Most overrated rapper

[Vixen]

Kanye is not overrated O.O... An a$$hole, 100%. Hes an inspiration and has an incredible hustle. Thats just disrespectful to call him overrated lol. Drake is your singing rapper, someone the ladies want, men don't care particularly for, but appreciate his bars to some level. Drake isn't hood, he knows it. The industry needs not hood rapper, as well as, its hood rappers. To me, no ones overrated in the game. Everyone knows cheif keef is shit. No ones denying it, don't mean he doesn't have an appeal. If anything it should be the underrated rappers, theres loads. Regardless, you gotta respect the hustle, shit music or not. Butttt I don't like Future, his voice is irritating. Kendrick a god, case close. Don't sleep on Childish Gambino ijs. Tyler the Creator even though I hate his a$$ has matured alot. Wayne can kick rocks, retire already! Jay, will always have a peice of my heart. Meek, the game always needs rappers like him, although he need to stop screaming at me. Drake... What can I say dammit he gives me the feels at times.

 

[Multiply]

Drake.

 

[BenjerminGaye]

Drake is overrated because a lot of people think he on the level of the likes of Cole, Kendrick, or Ab-Soul. Drake is a decent rapper, but he ain't no artist. He's good at what he does, but what he does makes him a trend and replaceable. That's why when people talk about Drake, it's some kind of pop antic, like the Hotline Bling dancing or a mediocre beef with Meek Mill, and when they defend him, they bring up his bank account.

By definition he is an artist.
You'd be right if we're actually "replaced" but he wasn't. It's almost a decade and he's still here. You can't discredit that.

Either way this topic is highly subjective. While your opinion might be different from mine. It won't change mine. And most likely the same can be said vice versa

 

[Osmon]

By definition he is an artist.
You'd be right if we're actually "replaced" but he wasn't. It's almost a decade and he's still here. You can't discredit that.

Either way this topic is highly subjective. While your opinion might be different from mine. It won't change mine. And most likely the same can be said vice versa

Drake is one of the most wanted rappers with a lot of catchy songs but don't mix that with one of the best rappers. Kendrick called out Drake on Control and Cole did it on the newest Black Friday, he knows he ain't a real hood rapper so he can't battle rap for shit I bet even Hopsin would destroy him and he knows it too so he focuses on creating catchy song that gain popularity quickly and gets money rather than try to do dumb hood shit when he know he ain't gangsta.

 

[BenjerminGaye]

Drake is one of the most wanted rappers with a lot of catchy songs but don't mix that with one of the best rappers. Kendrick called out Drake on Control and Cole did it on the newest Black Friday, he knows he ain't a real hood rapper so he can't battle rap for shit I bet even Hopsin would destroy him and he knows it too so he focuses on creating catchy song that gain popularity quickly and gets money rather than try to do dumb hood shit when he know he ain't gangsta.

But you're making it seem as if drake tries to be gangsta. Last I checked. He's the guy known for crying over his exes.

For some reason there's a preconceived notion that in order to be a "good rapper" you have to rap about gangs, guns, clothes, and hoes. That's close minded to me.

 

[Osmon]

But you're making it seem as if drake tries to be gangsta. Last I checked. He's the guy known for crying over his exes.

For some reason there's a preconceived notion that in order to be a "good rapper" you have to rap about gangs, guns, clothes, and hoes. That's close minded to me.

And saying shit like he owns *****s, crews and that he started from the bottom.

No, you just don't have to be fake and talk about the life of tough while beating soft.

 

[Tantalus Thief]

Drake is overrated because a lot of people think he on the level of the likes of Cole, Kendrick, or Ab-Soul. Drake is a decent rapper, but he ain't no artist. He's good at what he does, but what he does makes him a trend and replaceable. That's why when people talk about Drake, it's some kind of pop antic, like the Hotline Bling dancing or a mediocre beef with Meek Mill, and when they defend him, they bring up his bank account.

how was the meek-drake beef mediocore

 

[BenjerminGaye]

And saying shit like he owns *****s, crews and that he started from the bottom.

No, you just don't have to be fake and talk about the life of tough while beating soft.

im not sure what you were trying to say with the "*****" either bold a letter or something.

