Jay-Z named 'Greatest rapper of all time'

American rapper Shawn Corey Carter aka Jay-Z has been named the greatest rapper of all times.

Jay-Z, who also hold the status of richest rapper in the world, was named the ‘GOAT’ of rap music recently by Billboard.

In a list compiled by the American music and entertainment magazine on Wednesday, the 53-year old made the number spot of the 50 greatest rappers of all time.

With a rap career that spans three decades, Jay-Z had Kendrick Lamar come right behind him at number two.

The late Tupac Shakur who was murdered made the number four spot with Nas right in front as the third greatest rapper of all time.

Eminem, Notorious B.I.G, Lil Wayne, Drake, Snoop Dogg and Nicki Minaj came 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th place respectively.