Some artists chart. Some artists change culture. Rarely both. So what matters more — official rankings or underground respect?

Points to consider:

• The Charts Reflect Reach — Not Realness.
• Street Artists Build Long-Term Loyalty.
• Many ‘non-charting’ songs become generational classics.
• Underground isn’t always small — it’s just underexposed.

Examples:

• Central Cee’s chart presence vs. Potter Payper’s street impact.
• Ivorian Doll charted once — but many female MCs with no plaques have deeper influence.

Respect the stats, but never confuse numbers with impact. Streets remember differently.

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