User: Who are the most commonly mentioned best rappers of all time?
Assistant: In no particular order, the most common top 5 rappers in "top 5 dead or alive" lists are as follows: Jay-Z, Nas, Tupac, The Notorious BIG, Eminem. Obviously everyone has their own preferences and styles they prefer, but more often than not, these are the 5 rappers mentioned in most lists. These rappers all had great commercial success and critical acclaim from the industry and their peers.