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Greatest Rapper Alive by sEGXY2(m): 4:22pm On Nov 17, 2013
With the release of The Marshall Mathers
LP 2 , Eminem declares himself a Rap
God, featuring the King of Rap (Kendrick
Lamar) on his album, and hoping to
finally pass the torch of the rap game to
a worthy predecessor. One can debate
back and forth over whether Em or Jay-Z
is the greatest rapper alive, but, rather
than waste any time debating semantics
between these two self-proclaimed "God
MCs," I'm declaring the greatest MC in
the history of the game to be neither Em
nor Jay. History will show that the
existence of a God MC is irrelevant so
long as there's life on Mars
Re: Greatest Rapper Alive by sEGXY2(m): 4:23pm On Nov 17, 2013
Eminem has complicated rhymes and
rhythms. There's no denying the man
knows how to put together a sentence
and spit it -- if complicated equated to
musicality, however, why is "Yesterday"
the most covered song in pop culture and
not "Crazy Train," the fast-paced and just
as classic track from Ozzy Osbourne?
There's no denying Eminem is a
legendary MC and a great artist, but,
while he may have seemed like the
innovator in real time, looking back at
his archive, the majority of his work
doesn't hold up. His cartoony beats, dated
pop culture references (who are Moby
and Carson Daly, and why is Em mad at
them?) and comical lyrics mostly fall
flat. Eminem's problem is he blew up too
quick -- so he never really had a chance
to mature as an artist.
Lil Wayne, on the other hand, came up
in the shadows of Juvenile, Manny Fresh,
and Baby. Whereas Em was Aftermath's
LeBron James, Weezy started as Cash
Money's Allen Iverson. At best, Duane
Carter was a sidekick, destined to VH1
reality and dating shows. Slim Shady is
Vanilla Ice with credibility and skill; he's
the Yankees, and he was supposed to win.
Lil Wayne is a blinged out Southern
rapper like any other. There's no reason
he should still be relevant, but he is. All
Marshall Mathers had to do in order to
stick out was show up; Weezy had to
work for his -- and that's real hip-hop.
Less Is More...
The career-defining single for each of
emcee is Eminem's "Lose Yourself," an
ode to the struggle of becoming a rapper,
and Lil Wayne's "Lollipop," a song about
sex. Both songs are approximately five
minutes long, and Em fits about 50
percent more words in his song. Weezy's
lyrics are much more repetitive, so
Shady is essentially working twice as
hard to produce the same effect. This
certainly proves Marshall is talented and
hard-working. It proves he can spit
complicated rhyme patterns. But is that
what makes a great song? By
accomplishing the same thing (a number
1 single) with half the words, Tunechi
proves he has a better grasp of lyricism
than the Rap God.
While word count seems like a wacky
way to compare two lyricists, if we're
calling someone the greatest rapper alive,
it's an important consideration. Lyrics
are words, and, as Twitter has proven
time and time again, the less words you
use to express a thought, the more
appealing it is. Being able to express a
concise thought on a subject is the mark
of a genius, and doing it melodically is a
sign of a musical prodigy -- both of
which describe Lil Wayne.
Content Marketing...
Where most people adamantly take a
stance on Eminem being great while Lil
Wayne is "garbage" lies in Shady's subject
matter -- "Em raps about real life and
real problems while Wayne just talks
about money, drugs, and sex." I
understand what is being said, but
Marshall's lyrics focus on himself while
Weezy's run the gamut of subject matter,
from destruction (murder) to creation
(sex) to everything in between. While
Shady is a master of both horrorcore and
emo-rap, Tunechi not only excels at both,
but can also touch on a wide variety of
subjects
Eminem does rap about drugs ("Drug
Ballad," anyone?), guns ("Pistol Pistol"wink,
and sex ("Superman"wink just like Lil Wayne,
but Mr. Carter is able to touch on one
universal subject that Mr. Mathers still
struggles with, even into his 40s...How to
Love. Slim is incapable of writing a love
song that Justin Bieber could legitimately
pull off. The sign of a truly classic song is
in its ability to be covered by artists from
