Q-Tip of a Tribe Called Quest on his new CD The Renaissance and the state of hip-hop. Quick – name ten relevant rappers over the age of 35. Now, take out anyone who hasn’t had a hit song in the past five years or appeared on a reality show. You’re probably left with Busta Rhymes and LL Cool J, right? Rappers tend to fade like Jordan in this business, making Q-Tip very much an enigma.