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Paul Thompson is the senior editor of the Los Angeles Review of Books. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, New York magazine, and GQ.

The 30 Best Years Rappers Have Ever Had, Ranked

The 30 Best Years Rappers Have Ever Had, Ranked

The 30 Best Rapper Years Ever, Ranked

By Justin Sayles and 2 more • Dec. 19, 2024 • 56 min read

The 30 Best Years Rappers Have Ever Had, Ranked

The 30 Best Years Rappers Have Ever Had, Ranked

The 30 Best Rapper Years Ever, Ranked

By Justin Sayles and 2 more • Dec. 19, 2024 • 56 min read

Recent Articles

‘GNX’ Is Kendrick Lamar’s Turbo-Powered Victory Lap

By Paul Thompson • Nov. 25, 2024 • 7 min read

‘GNX’ Is Kendrick Lamar’s Turbo-Powered Victory Lap

By Paul Thompson • Nov. 25, 2024 • 7 min read

Rich Homie Quan Was an Atlanta Rap Supernova—and Its Forgotten Star

By Paul Thompson • Sept. 6, 2024 • 7 min read

Rich Homie Quan Was an Atlanta Rap Supernova—and Its Forgotten Star

By Paul Thompson • Sept. 6, 2024 • 7 min read

The Ringer’s Definitive ‘Entourage’ Episode Ranking

By Paul Thompson • July 18, 2024 • 51 min read

The Ringer’s Definitive ‘Entourage’ Episode Ranking

By Paul Thompson • July 18, 2024 • 51 min read

More From Paul Thompson

Music
The 30 Best Years Rappers Have Ever Had, Ranked
The 30 Best Years Rappers Have Ever Had, Ranked
The 30 Best Rapper Years Ever, Ranked
Justin Sayles and 2 more • Dec. 19, 2024 • 56 min read
The 30 Best Years Rappers Have Ever Had, Ranked
The 30 Best Years Rappers Have Ever Had, Ranked
The 30 Best Rapper Years Ever, Ranked
Justin Sayles and 2 more
Music
‘GNX’ Is Kendrick Lamar’s Turbo-Powered Victory Lap
Paul Thompson • Nov. 25, 2024 • 7 min read
‘GNX’ Is Kendrick Lamar’s Turbo-Powered Victory Lap
Paul Thompson
Music
Rich Homie Quan Was an Atlanta Rap Supernova—and Its Forgotten Star
Paul Thompson • Sept. 6, 2024 • 7 min read
Rich Homie Quan Was an Atlanta Rap Supernova—and Its Forgotten Star
Paul Thompson
TV
The Ringer’s Definitive ‘Entourage’ Episode Ranking
Paul Thompson • July 18, 2024 • 51 min read
The Ringer’s Definitive ‘Entourage’ Episode Ranking
Paul Thompson
Oscars
Just Do It Already. Give Bradley Cooper a Damn Oscar.
Paul Thompson • Feb. 29, 2024 • 7 min read
Just Do It Already. Give Bradley Cooper a Damn Oscar.
Paul Thompson
Movies
Why Warner Dropped the Anvil on ‘Coyote Vs. Acme’
Paul Thompson • Feb. 12, 2024 • 8 min read
Why Warner Dropped the Anvil on ‘Coyote Vs. Acme’
Paul Thompson
Movies
Dangerous Insecurity: ‘May December’ and the Rotting Core of True Crime
Paul Thompson • Dec. 6, 2023 • 8 min read
Dangerous Insecurity: ‘May December’ and the Rotting Core of True Crime
Paul Thompson
Movies
Martin Scorsese’s Great Crossroads
Paul Thompson • Oct. 19, 2023 • 13 min read
Martin Scorsese’s Great Crossroads
Paul Thompson
Music
“In My Mind I Was Already Gone”: The Endless End of Outkast
Paul Thompson • Sept. 22, 2023 • 13 min read
“In My Mind I Was Already Gone”: The Endless End of Outkast
Paul Thompson
Succession
Everyone Saw Themselves in Logan Roy. He Saw Himself in No One.
Paul Thompson • April 10, 2023 • 8 min read
Everyone Saw Themselves in Logan Roy. He Saw Himself in No One.
Paul Thompson