Skilled rappers should carry you along the cinematic scenes they craft, gripping onto the narratives as they unfold like movies in your mind. The legacy of hip-hop storytelling continues today through modern rappers such as J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar, among others. Slick Rick: The Ruler of Narrative RapBefore most lyricists even considered it, Slick Rick set the standard for hip-hop storytelling. J. Cole: Modern Storytelling with IntrospectionJ. Cole is known for relatable storytelling, often drawing from his own experiences. : Street Tales with a SwaggerThe Notorious B.I.G.