Slideshow: theGrio's top 10 most sensitive rappers

SLIDESHOW - They are thugs who need hugs. They have stellar careers but also aren't afraid to shed a few tears. These are our favorite 'sensitive' rappers...

Nov 15, 2011
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

They are thugs who need hugs. They have stellar careers but also aren’t afraid to shed a few tears. These are our top 10 favorite ‘sensitive’ rappers. Emo rap probably first started with LL Cool J ode to romance “I Need Love”. Now with the success of artists like Drake (whose new album debuts today), Kid Cudi and Kanye West — it’s dominating the charts. See who made the cut below.

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