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10 Other Rappers Vying For 'The Throne'

by Anne T. Donahue

Today Jay-Z and Kanye dropped a little indie sleeper called Watch the Throne, and while you may think these two have their kingship on lock, we’re here to remind you that there are other worthy adversaries pining for the Crown. So in celebration of hip-hop’s royal family, here are 10 reasons Yeezy and Jay should continue to keep their eyes on the throne.

10. Slick Rick

Pirate or prince? Slick Rick does both.

9. T.I.

Contemplating the weight of his crown… and the weight of the world.

8. Flava Flav

When he says “throne,” you say it louder.

7. Rihanna

We know, Rihanna. Us too.

6. Kanye West

There’s no better man you could raise the roof with than Bryan Cranston right now.

5. Nicki Minaj

Nicki’s other crown is actually P Diddy‘s son.

4. Kelis

Damn right, she’s better than yours.

3. Lil Jon

Not enough, Jonathan. You need more gems.

2. Notorious B.I.G.

But he said he loved it when we called him Big Papa…?

1. Diddy

Not a costume party.