This is to the people who say that they dont like rap music: I assume that what you dont like is probably Mainstream Rap and all these lazy talk rappers that dont put efforts in pronouncing the words right and talk about money, fame, how big they are, and things of that nature. So I advice you to not be so prejudiced about the whole genre, because there are really some artists and groups that put efforts in their music, dont sound stupid and create intelligent and meaningful music, like for example the sub-genre conscious rap. I would give you some names, that i listen to, and think they make good music, which is meaningful, has a nice sound, and is not vain. I hope i can make you see the other side of rap. So these are the names you should check:
Bone Thugs N Harmony (amazing group, they not only rap, but rap fast and harmonize and sing very well and beautifully, and they have strong messages in their songs, and the members have solo careers and solo albums too ), Immortal Technique - he has socio-politically orientated lyrics and has very big knowledge, Krizz Kaliko, Tech N9ne - very big lyricists, they have some very deep topics and songs, K-rino- he is very concsious and has anti governmental lyrics and exposes some mass deceptions in his songs, Havik - also very amazing group, similar to Bone Thugs N Harmony, 2pac - i dont like all of his music, but some of his songs are very deep and very descriptive and meaningful, King Sandman - he is underground, not many people know him, but he has some tight lyrics and some of his songs are deep too, Arsonal Da Rebel, he is a battle rapper, but has some really good songs too, and is very creative. There are also other rappers that make good music, but i probably cant remember them now... ;D