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Black Thought earned just about every possible accolade there is to obtain as a rapper yet many pass over his monumental presence in the game considering today’s microwave output of modern Hip-Hop. On Twitter, the Illadelph living legend is trending as fans on the social media network highlight the Bad Lieutenant’s lyrical legacy as they rightly should.
We don’t need to get too heavy into the background of Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter, as we’ve highlighted in previous times how important The Roots bandmember and MC is to the culture we know and love. That said, a question was posted on Twitter that got the Philadelphia star’s name trending and buzzing, and we’ve got those reactions listed out below.
The knowledge @thoughtfulbae wrote on Sunday (May 1), “Name a rapper that has a strong argument for being the greatest of all time, but they’re NEVER mentioned in the conversation,” prompting many to name Black Thought as the rightful GOAT.
Name a rapper that has a strong argument for being the greatest of all time, but they’re NEVER mentioned in the conversation.
— Dedee
(@thoughtfulbae) May 1, 2022
No argument if that’s your pick because the body of work speaks for itself.
Check out the reactions from Twitter below.
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Black Thought.
an emcee who cares about his craft.
Next month mark the 30Th anniversary of the institution known as the Roots. Imagine being better than you were 30 years ago. Wow.— a Rug In Percussion? (@questlove) May 2, 2022
2.
i love when Black Thought trends on here cause everyone loves using him as their Sophisticated Rap Listener choice then they go right back to ignoring his actual music
— . (@HaroldBingo) May 2, 2022
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Love to see the Black Thought appreciation. He defines what it means to be SKILLED in Hip Hop. pic.twitter.com/dx75by5Qz0
— Dedee
4.
Black thought is one of the most prolific lyrical genius to hold the mic.
— PETER 𓅓 (@PeteroYoungRoss) May 2, 2022
5.
Probably Black Thought. Hasn’t had a bad verse since the Clinton Administration https://t.co/JcSE9fICkD
— Rob. INFP-A (@BarackOMamba) May 2, 2022
6.
"Everytime that I fight, the reason I fight is to not fight again." – Black Thought
— NIA
(@andNIAismyname) May 2, 2022
7.
excluding those you picked in your reply (all great shouts btw):
Black Thought
Ghostface Killah
Mos Def
Big Boi (seriously he doesn’t get his flowers at all, just bc 3K is better than him doesn’t mean he ain’t a goat either)— slick nick
& the big steppers (@blondedzero) May 1, 2022
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The answer here is Black Thought https://t.co/PuEypGn3Vh
— Wu-Tang Is For The Children (@WUTangKids) May 2, 2022
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“While you pose for pictures, I’m the invisible enigma” – Black Thought
— 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐞 (@exavierpope) May 2, 2022
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the Roots is underrated as a band in general. Black Thought is SKILLED SKILLED. https://t.co/RUuUuF3OGI
— Stop gentrifying 'jawn' (@HarrietCarried) May 2, 2022
11.
Black Thought is the greatest lyricist of all time. https://t.co/BiDbeq4ven
— Natalie Egenolf (@NatalieEgenolf) May 2, 2022
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Mufuckas in there sayin "Scarface" and "Black Thought" l m a o yall fareal? Who do you be talking to l m a o
— Fleetwood DeVille (@morrisdusk) May 2, 2022
Facts because those who know been shouting Thought’s name.
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Has anyone noticed how frequently a Black Thought is a trending topic in this bird app? And the debate is always around “best/greatest/top 5 rappers, etc.” Black Thought IS the goat. He’s your favorite emcee’s favorite emcee! Rap god!
— Gi'Vonne227 (@GrandLifeofCora) May 2, 2022