so many amazing rock bands put out their absolute best in the depths of addiction to heroin and cocaine, not even to mention the acid casualties of the 60s and 70s. drugs can inspire the hell out of people but they can ruin everything too.
i think in waynes case, he's been considered the 'golden child' for so long that it was almost some michael jackson/child actor type shyt. i think he did progress and grow up through the carter III/no ceilings days but that was his peak. dude has had people telling him hes the greatest for so long that he doesnt even try anymore... he just puts out whatever he comes up with
i do think he still has something in him, but without struggle hes not gonna reach those heights again. and i dont buy the ghostwriting stuff. wayne is very distinct with his rhymes. i dont think you can really write for wayne lol, wayne writes for YOU
just my 2 cents. im prolly wrong like usual lmao