The Great Hip Hop Debate-10/16/2008

Most of you probably watched the final debate last night between Obama and McCain and had much to say about it. To put a lighter edge to all of the presidential debate conversations, let's have a debate of some topics pertaining to Hip-Hop.

Setting: Appollo Theatre. Harlem, NYC

Today, I , Harlemite, will be your moderator.

I will list some topics and you can respond with you thoughts on each topic. After you read the questions, there will be no more talking after that time. The only communication is posting your comments. Thank You!

1)Who is the best lyricist of all time?
Eminem, Jay-Z, Nototrious B.I.G., Tupac, Rakim, KRS-One, or Dylon?

2)What is the best album of all time?
Jay-Z "Reasonable Doubt", B.I.G. "Ready to Die", A Tribe Called Quest "Midnight Mauraders", Wu-Tang Clan "Enter the 36 Chambers", Dr. Dre " The Chronic", Outkast "Aquemini", or BDP "Criminal Minded"?

3)Who is the best producer of all time?
Dr. Dre, RZA, Premier, Kanye West,Just Blaze, or DJ Quik?

4)Which Person/Crew would you want as Secretary of Defense?
Wu-Tang, Mobb Deep, Terror Squad,M.O.P. Flip Mode, Freddie Foxxx, or Suge Knight?

5)Who would be our best Treasurer?
P.Diddy, Lyor Cohen, Russell Simmons, Fat Joe, Cash Money Crew, or Master P


6)Who would make the best politcian?
Russell Simmons,P. Diddy, Jay-Z, Wyclef, KRS-One or Chuck D


7)Who would be the best 1st lady?
Lil Kim, Jean Grae, Eve, Foxy Brown, Slyvia Rhone, Kim Osario, Missy Elliot, Remy Ma, Trina, or Lauryn Hill


8)Who would be the best candidate to handle Foreign Affairs?
Talib Kweli, Wu-Tang Clan , Immortal Technique, Public Enemy, Capone N Noreaga, or X-Clan


9)Who would be the the best duo to campaign?
Gangstarr, Kid N Play, Salt N Pepa, Method Man and Redman, Blackstar(Mos Def and Talib Kweli), EPMD, Outkast, or Chuck D. and Flava Flav


10) Who would be the best on resolving the war on Drugs?
Snoop Dogg, Method Man, Redman. Jim Jones, Jadakiss, Rick Ross, Jay-z, Or 50 Cent

11)Who could help back up our economy with gold?
Slick Rick, Paul Wall, Lil Wayne, Eric B. and Rakim, Cash Money, or Terror Squad


12)Who would be the best candidate to handle PETA (People for the Ehtical Treatment of Animals)?
DMX or Big Boi

13)Who would best to handle Gun Control Issues?
P.Diddy,or T.I., or Onyx


14)Who would be the best Ambassador?
Kanye West, Ludcris, Nas, Doug E. Fresh, Rev Run, or LL Cool J



15)Who would make the best National Anthem Remix?
Pete Rock, DJ Khaled, Timberland, or Swiss Beats


Thank you for participating in the Great Hip-Hop Debate!