different generations, and Lil Wayne's
discography will stand the test of time
longer than Eminem's because
compassion is what truly lasts. Em is
incapable of expressing compassion
without betraying his image. Weezy can
release an entire album of love songs;
Shady can't.
Re: Greatest Rapper Alive by sEGXY2(m): 4:25pm On Nov 17, 2013
Relatability is an important consideration
when determining an artist's "star
power," and Eminem is much more
relatable than Lil Wayne on the surface.
Em is an every man who everyone can
relate to on some level, while Tunechi is
subtitled in his interviews. Aside from
having a recognizable face, Slim dresses,
looks, and acts like everyone else on the
streets (albeit a bit more amped up). He
could be anyone's son, neighbor, father,
brother, etc. If you showed up to work
looking like Weezy, on the other hand,
you're going to be fired, and probably
arrested. Lil Wayne is a Martian, and if
it weren't for music, he wouldn't fit in
anywhere.
Unfortunately for Em, star power doesn't
equate to being the best MC, and his
relatability is only skin deep. People may
get angry and want to kill themselves or
someone else in their head every so often,
but a large portion of his portfolio is
angry. Basically, Eminem is a really good
battle rapper, which is one of the more
classical styles of hip-hop. Lil Wayne,
however, pushes the sonic boundaries of
the game to new levels. Both "Lollipop"
and "How to Love" take hip-hop to levels
that Shady is incapable of pulling off.
Weezy is talented in any musical genre;
Marshall Mathers is not.
The Real Slim Shady...
Unlike the classic debate over 2Pac or
Notorious B.I.G. being the greatest MC
ever, both Lil Wayne and Eminem are
still very much in the game and cranking
out hits, with each artist sitting on
discographies of over 1000 tracks. As
long as Em outlives Wayne (and, unless
Weezy shares genes with Keith Richards,
it's a definite possibility), Shady will
have the last word. He still has a chance
to release a unique album that breaks his
formulaic approach to music. Eminem
could possibly test the boundaries of rap
in an unexpected way.
That day may never come, however, and
until it does, Lil Wayne is the undisputed
greatest living MC.
Re: Greatest Rapper Alive by RSAMAN(m): 4:29pm On Nov 17, 2013
$#EGXY:
Relatability is an important consideration
when determining an artist's "star
power," and Eminem is much more
relatable than Lil Wayne on the surface.
Em is an every man who everyone can
relate to on some level, while Tunechi is
subtitled in his interviews. Aside from
having a recognizable face, Slim dresses,
looks, and acts like everyone else on the
streets (albeit a bit more amped up). He
could be anyone's son, neighbor, father,
brother, etc. If you showed up to work
looking like Weezy, on the other hand,
you're going to be fired, and probably
arrested. Lil Wayne is a Martian, and if
it weren't for music, he wouldn't fit in
anywhere.
Unfortunately for Em, star power doesn't
equate to being the best MC, and his
relatability is only skin deep. People may
get angry and want to kill themselves or
someone else in their head every so often,
but a large portion of his portfolio is
angry. Basically, Eminem is a really good
battle rapper, which is one of the more
classical styles of hip-hop. Lil Wayne,
however, pushes the sonic boundaries of
the game to new levels. Both "Lollipop"
and "How to Love" take hip-hop to levels
that Shady is incapable of pulling off.
Weezy is talented in any musical genre;
Marshall Mathers is not.
The Real Slim Shady...
Unlike the classic debate over 2Pac or
Notorious B.I.G. being the greatest MC
ever, both Lil Wayne and Eminem are
still very much in the game and cranking
out hits, with each artist sitting on
discographies of over 1000 tracks. As
long as Em outlives Wayne (and, unless
Weezy shares genes with Keith Richards,
it's a definite possibility), Shady will
have the last word. He still has a chance
to release a unique album that breaks his
formulaic approach to music. Eminem
could possibly test the boundaries of rap
in an unexpected way.
That day may never come, however, and
until it does, Lil Wayne is the undisputed
greatest living MC.