As for him "starting from the bottom"? that could be interpreted many ways. Musically he did start from the bottom. Making music since 06 but not getting any type of recognition until 08/09.

I'd act tough too if ppl constantly berate me for being soft. In an industry that over glamorizes that mentality its to be expected.

As he said" Please do not speak to me like I'm that Drake from four years ago".

 

[Itachi The L Giver]

J.Cole

 

[Tantalus Thief]

J.Cole

how is he overrated

 

[Desiigner]

Drake
Eminem
and I feel like people will always like Kendrick's stuff, no matter what he does. I didn't feel his last album as much, tbh.

 

[Chakra Wizard]

Eminem can't be overrated to be honest. The man has accomplished what no rapper has accomplished. His accolades prove he's top 5 no matter what material he puts out now. Besides, even with his new music he proves he is extremely talented due to his insane lyricism and genius world play. If anything due to all the hate he receives he might just be underrated. Gotta give credit where it's due.

Dude, ANYbody who no one seems to hate can be considered overrated. And past accomplishments are nothing because that gives someone a shoe-in to be called overrated. Anthony Hopkins gave one of the greatest performances ever with Silence of the Lambs, but that shouldn't give everything bad and good he's done since a pass. MMLP and TES were fantastic and remain all-timers, but honestly, the only reason I still listen to Em is because he remains the lyrical genius he's always been. The fact is the substance that was once behind those lyrics is practically gone now and people still hail him as a genius. That's why he has an opening to be called overrated, which I agree with.

But you're making it seem as if drake tries to be gangsta. Last I checked. He's the guy known for crying over his exes.

For some reason there's a preconceived notion that in order to be a "good rapper" you have to rap about gangs, guns, clothes, and hoes. That's close minded to me.

Really? I assumed being a good rapper was seen as anyone whose NOT pandering to such menial topics.

Drake
Eminem
and I feel like people will always like Kendrick's stuff, no matter what he does. I didn't feel his last album as much, tbh.

That's cause it's good, though, man. Even Overly Dedicated and Studio 8.0 had massive depth and lyrical prowess, plus decent production, back when he didn't have the huge label he does now with Aftermath. He definitely does have his haters, but he hasn't put out a flop yet, so at this point, the fans are the ones with the right image of him right now.

What was wrong with TPAB? Honestly, I've never heard a better album in my life, from any genre.

 

[BlacLord™]

Kendrick is overrated because his lyrics are shallow. He tries to be witty but comes off mediocre at that, whilst using the same boorish vocab and slang galore like any other mainstream rapper.

A good rapper is one who can make insightful observations, vivid descriptions and doesn't use bad syntax. Kendrick does none of that, just a lot of n-bombs, drugs and repetition with non-existent concepts about putting others down.



I treat rap as it should be; an art form. Not just something that sounds cool to teens who don't know better.

 

[BenjerminGaye]

Kendrick is overrated because his lyrics are shallow. He tries to be witty but comes off mediocre at that, whilst using the same boorish vocab and slang galore like any other mainstream rapper.

A good rapper is one who can make insightful observations, vivid descriptions and doesn't use bad syntax. Kendrick does none of that, just a lot of n-bombs, drugs and repetition with non-existent concepts about putting others down.



I treat rap as it should be; an art form. Not just something that sounds cool to teens who don't know better.

[video=youtube;fJT3b4urwcU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJT3b4urwcU[/video]

please reeducate yourself.

Really? I assumed being a good rapper was seen as anyone whose NOT pandering to such menial topics.

So did i. But hey hating on drake is just the thing to do.

 

[Chakra Wizard]

Kendrick is overrated because his lyrics are shallow. He tries to be witty but comes off mediocre at that, whilst using the same boorish vocab and slang galore like any other mainstream rapper.

A good rapper is one who can make insightful observations, vivid descriptions and doesn't use bad syntax. Kendrick does none of that, just a lot of n-bombs, drugs and repetition with non-existent concepts about putting others down.

I treat rap as it should be; an art form. Not just something that sounds cool to teens who don't know better.

You're joking, right? You cannot have possibly tried to discredit everything that Kendrick stands for with that misinformed tirade.

First off, he speaks that way because that's the environment he was raised in, and especially on GKMC, which is basically him chronicling the story of growing up in Compton, how else should he speak? Talk about Drake if you're talking about people who shouldn't slur their words on purpose.

