R.A. The Rugged Man: 'Kendrick is Not a Top Five Lyricist'

[@toneriggz]

Without question, Elzhi is better than Kendrick. And if your first reaction to Elzhi is "Who?", then you're proving R.A.'s point.

[@Vextos]

Real shit.

[@KingJami3]

I think that goes against R.A.'s point. He's saying talent is talent irrespective of whether it's considered mainstream or not.

[@toneriggz]

Bob Dobalina R.A. made the point that Kendrick is a good rapper but a lot of the respect that he gets is due to the fact that Interscope is promoting him. So, those who don't know who Elzhi is, probably need a strong marketing campaign from Interscope or some other major label to influence their opinion.

[@KingJami3]

Tone Riggz Yeah, I get you. He made a few points in the interview, I got mixed up with what one you were talking about, my bad.

[@vaxx9922]

Elzhi is a beast

[@mistahmst]

I can appreciate a rapper who's lyrical, but at the end of the day, what really matters is if you can make great music and lyrics alone aren't enough to carry a song. Guys like A Tribe Called Quest or Snoop Dogg weren't super lyrical, but they made great music and had a sound that nobody had during their era.

[@Stoney-Jacksman]

The difference is, back then there was so much good music. And many different styles. Like you said atcq, werent typically lyrical )although some of their shit is deep) , de la soul was funky and wise, big pun with the syllables, onyx hardcore,mobb deep straight street shit, nas lyrical , etc etc..What I wanna say is, you had music to dance to, music to siit back and listen to, music to get wild before you stick up or do a robbery, music to cry to, music to fuck to hahahah and al of that in hiphop. It was a great time back then and also what made it so special was that you couldnt get it everywhere, there was no youtube or 1000channels on tv etc...hunger to hear some music makes it more worthy. anyway...it is what it is.

[@mistahmst]

Stones Jones That I agree with. There was a lot more variety.

[@mr_knowitall]

There was definitely a lot more variety back then, and artists weren't afraid to make a statement. Also, many of the best artists were mainstream so you could still rely on the radio to break new classic material to the masses. You still had some fluff making it to the radio (MC Hammer) while some classic shit didn't (Gangstarr), but it was nowhere near as bad as it is today. And you bring up a good point with youtube. Back then you had to go to the record stare and by your tapes, CDs, etc. on a leap of faith, maybe based off of one or two poppin' singles. It was word of mouth that took over from there. So, when an established artist dropped a new album, the anticipation was MUCH greater than it is today. You couldn't hear the songs unless you went and bought the album or had it dubbed for you.

[@mr_knowitall]

I agree. Battle rap, freestyles and all that are great, but classic music trumps it all. That's why some of the best rappers of all time are not the best lyricists.

[@advancedtheories1332]

Same with Lord Jmar. Anybody know that he rapped?

[@almasolido374]

This guy is arguably Rocky Balboa's son

[@rubencarter5185]

+God Himself YES thought it was just me

[@crispinfrancis1]

lol straight up and down I was thinking that shit too - Nigga lookin' like Rocky and shit

[@lonewolf3828]

adriaaaaaaaaan!!!!

[@spinal_capped]

R.A. is ironically a huge boxing fan! He even interviews and comments on fights quite often!

[@zakichoudhary507]

People's Champ baby!!

[@BRobMint]

Is Kendrick a top 5 lyricist? Nope. But he is a top 5 artist. He's well rounded rapper, a great songwriter and can put together a complete album. That in the long run is better than being just strictly a great lyricist. EDIT: Jesus christ people. I'm not saying he's top 5 all-time. I just meant currently.

[@LFonzus]

He's not an MC :L Emcees are people like big pun, big L, biggie, R A the rugged man, locksmith etc you should be able to tell one from the other out easily as the rapper isn't as lyrical and doesn't touch most aspects of writing lyrics to make it a very diverse and complex piece. that's why you don't hear any choppers on the radio or big pun type of flows on the radio because this current generation is being dumbed down... if you want.. take some time to listen to this master piece: "Locksmith house of games 2 ft RA the rugged man" and you'll get what I mean

[@BRobMint]

+Alphonsus LFA Kendrick isn't a "dumbed down" artist in the slightest. A dumbed down artist wouldn't release an album like "To Pimp A Butterfly" to the general public. Besides, Kendrick isn't trying to be a Pun or RA. He's not going to blow you away with a bunch of muultisyllable rhyme schemes or hard hitting punchlines. Lyrically he's like a 2pac or a Scarface. He's trying to get you to think and see things through his perspective through a more poetic approach. Just because he's not super lyrical doesn't mean he's trash.

[@LFonzus]

Hahaha ^ :L B-Mint1994​​ And my previous post was about levels of lyricism but that song I offered you to listen to is lyricism AND real talking about the current rap industry at the moment... It also explores subjects like politics and a bit of history (in my eyes it's a master piece) etc Some of R.A's verse in house of games 2: - "Hypocritical Hollywood hoodlums that make features Political pandering preachers that desecrate Jesus Dumbing down the society, everything is over-simplified Cowards are put on pedestals and heroes are villainized" Some of Locksmith's verse in house of games 2: - "Laws of religion cause the hoards of division, doors of admission Causing the friction, inscription like the walls of Egyptians Paint a portrait like the Lord of the Christians, taint and altered his pigment False depictions got us all in a prison But it ain't no God in this system, can't evolve in conditions Where they write me off as being off and left my thoughts in perdition, bitching Often would grapple, tackle this road to no progression Claiming you atheist but still worship your possessions" Mainstream is overrated asf...

[@beazethadream2769]

He's not top 5 my dude

[@LFonzus]

***** That's cool too but I like to view the underground rappers as the ones with the most passion imagination and originality if they take the time to master their lyrics and produce every song they make with their all and make it sound the best It can with a meaning cause like in that song they actually tried hard to present their views and topics (which are all topics that are constantly discussed) in the most poetic way. You can't be original if you have other rappers in the game that rap like you in most of their songs...

[@RastaHenkie]

I agree with him because K.dot is not trying to be a top lyricist but make classic albums.

[@duronbryant9463]

True

[@TheSpaceInvaderer]

Rasta Henkie Exactly. Kendrick puts so much thought and so much emotion into his albums. Especially TPAB.

[@TheUncleBungle]

if he put so much thought & emotion into making his albums, he'd be a top 5 lyricist !!! Lyricism is a major part of a classic album !!!

[@TheSpaceInvaderer]

TheUncleBungle Tupac isn't even a top 5 lyricist. He's a thinker, a philosopher, a song writer, and he's got a sick flow, a good lyricist yes, but not top 5. Doesn't mean he isn't good.

[@TheUncleBungle]

Pac was awful, ONE classic album to his name, Me Against The World !!!

