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Dr. Dre Calls Eminem The Best Rapper Of All Time, Fans Debate

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Dr. Dre was the most recent special guest on the SiriusXM show This Life of Mine… with James Corden, and they spoke about a lot of interesting and compelling topics. Of course, one of the main points throughout was the legendary career that he has amassed and created up until this point in the realms of music and business. When it comes to these endeavors, a lot of folks think that there was no better “investment” that the N.W.A. legend did than supporting the biggest rapper of all time: Eminem. It seems like he agrees with this statement at least a little bit, because he expressed on the program that he thinks Marshall Mathers is the best to ever pick up a mic.

“‘My Name Is,’ that’s the first thing that happened,” Dr. Dre begins. “I put the beat on, and he just did that, right away. No, we’re in the studio, and I hit play on it. *imitates drum beat* And he just went, ‘Hi! My name is!’ It happened that fast, no bulls**t. And then, we went from there, and that was the beginning of this relationship. I think he’s the best MC ever. Point blank, period. Of course, there are going to be arguments about that because he’s a white guy. You know? I don’t think anyone that’s rapping can touch Eminem on that microphone.”

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Dr. Dre Praises Eminem As The GOAT: Watch

Moreover, this prompted heavy debate on social media discussion forums, for both the reasons that Dr. Dre predicted and others. Many called out that he’s obviously biased in favor of Eminem, whereas others pointed to other rappers like Nas, Jay-Z, or his own former partners Ice Cube or Snoop Dogg as better lyricists and spitters. Regardless of where you fall on this debate, it’s pretty undeniable that the Detroit star has a permanent place in these discussions. So do many other rappers, like the ones we’ve already mentioned, but there’s a unique cultural perspective on the Slim Shady debate in particular.

Meanwhile, both artists are making continuous strides in their careers that are keeping up their relevance and impact. Sure, sometimes it’s because of petty rap beef, but we can’t ask for everything to be perfect. All we can ask is that you chime in on this take down in the comments section below. Also, log back into HNHH for the latest news and updates on Eminem and Dr. Dre.

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Rich The Kid Calls Kanye West “The GOAT,” Says He’s Betting $1M On The Super Bowl

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Rich the Kid has declared Kanye West “the GOAT” during a sidewalk interview with Baller Alert. “He is the GOAT, no debate,” Rich said. It’s a fitting declaration as Rich recently collabed with Kanye and Playboi Carti for “Carnival”, which appears on Kanye & Ty Dolla $ign’s now-released Vultures I. “Carnival” also caused some pre-release controversy as Ozzy Osbourne claimed that the song contained an uncleared Black Sabbath sample.

Furthermore, the impromptu interview also saw Rich reveal that he is planning to drop a massive bet on the Super Bowl. Rich said he was going to place a $1 million bet on Sunday’s game. The Chiefs and 49ers face off in Vegas in a rematch of the 2020 Super Bowl. An estimated $23.1 billion has been bet on the matchup. That eclipses the estimated $16B put down on bets for last year’s game between the Chiefs and Eagles. However, Rich refused to say which team he was putting his money on. Born and raised in Queens, it’s hard to say which team Rich will be backing.

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Rich The Kid Announces Stacked New Album

However, Super Bowl shenanigans and GOAT debate weigh-ins aren’t the only things that Rich has been up to lately. Rich recently announced that he will be dropping Life’s A Gamble, his first new album in four years. Furthermore, the new project, which Rich says he has been working on since 2022, is stacked with features. Kanye West, Rob49, Offset, and Travis Barker have all been confirmed for the album, with more features expected to be announced.

Meanwhile, Rich was also spotted filming a music video at a Hawks game alongside Quavo. It’s unclear if that is for Life’s A Gamble or the rumored joint collab between himself, the former Migos member, and Kanye. Rich has said that Life’s A Gamble will be out “Spring 2024” so expect more news in the coming months. Are you excited for the album? Let us know in the comments.

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Can Patrick Mahomes Surpass Tom Brady With A Third Super Bowl Ring?

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On Sunday, Patrick Mahomes looks to win his third Super Bowl in four appearances. For a quarterback who has only played six full seasons in the NFL, the level of success that Mahomes has achieved is nearly unprecedented. However, while Mahomes prepares for the 49ers, there is a much bigger that people are beginning to ask. Does this make Mahomes the true rival to Tom Brady’s GOAT status?

