16 The Icon is a Detroit rap artist whose mission statement includes restoring hip hop to its former glory while simultaneously eliminating undeserving rappers from the culture. Using his sharp wit and influences from legends like Biggie, Jay Z and Rakim the icon delivers with explosive results. 16 The Icon has been nicknamed Mr. SuperheroSwagg as he is a self proclaimed comic book nerd who faithfully wears different superhero hats, shirts, jackets etc onstage in his performances as well as cleverly using various superheroes and supervillains in his rhymes.