Before we are Stans of either or we are fans of HIP HOP first and foremost.
As a fan of HIP HOP it is impossible to shyt on The Blueprint, that album is a true classic of the genre. It was Jay-Z at his MOST complete as an artist, hell even the cockiness of going at Prodigy and The Goat is understandable considering the level Jay was at during this time period. With Roc-A-Fella poppin, two future GOAT producers crafting timeless beats at his disposal, and his rhymes blending so perfectly with said production it's no wonder that Jay was on top of the fukking world and let EVERYONE know it...