Wyclef Jean Says Lauryn Hill’s Neurotic Society is Illmatic Quality + Desiigner | Rate The Bars

Wyclef Jean sat down to rate the bars of Young M.A., Canibus, Youngboy Never Broke Again, Lauryn Hill, Treach, Pras, Bobby Shmurda, Danny Brown, & Desiigner. Wyclef also challenges any rapper out there who wants to battle since he rated himself a 5 naturally.
How do you Rate The Bars?
Young M.A. - Walk
Wyclef Jean - Zealots
Canibus - Second Round K.O.
Youngboy Never Broke Again - Beast Mode
Lauryn Hill - Neurotic Society
Treach - BET Hip-Hop Awards Cypher 2014
Pras - How Many Mics
Bobby Shmurda - Computers
Danny Brown - Monopoly
Desiigner - Holy Ghost
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How do you Rate The Bars? Young M.A. - Walk Wyclef Jean - Zealots Canibus - Second Round K.O. Youngboy Never Broke Again - Beast Mode Lauryn Hill - Neurotic Society Treach - BET Hip-Hop Awards Cypher 2014 Pras - How Many Mics Bobby Shmurda - Computers Danny Brown - Monopoly Desiigner - Holy Ghost

[@mikebrown1127]

U da best rater

[@promiseomiponle810]

@OTOLI X fr

[@hstacker93]

BETNetworks All between 2 and 3. And tell Wyclef that I challenge him

[@elfeo1js]

Wyclef read his own lyrics as if someone else wrote it

[@mistahmst]

It sounded like he didn't even remember writing it lol

[@DanielMartinez-vn7tf]

@@mistahmst for real😂😂😂

[@asura5819]

"I was zooted" - Wyclef. He was prolly crazy high, so high he forgot he wrote that shit.

[@TheSmokyVic]

He had a lot of ghostwriters.

[@airpegasus5167]

That’s Cause Canibus Wrote It.. It Sounds Just Like Bis.. Notice The Next Stanza Of Bars We’re Bis’s

[@ThomasWallen]

wyclef made everyone sound so philosophical

[@MeMe-ec6mm]

😂🤣

[@blackcomely2537]

Loool. True

[@BRANnun]

Fr and you know they werent thinking about half the shit he said when they wrote it

[@shanejohn-lewis3715]

Right 💀

[@mikaeels.6477]

Lol, hella philosophical

[@WestGSB]

Lil uzi vert : “yea yea yea yeeeeaaaaa” Wycleaf : “this is deep! He’s sayin he’s not taking no as an answer” 😂😂😂😂 #westgsb

[@jbb4105]

WestGSB lmfao

[@iatialove3143]

😂😂😂

[@jamaalmontague4200]

😂🤣🤣

[@marvinshumba4982]

this comment made my day 😂😂

[@thagodwecreate5179]

What tha real conundrum is, is that to define "yea" and contrast it with tha definition of "no" and then find tha essence of not only tha meaning of these verbal retorts but tha intention behind tha words that tha artist uses, takes a deep look at not only prior knowledge of such abstractions but further analysis of one's own characterizations, and beyond that, what tha motivation was for such proclamations. Now onto my multiple faceted diagnostic approach to tha word "maybe"....

[@1DjJmoney]

This is one of the best video videos from this series. He fully breaks down each bar no matter how simple it’d may have read, while respecting everyone’s lyrics he read no matter how abstract or simple they were written. This is the type of veteran rapper that needed, one that can understand appreciated all forms hiphop can take and live in the now. S/o Wyclef is a true artist

[@polojn]

I like this and Redman video. They both explain how each bar can lyrically make sense

[@m111990]

This reaction was completely useless. There’s no point in rating if people are not going to be honest. Just a complete waste of time, a true artist is going to speak his mind not sit there and fake it in order to not hurt feelings.

[@stanhenderson9928]

Well I think its basically hes older, and pretty dont fucc with hip hop like he used so he dgaf, but hes also just tryna do nothing, but spread love, at the same time, you can tell by he facial expressions he like wtf, but still tryna edify his younger brothers, bcuz lord knows they need some kinda guidance

[@CallmeQuayZ]

YES !!

[@dontdomeboo81]

Agreed! I appreciate him PeriodT

[@jamienewell2399]

Busta Rhymes aint doing nothing get him to rate these bars.

