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Still Waiting: 15 Veteran Rappers Who Never Dropped A Classic Album

Published on March 25, 2015

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Let the people tell it, Kendrick Lamar is 2/2 in the classic album department, coming off the heels of his first No. 1 album in To Pimp a Butterfly.

Which makes the number of OG rappers who never dropped a classic album that more glaring.

Check out the list of capable MCs we’re still waiting to give us their magnum opus.

Don’t take it as a diss. Take it as a challenge.

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Method Man

Next Chance: Methlab (TBD)

Despite his greatness with the Wu, Mr. Meth has yet to experience the same critical acclaim on one of his solo projects. He’s still ticking, though.

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Ludacris

Next Chance: Ludaversal (March 2015)

Don’t get it twisted; Luda has a very highly entertaining catalog even without the dynamite album. Expect his upcoming LP to be his most personal to date.

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Fabolous

Next Chance: Loso’s Way 2: Rise to Power (2015)

Loso has more flair and hits than plenty of artists with classics under their belt, even though he’s yet to get his. If he builds off the strengths that was The Young O.G. Project, we’ll likely be singing his praises by the end of the year.

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Busta Rhymes

Next Chance: E.L.E.2 (Extinction Level Event 2)

Bussa Bus refused to budge on any demands Cash Money had to change the album so expect good things whenever it should choose to drop.

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Jadakiss

Next Chance: Top 5 Dead or Alive (TBD)

We’ve been hearing about this album for so long, anything short of a classic would be utter disappointment. No pressure, Kiss.

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Twista

Next Chance: TBD

The Chicago whirlwind can still slay any beat and he actually has credible lyrics in between his multisyllabic blurbs. If he can truly capture that “perfect storm,” it would be lights out.

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Rick Ross

Next Chance: TBD

Rozay released two albums in 2014 that popped and fizzled before the public even knew they were out. With a little regrouping and refocus, we should get that legendary project before he’s out of his prime.

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David Banner

Next Chance: MTA3: The Trinity Movement (2015)

DB possesses the rare ability to be philosophical and commercially accessible as a MC. We’re hoping both traits can convene in perfect harmony on the next LP.

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Cam’ron

Next Chance: Purple Haze 2

One of the greatest Cam’ron quotes was the Harlem rapper claiming he only rapped “because he was nice.” Which, lets us know he’s been holding back all this time. The world still needs that fire, Killa.

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Fat Joe

Next Chance: TBD

Crack’s Hall of Fame status is undisputed but we’ve yet to get an all-time great album from the Bronx bomber. The drive and ability are still within him, however.

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Joe Budden

Next Chance: All Love Lost (2015)

While there’s no doubt that Slaughterhouse will bring the pain next go around, Joey should still find a way to harbor some of the good beats and concepts for himself.

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Trick Daddy

Next Chance: TBD

TDD’s career has taken a backseat to real life situations, but when he returns, it shouldn’t just be a collection of MP3s.

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Pusha T

Next Chance: TBD

Every tool, resource and opportunity is a Pusha T’s disposal right about now. The crown is his to lose.

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Skillz

Next Chance: TBD

The Virginia veteran’s yearly wrap-up’s allude to the fact he has all the conceptual genius in the world. If he could find a way to put it all on one album…

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Lil Wayne

Next Chance: Tha Carter V (???)

Being shunned either does one of two things to a man. Weezy obviously hasn’t given up so expect him to keep tinkering with his long-delayed Carter V so he’s not apologizing again on a new mixtape.

Veteran Rappers Who Never Dropped A Classic Album

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