oh no... Not another one. probably the crappiest rapper alive, don't believe everything you read.

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Re: Greatest Rapper Alive by Nobody: 4:52pm On Nov 17, 2013
WTF?!?! Lil'Wayne is one of the lamest rappers alive.

For me, the best alive is J.Cole cool



#TeamGOM
Re: Greatest Rapper Alive by Nobody: 4:57pm On Nov 17, 2013
LILWAYNE IS MY NIGGA FOR LIFE
Re: Greatest Rapper Alive by Mynd44: 5:01pm On Nov 17, 2013
Eminem is the highest selling artiste(not rapper, artiste) of the las decade......and during that decade, he took a 5 year break.
#Fact

now someone comes here to rant about Lil Wayne who does not make sense to himself
Re: Greatest Rapper Alive by homesteady(m): 5:12pm On Nov 17, 2013
Greatest rapper alive, it has to Ice prince! He actually made me to like rap music! So he's the greatest! smiley
Re: Greatest Rapper Alive by RSAMAN(m): 5:16pm On Nov 17, 2013
god_of_music: WTF?!?! Lil'Wayne is one of the lamest rappers alive.

For me, the best alive is J.Cole cool



#TeamGOM

you're right about lil wayne. But is J.Cole better than this rappers:

Pharoahe Monch
Q-tip
Ghostface killah
R.A The Rugged Man
O.C
Immortal Technique
Diabolic
Slug
Saigon
Inspectah Deck
El-P

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Re: Greatest Rapper Alive by Mynd44: 5:16pm On Nov 17, 2013
homesteady: Greatest rapper alive, it has to Ice prince! He actually made me to like rap music! So he's the greatest! smiley
Does that one even rap?
Re: Greatest Rapper Alive by Mynd44: 5:17pm On Nov 17, 2013
RSAMAN:

is he better than this rappers:

Pharoahe Monch
Q-tip
Ghostface killah
R.A The Rugged Man
O.C
Immortal Technique
Diabolic
Slug
Saigon
Inspectah Deck
El-P

Hey, that's his opinion. It is an annoying opinion but what can anyone do?
Re: Greatest Rapper Alive by RSAMAN(m): 5:22pm On Nov 17, 2013
Mynd_44:
Hey, that's his opinion. It is an annoying opinion but what can anyone do?

ok let me rephrase my question.

In your opinion do you think J.Cole is better than the following rappers:

is he better than this rappers:

Pharoahe Monch
Q-tip
Ghostface killah
R.A The Rugged Man
O.C
Immortal Technique
Diabolic
Slug
Saigon
Inspectah Deck
El-P

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Re: Greatest Rapper Alive by homesteady(m): 5:27pm On Nov 17, 2013
Mynd_44:
Does that one even rap?
Excuse me?? He has the best punch lines in this world!
Re: Greatest Rapper Alive by Nobody: 5:33pm On Nov 17, 2013
homesteady:
Excuse me?? He has the best punch lines in this world!
YOU SAY
Re: Greatest Rapper Alive by Mynd44: 5:35pm On Nov 17, 2013
homesteady:
Excuse me?? He has the best punch lines in this world!
.Yeah yeah yeah
Re: Greatest Rapper Alive by Dannylux: 5:56pm On Nov 17, 2013
Eminem, Jay Z and Tupac Shakur.. My best oldies!

Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole and Drake.. My best new rappers (2004 - present )

My opinion..
Re: Greatest Rapper Alive by AbuMikey(m): 6:00pm On Nov 17, 2013


In no particular order

Eminem
Jay Z
Kanye West
Kendrick Lamar
T.I
Lil Wayne
Yung 6ix
M.I


BrB to add some names wink

Re: Greatest Rapper Alive by Nobody: 6:32pm On Nov 17, 2013


In no particular order

Eminem
Jay Z
Kanye West

T.I

Lil Wayne

chamillionaire

rickross

drake

wu tang klang

thugnificent

lilkim

sinzu

burn b

jadakiss

busta rhymes

style p

the animated rapper GANGSTERLICIOUS

sizzle..