[@dEViN1887]

This makes me think of that kanye interview where he was talking about a freestyle battle he lost as a kid, he did this whole lyrical thing & the kid just said "my names Chris, you smell like piss" & everyone died laughing. Simple is better sometimes & if u have no ideas behind the music ur lyricism doesn't mean shit. There's plenty of KZbin artists who have multis & al that but their music is beat

[@218Murai]

Link to the interview?

[@mana_beast_beats1114]

Two words. Greydon Square.

[@unclebuck39]

Please interview Ra as much as you interview lord jamar.

[@Milkbutter]

Actually, stop interviewing Jamar and replace his interviews with RAs.

[@taumagalahi]

fonkymaster Why stop Lord Jamar? Just increase RA. Jamar is a remnant of hip hop culture and history. Brand Nubes true pioneers of the craft and art form and some of the most influential contributors to the movement. Respect to Jamar.

[@Milkbutter]

taumagalahi Brand Nubian is overrated as a group. I'm not saying they had no influence, but people only talk about them as grand legends because they're old, not because they contributed as much as other groups. And Jamar has very ignorant opinions and is only kept relevant through his interviews. It'd be different if he had music out right now people cared about, but he doesn't. The dude is a Vlad TV meme. And, I also think Sadat X played a way bigger part in hip hop and Brand Nubian than Jamar ever did.

[@taumagalahi]

fonkymaster I won't disagree with you that lyrically and influentially Sadat and Puba left a bigger mark. I've always been more of a Puba head though. His rhyme schemes, flow and wordplay were way ahead of its time. While I don't agree with EVERY single thing Jamar says or the way he says it, he speaks the truth on many things and says a lot of the things most don't have the balls to say. Things that everyone know in their heart of hearts are true but constantly turn the blind side on.

[@taumagalahi]

fonkymaster And for the record, RA and Jamar actually share a lot of the same views with regards to things like current white artists, etc. RA may say some of it like less of an Old Uncle Asshole than Jamar does but that doesn't make the core of what's being said any different.

[@5aturnia]

Kendrick fans coming out in droves like "NO HES ONE OF THE BEST 5 LYRICISTS EVER". You guys are a waste of food.

[@GloriousGobby]

No he’s one of the best lyricists ever

[@mrt445]

​@@GloriousGobbyHe definitely is not one of the best ever. He's not even in the top 100.

[@AztecAstro19]

FINALLY someone gives respect to Elzhi!!

[@Maal7432]

I swear. Glad he mentioned him.

[@Mr.G_717]

100th like

[@alonargus]

eLZhi the GOAT

[@ItsBeausy]

"Top 5 lyricist in the commercial market" Accurate.

[@briang.4781]

R.A.'s Uncommon Valor is one of the greatest verses ever in Hip Hop. He is 2 decades strong just rarely recognized.

[@trollatlarge]

Can you give an example? Ra has a few good songs. Uncommon valor was definitely one of them. He releases an album every 10 years and seems to always try and outperform his features with rapid firing delivery. If your cramming syllable after syllable then your not really saying much. Look at Mf Doom, he's sometimes completely misses the rhyme but 1 punchline is enough to stick in your mind for years. I think in all honesty, RA is an entertainer more then a MC with poetic and artistic ability. And he keeps saying he is Legendary. He's not close to legendary. He's legendary at inconsistency and marketing his image lol

[@PawcioFski]

@@trollatlarge Please acknowledge yourself with the situation around R.A being blacklisted and blocked from rising to the popularity he'd definetely should be getting. That left him with having to work within the underground to which has arguably made him a king of underground hip hop. RA has immense creativity and artistic approach towards his lyrics, production and cinematographic representations.

[@bigd8973]

@@trollatlarge lol 🤦🏻‍♂️ don’t know what the f you’re talking about boy

[@trollatlarge]

@@bigd8973 think I explained what I said quite well. RA packs rhyme words to create this explosive syllable soup. How can that leave to create any deep intricate level of metaphors considering he's ruled out every non rhyme word out? Don't get me wrong, he's skillfull etc but gets boring quite quick

[@wizkid8205]

@@trollatlarge the fact that clowns like you are allowed to have opinions is everything thats wrong with the world

[@checkmateforever]

Most of this dude's opinions be on point.

[@JustFred2]

DeepOneForThought fr tho

[@ktwine7994]

He's spot on with everything he says, anybody who thinks Kendrick is a top lyricist know nothing about hip hop

[@ericbertilsson6794]

@@ktwine7994 Well, depends where you set the limit for top. I think he's a top lyricist but not among the absolute top like the greatest ever

[@Stoney-Jacksman]

Haha R.A could def be in some 90's WWF shit.

[@dgenerate707]

Stones Jones He did a remix to Jericho's song back in the 2000.

[@Twtching]

I’d also like to see him save animals

[@superdavelane4]

RA look like a mean street posse member.

[@pullupthen5073]

You know I've noticed that legends love to give props to Cole. R.A, Nas, Rakim, Pharrell, LL Cool J, Jay Z (obviously), Canibus, etc. Dudes love his records

[@BingeworthyContent]

I'm just happy I got to see R.A sing the Timber song lmfaoooo

[@user-yi9hz3or2t]

Canibus is insane his opening verse in patriots is insane

[@ricks754]

Just so you know Vlad, the like was for RA, not you. 👍🏼

[@josephofisrael5692]

Same person

[@erronking7783]

This is why there's no such thing as 1 "best rapper alive" because someone always thinks different

[@erronking7783]

Um (looks around) suuure....he is..

[@Guerrillachop]

***** that's a joke lol

[@MidTierVillain]

RA is a legend. His word is solid.

[@popetaytv]

Is RA really a legend though? Let's be honest RA is really only relevant to internet hip hop forum crowds. Not saying Kendrick is a top 5 lyricist now or All time thats subjective. But objectively speaking RA is no legend. Don't let his very vocal very minor cult following fool you.

[@ajewul2]

popetaytv But internet hip-hop forum crowds is the realest thing you can get to what hip-hop TRULY is....therefore he is a hip-hop legend

[@devilface97]

popetaytv Internet hip hop forum crowds and rap legends > Mainstream fanboys and suburban white boys.

[@MidTierVillain]

RA is a legend, along with ILL BILL,NECRO,VINNY PAZ,JUS ALLAH,CELPH, AND CAGE & COPY WRITE.. SNOWGOONS,LEAK BROS,SMUT PEDDLERS,DEMIGODZ,AOTP,JMT.. those are real hip hop icons.. Underground or above.. RA has a serious catalog of classics,him & immortal are very respected with their perspectives.. IMO

[@thekid6667]

Shred Foxx its funny to see you mention copywrite bc ive been to his house

[@dx4life68]

If you haven't already listened to RA the Rugged Man's album Legends Never Die- check it out to hear some real lyricism.

