Jammin' 94.5's "Monster Jam 2004" held on Halloween at the FleetCenter featured a handful of mainly B-list rappers: Trick Daddy, Petey Pablo, Fabolous, Chingy, Mase, Juvenile, N.O.R.E, Jadakiss, Fat Joe and the Terror Squad and G-Unit's Llyod Banks and Young Buck.Trick Daddy first got the crowd going with his lively rapping and rowdy lyrics. His posse mingled with the crowd while singing their biggest hits such as, "I'm a Thug," "Take it to the House," and his latest single, "Let's Go."

Petey Pablo took the stage next, winning audience approval from the start by wearing a Larry Bird Celtics jersey. Jumping into the crowd of screaming fans, Petey Pablo managed to keep his cool as all-too-eager fans mobbed him. True to his Southern roots, Petey Pablo got the crowd going (especially the ladies) when he tossed his jersey into the crowd during "Raise Up." Revealing a six-pack chest covered only by a thin wife beater tank top, Petey Pablo started to twist his shirt around his hand, and "spin it like a helicopter" in his tribute to his hometown, Greensville, North Carolina. Taking full advantage of his sex appeal, Petey Pablo then began to unzip his pants and rip off his wife beater as he sang, "Freek-a-Leek."

Fabolous got my vote as best rapper. Opening with "I Can't Deny It," Fabolous got the crowd going with his utter enthusiasm. His newer singles like "Into You" and "Breathe" interspersed with older ones like "Holla Back," made his act one to remember.

St. Louis native, Chingy, took the stage next, opening with the remix of Young Gunz's "Can't Stop, Won't Stop," in which he was featured. With more hits than most of the B-list rappers at Monster Jam, Chingy rocked the crowd with songs such as "I Like That," "Holidae Inn," "One Call Away," "Balla Baby" and "Right Thurr." Although a more seasoned rapper than other Monster Jam artists, Chingy failed to rile up the audience as much as his counterparts, even when he invited a group of scantily clad girls onto the stage to dance provocatively and throw themselves at Chingy and his posse.

Mase was "welcomed back" next. Bounding onto the stage with clever dance moves and energetic lyrics, Mase opened with "What You Want." After rapping Fat Joe and the Terror Squad's "Lean Back" remix, Mase then sang his latest hit single "Breathe, Stretch, Shake," which was followed by his classic song, "Mo' Money, Mo' Problems." Closing with Kayne West's "Jesus Walks," Mase then inappropriately recited a public prayer to Jesus, having the audience repeat the prayer after he spoke. In my opinion, it's fine for Mase to be religious, but a public concert hardly seems the place.

Paling in comparison to some of the other acts, Juvenile took the stage next with "In My Life." His set also featured his smash hit "Back that Ass Up" and his latest hit single, "Slow Motion." Besides decent coordination, Juvenile didn't really stand out and wasn't nearly as impressive as I expected.

Up and coming rapper N.O.R.E rocked the stage next as the seventh act. A hip hop artist who samples a lot of Latino flavor, N.O.R.E opened with "Nothin." With at least seven members in his posse, N.O.R.E and his crew livened up the crowd after Juvenile's less-than-stellar performance. Although far less seasoned than the rest of the rappers at Monster Jam, N.O.R.E compensated for his lack of experience with animated dancing and up-beat, catchy lyrics. "Oye Mi Canto," his latest single, nearly got everyone in the crowd up and dancing as they caught onto the Latin vibe. Jadakiss sang next, barreling onto the stage loudly and proudly in a Red Sox jersey. With elaborate hand gestures and impressive dance moves, Jadakiss captured the audience's attention.

Fat Joe and Terror Squad were the highlight of the night, performing hits like "Take Me Home," "What's Love Got to Do With it" and "Lean Back." Using his popularity for a good cause, Fat Joe encouraged everyone to go out and vote on Tuesday, and then offered a non-religious prayer to those serving in Iraq. Closing with the remix of "Lean Back," Fat Joe and the Terror Squad riled up the audience even as the concert was about to end.

Lloyd Banks and Young Buck of G-Unit lit up the stage as the tenth 10th and final act. Perhaps the most lively and enthusiastic rappers of the night, the pair first sampled Trick Daddy and the Terror Squad's "Lean Back." With an entourage of at least 10, G-Unit commanded the audience's attention as they pumped up the crowd with each song. Unfortunately, I could scarcely hear though what the two rappers were saying amid the uses of profanity and sounds of gun shots. With hits like, "Wanna Get to Know You" and "I'm So Fly," Lloyd Banks and Young Buck were a perfect way to top off a night that showcased hip-hop's past, present and future.