TRU Brain Trust Debates the Best MC in Slaughterhouse

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Slaughterhouse may be the first hip-hop group with no real weak link. Joell, Royce, Joey, and Crooked are all capable of holding down an entire album. Together, they’re deadly. So, rather than debate the weakest link, we decided to debate the strongest. Proceed for our thoughts on the question, “Who’s the best MC in Slaughterhouse?” Each entry is followed by a list of the best Slaughterhouse MCs ranked in order of superiority. – Rizoh

Dive in.

Ivan:
Royce da 5’9″ is the veteran of the group, with credentials that includes holding his own alongside Eminem at his peak. ‘Nuff said.
1. Royce Da 5’9″
2. Joell Ortiz
3. Crooked I
4. Joe Budden

Black Barbie:
Everyone in Slaughterhouse is nice but if I had to pick, it would be Joell Ortiz, because he had some quotables that made me have to stop and rewind some tracks in amazement. I was definitely sleeping on him.
1. Joell Ortiz
2. Royce
3. Joe Budden
4. Crooked I
(This was hard dammit!)

Jaap:
All are sick, but Royce da 5’9″, the head of this Voltron, has the most commanding and mic-hungry voice and delivery.
1. Royce Da 5’9
2. Joell Ortiz
3. Crooked I
4. Joe Budden

Dom Corleone:
Why Royce? Consistency. He’s the most complete MC, swiftly maneuvering between abrasive battle raps and astute verbal acrobatics. The others are dope, but competition within the crew has elevated Nickle Nine to the height of his ability.. Finally!
1. Royce Da 5’9
2. Joell Ortiz
3. Joe Budden
4. Crooked I

Andrew:
The best rapper in Slaughterhouse is Joell Ortiz. Lyrically, he’s consistently able to write songs with structure, decent content and infuse them with, at the very least, moderate wordplay. He isn’t always able to fit his flow to a beat, as he’s better with slower, deeper tracks, but overall he’s the most solid emcee in the crew.
1. Joell Ortiz
2. Crooked I
3. Royce Da 5’9
4. Joe Budden

Nahshon
Joell Ortiz is the most talented in the group because he has the most consistently complex flow and storytelling ability (Rivaled only by Royce.)
1. Joell Ortiz
2. Royce da 5’9
3. Joe Budden
4. Crooked I

Rizoh:
What separates Royce from the pack is that he’s the only one with enough stripes to be mentioned among the Top 50 MCs of all-time.
1. Royce da 5’9″
2. Crooked I
3. Joell Ortiz
4. Joe Budden

Overall Winner: Royce da 5’9″ (4 1st Place Votes)

Runner-up: Joell Ortiz (3 1st Place Votes)

Rizoh

Rizoh is the most powerful man in all the lands. He lives in Houston where he earned a BS in Nerf Herding. He's the founder of The Rap Up, the editor of Roc4Life.com, and is in the Grammy-awaiting band Pervertable Disciples.

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Key

cosign Rizoh

when you see Joe Budden as lyrically the weakest of a group…you know you got something epic…cop this album
Key

cosign Rizoh

when you see Joe Budden as lyrically the weakest of a group…you know you got something epic…cop this album
Key

cosign Rizoh

when you see Joe Budden as lyrically the weakest of a group…you know you got something epic…cop this album
A-King

Fair assesment. Crooked is my fav but it seems like he took it down a notch which allowed the others to have their moments.
A-King

Fair assesment. Crooked is my fav but it seems like he took it down a notch which allowed the others to have their moments.
A-King

Fair assesment. Crooked is my fav but it seems like he took it down a notch which allowed the others to have their moments.
Jack_MTHH

*co-signs Nahshon’s list*
Jack_MTHH

*co-signs Nahshon’s list*
Jack_MTHH

*co-signs Nahshon’s list*
Da

that slaughterhouse cover speaks “who can rock a fitted the best”
Da

that slaughterhouse cover speaks “who can rock a fitted the best”
Da

that slaughterhouse cover speaks “who can rock a fitted the best”
Ivan

^ LOL. Definitely Crook.
Ivan

^ LOL. Definitely Crook.
Ivan

^ LOL. Definitely Crook.
georgeburns

agree with those who said joell was 1st, royce 2nd, buddens 3rd, and crook in 4th….although buddens is my favorite, he just doesnt have the talent of joell and royce…crooked has some of the filthiest quotables but hes good for a corny line about once every 3 songs
georgeburns

agree with those who said joell was 1st, royce 2nd, buddens 3rd, and crook in 4th….although buddens is my favorite, he just doesnt have the talent of joell and royce…crooked has some of the filthiest quotables but hes good for a corny line about once every 3 songs
georgeburns