[@MrTriplexxx142]

I absolutely agree that there are more technical lyricists on the underground that, bar for bar, have more complex flows than Kendrick. Where I think Kendrick is special, and the reason I think he gets all the mainstream respect, is because he's such a gifted songwriter. The concepts, hooks, bridges, flows, even down to word choice, he's got locked down more than a locksmith or an Elzhi. Them dudes lyrical, but they ain't crafting full-fledged songs with that level of structure. He has flow, his songs have flow, and his albums and projects have flows. They might be better rappers, but he's more matured as an artist.

[@KatotownUSA]

well said

[@pierreboursiquot1004]

this is my point, he makes the better music. it's like the differences between Kanye and most rappers, while they got bars on him, yeezy has an amazing all around game.

[@MrFALLENHER0]

Joey is better

[@oceangames2460]

Exactly

[@professorXcross]

​@@MrFALLENHER0 negative. And Joey will tell you that himself lol

[@liljuan206]

I wanna know what people think of Chris River's (Big Pun's son) lyricism

[@Pazzoal]

+Lil Juan I like his verse on the song Last Breath with Vinnie Paz.

[@ottoborr4819]

Lil Juan sucks

[@underground4018]

otto borr and who do u listen to if Chris Rivers "sucks"

[@ottoborr4819]

Underground401 big L be lighting niggas like incense getting men lenched im intense killing infants for 10cents cauze im a street genius with a unique penis got fly chics on my dick that dont even speak english....thats the "rapper"i listen too. Not fucking wack ass chris rivers.oh roc marciano and Ka..

[@brucepardo4621]

otto borr So you’re not a fan of Big Pun?

[@DK1LLA]

my boy who promotes for a living told me VLAD tried to get into a ballers club after hours but was slapped and rejected by bouncers. VLAD gets bullied all over, he only tries to act hard behind the mic. Dude knows nothing about the industry.

[@StrictlyBusiness000]

Asshole I was the one who told him, i'm not lyting

[@matm7796]

No , I was hahaha

[@johnrivera5517]

Mat M vlad makes millions you wont see that in your lifetime

[@hennylo68]

He's right. No lyricist has or will ever make the impact Rakim made. He is the real rap God. Name was earned and given to him, the God MC. He didn't just decide to call himself that one day.

[@comealsolito804]

It's a song bro, everybody call them self king or shit like that. Eminem is one of the most humble artist there is.

[@charlienovacastor5652]

@@comealsolito804 Eminem? The self proclaimed Rap God, is humble?

[@comealsolito804]

@@charlienovacastor5652 Bro, I repeat it, it's a song. 90% of the GOATS have done something like that. Rap is always been full of self-celebration, so don't take that statement too serious. Even Nas say he's "God's Son" but this doesn't mean that Nas is cocky or other shit like that. It's just the game. Go check some Em's interviews, you'll se how he is humble.

[@xUseTheForks]

@@charlienovacastor5652 watch king crookeds new interview with Eminem and you'll see how humble he really is he even agrees with Lord Jamar and says he is a guest in hip-hop but I don't agree

[@HiBrid9]

@@charlienovacastor5652 his lyrics said "I'm beginning to feel like a rap god" he didn't proclaim he is and never said "I am the rap god" and in a later interview said that the song is "tongue-in-cheek" to him because he doesn't really believe that

[@LaCheleWallace]

Dang, finally somebody said what I've been sayin'! Kendrick is coo', for today's standards. As a whole, just another rapper. He gets busy, but I typically overlook him. These kids don't know any better and if you try to show them better artists, they'll call them boring.

[@sinsin69fifty]

was u listening to the kendrick lamar EP or O.D. ,or SECTION 80…thats when i was saying uve gotto here this dude and playing him a lot, he a concious rapper i knw u knw this but has inteligent bars, incomparison to those whos out there now n alot from the past, but he got his own flavour, his single I'' is noway genius bars but thats his point wiv it i think, hes putting out the good word by makin good music,complicated or not… Too much hate in this scene, the clown rappers deserve it, but kendricks been on point ,and i think a lot of critics overlook him cause his album was co signed by AFTERMATH/INTERSCOPE..hes not a aftermath artist n respect for not usin any of dre on the album, except the bonus cd…hes a artist who can use his voice to get to people n does it well, n as far as lyricic, rigamortis is unreal…besides that i myself who is a critic at times have not listend to kendrick since goodkidmaadcity got released and overlooked him n still thought his better work was in those mixtapes, but it was a good,infact great album. AND HE AINT UNDER THE INTERSCOPE MACHINE…it was a one off deal to cosign the album n none of the TDE artists was or are signed with dre/jimmy..RA u a legend and too many people think kendricks the be all n end all, he aint, thier is more than one artist in hip hop, but if u r aware of ureself overlooking hi, then look, if u got time to come n comment on VLAD fuking TV. u knw i respect ure opinion girl, Aint nothing personal junior, Its all about Respect ツ

[@nhojretrac3605]

HERES WHY KING LOS IS A WAYYYYYY BETTER LYRICIST THAN K DOT. Top 30 verses:@iamkinglos kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJXHh5Rof86qg5I

[@remix16ification]

Chris Chandler *hip hop music

[@pEr5on4LLy]

Preach!!!!

[@pEr5on4LLy]

***** Well said. Very well said.

[@Kifflom]

I can name over 100 rappers with better lyrics than Kendrick.

[@Kifflom]

I might even do it on a video.

[@MatheDeathGD]

For real man, kendrick is so overrated. Not even top 150

[@CliffordMAdamsJr]

Worst hip-hop fans 1.90s ppl who always shit on new music 2. Kendrick Lamar Fans 3. Eminem fans 4. Never support albums but get free mixtapes 5. Ppl who solely hate on Kanye West because of him being confident, marrying Kim Kardashian, everything but the music.

[@RyuBlack93]

5... switch confident for arrogant and slightly delusional & I can agree with this whole list for the most part.

[@CliffordMAdamsJr]

And that's exactly my point u just proved

[@RyuBlack93]

Curious... then what exactly is it that I'm misunderstanding about "Ye" then?!? Because I do mostly agree with your other points.

[@CliffordMAdamsJr]

Yves Yuri Bien-Aime What I mean it's when u have that much talent. And u care about the actual art of it. And u take it to places where it's never been, people are gonna hate it at first. How he dresses inspires rappers and other ppl across the globe to expand horizons. He has over 20 Grammys without winning major categories. Top 5 earner in hip-hop. Married to one of the most hated on and talked about ppl in the world. Then he doesn't "rant" he merely speaks what's the lot really think but afraid to say. He's looked at as the asshole. But not too many have the heart to do what he does and still be the best at it, knowing people are always gonna hate him...