Ring No. 3 For Mahomes Fends Off The Brady Faithful

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 12: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks to pass the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Purely from a numbers standpoint, Mahomes needs to win on Sunday to keep pace with Brady. Brady was a three-time Super Bowl champion by the end of his sixth full season in the league. Brady had captured the Lombardi in his first full year as the Patriots starter. He then went on to capture back-to-back titles in 2003 and 2004. Mahomes won it all in his second year as a starter before capturing the title again in 2023. However, the problem is that the Brady faithful are hungry and eager to see Mahomes fail. If he can’t top the Niners in Vegas, he will be branded a pagh-wraith by those who wish for an end to the tyranny of the Patriots’ legacy. No matter what Mahomes goes on to achieve after, the Patriots’ “True Way” would be upheld forever more.

Furthermore, the “bad ending” in which Mahomes doesn’t match Brady’s three rings in six years would also suck based purely on what Mahomes has already achieved. He is a two-time MVP, something Brady would not achieve until his 10th full season in the league. Furthermore, Mahomes has started his career hotter than Brady. The Chiefs star threw over 5000 yards in his first full season, a mark Brady wouldn’t surpass until his 11th. As a result, Mahomes has already thrown 31% of Brady’s career passing yards and 33% of his career passing touchdowns after just six seasons.

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Mahomes & The Chiefs Need Forward Momentum To Truly Surpass Brady

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NEW ORLEANS – NOVEMBER 30: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots is seen on the field during pregame warm ups prior to the start of the game against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on November 30, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

However, there is something more important to Mahomes’ quest to dethrone Brady than simply matching the number of Super Bowls. After 2004, it would be a full decade until Brady lifted the Lombardi again. Of course, there was the 16-0 season and two Super Bowl losses to Eli Manning but Brady still went a decade without a ring. Mahomes doesn’t have to lead the Chiefs to the league’s first-ever three-peat. However, he does need to ensure that the team stays at the top of the league and grabs another Lombardi sooner rather than later.

But that in itself leads to some difficult questions about the future. In the Chiefs’ tight-end heavy system, what of Travis Kelce? How long can the 34-year-old play at a championship caliber? When do the Chiefs draft turn Mahomes into the mentor and pair with his new long-term battery mate at tight end? And beyond that, how do the Chiefs ensure they keep winning? A big reason for the Patriots’ drought was that other teams around the league stepped up to meet them head-on. Jim Harbaugh now coaches in the Chiefs division. If Mahomes wants to replace Brady as the synonym for success, the Chiefs need to find a way to create a network of long-term winning.

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Does It Really Matter?

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TAMPA, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 07: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs speak after Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs 31-9.
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There is other one question to consider when discussing Mahomes v. Brady – how much does it actually matter? Mahomes does not play to surpass Tom Brady, he has said as much himself. “My career goals have always been the same and it’s to not have any regrets. No matter what I do, I’m going to give everything I have to the game. I’m going to work my tail off, working out, in the film room, whatever that is, and give everything I have to the game. Whatever that ends up with, how many Super Bowl rings that is, however many wins that is, whatever that is, I know that I gave everything I have and that’s what I can do,” Mahomes told reporters this week.

The GOAT debate has always been something for the fans and egotists. Players who call themselves the “greatest of all time” rarely are. Patrick Mahomes will, in all likelihood, have one of the greatest careers in NFL history But he clearly isn’t playing to be the GOAT. Players that do play this way often achieve their goal at a heavy price – first on the stat sheet but with a legacy of infamy. Instead, Mahomes is Percival, the knight able to touch the Holy Grail because he does not desire it for himself. And in a world where we complain that sports have become increasingly about the glory, should we celebrate an authentic love of the game when it presents itself?

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MC Shan Dismisses Dr. Umar’s Eminem Comments: “You Know That N***a Nice”

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The GOAT debate is one of the pillars of hip-hop community discussion, and one contender in particular carries more baggage than most. Eminem is widely respected as one of the most impactful and skilled lyricists in rap history, but his status as the biggest rapper paired with the fact that he’s white doesn’t sit well with many. Dr. Umar Johnson recently reopened this grievance, saying that to call Em the best rapper of all time would be “white supremacy.” Many took issue with this dismissal, including Queensbridge legend MC Shan, who recently blasted Umar on Instagram Live on Saturday (December 30).

“Mister motherf***ing Umar, you just make everything a race thing, n***a,” MC Shan exclaimed. “Everything ain’t no f***ing race thing. Eminem– motherf***er, you know that n***a nice. Em deserves a motherf***ing slot in this game! Em wasn’t no rich motherf***er that come and rob the rap game, and step off. Em motherf***ing came in this motherf***er, he had more problems than any Black n***a. His plate was just as f***ed up as some of us in the Black community. Nobody’s robbing us.