[@johnwayne3566]

Jamie Newell he doing neck workouts

[@lukecowen3907]

This isn't his neck of the woods

[@jamienewell2399]

He had an Eminem Feature and couldnt get a release he is Like 50 aint no one paying for you to rap

[@iatialove3143]

😂

[@originalJoeKing]

Why do you think he ain't doing nothing?

[@LiveHound]

They asked him to rate the bars but here he is giving individual dissertations on them....

[@hlholden]

10 minute video smh

[@chearoyewun1186]

Lmaoooo

[@renneco]

Best vid of the series imo....

[@tylerbucxsaplenty5808]

🤣🤣 Brooo

[@stnicslink9144]

😂😂😂

[@SOLE_II_SOUL]

Even if the bars were bad, his analysis made me believe they were fire

[@dontdomeboo81]

😂😂

[@youngkr3w200]

Lil Pump: “Poppin on X, Poppin on X, Poppin X, Pills.” Wyclef: This is legendary, and I say that because he was descriptive post-hook. See, in hip hop this is called a double bar. He described X as pills and at the same time the letter X is the 3rd from last letter in the alphabet. HE SAID X 3 TIMES. So I gotta give that a 5.

[@tobago96]

🤣🤣

[@InfernoTM100]

The way he rates this shit makes everything epic in its own way

[@ThiccOleCat]

I got a lyric for Wyclef. "I rip and I rhyme, I rhyme and I rip and this is the way that Dylan spit."

[@GsQZeus]

"See dylans paiting a picture of the context of how he writes and spits. Very vivid"

[@GsQZeus]

Easy 4

[@danielngongang9419]

Damn! That was hot fayah!

[@MikeMike-qj9el]

This comment is underrated 😂 !!!!

[@rymichi]

You're too close man

[@dread.8110]

no lie tho lauryn hill will rap circles around these rappers

[@taronjordan5894]

youdontknow da1/2 Definitely

[@Hooderaw]

That's why I will always refer to her as L Boogie! True spitter indeed.

[@blakewagner2895]

@@Hooderaw don't compare a boogie to Lauren Hill

[@blakewagner2895]

Michelle Vesely my apologies

[@Reaxtshaunz]

I take it you're caught in the vortex too huh?..I've watched like 10 of these videos already 😂😂😅

[@belak1551]

Get Lauryn hill to come rate some bars. Best female emcee to ever do it I think.

[@luckylivingfree6273]

Check out amy true

[@br9760]

What about Missy?

[@peachica]

@@br9760 give us ONE missy bar

[@reelspilltv]

...one of the best emcees to ever do it. Period.

[@mikaeels.6477]

Heck yeah.

[@tdacius6986]

This philosophical breakdown is amazing. “Very vulgar” I love it 😂😂

[@tricksgrl2]

He is NOT aging.

[@nolasoul71]

Commentary on on point. True hip-hop head.

[@elijahmcgill3137]

That shirt look mad comfy, tf is that shirt

[@miguelibarra4935]

The collar looks clean af

[@rbggwapo]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 nah fr

[@bishopmccoy1274]

Yooooo i said the same thing

[@shayanansari6372]

Dudes like a hip hop professor, he's got a theory for everything

[@mxxmm4365]

One of the best videos of this series, Wyclef appreciates the artistry and respect the bars for what they are.

[@neeseehaynes7876]

Idk why when I see him I automatically say SOMEONE PLEEASE CALL NINE JUAN JUAAAAN🎤 🤷🏼‍♀️😂

[@TonyBeBlessed]

Deee aALLEGED ASSAILAIN WAS FIVE FOOT WAHHHN

[@thewisefool2251]

You thick

[@longlivebarry2295]

I automatically say “DOLLA DOLLA BILL YALL”

[@CeeJayVisual]

Thicker than a snicker

[@Just1nstaysFit]

This is the first time I've seen someone in the KZbin comments section with my last name. 😵😵

[@intellectualblackking162]

His assertions on each lyrical he broke down was pretty interesting

[@BijinMCMXC]

Intellectual Black King Your name don’t match your grammar level.

[@MrMessyb]

Love Wyclef’s breakdowns. He taking this seriously. Really reflective individual

[@blakblood8268]

Damn I respect his break down

[@alvin9713]

Most old rappers would bash such lyrics as ignorant. I really respect Wyclef for appreciating all forms of Hip Hop

[@camerongoyette4778]

Great episode. We need another one with wyclef, a true master of the craft.

[@elduccitv4304]

Wyclef the type to get bullied and start blaming himself

[@beepbeep2446]

He’s so good with his hip hop and rhyme scheme understanding. Such a wealth of knowledge

[@iamaclipse]

This is one of the most open minded old heads.

