Well there hasn't been much response to FlyingScot's singer-songwriter thread. So as I threatened, here's my hip-hop thread. I'm kinda selective about lyrics, so I'm thinking this might be a good place to ask. Who are your favorites?

Here are a few of mine... mostly pretty angry stuff

Hasan Salaam
Talib Kweli
Jean Grae
Rugged N Raw
Sinik (French - my French auditory comprehension isn't that good, but the lyrics are online)