Rakim Says Jay-Z Is His Current Favorite Emcee
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After years of rhyming, Rakim has cemented himself as one of the most respected rappers of all time. Recently, the emcee was asked about his current favorite emcee during an interview with BlokTV. While he was unsure at first, saying that many rappers are great for various reasons, he finally decided on one. His pick? Jay-Z.
"Taking me out of the equation?" he asked the reporter. "That's a good question because I look at a lot of different artists for different things. It's hard to name one. I be shocked when people still hollerin' at me. But, rap is so diverse right now. You got so many different styles and ? . It's hard to say one."
Eventually, though, Rakim went with one name and said that it's hard not to recognize what Jay-Z has done in the game.
"As far as records, business, if it's clothing, Jay-Z man. We gotta start respecting those that's making a large foot print in the game. When you look at what Jay-Z's doing...That's a measuring stick for all the young brothers that's coming out. Don't do what he's doing, do as he's doing. Learn what made him successful. Don't follow his footsteps but figure out what he did to make him successful and get that paper, y'all."
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11053/title.rakim-says-jay-z-is-his-current-favorite-emcee
"Taking me out of the equation?" he asked the reporter. "That's a good question because I look at a lot of different artists for different things. It's hard to name one. I be shocked when people still hollerin' at me. But, rap is so diverse right now. You got so many different styles and ? . It's hard to say one."
Eventually, though, Rakim went with one name and said that it's hard not to recognize what Jay-Z has done in the game.
"As far as records, business, if it's clothing, Jay-Z man. We gotta start respecting those that's making a large foot print in the game. When you look at what Jay-Z's doing...That's a measuring stick for all the young brothers that's coming out. Don't do what he's doing, do as he's doing. Learn what made him successful. Don't follow his footsteps but figure out what he did to make him successful and get that paper, y'all."
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11053/title.rakim-says-jay-z-is-his-current-favorite-emcee
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Well that may be right, Jay Z is the best right now. Hands down.
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he speaks realness
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co-signs every word in the thread...
...and waits for the haters and snakes to start posting. -
Churchboy2 wrote: »co-signs every word in the thread...
...and waits for the haters and snakes to start posting.
Rakim is the ? MC. What he says is the truth. -
hope eminem stans catch feelins over this
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speaking the truth
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just.might.b.ok wrote: »hope eminem stans catch feelins over this
who is eminem??? seriously, he ain't on Jay Z level. Nas stans say that Eminem murdered Jay Z on his own ? but NAH Thats not true. -
good for Rakim... somehow I see Tomp coming in here and blasting off
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hmmm know one said it yet huh ? i wonder how long till it pops up. i know it's coming tho but hey. jay one of my fav's too
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This sickens me and saddens me.
Rakim used to be my favorite emcee but I can no longer respect his opinion, I guess his 2nd favorite rapper is Maino. -
just.might.b.ok wrote: »hope eminem stans catch feelins over this
I'm a huge Em fan but why would anyone catch feelings about another man's opinion on who is their favorite artist out right now? Jay-Z is a good pick and I think Rakim knows talent when he see's it. Anyone who catches feelings over this has problems. -
I'm a huge Em fan but why would anyone catch feelings about another man's opinion on who is their favorite artist out right now? Jay-Z is a good pick and I think Rakim knows talent when he see's it. Anyone who catches feelings over this has problems.
wait till dretox sees this -
Eminem did murder Jay on his ? , but not out of malice but out of respect for the honor of being the ONLY rapper to get a guest spot on the Blueprint.
Other than that, everything Rakim said is 100% truth. -
weezyfgarbage wrote: »Eminem did murder Jay on his ? , but not out of malice but out of respect for the honor of being the ONLY rapper to get a guest spot on the Blueprint.
Other than that, everything Rakim said is 100% truth.
Both went hard. -
This sickens me and saddens me.
Rakim used to be my favorite emcee but I can no longer respect his opinion, I guess his 2nd favorite rapper is Maino.
LOL ur crying? Hahahaa -
This sickens me and saddens me.
Rakim used to be my favorite emcee but I can no longer respect his opinion, I guess his 2nd favorite rapper is Maino.
actually thats one of the Few Things that he said thats makes sense.............Jay is a legend homie.........Would u ratheer have him CoSign Santanna again as the "Next big THing in HipHop" ???? -
deathrowzorrow wrote: »Rakim is the ? MC. What he says is the truth.
Not all the time............ -
weezyfgarbage wrote: »Other than that, everything Rakim said is 100% truth.
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actually thats one of the few things that he said thats makes sense.............jay is a legend homie.........would u ratheer have him cosign santanna again as the "next big thing in hiphop" ????
what????????????????????? -
misterSelf wrote: »I sure hope you don't believe that. As an aside, why does it matter what Rakim thinks? Yes, he was a great MC and arguably one of the best to ever pick up a mic, but he's still human. He has his biases and his failings. His opinion, and remember that's all it is, is no different and should hold no more weight than anyone on this site.
Rakim is the ? MC, he know who is the best -
deathrowzorrow wrote: »Rakim is the ? MC, he know who is the best
You keep believing that. I hope he never stares you wrong. -
misterSelf wrote: »You keep believing that. I hope he never stares you wrong.
Well its between, Nas,Pac,Jay,Biggie,Ice Cube,Scarface,Rakim,Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap. -
From an overall standpoint Jay is the best to do it
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Not surprising comin from an overrated rapper speakin on another overrated rapperWould u ratheer have him CoSign Santanna again as the "Next big THing in HipHop" ????
Too late -
koncretemind wrote: »Not surprising comin from an overrated rapper speakin on another overrated rapper
Too late
thats a pretty Dumb statement............and as far My statement, i was talking about himm doin it again, hence the word again