He has also been cited as a major influence to some of hip-hop's most critically acclaimed figures such as The Notorious B.I.G., Nas, Eminem and Jay-Z, as well as many underground rappers.
Kool G Rap оказал огромное влияние на творчество многих хип-хоп исполнителей последующих поколений, таких как Eminem, Nas, Jay-Z, Big Pun, RZA и других.