Kendrick has an argument to be in the GOAT convo
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DOT>>>NAS & JAY
He definitely in the conversation and I don't get why so many of my fellow 
brehs act so insecure about it
We don't got to put him over Pac, BIG, Nas, Jay, Cube, Rakim, whoever. But his generation absolutely see him that way. No reason to dismiss his combination of artistry and ability to connect with a global audience, it's rare. Can't say I find myself wanting to return to his catalog that often outside GKMC, but he's crazy talented.
brehs act so insecure about itWe don't got to put him over Pac, BIG, Nas, Jay, Cube, Rakim, whoever. But his generation absolutely see him that way. No reason to dismiss his combination of artistry and ability to connect with a global audience, it's rare. Can't say I find myself wanting to return to his catalog that often outside GKMC, but he's crazy talented.
DaKidFromNoWhere
Superstar
He in my top 5.
But I don't look at commercial success when it comes to bars. That's just me.
In my heart I still don't feel he a better rapper bar for bar than Lupe.
But thats is just me.. .
But I don't look at commercial success when it comes to bars. That's just me.
In my heart I still don't feel he a better rapper bar for bar than Lupe.
But thats is just me.. .
He was in my top 20 before, after this week I'm thinking he's probably top 10. My only hope now is he gets away from the more artsy experimental stuff and he gives us a hard hitting rap album...give us your Makaveli, Kenny
Humble, Swimming Pools, King Kunta, bytch Don’t Kill My Vibe, Alright, fukkin Problems (verse)
Just to name a few
straightcash
All Star
Kendrick ducked and has a losing record to Papoose. 
Dot is in my top 10, maybe top 10-15
The argument when comparing him to past era emcees would be, how come none of his contemporaries are seen in the same light as him?
Supposedly no one else from his era have any classic albums, this, that & the third.
The argument when comparing him to past era emcees would be, how come none of his contemporaries are seen in the same light as him?
Supposedly no one else from his era have any classic albums, this, that & the third.
He was being facetious.
That's not really a Kendrick problem.
JoelB
All Praise To TMH
You dont think Kendrick has an advantage dominating a weaker era?
Being an outlier is just the byproduct, and the weaker era is not within his control.
The game changed and lyrical ability/technical skill/MC integrity is no longer the priority. Labels watered it down, but social media and fan choice supercharged the image/lifestyle of rap completely cannibalizing the craft of rapping.
If anything Kendrick should be seen as the last of a dead breed, which would help folks understand that he'd be just fine if he was born in 72 instead of 87. He's a student of the game, a master at artistic narrative and picture painting, and elite album curator.
Not real life but this is like assuming Luke Skywalker couldn't compare to old Jedi/Sith if he was born in that era.
To use real life, if Ice Cube is considered an elite rapper and GOAT contender by many/most, there's no reason to believe Kendrick couldn't deal with the 90s.
sayyestothis
Free the guys
The Pledge
If it’s a lie, then we fight on that lie.
Breh was top 10 from Rigamortis in my mind.
Don’t get spitters like that often in a lifetime.
Don’t get spitters like that often in a lifetime.
