Four of the genre’s most revered architects—Big Daddy Kane, KRS-One, Kool G. Rap, and Rakim—are reportedly coming together to form a supergroup under the working title Mt. Rushmore.
According to Allhiphop, the project is already deep in development. Sources close to the situation say funding has been secured and contract negotiations are underway, with three of the four legends already on board. The fourth is expected to finalize soon.
Together, these MCs represent an untouchable tier of influence that helped define Hip-Hop’s golden age. Rakim reengineered the art of rapping in the late ‘80s, trading basic patterns for internal rhyme schemes and philosophical depth. KRS-One turned the mic into a megaphone for Black empowerment, education, and community resilience. Kool G Rap laid the blueprint for crime narratives and technical lyricism, and Big Daddy Kane brought a mix of style, precision, and raw performance energy that few could match.
Adding fuel to the fire, there’s buzz that Slick Rick may guest on at least one track if the project comes to fruition—another legend whose presence would add even more weight to an already seismic moment.
No official announcement has been made, but for fans of Hip-Hop history, the very thought of this lineup isn’t just nostalgia—it’s legacy in motion. If Mt. Rushmore lands, it won’t just honor the past—it’ll challenge the present to meet it at the summit.