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Complex is shaking up the timeline yet again after releasing its latest ranked list of Chicago rappers. The list highlights many of the citys natives who have made their mark and helped shape the Windy Citys rap scene. As the list circulated on social media, fellow Chicago rappers Dreezy and Queen Key entered the chat to share their thoughts.
On Wednesday, Complex released its 50 Best Chicago Rappers of All Time list, highlighting artists from different generations of the rap scene. The list spans from 90s pioneers to artists who helped lead the rise of Chicagos drill scene.
Complex says the 50-artist ranking considers technical skill, catalog strength, commercial impact and influence. Kanye West was crowned at the top of the list, followed by Common and Chief Keef. Check out Complexs full ranking below:
As the list made its way around social media, Dreezy took to X to question her placement at No. 47. Complex just dropped their 50 best Chicago Rappers of all time. Im #47. So its 46 other rappers better than me? Lol, Dreezy wrote.
Queen Key reacted to Dreezys tweet while expressing frustration about being left off the list completely.
Whoever made that list a dumb bit**** & can go suck they mama d*** How im not even on it b*** do they know how much impact and money I got around this mf for the past 10 yrs fake a*** n**** dont even speak English who made that, Queen Key wrote.
Dreezy then gave her fellow Chicago rapper her flowers, replying, You definitely earned yo spot. They been doing this to me for years smh. Queen Key continued the discussion over on Instagram, further expressing her frustration about being left off the list.
In my disrespectful era. Dont ever disrespect the queen. F*** the industry yall dont know nothin. No rap b*** has higher numbers than me currently & consistently in this f****** city, Queen Key wrote.
Its like | let them play cause I never needed validation but its to the point yall goofies tryna erase history around this mf or some, or create a false narrative either way Im not going never will I guess when this plaque come yall gone come to yall senses? Its already too late This is not real @complexmusic get yall ppl, she continued.
Many gathered under The Shade Room Teens as they reacted to Dreezy and Queen Keys responses to Complexs list. While some understood where Dreezy was coming from, others shared their thoughts on the rankings and where certain artists should have landed.
Instagram user @iamsvuceboss wrote, I WAS LISTENING TO QUEEN KEY WHEN I WAS 13 IM 24 NOW STOP PLAYING WITH HER
Instagram user @thatsjust_bluee added, I was gone say she need to calm down till I saw cupcake was up thereher point is valid
While Instagram user @die4_medaddy wrote, Shit as long as durk, Herbert, & bibby up there I’m not gon complain too hard but they definitely playing in her face
Instagram user @brittanyalisha wrote, they definitely just googled “rappers from chicago” & threw them on the list.
Instagram ser @ah_kiraa added, Of all time? Baby Chief? He was just born yesterday how he best of all time
While Instagram user @kiss_mii_kurves wrote,As long as pappy up there because if he was still alive he would be on a different level
Instagram user @chocopediiaaa wrote, They definitely been tryna down play drezzy she was a era fr
Instagram user @bardinae_ added, Katie is definitely not a better rapper than Dreezy!
While Instagram user wrote @kknotanaa wrote,lNo fr who tf made ts??? I see why she mad!
