11 Dead Rappers, in Order of Greatness, on the 12th Anniversary of Big L's Murder

11. MC Breed

10. Mac Dre

9. Eyedea

8. Pimp C

7. Eazy-E

6. Guru

5. Ol’ Dirty Bastard

4. Tupac

3. Big L

2. Big Pun

1. Biggie

Cord Jefferson writes for The Root, Wonkette and The American Prospect.