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MC Shan Defends Eminem Against Dr. Umar’s Dismissal: Watch

“If you don’t wanna respect him, you do what you do, n***a,” MC Shan continued. “We don’t f**k with you anyway like that, n***a. We talk our hip-hop s**t. You talking Black racial, Black f***ing culture rhythm. Yeah, we on that, but n***a, we don’t f**k with that s**t. Leave us over here. Em is down with us, son.” Furthermore, this is ironic because, in his double-down of this perspective, Umar made it clear that he has no personal issue with Eminem. His artistry is undeniable, but he called to attention people who call him the best, which to him is blasphemous.

Meanwhile, Shan got out of a feud with Nas earlier this year, so maybe there will be a reconciliation with the media figure down the line. Both men are definitely not alone in their indignation, and it’s a conversation that might persist for the rest of time. As long as Slim Shady is relevant and beloved, we’ll get so many differing perspectives on what his legacy should be. On that note, come back to HNHH for more news and updates on Eminem, Dr. Umar, and MC Shan.

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Lil Wayne Claims That He’s The LeBron James Of Rap

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For decades now people have been claiming to be the “Michael Jordan” of things. It was easy shorthand to indicate that you were the absolute best of the best. But now as the basketball GOAT debate has raged between Jordan and Lebron for years, the phrase may be shifting. During a recent interview when Lil Wayne needed to explain that he thought he was the GOAT of rap music, he chose something different.

“I would say that I’m like Lebron,” Wayne says in the interview. He explains the similarities they have like being an early phenom that started young and has been consistently keeping pace ever since. In the comments of a repost of the interview fans seem to be with him. “Im not mad at it. He’s supposed to say that,” one of the top comments reads. “I see no lies told,” and “Wayne is the greatest lyricist,” two other comments also agree. Check out his full interview statement below.

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Lil Wayne Evokes LeBron James Comparison

Lil Wayne is no stranger to writing lines about basketball players. He’s also no stranger to commenting on the most recent matters going on in the NBA. During an appearance on Undisputed over the weekend he weighed in on league matters. He made two statements that caught plenty of attention from fans. The first was when he identified Ja Morant, a notoriously troubled young superstar, as the face of the league going forward.

The other controversial comment he made was about Draymond Green. The Warriors guard was suspended indefinitely following his third ejection of the season so far. Many online called for somebody to help Green sort out his anger issues, but Wayne wanted fans to back off on that. He implored those who don’t know the full story to refrain from commenting that he needs help. What do you think of Lil Wayne comparing himself to LeBron James? Do you agree that he’s the LeBron of rap music? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Dr Umar Says It’s “White Supremacy” To Consider Eminem The Best Rapper

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Dr Umar is no stranger to public drama, beefs, and viral rants. All of that sort of came together during a recent appearance he made on the Joe Budden podcast. In the clip, he warned about the dangers of white people invading the African space of rap music. The reason he has such an issue with it is that white rappers can divorce themselves from the culture of rap music and return to white privilege whenever they want.

Unsurprisingly, some of the other guests on the podcast and even Budden himself disagree. When Budden asks Umar if Eminem is one of the best rappers of all time he has an answer. He claims that no non-African could be the best at any piece of African culture. By comparison he claims that he couldn’t go to a place like Palestine and become the best at anything Palestinian. That sparks a full on debate between all of the guests on the show discussing Eminem, the GOAT debate, and even white supremacy. Check out the full clip of their conversation below.

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Dr Umar’s Take On The GOAT Debate

Later on in the clip, Umar even begins to reference actions beyond just rapping. “I don’t see Eminem building no schools & hospitals, I don’t see DJ Khaled building no schools & hospitals,” he says. Other guests on the podcast and Budden himself bring up a number of objections. Some of them disagree with the entire premise of Umar’s point. Other’s raise various objections of the different goalposts he erects to even qualify for the GOAT debate.

Dr Umar last weighed in on public drama last month. He gave his take on a beef that sparked between DJ Akademiks and Saucy Santana. The drama drew in quite a few of rap music’s biggest drama followers, Umar included. What do you think of Dr Umar’s thoughts that Eminem couldn’t possibly be the GOAT of hip-hop? Let us know if you agree with him in the comment section below.

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Master P Reveals Why Lil Wayne Is The GOAT

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Master P is someone who has plenty of credentials when it comes to speaking about rap. Overall, the man is an absolute legend, and he has seen a lot of artists come and go. Furthermore, he has listened to a lot of music. This has given him the ability to form opinions on plenty of creators. It has also allowed him to compare and contrast others from different generations. Needless to say, you can imagine that he would have some strong opinions as it pertains to the GOAT debate.

In a new red carpet interview from Jeremy Hecht of HipHopDX at the City of Hope Spirit of Life Gala, Master P was asked about his thoughts on who the GOAT of rap is. As you will see in the video clip below, he says that it is actually Lil Wayne. Of course, this declaration comes on the heels of Wayne’s new project with 2 Chainz. The album is called Welcome 2 ColleGrove and it promises to be an amazing new body of work.