agree with those who said joell was 1st, royce 2nd, buddens 3rd, and crook in 4th….although buddens is my favorite, he just doesnt have the talent of joell and royce…crooked has some of the filthiest quotables but hes good for a corny line about once every 3 songs
georgeburns

with that said…saying crooked i is the worst in a group says a lot to the abilities of that group
georgeburns

with that said…saying crooked i is the worst in a group says a lot to the abilities of that group
georgeburns

with that said…saying crooked i is the worst in a group says a lot to the abilities of that group
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I’m tempted to agree, but on “Warfare” didn’t Joe Budden just bury Ortiz lyrically?
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I’m tempted to agree, but on “Warfare” didn’t Joe Budden just bury Ortiz lyrically?
georgeburns

well warfare was joe buddens track..and neither really spat well enogh to consider the other person as “beaten”
georgeburns

well warfare was joe buddens track..and neither really spat well enogh to consider the other person as “beaten”
georgeburns

well warfare was joe buddens track..and neither really spat well enogh to consider the other person as “beaten”
DMK

“Im the shit man and yall aint even passing gas”

WHOA.. JOELL IS SO DOPE.. Nothing complex about most of the shit he says
DMK

“Im the shit man and yall aint even passing gas”

WHOA.. JOELL IS SO DOPE.. Nothing complex about most of the shit he says
DMK

“Im the shit man and yall aint even passing gas”

WHOA.. JOELL IS SO DOPE.. Nothing complex about most of the shit he says
Still Slept On…….

Not one top vote for Crooked I? Wack!!!!!!!! He’s the best in the game right now. I admit Royce has been a beast ever since that shit happened with Mr. Fab. He and Crooked are by far the best in the group. Joell is nice and Joe Budden shouldn’t even be in the group.
Still Slept On…….

Not one top vote for Crooked I? Wack!!!!!!!! He’s the best in the game right now. I admit Royce has been a beast ever since that shit happened with Mr. Fab. He and Crooked are by far the best in the group. Joell is nice and Joe Budden shouldn’t even be in the group.
Still Slept On…….

Not one top vote for Crooked I? Wack!!!!!!!! He’s the best in the game right now. I admit Royce has been a beast ever since that shit happened with Mr. Fab. He and Crooked are by far the best in the group. Joell is nice and Joe Budden shouldn’t even be in the group.
Anonymous

CROOKED IS THE BEST MC IN SLAUGHTERHOUSE, EVEN ROYCE CALLED HIM THE BEST LINE FOR LINE.
Anonymous

CROOKED IS THE BEST MC IN SLAUGHTERHOUSE, EVEN ROYCE CALLED HIM THE BEST LINE FOR LINE.
Anonymous

CROOKED IS THE BEST MC IN SLAUGHTERHOUSE, EVEN ROYCE CALLED HIM THE BEST LINE FOR LINE.
HipHop4Lyfe

I agree Nickel rocks the #1 spot, but the spot could easily be given to Joell. Crooked holds his own and just need to give us more substance. Joes the odd man out(Although I did like his contribution to “Pray”).My opinion is this is a 3 man group.
HipHop4Lyfe

I agree Nickel rocks the #1 spot, but the spot could easily be given to Joell. Crooked holds his own and just need to give us more substance. Joes the odd man out(Although I did like his contribution to “Pray”).My opinion is this is a 3 man group.
HipHop4Lyfe

I agree Nickel rocks the #1 spot, but the spot could easily be given to Joell. Crooked holds his own and just need to give us more substance. Joes the odd man out(Although I did like his contribution to “Pray”).My opinion is this is a 3 man group.
Dom Corleone

I just noticed.. Why the FUCK is Budden rockin’ a Redwings hat? Blasphemy!
Dom Corleone

I just noticed.. Why the FUCK is Budden rockin’ a Redwings hat? Blasphemy!
Dom Corleone

I just noticed.. Why the FUCK is Budden rockin’ a Redwings hat? Blasphemy!
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B U Allah

This group is GOOD. On this production all these cats do their thing. Since I’ve heard them all freestyle it’s hard to say who’s the weak link. But for the sake of this album I agree with Rizoh.
B U Allah

This group is GOOD. On this production all these cats do their thing. Since I’ve heard them all freestyle it’s hard to say who’s the weak link. But for the sake of this album I agree with Rizoh.
B U Allah

This group is GOOD. On this production all these cats do their thing. Since I’ve heard them all freestyle it’s hard to say who’s the weak link. But for the sake of this album I agree with Rizoh.
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