Hip-hop is obsessed with youth. So much so that you barely need to be over the age of 25 before someone’s calling you an old head. It’s why Drake is obsessed with attaching himself to the hottest upcoming rapper and why Uzi once tweeted that he’d retire by 25.In a culture caught between tradition and innovation, both rappers and fans are always trying to strike a shifting balance. As a result, some artists struggle to find their place—especially those whose dedication to their craft feels out of step in a mainstream that rewards chasing trends over mastery.So, without further ado, here are the rappers who feel like they were born in the wrong generation.