Let’s be real. You tune in to the BET Hip Hop Awards and think it’s cool to see your favorite rappers getting the recognition that they deserve — but you’re really there to see who’s going to bring out the heat for the yearly set of cyphers.
These traditions find rising artists, established vets, and even comedians coming together to showcase their lyrical capabilities and pay homage to the culture that we all love and respect. There’ve been countless classic versu\es delivered during these cyphers that have gone on to become constantly referenced lines, even leading to bigger stages for many of the included artists. It’s a one-of-a-kind event that puts everyone on an even playing field and let their bars do the talking.
It was hard, but we’ve picked the five best cyphers that we’ve seen over the last 14 years. We poured over countless fire verses to find the best set of collective verses that still wow listeners’ ears years later. By the end of this list, you’ll be ready to spit your own sixteen if you can round up a group of friends to join you.
Check out our list below.
