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The MC Jadakiss once said that “Philly got the most rappers with heart” and he wasn’t lying. If you look to recent events such as Cassanova’s Hot 97 Interview the #SoBrooklynChallenge the creator himself said that Philly’s MC’s were the ones that went the hardest. With that being said, Philly is home to some of the best MC’s to ever Rock the Mic. So here are a few names you may or may not know, who come from the City of Brotherly Love
Meek Mill
Meek has arguably been one of the most talked about artists within the past few years. Outside of his successful music career, the “Championships” rapper has had an ongoing fight with a corrupt justice system and has been taking the media by storm.
Tierra Whack
Tierra’s creative process is one that has captivated her fans since she first came on the scene. Outside of her rhymes schemes the visual for her “Whack World” Album is definitely something that made her stand out amongst her peers.
Shawn Smith, formerly Young Savage, known for versatile rhyme schemes and punchlines. His project “Sink or Swim: A Shawn Smith Story” praised by Hip-Hop veterans like Joe Budden, Sway, and Jay-Z.
Lil Uzi Vert, a hitmaker since “Luv Is Rage” Mixtape in 2015, considered a “Mumble Rap” pioneer.
PNB Rock, Germantown native, embodies Trap and Blues, gained fame with “RNB 3” mixtape in 2015.
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