It even sparked an East Coast/West Coast beef among some of the greatest MCs ... let’s look back at some of the top 25 hip-hop albums of the '90s era.

Backxwash – Only Dust Remains (self-released/Ugly Hag) ...

Kendrick's decisive victory over Drizzy culminated in one of the year's best rap albums, GNX, overshadowed only by Doechii, the latest talent to emerge from Lamar's former label TDE. Still ...

Digable Planets is credited for playing a role in shaping jazz-rap by sampling Herbie Hancock, Eddie Harris, Sonny Rollins and other jazz greats. The trio is also recognized for contributing to the ...