VIBE's Best Rapper Alive Tournament

"Everyone’s got a favorite rapper. Even your favorite rapper has a favorite rapper.

So we’re taking the debate to the people, to you – fans, Stans, and pros alike. Introducing VIBE Presents…The Best Rapper Alive, an interactive, NCAA-style tournament pitting the 64 top Mcs recording today against each other in a head-to-head competition: All this to determine who you believe to be the best in game.

The first round of voting begins July 21. Each round lasts one week – followed by our version of The Final Four. That’s when the tournament really heats up. Winners of each matchup will be determined by your vote at VIBE.com.

There are four brackets, represented by four of our fallen rap legends. Click on any one of them to begin voting. You can vote once a day for as many days as you like. At the end of five weeks, we’ll crown a king or queen, and the winner will be announced in our November issue."

Before the tournament starts next week, there is a battle between Diddy & Jim Jones to get the last spot.

Vote: Diddy vs. Jim Jones

Check out the VIBE's official site for the brackets and some more info.

Notorious BIG Bracket | Pimp C Bracket | 2pac Bracket | Big Pun Bracket

Keep checking back for more information as it the tournament continues.