These Are the Hottest Rappers Right Now?
Channel: fantano
Duration: 27:13
The Big Picture
Fantano dives deep into Complex's list of the 100 hottest rappers. While the topic is indeed intriguing, the rankings like J. Cole at #1, given his announced retirement, make the list seem more clickbait than definitive insight. Who landed where is a roller coaster ride that questions the measuring stick for 'hotness' in rap.
Chapter Breakdown
- Act I: The Setup - Hot Thanany, not Tano, wonders who's the hottest rapper nowadays, given the chatter about hip hop allegedly slipping.
- Act II: The Twist - Complex drops the 100 hottest rappers list, leading to eyebrow-raising positions and unexpected rankings.
- Act III: The Resolution - Fantano wraps up the breakdown, questioning the reliability and logic behind Complex's rankings.
Highlights
- Flo Millie getting ranked under too Slimy despite her massive listener base.
- Russ appearing on the list against all odds, despite his love/hate relationship with the media.
- J. Cole being the hottest, even as he steps out to retirement.
- Don Toliver beating his sensei, Travis Scott in the rankings!
- Yeet being a top five rapper, despite being regarded as a Kanye imitator.
Quote of the Moment
Don Toiver is Travis's child. Like, how is Don Toiver landing a six and Travis landing at seven?
Controversial Takes
- J. Cole's placement as the number one hottest rapper even though he's announced retirement.
- Travis Scott ranking under Don Toliver despite his global status.
- The reliance on listener numbers as sole criteria for 'hotness'.
Is It Clickbait?
Clickbait verdict: Clickbait — Complex claims J. Cole is at the top of the list right now, but this raises eyebrows given he's supposedly retired.
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