[@RyuBlack93]

Clifford M. Adams, Jr. I guess I can see some of your point... but there are other avenues he could have used to still make his points... accolades aside... how you speak & act towards others should not be negated or dismissed by his "genius"... it's just an excuse in my opinion but respect to you for your viewpoint young... & I feel Pharrell's that type of talent as well & he doesn't go that route.

[@lukejamesbgn]

Honestly, there are a lot of rappers who can reasonably be explained as a top 5 lyricist. It's just a matter of the criteria used and personal preference. For example, some people prefer technical lyricism (wordplay, complex flows and syllables) while others prefer lyricists who provide social commentary & rap about relatable issues, etc. Of course it's best when an MC can do all of those things, though. It's all opinion. I'm not mad at anyone's top 5 lyricist list as long as it makes some sense.

[@razizarook5366]

1. Eminem 2. Big pun 3. Biggie 4. I wanna say Hopsin but I don't know how much would you consider him here, I believe in that kid though. 5. I really don't know I have a lot of people in this spot (Nas, Kendrick, Jay Z, Immortal Technique, RA, RZA, MF, Black Thoughts) No idea who should be there.

[@sir3543]

I love 90's Hip-Hop because it's just vicious and brutal. - "I'm causin' more family feud than Richard Dawson And the survey said you're dead Fatal Flying Guillotine chops off your fuckin' head"

[@Respectnos]

You right bro, its all about personal preference

[@Respectnos]

Luke James word

[@razizarook5366]

@Shaanvir Bains shit was 4 years ago I listen to jazz now bruh

[@murkmetaphor2002]

Tune in to K Rino's catalog. #1 lyricist in my top 5

[@MrScreweduptexas100]

King Rino!

[@jameshoffman7450]

Out the gate I have 30 krinoalbums (just above half of them) he is great and still going. Preorder his book now

[@TheKomet123]

Iggy would BODY Kendrick

[@gloriempaka9474]

joke of the day smh

[@bgetem24]

Don't feed the troll

[@TheKomet123]

Samurai Jack true.

[@Conda17]

Lol people actually got hurt by that

[@TheKomet123]

M4ri4n4sG4t3k33p3r^*^333 lol i know

[@TheColorfulCube]

Elzhi is DEFINITELY better than Kendrick.

[@PrezPoet]

It's not even close either, in my opinion. I know Elzhi hasn't put much out there recently, but when it comes down to it, Elzhi is far ahead of Kendrick bar-for-bar.

[@TheColorfulCube]

100%

[@toogpresents1287]

Being a great lyricist and makin wack songs

[@Punjabispitta]

Elzhi is so under known man :(

[@Lazyfoal]

Harnoor Singh i have never heard of him until now how long has he been in th game? And what songs do you guys recommend?

[@frozenray0079]

If they ever reboot Rocky, they need to cast this guy as the Italian Stallion. Straight up.

[@djaprildirty]

Vlad seems mad

[@87er_]

+djvlad notice how when Vlad asked him "like who?" and R.A quickly responded with Locksmith, Elzhi & King Los Vlad stood quiet lol

[@hebrew26commandmentspower55]

+drew rivas cause he knows Ra is telling the truth

[@jaywilliams1861]

barz

[@Jzarecta]

+Jayson Lee white people of course

[@Jzarecta]

LOL and Romans just stare? LOL the whole crusifiction was done roman soldiers.

[@Sue_me347]

I fuck with Kendrick but he's right. He's nice but not super crazy. Shit there are battle rappers that would tear him to pieces. But he does make the best music of any new school artist. Not only does he pride himself on making quality albums but he's bridged the gap between mainstream hip hop fans and underground fans, and old school hip hop fans vs New school hip hop fans. Hip hop hasn't seen that since maybe early Kanye. Being the total package in that regard is better than just being super lyrical, imo.

[@Vincent_tesoro]

Very well said. Kendrick is definitely making lyrical music, but there are definitely way better lyricists out there that nobody has ever heard of.

[@crucifixmegabuster95]

Kendrick as to lyrical is great but not top 5. top 5 to me is if you can't be touched example MJ vs Beyonce. yea she's decent but MJ is was and forever will be the king of pop.

[@neverstar22]

megaman exe exactly!!!! But everytime you say stuff around kendrick lamar fans they get defensive and star saying that he's better than biggie and pac

[@dystress2856]

Neverstar-X to be fair, Pac and Biggie were extremely hyped up by people who haven’t listened to much hip hop who only know them because they died. Yes they’re legends, but to be fair they’re all more legendary for their impact than their skills. Sure Biggie had a nice flow and a good wit, and Pac was a good storyteller, but they were never the best at anything. Pac and Biggie aren’t even top 10 imo. Kendrick is versatile, smart, lyrical, decent flow, great storytelling abilities, and fills the role of a person that everybody likes or at the very least wants to like. He really is top 10 material, maybe even top 5.

[@troykoz8053]

Dude we're talking about hip hop not pop get ur ass outta here talking about Beyonce 😂😂😂

[@Adam-zw1ck]

Pretty sure he just meant top 5 right now not all time

[@TS-rp7dz]

@@neverstar22 Kendrick is definitely better lyricist than Biggie and Pac. Those two should never be brought up when discussing lyricism.

[@Sneakerlover2727]

THIS IS THE REALEST INTERVIEW EVER

[@Rydah030]

He’s completely right. Commercial artists having a large ass team sitting on one track or rather the video. Nowadays rappers become famous because of the music videos & not the music anymore. It’s a whole package of art people are working on.

[@joeydro29]

I agree. I know a lot of people who will only make a track so they can dance around in front of the camera with their ppl. No intentions of even making a good song.

[@zomb60]

in my opinion there's no such thing as a top anything. there is a trojan army worth of emcees out there which makes it impossible fr any one man to be the best.

[@kobron1559]

Bryan Thomas EXACTLY! Top 5 chefs of all time, top 5 singers. It's hard putting people in a small category when there are so many different flavors in a genre

[@Dank_Dank]

Bryan Thomas Facts

[@thedondon911911]

Bryan Thomas you're the best based off of versatility and impact

[@zomb60]

there is no best. why do we always have to put a pyramidal structure over everything? versatility means nothing anymore because the game is oversaturated in versatility. and impact is unfair because certain strong minded rappers never get a shot because of refusing to conform to the industry

[@zomb60]

lets be real the industry isn't about talent anyway. it's about who they want to choose to use as a medium for propaganda. so they manipulate numbers in order to sway the masses into thinking that someone like drake is the best. it's all scripted so impact is questionable

[@Brooklyn94269]

idgaf, I only fucks with lyricists in the commercial market. Imo, to be a great rapper , you have to balance great lyricism with a great flow which tends to make people listen to you more and respect you more... anybody can just sit at home and write the most intricate bars nobody gets, you don't get props for that

[@spainbarcarealmadrid]

He might not be the greatest lyricist, but he's the best rap artist right now. Rap is more than just lyrics, you need great storytelling, flow, emotion, delivery and an ear for good beats. The overall quality of the albums are a huge factor too. He's already released two of the greatest CONCEPT albums of all time in GKMC and TPAB. He's the best overall artist in music today. Of course, guys like Elzhi, Tech N9ne and Reks would all destroy him lyrically but their albums just aren't as great as Kendrick's (not saying their albums are not good)

[@dplacencia515]

Wut

[@OriginalPMoney]

Nicholas Lim ZJ Kendrick is underrated lyrically. He needs to listen to some of Kendrick most lyrical songs. Try rapping along to Rigamortis or The Heart Part 2. It's damn near impossible.

