Brooklyn's nineties revivalist. Joey Bada$$'s golden-era lyricism, conscious content and natural talent made him a standard-bearer for lyricism in the 2010s.
Lyrical depth & complexity
Rhythm & cadence mastery
Vocal presence & control
Knockout bar impact
Word range & precision
Style range & adaptability
Album-to-album reliability
In-battle chess / reads
Double entendres & metaphors
Cultural impact & legacy