1.Eminem
Eminem’s impact in the 21st century is simply unmatched. Besides five Guinness Book records, Slim Shady holds 15 Grammy’s, 12 VMA Awards and an Oscar. He’s the best-selling hip hop artist of all time and, arguably, the most original rapper since NWA.
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In 2013, Eminem became the only rapper to be named a Global Icon at the MTV Europe Music Awards. The rare honor was only ever given to a handful of music legends (like Queen and Bon Jovi) for their “extraordinary accomplishments and influences in music.” To top it off, he was named a major influence by the largest number of Grammy Award nominees EIGHT times since 2001.
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Props for including Danger Mouse, but Bjork? And how is Jay Z below her…
Remember, the ranking is based on influence in the 21st century.
The truth is – pop music is released constantly, yet the trends rarely change. Going from Britney to Gaga is a huge step and it wouldn’t be possible (or acceptable) if not for Bjork.
Sadly, Jay Z doesn’t have as many followers.
I’m Sorry But Coldplay Should’ve Been On This List
Kanye West should be far, far higher. His influence on hiphop (the most popular genre in the US) in indisputable. He’s also a massive pop culture icon and hugely influential in other industries (fashion.) Eminem really isn’t that influential at all when it comes to developing the genre of hiphop
Kanye West is an insane moron.
No he’s not, he’s a genius, but at the end of the day he’s human like everyone else and he has his bad moments, the difference is his bad moments are on the spotlight 24/7, i mean people are still talking about stuff he said years ago. Most people that call him crazy have barely heard his music which is obviously the reason why they don’t understand his genius.