There are so many people that have made hip hop what it is today that it is impossible to narrow it down. I am simply naming some of those that have blessed us with what we love, which in turn is praising them for what they did.
Rock Steady Crew
Run DMC
DJ Kool Herc
Afrika Bambaata
Kurtis Blow
Grandmaster Flash
Ice T
NWA
Public Enemy
KRS One
Tribe Called Quest
2Pac
De La Soul
Sugarhill Gang
Eric B and Rakim
Grandmaster Caz
Slick Rick
Doug E. Fresh
Melle Mel
Crazy Legs
Beastie Boys
I could go on and on...
Rock Steady Crew
Run DMC
DJ Kool Herc
Afrika Bambaata
Kurtis Blow
Grandmaster Flash
Ice T
NWA
Public Enemy
KRS One
Tribe Called Quest
2Pac
De La Soul
Sugarhill Gang
Eric B and Rakim
Grandmaster Caz
Slick Rick
Doug E. Fresh
Melle Mel
Crazy Legs
Beastie Boys
I could go on and on...