Consequence
Awards & Honours
3
Awards Won
3
Honours
3
Rankings
3
Covers
2
Records
Consequence has earned a reputation as one of the most respected lyricists of his generation. His induction into the New York Hip-Hop Hall of Fame in 2015 stands as a testament to his enduring impact on the genre. Being named one of the Top 10 Most Influential Hip-Hop Journalists by Billboard in 2018 highlights his dual success as both an artist and a critic. The Legacy Award from the Queens Cultural Center in 2021 further cements his standing as a pillar of the local music community.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
New York Hip-Hop Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted for contributions to the genre's evolution.
Top 10 Most Influential Hip-Hop Journalists
Named for leadership in music journalism.
Legacy Award
Awarded for promoting local talent.
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Rappers of All Time
50 Greatest MCs of the 21st Century
Top 100 Albums of the 2000s
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone
November 2004
The New Generation of Hip-Hop
XXL Magazine
January 2005
Freshmen Class
Vibe Magazine
March 2006
The Future of Rap: Consequence and the New Wave
Records & Feats
Longest-running collaboration with A Tribe Called Quest
Maintained a continuous musical partnership with the group from 1998 through their reunion tours.
Most influential independent hip-hop media founder
Founded Consequence of Sound, which became a leading digital publication in the genre.