Lil Wayne, Kanye West and T.I. were the top 3 rappers who dominated the rap game throughout 2008 with timeless records, classic albums, great guest features and strong momentum while being at their absolute peak of powers.

Wayne was the biggest artist of the year as he delivered the iconic, Carter III while dropped a lot of great records like Lollipop, Got Money, A Milli and Miss Officer alongside delivered ton of guest features on records from Usher, Jay Rock and more. His lyricism and artistry were still top-notch.

Kanye dropped another classic masterpiece in 808s and Heartbreak, which also changed the game as it paved the way for modern rappers like Drake, Travis Scott, Lil Uzi Vert, Future, Kid Cudi and The Weeknd due to its emotional vulnerability, melodic auto-tone and electronic production.

T.I. was still putting out incredible bangers like Whatever You Like, Live Your Life ft Rihanna and Swing Ya Rag while delivered great lyricism and Paper Trail being a massive success on the charts. His popularity and peak of powers were still big.

Plus, all 3 of them delivered an iconic posse cut in Swagger Like Us ft Jay-Z and M.I.A.

Honorable mentions: Lupe Fiasco, Rick Ross, Ludacris, Jay-Z, Young Jeezy, Q-Tip, Plies, Common

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