Image via Complex Original
Wikipedia is the largest resource for information online, and for hip-hop heads, it's one of the easiest ways to find out everything, about every rapper. Well, almost every rapper. For some, a comprehensive entry of career highlights, discography, future projects, and personal details isn't available yet. These aren't unknown rappers we're talking about, either. The are several MCs who are definitely in your iTunes and not on Wikipedia, but why?
Sometimes it happens because of a name change, or because someone from in a group went solo. Other artists, like Joey Bada$$ and Fat Trel, are new, with buzz and name recognition, but not enough for a Wiki page. Either way, we just felt like it was something worth pointing out. The site is open source, so if you really think one of these 10 rappers needs a Wikipedia page, go make it yourself.
Written by Eric Diep (@E_Diep)
RELATED: The White Rapper Encyclopedia
Sir Michael Rocks
Why He's Not On Wikipedia: The Cool Kids have their own Wiki page, but Sir Rocks and Chuck Inglish are still carving out a niche with their solo careers. It'd be nice to see the site recognize Mikey's presence as his own artist, but we’re more concerned about why Lap Of Lux didn’t birth a breakout single.
Big Baby Ghandi
Why He's Not On Wikipedia: Because sometimes people think Big Baby is part of Das Racist? Well, he’s very much on his own artist, as evidenced by noteworthy project, No1 2 Look Up 2. He also studies pharmacy at St. Johns University. Wouldn't a Wikipedia page be a sweet graduation gift?
No Malice
Why He's Not On Wikipedia: Pusha T’s older brother officially changed his name on March 6, 2012. It’s been five months and still no No Malice page, while Pusha’s looks pretty up-to-date, with current discography and all. Rappers change names all the time. This instance should not be that hard to keep up with (especially since's he's released such a small amount of music since the switch).
Fat Trel
Why He's Not On Wikipedia: Besides Wale’s full-blown Wiki page, not many DMV rappers are represented on the site. Fat Trel is the most logical choice to get that look next. We need extensive documentation of the origins of Slutty Boyz.
A$AP Ferg
Why He's Not On Wikipedia: Ferg is the star of A$AP Mob’s Lord$ Never Worry mixtape, but apparently, that's still not enough for his own Wiki page. It's coming, though. If Ferg keeps shooting insane videos like "Work," he'll be on everyone's radar, including Wikipedia.
Angel Haze
Why She's Not On Wikipedia: You'd think that signing to Universal Republic would up her celebrity, but Haze is nowhere to be found on Wikipedia, despite the huge response to her July release, Reservation. Her major label debut will probably get her some ink on the site.
King L
Why He's Not On Wikipedia: Chief Keef is hogging the spotlight right now, but let's not forget that King L has had a busy year, too. He signed with Epic, got a co-sign from Kanye West on the “I Don’t Like" remix, and his Showtimemixtape is booming. Maybe someone will think to make him a page once he breaks 100,000 followers on Twitter.
Joey Bada$$
Why He's Not On Wikipedia: The young Brooklyn MC has two official mixtapes out already. Does he need an album to get the Wiki seal of approval?
Kitty Pryde
Why She's Not On Wikipedia: Since her claim to Internet stardom with “Okay, Cupid,” Kitty Pryde released her Haha, I’m Sorry EP, made a duet with rap weirdo Riff Raff, and won hearts over with her first NYC show. It's surprising that one of the fans in her cult of Tumblr followers hasn't handled the Wiki page yet.
Dominic Lord
Why He's Not On Wikipedia: The 19-year-old Harlem rapper only has a few songs to his name. To many, he's simply known as a former A$AP Mob member with some strong fashion sense and a Pusha T co-sign. His Fashion Show EP just dropped, though. It's everywhere on the Internet, except Wikipedia.
