Prime Lupe vs Prime DMX

[ManBearPig]

so we're gonna pretend that Black Thought had as much hype as Lupe during that time??

Edit: Black Thought was a vet when Lupe came on the scene. Completely different draft class between the two, different competition they face when they came in the game.

Game Theory had Black Thought at his best since
illadelph halflife

 

[Sugar]

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[Illeye buckmatic]

doesn't matter. Black Thought didn't come in the game the same time as Lupe. Black wasn't in Lupe's "draft class."

It's like he saying NaS and kendrick are in the same class since LIG and GKMC dropped the same year.

 

[pointproven214]

doesn't matter. Black Thought didn't come in the game the same time as Lupe. Black wasn't in Lupe's "draft class."

but they in the same league

 

[Sugar]

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[JuvenileHell]

Going with X

Slippin
What You really Want
Don't Be Greedy
Damien

X has way too many hits, and his run was incredible. I'm seriously saddened that he fukked up in the end. He had it all. Say no to drugs brehs

 

[Ribbs]

Earl was arguably the best rapper in 1998.

What year was Lupe the best?

 

[Illeye buckmatic]

Going with X

Slippin
What You really Want
Don't Be Greedy
Damien

X has way too many hits, and his run was incredible. I'm seriously saddened that he fukked up in the end. He had it all. Say no to drugs brehs

Damien

 

[The Ruler 09]

@The Ruler 09 Whats the most albums this nikka released in one year

4 I think.

 

[Apex]

Lupe is still in his prime, so this debate should be held 5 years from now.

 

[DeuceCypherUno]

this is an unfair comparison in a way as they are both on opposite sides of the hip hop spectrum

DMX is for when you jsut wanna hear someone bring rawness and energy and go dumb on records

Lupe is for reflecting and in depth listening

DMX's singles are still great to listen to, but discography wise, Lupe takes it.

 

[ReasonableMatic]

Exactly. Complicity alone doesn't make you a better writer

Word..

Scarface is in most legend's Top 5 for that reason

Lupe could never write a verse as heartfelt like This Can't Be Life..

 

[keon]

This is a odd match up..

Prime canibus vs prime Lupe would make more sense..

A prime DMX can & should be compared to cats like 50 ,Pac, or Snoop..

 

[MooseMouthMthafuga]

Lupe couldn't even be in the same studio with the dog when he dropped that verse on nikkaz Done Started Something.


Probably would've fukked around and caught a surgery with the chainsaw or some shyt

 

[Dboy41]

Word..

Scarface is in most legend's Top 5 for that reason

Lupe could never write a verse as heartfelt like This Can't Be Life..

Lol complexity may be lupes strenght, but its not the only thing that makes him a great mc. Yall muSt of forgot Lupe has various rapping styles such as punchlines and "heartfelt" songs with storytelling.

You cant tell me not one of these songs relate to you or someone close that you know


He say she say
And he gets the girl
Intruder alert
Coulda been
American terrorist
Hip hop saved my life
Kick push 1 and 2
Just might be ok
Prisoner 1 & 2
Hurt me soul
Hood now

Its hilarious how yall try to use lupes extraordinary lyricism against him.. When he has songs thats not even lyrical yet still deep and hit close to home..