Not in order, more than 10 technically but here you go
AZ(underrated, incredible)
Raekwon,GZA,GFK,The Meth(most of the wu)
Pac(not the best lyrically, but great charisma and a pioneer)
Big(Amazing flow)
Immortal technique(story telling is outstanding)
Big L (brilliant freestyler, one of if not the best freestyler)
KRS ONE(nuff said)
Nas(absolutely brilliant)
Rakim(what can be said about rakim that hasn't been said, this guys flow is well, the best)
Ice cube(wrote most of dre's and eazys sh!t back in the day, so by default, he earns a spot. One of the greats)
Eminem(genius when it comes to lyrical ability)
Honorable mentions;
Kool G rap
Scarface
Big daddy kane
Black thought
Big pun
Fugees
Mc ren
A tribe called quest
Redman
DMX
Snoop
LL cool J
Mobb Deep
Mos Def
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