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Master P Gives His GOAT Take

“Lil Wayne, I mean, he’s the GOAT,” he explained. “Where we come from – Louisiana to the world – you haven’t seen greatness like that. Lyrical, talented. Shout to Cash Money records. No Limit Records in the building.” Wayne is a pick that won’t anger anyone. After all, plenty of others have him in their top fives.

The GOAT debate is one that will forever rage on, regardless of the domain in question. It is a huge part of NBA discourse, and it also exists in rap. That said, let us know what you think of Master P’s take, in the comments section below. Do you agree with him? If not, who do you think is the GOAT? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always bring you the latest news on all of your favorite artists.

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Juvenile And Lil Wayne Debate Whether Jay-Z Is The GOAT

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Earlier this week, BMI put on their R&B/Hip-Hop Awards in Miami and dozens of rap stars both old and new were in attendance. Among them was Juvenile, who was asked about the always potent GOAT debate in hip-hop. His label-mate Lil Wayne has always been clear on his stance, that Jay-Z is the best to ever do it, but Juvenile disagrees. “We’ve argued over the years. He say JAY-Z the G.O.A.T., I say he the G.O.A.T. My lil’ bro the greatest rapper of all time. He know how I feel about that.”

Lil Wayne hasn’t always been so modest. He’s been known to call himself the greatest to ever do it in his lyrics, but in interviews, he always gives Hov credit. Wayne doesn’t just believe that Jay-Z is the best, but also cites him as one of his biggest influences. Wayne has an impressive ability to recall almost the entire Jay-Z catalog from memory as well. Jay-Z is a name that comes up a lot in the GOAT debate, earlier this year a Billboard list named him the best rapper to ever do it. Check out Juvenile’s full red-carpet interview below.

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Juvenile Isn’t Budging On Lil Wayne Being The Best Ever

Back in June, Juvenile finally delivered his long-awaited NPR Tiny Desk performance. For the performance he pulled out hit songs like “Set It Off,” and “Slow Motion.” Fans loved the performance and enjoyed being reminded of just how much raw vocal talent he has.

Earlier this year fans were surprised to find that New Orleans own Essence Festival wasn’t including Juvenile in their celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary. It even caught the attention of the rapper himself, who couldn’t help but take it as a diss. Clearly, it wasn’t intended that way because eventually they extended an invitation to him after all and he joined the Rap 50 festivities. What do you think of Juvenile’s take that Lil Wayne is actually the GOAT instead of Jay-Z? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Lil Wayne Ranks LeBron James, Michael Jordan, And Kobe Bryant In Basketball GOAT Debate

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There are three names that sit atop the list of basketball’s greatest players. Of course, you have six-time champion and five-time MVP Michael Jordan (1984-2003). Then there’s career Laker and five-time champion Kobe Bryant (1996-2016). Finally, you have LeBron James (2003-Present), the four-time champion and four-time MVP. Each player has their pros and cons in the GOAT debate but few, if any, players even come close to being comparable to them.

Meanwhile, alongside his prolific rap career, Lil Wayne is a massive basketball fan. Originally from New Orleans, Wayne is a proud and diehard Lakers fan. Elsewhere, he almost made his presence known during the Women’s NCAA Tournament this year. Wayne found time to link up with both Miami’s Cavinder Twins and LSU’s National Championship-winning squad. But who does Wayne believe is the true basketball GOAT?

Lil Wayne Ranks LeBron Over MJ

“Bron, I don’t know Bron personally so my answer for Bron would be from afar,” he began. “My answer for Bron is on the court. Bron, you gotta remember, I know for a fact I loved Jordan for the way he always won. As a kid, you don’t know too much about the ins and outs of the game. I got old enough to know how hard it is to fucking do it back-to-back-to-back. So that’s where he got his respect with me to and started getting his respect with me to where he’s the greatest. It’s very hard to do, and that n-gga Bron did that shit with three different teams That’s right there, that’s when regardless he ain’t got six, but he done it with three different teams. That right there is what tipped him over the Jordan scale for me.”

Wayne’s ranking on the All The Smoke podcast comes in stark contrast to where his mind at in 2012. “He’s inspired not only songs, but he’s inspired me in life in general just the way he attacks things, the way he never backs down, the way he fights through injury. I believe he’s the greatest player to touch a basketball.” Furthermore, Wayne was such a fan of Bryant that he named a 2009 track in honor of the career Laker. Kobe now drops from #1 to #3. However, what do you think? Is Wayne on the right track? Or is this an airball? Let us know in the comments. Follow all the latest sports news here at HotNewHipHop.

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