[@vicsalvo2231]

Nicholas Lim ZJ True, Kendrick and Logic sit on top of the rap game rn.

[@OriginalPMoney]

Vic Salvo Not Logic

[@vicsalvo2231]

Phillip Bullock Yes logic.

[@exbrutalion2585]

I don't think ANYONE really looks at Pitbull as a rapper lol.. So why use him as an example? That is just club pop stuff.

[@zakichoudhary507]

Pitbull bodies Kendrick when it comes to lyrical skills. No question. And I don't even fuck with Pitbull and that reggaeton shit.

[@biesman5]

@@zakichoudhary507 Lol

[@sdewey4152]

Wasn't he underground at one point? Probably just sold his ass like the rest of them

[@k.o.o.p.a.]

He was rapping before. Do your homework

[@justhewop]

R.A. is a scholar of the art of hip-hop. He's absolutely correct in saying Elzhi would rip Kendrick.

[@jtheopinionking4490]

It's crazy how people state opinions like they're facts; such as, Kendrick is the best lyricist; Kendrick is not a top 5 lyricist; Kendrick will smash any other rapper; Kendrick is overrated. These are all just opinions, not facts. The fact about Kendrick is that he put out what many people consider to be a classic album that many people like. I'm sure not everybody likes GKMC, but I'm also very sure that more than 50% of people who have listened to it, do like it. Anything greater than 50% is a majority, so that's really the only time opinions turn into facts. They're still not absolute facts, like 2+2=4 or water is wet, but they are non-absolute facts because a majority of people agree with the opinions. I never understand why people want to compare rappers who specialize in different things. Freestyling, battling, and song making are all different types of lyrical art forms. I'm sure there are other rappers that are better freestylers or battlers than Kendrick, but when it comes to making quality songs with lyricism, substance and mass appeal, Kendrick is probably one of the best right now. J. Cole is in this category right now, and as annoying as Drake can be, he belongs in this category also. There are other people that belong on this list, but I just mentioned a few of the top commercial rappers.

[@bgetem24]

I agree. I just hate when People add in the fact that he's signed to a major label which has absolutely nothing to do with his skill.

[@Ghostface2point0]

I respect his opinion, but this man CLEARLY never listened to Sing About Me, Keisha's Song, U, Opposites Attract, or anything else from Kendrick that wasn't on the radio. Dude's entire discography has deep cuts that rival J. Cole's. Actually listen to the music before you make your judgement.

[@richieblack5530]

DJ Beard I respect his opinion I'm just wondering if he has really heard Kendricks true work not just his hits

[@Ghostface2point0]

Ricky Skiiwalker same here he kinda came across as someone who wrote off Kendrick because of a couple songs he didn't like and a buncha people kept telling him Kendrick is the GOAT. I don't think a hip-hop head like him could listen to a full project from Kendrick and feel like he's overrated

[@allstarwook]

DJ Beard shiddd Momma, She needs me, Faith, Im Real, etcc

[@Ghostface2point0]

Hova 1987 Black Boy Fly, Little Johnny, anyone who listens to Kendrick can go on forever with this😂

[@davidawonaike1188]

almost all Kendrick haters judge him of his mainstream songs, or gkmc, lmao i knew the dude was ill when i first heard him on a feature with the game, he murdered that shit so bad.

[@toogpresents1287]

Being a great lyricist and makin wack songs

[@STMORRISPL]

That j Cole track lost ones is one of the best tracks you will hear from a new school cat. He tells his side , his girls side and then his homies side of the story. Cole the realest of our generation

[@marshallmathers6273]

Go listen to joyner ross c.

[@dropsixteentvtv4149]

Hell no

[@theuniqueoneable]

Facts niggas be hating

[@AnthonyfromtheD]

Elzhi slept on! we need more r.a interviews!

[@THEsoulquarian]

There’s a lot of lyrical dudes now that everyone’s rapping. You can go to any city and find multiple dudes who can spit for days. Kendrick is a lyricist with charisma and unique persona. Like Pun, he makes amazing music with all types of subjects and they sound amazing. I think people overlook Lupe & Black Thought more than anything.

[@gavindanaher5430]

i think we all should remember this was before TPAB. :-)

[@ezdi619]

The lyricism on TPAB is worse than GKMC lol.

[@gwiltl]

+Gavin Danaher A commercial album.

[@Marcnick001]

+wunas96 uh if anything GKMC was more commercial than TPAB

[@soulwhoa]

What do you mean by this, I'm a little confused? TPAB is commercial?

[@hyjinks1]

+Kevin ellis "To Pimp A Butterfly" his last album.

[@rolandog5424]

He has the point Rugged man has the same mind I have COMMERCIAL IS just putting out lame making in look hot!!

[@perviscuthbertson2767]

I agree, kendrick isn't a top 5 lyricist all-time.

[@AB_Seymour]

Yet

[@lordoftheglocks]

@NinjaStyle it doesnt make it close, now he IS a top 5

[@EMPtaticz]

@NinjaStyle To pimp a butterfly was honestly ass and not even close to his best work I don't understand the hype around that album that's literally where he became dogshit lol.

[@Bobenstein_1]

@@EMPtaticz FACTS!

[@amanrana3446]

these artists might slice k. or cole but can never make songs as good as these artists

[@bboygtor]

The OXX XX are you fucking high? Ra da rugged man is a lyrical genius!!! Gtfo of here

[@amanrana3446]

Gabriel Torres songs are not only about lyrics my friend

[@bboygtor]

The OXX XX so your telling me guru and lil yachty are in the same category?

[@amanrana3446]

Gabriel Torres tell this guy to make an album as good as GKMC, TPAB or 2014 FHD

[@amanrana3446]

Gabriel Torres I never said that Yatchey is trash

[@superdopehiphop]

Elzhi and Locksmith are Lightyears ahead of Kendrick from a skill perspective. So are Black Thought, Pharoahe Monch, Ransom, Cambatta, RJ Payne, Eminem, Royce, Crook, RA the Rugged Man, Lupe, Diabolic, Brother Ali, Masta Ace, Chino XL, Apathy, Tonedeff, MC Juice, AZ just to name a FEW!

