Hands down, the best dead rapper... And it is highly possible he's the best ever. Ahh man, how could we forget about Rakim (the first rapper with a million dollar contract), sweet flows and never HAD TO curse. Best dead rapper, I think B.I.G. had to have been heavily influenced by Rakim (mind blowing and revolutionary in the late 80's). We'll ALWAYS LOVE YOU B.I.G. POPPA!!!!