Second, a novelist or an author "doesn't use bad syntax". A poet or a songwriter can do whatever they want because it's all about playing with words and arranging them in different ways. With the latter, it's even more critical because timing is now another thing to worry about, so if you gotta use slang with similar meaning to fit the word in and still keep the intent, have at it. And how the hell does Kendrick not make insightful observations and vivid descriptions? Both of his major label albums were nothing but that, GKMC especially for the latter and TPAB especially for the former. He says ***** a lot and talks about drugs in GKMC cause of the environment, like I said further up. TPAB is one of the most racially-charged albums ever, so it's beyond acceptable there, and how blind are you to call his concepts non-existent there of all places?

And please, tell me what rapper fits your standards as keeping with the art form, cause Kendrick's the first rapper who could legitimately be called an artist in AT LEAST a decade. They'd have to be better than even Tupac to fit those kinds of standards.

[video=youtube;fJT3b4urwcU]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJT3b4urwcU[/video]

please reeducate yourself.

Holy shit, I just listened to this song for the first time a week back or so. It's at the front of my playlist now. I swear, you talk about vibin' with something, man. lol

 

[BenjerminGaye]

You're joking, right? You cannot have possibly tried to discredit everything that Kendrick stands for with that misinformed tirade.

First off, he speaks that way because that's the environment he was raised in, and especially on GKMC, which is basically him chronicling the story of growing up in Compton, how else should he speak? Talk about Drake if you're talking about people who shouldn't slur their words on purpose.

Second, a novelist or an author "doesn't use bad syntax". A poet or a songwriter can do whatever they want because it's all about playing with words and arranging them in different ways. With the latter, it's even more critical because timing is now another thing to worry about, so if you gotta use slang with similar meaning to fit the word in and still keep the intent, have at it. And how the hell does Kendrick not make insightful observations and vivid descriptions? Both of his major label albums were nothing but that, GKMC especially for the latter and TPAB especially for the former. He says ***** a lot and talks about drugs in GKMC cause of the environment, like I said further up. TPAB is one of the most racially-charged albums ever, so it's beyond acceptable there, and how blind are you to call his concepts non-existent there of all places?

And please, tell me what rapper fits your standards as keeping with the art form, cause Kendrick's the first rapper who could legitimately be called an artist in AT LEAST a decade. They'd have to be better than even Tupac to fit those kinds of standards.




Holy shit, I just listened to this song for the first time a week back or so. It's at the front of my playlist now. I swear, you talk about vibin' with something, man. lol

the funny thing is that's not even his best.

 

[Multiply]

Kendrick is overrated because his lyrics are shallow. He tries to be witty but comes off mediocre at that, whilst using the same boorish vocab and slang galore like any other mainstream rapper.

A good rapper is one who can make insightful observations, vivid descriptions and doesn't use bad syntax. Kendrick does none of that, just a lot of n-bombs, drugs and repetition with non-existent concepts about putting others down.



I treat rap as it should be; an art form. Not just something that sounds cool to teens who don't know better.

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Then you literally don't know the history of hip-hop. You don't know where hip-hop comes from. You don't know the progression of hip-hop. Hop off your high horse and please study the art of hip-hop.

When you're coming from a place of privilege(Ask me what I mean by this if you don't understand) it's that much harder to understand hip-hop as a culture. Rap is not simply about the things you rattled off above.

 

[Desiigner]

That's cause it's good, though, man. Even Overly Dedicated and Studio 8.0 had massive depth and lyrical prowess, plus decent production, back when he didn't have the huge label he does now with Aftermath. He definitely does have his haters, but he hasn't put out a flop yet, so at this point, the fans are the ones with the right image of him right now.

What was wrong with TPAB? Honestly, I've never heard a better album in my life, from any genre.

TPAB as a whole isn't all that bad, it's just my personal taste, I guess.
In my opinion, he tried too hard to be the best in the game (which I am not denying), but because of that I couldn't get the old Kendrick vibe off it, if you know what I mean. I like a mixture between good lyrics and rhythm, beat etc. In my opinion, Kendrick was so focused on the lyrics, that he let the vibe slide a bit. The only songs I really, really liked were Alright and King Kunta.

I hope you get what I mean.