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.
Slideshow: theGrio's top 10 most sensitive rappers