[@lincolnspeering3373]

" I know some rappers using big words to make they similes curve, My simplest shit be more pivotal, I penetrate the hearts of good kids and criminals" - Kendrick Lamar

[@WhoDatNatn]

I love how he spoke on Cole's "Lost Ones". That has to be one of the most lyrical/storytelling songs of our era.

[@vagabondtracks2598]

That song is trash because he says men alone are the problems

[@MadMaxTopShotta]

@@vagabondtracks2598he never said that lmao you ain’t listen to the song

[@sonofamachinegun8568]

I love that R.A. The Rugged Man shouts out Locksmith and King Los (410

[@Armando316]

Kendrick is good but overhyped.

[@Jackk7777]

Have you ever properly listened to his albums front to back? If you appreciate lyricism you wouldn’t be able to deny it’s incredible

[@marcusjohnson7321]

Armando Ramirez thank you.

[@Jackk7777]

truckerlawyer 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Jackk7777]

truckerlawyer Surrey you haven’t properly listened to his albums if your saying this

[@Jackk7777]

truckerlawyer ahaha your kidding aren’t you?, how did he win a Pulitzer Prize for his writing, Only album ever to be nominated for more Grammys than TPAB is Micheal Jackson’s “BAD”and he is regarded as one of the greats by all the elite lyricists of today e.g Eminem, black thought, joe Budden, q tip and common just to name a few

[@MrASAPAB]

Kendrick not a top 50 lyricist tbh.

[@topbackpodcast2615]

R.A. knows his shit. When he says you're not a top 5 lyricist, then you are not a top 5 lyricist. But R.A. is not discrediting Kendrick at all. There are a lot of lyricists that can't make good accessible music. Kendrick has the undeniable talent to make incredible impactful music while also being a great lyricist.

[@ShxrxzTuff]

Its just his opinion. And I am not a kendrick fan either

[@dcsjskgbbdhhfhfbv6679]

some of the best lyricist rn in the game Aesop rock, Earl sweatshirt, Jay electronica

[@louieboone7209]

dcsjskgbb dhhfhfbv Aesop is trash!! Pure shit never raps on beat trash

[@sprb4725]

Louie Boone stoopid. Hi listen to Lice, Malibu ken, and nine shall pass. You have the wrong oopinion

[@louieboone7209]

Cosmic Enigma he’s horrible that isn’t hiphop he’s like some corny ass version of what he thinks hiphop is no flow

[@dxsh8853]

Cant forget Lupe

[@EMPtaticz]

@@louieboone7209 Aesop rock makes your favorite rappers favorite rapper look like an amateur sit down kid just because your walnut brain can't understand his lyrics lol.

[@djwarzone1]

Pitbull switched up cuz when he was on his 305 Shit he was one of the dopest spitters from Miami. His first two albums are Southern Classics. His flow is crazy and he had some great lines. Not like Lupe lyrical but he would hit you with more direct punches but with a killer flow.

[@RyuBlack93]

Thank you... I was saying that he's better than what people hear on the radio... on Khaled's Holla at Me I thought he killed on that track.

[@djwarzone1]

***** M.I.A.M.I , & EL Mariel. Love both of those

[@RyuBlack93]

I agree with djwarzone1 ... but most definitely M.I.A.M.I.

[@FireTeamEnt]

I'm so glad he said it!!! And damn did he have some great references (that were more lyrical than K. Dot). And he didn't take anything away from him either. Props RA!

[@Vextos]

If you think Kendrick is a top 5 lyricist, you don't know Hip-Hop.

[@anagh9313]

Its been 6 years what do you think think now?

[@Vextos]

@@anagh9313 Not even top 10.

[@Ulexcool]

@@Vextos Damn, 6 years later!

[@Bobenstein_1]

@@Ulexcool yeah Kendrick is pretty overrated as a lyricist but is in my top 10 all time. He’s not touching Nas, Eminem, Big L, Rakim, MF DOOM, Andre 3K, Biggie, Big Pun, Lupe, etc.

[@schematicb5393]

"If you don't agree with my opinion of a culture that's been around for decades that i wasn't there for the birth of, you don't understand the culture that I somehow know more about than you"

[@LamborghiniLewisTv]

I think lloyd banks is lyrical but he's just mad lazy and just lacks motivation

[@DRWRITER08]

Sonnn straight up facts bro.

[@RyuBlack93]

You know what young you hit the nail on the head... I never really felt Banks... never hated him though but you pretty summed up why I don't feel him.

[@armageddonreigns.youtubesh1651]

“I’m yelling Timber...!!!”🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@shamelessmcflagon2402]

crazy this just played, as I'm lying in bed with it on auto play. just an hour ago, I said the exact same thing about kendrick being a breath of fresh air for the mainstream. But, there's a lot more talented rappers in the underground scene. In my opinion, he's good, but he's overrated as the vast majority of his peers are like kids from the special ed class, mumbling their ABC rhymes. It's not hard for a talented and bright MC, such as Kendrick to outshine the rest of the mainstream, when the majority are extremely dim

[@vampirascoffin870]

Agreed and not top 10 of all time

[@z00pac]

Of course there are MCs that could slaughter Kendrick. He still making better music than them.

[@Betwazzled]

+Jett Guerrilla Because the Interscope machine.

[@z00pac]

Betwazzled Interscope give's him a significant amount of resources but you have to know how to use them. If R.A. was with Interscope he still wouldn't make anything close to GKMC or TPAB

[@djnes2k7]

+Betwazzled nah his mix tapes are fire... And inter scope isn't the machine bad boy or rocafella was. You don't see Kendrick everyday or even every week

[@deontei1]

+djnes2k7 word

[@mylesp]

+Jett Guerrilla nah locksmith makes great albums that i'd rather listen to then kendrick. kendrick has more producers being as big of an artist he is though.

[@rightnawl]

There are plenty of lyricists in the game, but this man is discrediting Kendrick for his impact as an ARTIST. Commercial or not, Kendrick is that guy. The gutter,borough rappers lack many attributes that pushes the envelope like other mainstream rappers like Chance or Cole have as well.

[@bejitah]

Can't argue with the man. The Golden era was the best in my opinion. Like he said Krs One, Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane & the *God* Emcee Rakim Allah. The untouchable Kings.

[@omerrr38]

People need to stop hugging Kendricks nuts so hard!

[@obgato7980]

tochiRTA Hahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!! This has got me laughing so hard that I'm almost choking. Nuthuggers! Hahahahahaha!!!! Right on the nose. Hug nuts, nuts get stale, hug new nuts. On and on and on...

[@SirBobertThe3rd]

Listen up kids..Gza from Wu-Tang is the greatest lyricist of all time!

