6ix Bangers Only released his “Top Ten Most Influential Rappers Dead Or Alive Hood Bangers.”
6ix Bangers Only has caught the attention of the hip hop artists in Toronto with his recent lists of “Top 10 Most Garbage Toronto Rappers” and “Top Ten Most Underrated Toronto Rappers.” It should be noted that 6ix Bangers Only is referring to the top “Hood Bangers” that has influenced Toronto.
SIZZLAC “IDS”
Fully admitting that Sizzlac was not the best rapper, 6ix Bangers Only reiterates from the jump that the list is about most influential. He believes Sizzlac when he was alive was indeed influential and was one of the most feared.
9. BIG BILLZ – WASS GANG
6ix Bangers Only proclaims that Big Billz is one of the better lyricists out of the Wass Gang camp. He used the song and music video for “Black Mask” as an example of his wordplay to drive home the point.
8. PRESSA – WASS GANG
Pressa is one of the more popular Toronto rappers out there, but 6ix Bangers Only states that is definitely not the best. However, 6ix Bangers Only says he must give him his flowers for what he has achieved. His reach of exposure extends into the United States and Europe.
Check out Pressa’s WorldWide Entertainment TV Exclusive interview. Pressa is currently getting into acting courtesy of G-Unit’s Tony Yayo and his backstory in Toronto is well known. 6ix Bangers Only gives him the number eight spot.
7. TOP5 GGG
The incarcerated TOP5 makes it at number seven on 6ix Bangers Only list for “Most Influential” Toronto rappers dead or alive for “Hood Bangers.” The artist is known for calling out the Toronto Mayor and being on the run from the authorities.
Before Top5 got himself into street trouble, he was one of the first artists acknowledged by Drake that came from the hood. 6ix Bangers Only also stated comically that he was the first rapper from the city to rap with his shirt off.
6. MK / SMILEY
6ix Bangers Only is a fan of MK / Smiley and makes note that it is always the talented rappers from Toronto that end up in jail or in the graveyard. “I stay trapping till I poppin now/ got a 30 in my jeans and it’s poppin now” was a line that caught 6ix Bangers Only’s attention.
5. TALL UP TWINZ – WHY S – WASS GANG
From the Jane and Finch area, 6ix Bangers Only chooses the Tall Up Twinz and WHY S. 6ix Bangers Only states that members of the “Wass Gang” have the formula for making “Hood Bangers.” During the commentary of the music video “My Team”, 6ix Bangers Only also paid respect to WHY-S who passed away.
4. MOULA 1ST IDS
6ix Bangers Only declares Moula 1st as the hardest working rapper in the city and stamps it saying “that’s no cap.” He says he should be motivation for the rest of the Toronto hip hop artists. He is also a fan of his visuals and says “his videos are always amazing.”
3. PENGZ X TWO TWO CLE NOT CLEVELAND
6ix Bangers Only believes this combination “slaps” and deserves top three ranking for having a song til this day still “bumps.” He reminds viewers that this one Toronto “hood banger” that would receive play in different parts of the city.
He also makes not that it was the first time viewers also seen female rapper Killa Tee. She was ranked on 6ix Bangers Only “Most Underrated” list.
2. SMOKE DAWG
R.I.P. Smoke Dawg who receives the number two slot for most influential for the “hood bangers” released in Toronto. 6ix Bangers Only calls him one of the greatest rappers and icons from the city. He believes the artist’s potential to reach great heights was cut short prematurely due to his untimely death.
He was on tour with Drake who was also a fan of his music. Ironically, he would be in Europe with Pressa performing his songs to a whole new audience. His influence is undeniable and he is still adored in the city til this day.
1. HOUDINI
6ix Bangers gives Houdini the number one ranking for having the “most influential” hood banger in Toronto. He was murdered and the news made it onto top hip hop sites in North America such as HipHopDX. Burna Bandz was also mentioned during 6ix Bangers Only commentary.
“Houdini had unlimited potential as an artist and we are incredibly saddened that his life was cut short,” Warner Music Canada President Steve Kane said.
“Our thoughts are with his family during this unimaginable time. We urge our elected officials to help address the root causes of gun violence and put an end to these tragedies.”
HONORABLE MENTION ROBIN BANKS
6ix Bangers Only admits at the conclusion of his list that he made a glaring miscalculation by not ranking Robin Banks. He stated that there will be another list made that gives the rapper known for being “Up Next” his just due.
Watch an exclusive “From The Vault” of WorldWide Entertainment TV with Robin Banks. below.
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