[@Bigparr43]

We need a webseries or podcast of Wyclef explaining and digging deep into various artists from the top to the underground. I would love to hear him critique Aesop Rock and Mos Def bars

[@CallmeQuayZ]

LOVE how he gave everyone their respect and their own lane in Hip Hop DOPE AF 💜

[@SwuadeTV]

The way he said that 2nd "I'm selling food" 😭😭😭

[@19.SOITGOES.94]

Wyclef is the sloth from Zootopia.

[@sampsonsimpsonthasolja2612]

Sid Ahmed Maouche bro was reading them lyrics like the person was still writing them

[@Bookofenoch352]

Lmao

[@LetraConSentido]

Jajaja yeaaah so slow man

[@SuperTman103]

Finally!! Someone is adding sub-genres into the conversation of hip hop. This is so much more than rhyming.... We categorize music by feeling (rock, hip hop, metal, jazz etc) yet within one genre can be so many emotions... hell within one album nowadays you can be cheering and raving... music is evolving and it’s good thing :)

[@iLLWiLL510]

"You too close Mon!" - 'Dylan'

[@seankimble9216]

This a dope show. I like the concept

[@guidoguido2245]

I love how he absolutely transformed when he read "Badman"

[@rpgtimefire]

A double entendre is a line with 2 meanings not a word used twice

[@ASAPAutumn]

rpgtimefire and he clearly was referring to the same word used twice with different meanings

[@rpgtimefire]

@@ASAPAutumn still not a double.

[@ASAPAutumn]

rpgtimefire you don’t know what you’re talking about

[@rpgtimefire]

@@ASAPAutumn its not a double cause she used it twice. The word has 2 meanings but if you dont structure the bar right it won't be a double. Feel free to correct me if im such an idiot. But here's an example for you "Cole under pressure what that make? Diamonds" its ok if you dont understand its hard for alot of people to grasp.

[@ASAPAutumn]

rpgtimefire I’m not saying you’re an idiot. I don’t disagree that how you structure the bar determines the quality and how impactful it is but it doesn’t necessarily have to be done in that way. There are different calibers of MCs and what you used is an example of a higher quality bar than simply repeating the word

[@youngkey3051]

Yes Neurotic Society is definitely in my playlist 💯💯💯

[@versacebrocolli4809]

I love the dissertation, great ratings of those bars!

[@pyry-pekkajaala4684]

This was pretty damn funny and insightful at the same time. Dope

[@icebergmm2012]

Finally! Do more Canibus Bars

[@TStamp-lw4ku]

“Have you ever heard the sound of a 44. at your door?”

[@tenslider6722]

street jeopardy. the best song from this fool

[@CuddyTG]

I like that he rated each bar for what they are

[@JM01234]

Tom cruise Tom cruise Tom cruise

[@kig4794]

BUT BITCH IM BOBBY WIT THE TOOL!

[@Presentsthebest]

Interesting take from a Living Legend! Salute King Celf

[@rogerdiaz7198]

Youngboy verse was trash🤷🏽‍♂️

[@guccidondada579]

Roger Diaz he definitely has better ones why’d they chose that one

[@mizzo_beeto]

Roger Diaz aren't they all lol

[@germanmunoz1826]

Gucci Don Dada just random bars

[@MoNeenja]

Youngboy is walking herpes

[@K1N6_313]

Exactly

[@albertpullhoes]

For an artist like Clef expressing his opinion on rap lyrice, hes generally neutral when it comes to critique, finds good points. That says alot

[@305r.a.p5]

I fucked with the fact dat wycleaf really broke down each perspective of each rapper, honestly enjoyed this episode💯

[@namnmerkki]

Oh shit Wyclef just made me think about lyrics in a whole nother way from now on

[@vancralcharles7209]

Much respect from Haiti to Wyclef JEAN ❤👊

[@mikewilliams0728]

I love it because he's a legend snsd's understands where these different styles come from. A lot of artists use them unknowingly because it sounds good.

[@SJHamler]

Love a reference to the Outsidaz. Used to love them.

[@NAMSOist]

Cam’ron needs more credit

[@rs9262]

I like how wyclef broke everything down.Now ppl can understand rap a little more👍👍

[@LowercaseKev]

That shirt is dope .....good rating

[@justanotherrapblog8928]

my manz @DannyBrown lyrics finally made it to "Rate The Bars"

[@SleepToken29]

Wyclef is amazing for doin' this. He can see and identify the different branches of hip hop and appreciate each one for what they bring to the table. U may personally feel some of the bars were trash (I, did) but still they might be good for a certain mood.