[@MrFootballer97]

Rob Theruggedman *inserts that 'thank you' gif here*

[@gwiltl]

+Rob Theruggedman No one can disagree with that. He flows in a way that no one else could. Liquid Swords was a masterpiece. He has so many good lines. I can't wait for Dark Matter.

[@MegaDarkmane]

+Rob Theruggedman The love for Inspecta Deck and even MC Ren in NWA is lost and I don't know why. I'm not saying they're better than GZA (I bump Liquid Swords every single day) but they were way too underappreciated

[@oscardeleon253]

+Rob Theruggedman liquid swords, classic album

[@RTMcFly-ni4qy]

+David PinkNationSouljaToddler liquid swords is one of the most overrated rap albums of all time

[@barrydaarchetype385]

Lost one's was old af even at this point

[@juniortim33]

Coming from a big Kendrick fan I support what RA said 100%

[@sonofabeach71]

The main knock on Kendrick is his voice..Fingernails on a chalkboard..

[@JediMindTricks183]

YOOOOO my dude Locksmith is straight murder. RA almost killed me when he started singing that bullshit timber song ahaahahaahaha

[@checkthegamer46]

why is everyone going at Kendrick he has shown he is one of the best rappers of the 2000s era

[@thedondon911911]

Zachery Young because they can't handle a rapper with that much talent , anyone on a pedestal that tall will be knocked down by these kids

[@Buddhakingpen]

Except he's not going at him. He's just saying that as a raw lyricist he cant hold up to rappers who's primary focus is their lyrical ability, even if at the detriment of their songs. Kendrick is easily the best lyricist to still be able to be a pop rapper, but if you locked him up in the room with the likes of mf doom,gza,ghostface,lupe,or nas, he'd be the first one murdered. He still makes better songs than all of them though.

[@backnite1]

Zachery Young lmao are you serious fab dmx Eminem are from the 2000 era

[@checkthegamer46]

backnite1 not the early 2000s stupid

[@backnite1]

Zachery Young then back in clear stupid 2010's . even then his second album was trash

[@JM1993951]

Kendrick is respected as a lyricist because the competition is pure shit. Put him against the greats and they'll make him look like Kid N Play. Take an underground MC like Slaine and Kendrick is gonna get his ass handed to him as far as rhyme scheme and technique is concerned.

[@yeauh.9982]

nah Kendrick is top 5 lyricist for sure. Mfs think lyrics is just worldplay and double entendres. But Kendrics has a vast arsenal of flows and different perspectives and deliveries. and not to mention his story telling is extremely detailed. and he hasnt ever slacked up from what ive heard. he brings it everytime even on features

[@pylerterry966]

untitled Some people won't let the best get their clout because they're afraid. Kendrick clearly is the best lyricist in rap by far. Rigor mortis thats all I have to say. Its not all about word play sometimes the best lyrics are the best delivered as in you can say the coolest line ever like a fucking bum with no enthusiasm. But you definitely say some retarded simple shit but have the perfect delivery. Kendrick has all of it and never slacks on any track he's ever done on god. That's why he's the best right now. PAC is so revered because of this. PAC had good lyrics some may argue but most of all how he delivered them was so real and confident in the subject matter that he even collided against the skills of Biggie who is a great word player. There are so many more factors to lyricism other than just word play or just speed or just delivery.

[@andrewborges7768]

he's a very good lyricist for sure but you lost credibility when you said he is the "best lyricist in rap by far".

[@yeauh.9982]

he is.

[@azm2121]

untitled exactly

[@giraffelegs874]

There's a reason why Kendrick is on top. Not many people even know of this dude. Kendrick is a different breed. All of his different flows are crazy.

[@Astro_Alacorn]

A lot of people think lyricism is just about punchlines and clever lines. That's such a simple-minded way of viewing it. R.A. has some deeper tracks but he also has a lot of those punchline tracks. and that's cool, but to equate that directly with lyricism is silly lol. It's so subjective if you really think about it. Someone being more "lyrical". I'd rather be a great artist than a "lyricist" battle rap stans fap to. Kendrick is the current king of hip hop for a number of reasons. His shit is a lot more poetic and impactful than a lot of these rappers talking about how much money they get and how many bitches they fuck in every song. kendrick makes classics. stuff that will endure long after people have forgotten about the latest King Los mixtape.

[@Astro_Alacorn]

+Nick Brown *you're

[@matthewdobler5684]

u got it bro

[@nsj9]

RA is a great artist Immortal Technique Eyedea all dope af just because the radio plays you and more people know you doesnt mean shit show me one way Kendrick has redifined Hip Hop as a whole not just MS

[@0grav]

Matthew Dobler I'm not saying that either of them are bad. they have skills. but kendrick is more versatile than either of them and is a better artist. he makes much better albums than they do. and I'd say overly dedicated and section 80 had a huge impact on underground hip hop.

[@benababas]

that guy's lips would make kylie jealous.

[@omgwtfhax]

+P. Sarko I love cock

[@svgva]

+keepitgangstarr its pretty clear he's all about lips I mean look at his pro pic lmao

[@TheHehe1223]

Nas is the greatest lyricist of all time

[@BROOKLYNSAH]

TheHehe1223 how?

[@TheHehe1223]

BROOKLYNSAH nobody writes better lyrics

[@emajah]

+TheHehe1223 what about Black Thought from The Roots

[@thebluntfultruth8475]

One*

[@beatfanatic9438]

Nas is the greatest cause if you look back at the era when he was the King.. literally every rapper from the east, south, west, and mid west were REAL lyricists. He was the #1 P4P lyricist in an era where everyone was bringing it and was on their A Game. I believe other rappers shared the same sentiments.. from Ice Cube to Eminem and Jay.. they said Nas goes down as such due to his reign in an era where every one was a king in their own right. These days anyone can be the best considering you're rapping next to dudes like Yachty and fucking Future. The second closest thing is Lupe's run in the mixtape game all the way to the Cool.

[@9kyorgyoti3]

OPINIONS ARE A POINTLESS GAME. ENERGY IS THE ONLY TRUTH AND POINT BREAKER. IF SO AND SO WAS BETTER THEIR SHIT SHOULD HAVE A BIGGER EFFECT. KENDRICK THIS KENDRICK AINT THAT YET FOR WHATEVER REASONS COMPARED OTHER MCS OF THIS ERA he journey was more captivating and exciting. end of story. the age old opinion game is shit. put up points or dont

[@meplusyouisdeath]

Kyor Gyoti real shit

[@mcbacktalk3129]

got em 👍

[@kelbosskii9769]

If kendrick would take out an album every year it would expose his MIDness.

[@aaronrivera6419]

the new generation is crazy good, like look out and support your local artists

[@thatstheguy07]

Aaron Rivera this is satire right.

