Grammy Award's 50 Artists Who Changed Rap

"50 Artists Who Changed Rap" is a 2023 article published to the website of awards company Grammy Awards. It was created in celebration of hip hop's 50th anniversary, where they reached out to industry figures, music journalists, music historians, and published authors to submit their suggestions. The final list was developed by John Ochoa, Kevin L. Clark, and Len Brown.
Rather than being ranked or a compilation based on best-selling artists, the purpose was to recognize "some of the most influential and impactful artists" in hip hop culture. American rapper Lil Uzi Vert was mentioned for his sonic contributions, allowing unconventionality and mainstream acceptance of emo rock."50 Artists Who Changed Rap: Jay-Z, The Notorious B.I.G., Dr. Dre, Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem & More". Grammy. August 8, 2023. Editor Taj Mayfield wrote of Uzi:
Despite being a relatively new major player in the game, Lil Uzi Vert is an undeniable needle-mover in hip-hop. If that influence is hard to pin down, it's because Uzi has somehow made the existence of a quirky, emotional, rock-inspired rapper a common thing in 2023.
Similar to other breakout stars of the SoundCloud rap era who came up with them, including Lil Peep, XXXTentacion and Juice WRLD, Lil Uzi Vert brought their unadulterated self into their music. The result? A steady flow of evocative, genre-defying hits and deep cuts. From anthems like "XO TOUR Lif3" (2017) to "Rehab," a standout track off their recently released Pink Tape, the 27-year-old Philadelphia native consistently wears their heart and inspirations on their sleeve. Years worth of quality music coupled with their unwavering authenticity have forever broadened the horizons of hip-hop, making way for many future Lil Uzi Verts.
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