BrB to add some names wink

Re: Greatest Rapper Alive by AbuMikey(m): 8:17pm On Nov 17, 2013
homesteady: Greatest rapper alive, it has to Ice prince! He actually made me to like rap music! So he's the greatest! smiley



You well so? undecided

Wackest rapper in Nigeria is the person you calling best rapper Alive!! undecided

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Re: Greatest Rapper Alive by Nobody: 8:30pm On Nov 17, 2013
Abu Mikey:

In no particular order

Eminem
Jay Z
Kanye West
Kendrick Lamar
T.I
Lil Wayne
Yung 6ix
M.I


BrB to add some names wink

lil'kim? ur ill
Re: Greatest Rapper Alive by ToyinDipo(m): 8:33pm On Nov 17, 2013
TI was once asked to name his top four living rapper, and here is his list:
1. Eminem
2. Jay Z
3. Lil Wayne
4 Andre 3000 of Outkast

Drake has never ceased to say Eminem is the #1 rapper

Even Kanye said Em is number, and always professes how he respects his talent a lot, especiallly lyric wise

Lil Wayne, though I have never heard him say Em is his #1 rapper, but several times he and Nicki Minaj had professed how they would die to sit next to Em on the mic. Though he obliged their pleas.
Re: Greatest Rapper Alive by Nomski0(f): 8:42pm On Nov 17, 2013

1. Eminem
2. Eminem
3. Eminem
2. Jay z- The Jay Z of Nas vs Jay z wars not the "Suite and tie" Jay z

Jadakiss
Pappose
Ludacris
Ja Rule
Snoop Dogg
Dmx
50 cent
The Game
D12 crew
T.I
Bad meets evil

These are retrobase rappers. Rappers these days have extremely weak lines.undecidedundecided
Re: Greatest Rapper Alive by Nobody: 8:44pm On Nov 17, 2013
Eminem and jay z. Daz all.

Why are people listing lil Wayne ? That guy is a drunkard when he raps.
Re: Greatest Rapper Alive by Nobody: 8:46pm On Nov 17, 2013
homesteady: Greatest rapper alive, it has to Ice prince! He actually made me to like rap music! So he's the greatest! smiley

Ice Prince ke ?
Re: Greatest Rapper Alive by AbuMikey(m): 8:49pm On Nov 17, 2013
Marthosky: lil'kim? ur ill




I don't understand..

Re: Greatest Rapper Alive by Nobody: 8:49pm On Nov 17, 2013
adaobi123: Eminem and jay z. Daz all.

Why are people listing [b]lil Wayne ? That guy is a drunkard when he raps.[/b]

that guy has punchlines straight out of the underworld... his lyrics needs deep understanding and speaks to the soul...
Re: Greatest Rapper Alive by AbuMikey(m): 8:52pm On Nov 17, 2013
Nomski0:
1. Eminem
2. Eminem
3. Eminem
2. Jay z- The Jay Z of Nas vs Jay z wars not the "Suite and tie" Jay z

Jadakiss
Pappose
Ludacris
Ja Rule
Snoop Dogg
Dmx
50 cent
The Game
D12 crew
T.I
Bad meets evil

These are retrobase rappers. Rappers these days have extremely weak lines.undecidedundecided

.


I guess you listen to only mainstream music undecided

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Re: Greatest Rapper Alive by Nobody: 8:52pm On Nov 17, 2013
deejay_harry1:

that guy has punchlines straight out of the underworld... his lyrics needs deep understanding and speaks to the soul...

Really ? I don't feel really moved when I listen to him. He doesn't grab my soul like jay-z or eminem.
Re: Greatest Rapper Alive by Mynd44: 8:52pm On Nov 17, 2013
deejay_harry1:

that guy has punchlines straight out of the underworld... his lyrics needs deep understanding and speaks to the soul...
What the eff? The same lil Wayne I know?

You need to lay off the horse poo

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Re: Greatest Rapper Alive by AbuMikey(m): 8:54pm On Nov 17, 2013
adaobi123: Eminem and jay z. Daz all.

Why are people listing lil Wayne ? That guy is a drunkard when he raps.


Lil Tunechi's lines,wordplays and metaphors are just outta this world I tell you cheesy

Re: Greatest Rapper Alive by Nobody: 8:55pm On Nov 17, 2013
Abu Mikey:


Lil Tunechi's lines,wordplays and metaphors are just outta this world I tell you cheesy

[/b]

Yeah right undecided angry
Re: Greatest Rapper Alive by Nobody: 8:56pm On Nov 17, 2013
Abu Mikey:


Lil Tunechi's lines,wordplays and metaphors are just outta this world I tell you cheesy

[/b]

thank you my nigga... tell em..

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