[@cdee2456]

Ive always been an underground fan, I love elzhi, i like RA, i love the 90's shit I just honestly think kendrick lamar is one of the best rappers ever. His sound just resonates with me.. He paints a picture better that almost any other rapper. Its all opinon anyways so who really gives a shit. I slept on kendrick for a while too.. Put him in the "wack new shit" box based on a single or two i heard.. But the dudes got shit to say..

[@bilbodabbins7682]

Fuck your wack ass opinion

[@neverstar22]

Kendrick is wack stop

[@3941602]

He is 100% correct, and this aged very wel. Kendrick Lamaar is wack and a industry stooge propped up but bent over..

[@justinpettit3432]

It's going down I'm yelling timber. Lol.

[@user-yi9hz3or2t]

Kendrick is a mid tier lyricist listen to humble and DNA no crazy bars in that song and they are popular songs which makes no sense because they are his most overrated songs

[@deecee1853]

Okay Humble may not be super lyrical, but DNA is great.

[@BingeworthyContent]

"IT'S GOIN DOWWWN, I'M YELLIN TIMBERRRRRR" 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@YangaLytBear47]

Kendrick is smoking on his top five

[@professorXcross]

Lmaooo

[@keithb1687]

lol RA the Rugged man must not understand that the guys he mentioned(Elzhi, Los & Locksmith) cant make songs... they can rap tho. Thats like saying Hotsauce & the Professor should be in the league because they dribble well

[@TheTinyTimmyTimTim]

False. Los can make amazing records. Listen to little black boy, free throw, becoming king, war, and numerous others. Los' label position fucked him up. Signing to a record that went bankrupt, going to bad boy that didn't market him at all, then going the free agent route.

[@keithb1687]

+TheTinyTimmyTimTim you obviously didn't fully read my comment. they haven't made those songs that transcend the box their in. and that box is the backpack/rappity rap box. and there's not anything necessarily wrong with that, it just limits your appeal.

[@TheTinyTimmyTimTim]

***** If you had actually listened to the songs I listed, you would understand why your comment is redundant.

[@keithb1687]

+TheTinyTimmyTimTim I listen to those rappers lol its not a knock on them. they have weak hooks but A1 verses.

[@TheTinyTimmyTimTim]

***** it's the same rapper. Those are all king los tracks. You clearly didn't lol.

[@drippz1232]

If u guys listen to locksmith . He used to be a battle rapper now he makes music and still freestyles BUT If u listen to the GUY SPIT, u know he can shred Kendrick. Im a fan and supporter for kendrick but damn this locksmith a beast

[@BreakingWreckordsRadio]

peep the recent interview we recently did with locksmith on our page. he hasn't penned a verse in 16 years !!

[@bigcmac8006]

lmao the reason Kendrick is mainstream is because of his lyricism, idk if section 80 dropped before he was signed, but ik overly dedicated did

[@vashonantoine134]

Makes no sense at all. The man gave us some lyrical showcases in songs like the For Free Interlude, THat Part Black hippy remix, Rigamortis, even on Holy Key. There are so many songs that Kendrick has displayed his lyricism, he's a top 5 lyricist but he isn't the best, and Kendrick really isn't that commercialized compared to the rappers nowadays. I hardly ever hear the man on the radio. Kendrick isn't like a Lupe Fiasco or a nasty Nas or Eminem or MF Doom or Rakim. There are so many lyrical greats ahead of him, but who knows, he still has time ladies and gentlemen

[@sonnyvernis8675]

Idk why people try to argue that some mainstream "artists" are "real hip hop", cuz im sure if they actually hit an underground venue where real Emcees battle, and dig deep and listen to real emcees who have kept true to the art and not following mainstream style and maonstream beats they will realize their favorite "rapper" doesnt have the right or deserve the respect to call themselves "hip hop" when all they doing is dumbing down the youth of our future. At least there are real emcees and real hip hop artists spitting logic and realness into society

[@ammar4172]

this came out before TPAB. I'm interested in what Rugged Man's opinion about Kendrick being a societal impact now is, and what he thought of the project

[@bulletfastspeed]

There is no chance King Los could win against Kendrick. No chance. His songs aren't even good. Only his freestyles. Also, Kendrick has never made a bad project, or a bad song really.

[@philperry6564]

There isn't a single Kendrick song that I like.His voice is beyond trash.

[@bulletfastspeed]

Phil Perry Time to listen to Rigamortus.

[@philperry6564]

bulletfastspeed Terrible.Boring ass beat paired with a shit flow.

[@toddfromgeico9728]

Phil Perry stick to mumble rap, it's obvious actual lyrics and flow hurt your brain

[@philperry6564]

todd from geico Nah, I stick to real hip hop.

[@Moneybill01]

I'm yelling timberrr the f@&k is that 😂😂

[@nafizahmed8902]

this is before TPAB

[@PS-qv7xv]

Good kid maad city better

[@FuckdasketsHOPassass]

Lol nah

[@israelbrewton3965]

FuckdasketsHOPassass to me it is

[@wayned535]

they're two completely different styles of rap... neither one is better or worse it just depends on what your taste is.

[@notmyrealnamep9218]

nafiz ahmed Kendrick still ass doe

[@jdawgdabeast]

R.A's flow is unbelievably messy at times, he's over rated, but when he's in the groove, he can slay.

[@jdawgdabeast]

***** yes, 100%

[@seanbeads6330]

I think a lot of these lyricist diehards, like RA, are putting too much focus on just that one part of rap

[@zlistcelebrityYT]

These days ratings like "classic" and "top 5" get thrown around all the time anyway. These new listeners don't want to rate anything as just good or great anymore. As soon as something drops that they like, it automatically gets stamped as on par with the best shit ever created. Jordan is one of the best players of all time, if not THE best. All it took was for Lebron to dunk one time and everyone began calling him the next Jordan.

[@jaytee695]

Well apparently you only watch certain highlights. Why aren't Zack lavine and Terrance Ross being called "the next Jordan"? They got all their attention by just DUNKING, RIGHT?! so why isn't anyone calling them the next MJ? go to sleep bih

[@zlistcelebrityYT]

Jay Tee When Lebron first entered the scene, people were calling him the next Jordan. That was no secret. I didn't agree. I still don't. So you're asking me to explain why people didn't say the same of other players?

[@jaytee695]

zlistcelebrity so why has nobody else who entered the league the past 12 yrs been dubbed "next Jordan" "next magic"??

[@zlistcelebrityYT]

+Jay Tee because now they're making other nonsensical comparisons like Wade and Curry. At the end of the day the NBA has stopped marketing *teams* and started marketing *players* instead. That's changing the lens through which a lot of (alleged) sports fans are looking at the game. Personally I gave up on anything besides just betting.

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Shut up