[@sambanelly4219]

THANK YOU MR. LEGEND A.K.A WYCLEF JEAN FOR YOUR CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM AND YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE NEW GENERATION. MY GENERATION🙌🙌 UNLIKE THESE OLD ASS NIGGAS THAT HATE ON OUR NEW STYLE AND WAY OF RAPPING AND SAY THAT WE ARE RUINING HIP HOP. AND THESE OLD ASS FANS ALWAYS SAYING "TODAYS MUSIC IS SHIT. I WISH REAL HIP HOP COULD COME BACK" THANKS CLEF 💯

[@M3LODFS]

Wyclef needs to rate bars moving forward 👍🏽

[@2xHooligan]

You could honestly see he’s studied hip hop and has respect for all kinds

[@martymcfly6690]

Wyclef rates each bar according to it own category/type of bar/song ⭐⭐🌟⭐⭐ approval rating

[@stevefurrier9932]

1:13 That style remembers me to K-rino,big words,crazy rhyme schemes,bars also make sense

[@marcodupa]

He read his OWN LYRICS like he had never heard them before

[@pedrom.k9461]

This man is a legend, period!!!

[@6reatHazyOfficial]

Aye they put danny brown lyrics 💯💯💯

[@eastsidedon8382]

The outsiders was nice them n rah digga.. niw i gotta go listen to them

[@guslukas7533]

Good video and peace god

[@YouFoundMiyes]

This guy is really good with breakdowns

[@SoleStash87TV]

OG Wycliffe Dropping some knowledge.

[@samuelblinne6040]

Awesome

[@SleepFan771]

Danny Brown got a 4! Nice!

[@nelsonsearcy4371]

6:19 “I’m selling foooeaauuuwwwd”

[@Yayer3k]

Legend

[@r.m.4228]

Wyclef with the Real Talk!

[@jdubtharapper4920]

Floyd Mayweather reading that Harry Potter book @2:28 😂😂😂

[@DboiTheSavage]

Wyclef blessing niggas with those scores

[@sagemode6]

Wyclef in his prime made crazy good music

[@danperch3034]

Didn’t get the part where he read the lyrics to his own song and he was reading like it’s his first time seeing that verse.

[@ObsydyanInkTV]

Wyclef is the first one to make us wish the videos were shorter.

[@bojax1n]

what he said about camron, facts!!

[@P0k3D0nd3M4cG]

That's not an example of double entendre smfh

[@Charles-mi8qi]

lol Ikr

[@jerrellcollier3269]

P0k3D0nd3M4cG no it wasn't

[@selig7]

And it was trash

[@themonsterbaby]

Lol....

[@mgates7628]

no clowns is a double

[@mercimerc2130]

Gotta love Clef. He just himself! RESPECT.

[@ARMOSPHERE]

Dope episode Agree?

[@rekwon666]

Outsidaz were the shit. Young Zee and Pacewon are legendary. Night life

[@ShaqTown]

The way he said Hong Kong 😂😂😂😂 2:38

[@alexcasanova5668]

“I wanted to work with wyclef more than I wanted to work with puff.”

[@chrissi717]

Alex Casanova Dylan!

[@tacarachi]

He credited Cam'Ron. Good shit Clef

[@samguy7654]

My man so positive

[@GMM1879]

I like how he credits the fact that there isn't nothing new under the sun, lyrics and style just get interpreted in a different but there are the original, or originators at the end, meaning something things once in a while are new under the sun. Blame the system but not the environment.

[@devincoulter4459]

He already know that DYLAN SPIT HOT FIRE

[@bravepoets9179]

Pras must be reaching for the strap rn. He gave him the same rating as Desiigner

[@gwiltl]

But in different categories

[@cantu7214]

when wyclef spit his verse, it made me nostalgic lol

[@erroltorrington9186]

Shout out the Outsidaz!

[@Radii15]

Wyclef for President

[@kincamell2]

Nice

[@rochajraphael]

Have any of these videos had verses from jay electronica? I wonder what og's think of his shit.

[@joedivision7148]

They need to put more Black Thought bars on this.

[@Johns1082]

Wyclef a hip hop psychologist too....🙏

[@Undecided0]

I want to hear Wyclef rate bars on the regular now.