS in cypher.
Doug E. Fresh (47-Years-Old)
The world’s greatest entertainer is hosting celebrity parties and still delighting crowds with his flawless beatboxing skills.
Chuck D. [of Public Enemy] (53-Years-Old)
What else can be said about Chuck D. that hasn’t already been said?
Dr. Dre [48-Years-Old]
Detox is still in a release date black hole but even your parents know about Beats By Dre headphones.
GZA/Genius (of Wu-Tang Clan) (47-Years-Old)
While we are left waiting for the 20 year anniversary Wu-Tang Clan album, GZA is still one of the sharpest lyricists in the game.
