A California bill that passed days after Tory Lanez’s conviction is the cornerstone for his appeal. The Canadian artist’s legal team filed an appeal for a new trial in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting case. Per Meghan Cuniff, they cited errors allowed by the judge that included evidence infringing on his creative rights. Jose Baez, the rapper’s attorney, wrote that the judge “erroneously allowed” a tattoo of a gun into evidence which portrayed the rapper in an inaccurate light.
Baez explained that prosecutors “painted defendant as a gun-wielding career criminal” when introducing a photo of the rapper’s tattoo. He said that the tattoo of the firearm should not have been shown to jurors in the first place. They argued that laws in California prevent creative expression from entering the court. They argued that the AK-47 tattoo serves as an “homage to his idol Tupac Shakur.” “Mr. Shakur used his music and tattoos to discuss socio-political issues affecting the black community in the nineties,” the filing reads. “Yet, he, too, was misunderstood.”
Baez argues that the prosecutors “revealed their true motive” when they showed jurors a shirtless Tory with the gun tattoo. Just nine days after the jury found Tory Lanez all three counts, California law, AB 2799 went into effect. In hip-hop, specifically, the bill carries huge significance because it restricts the use of rap lyrics in criminal court cases. The late Drakeo The Ruler found him prosecuted, largely due to their creative expression rather than hard evidence.
Tory’s legal team also said his music would’ve been presented in cross-examination if he had chosen to testify. Prosecutors planned to play a portion of his “Cap” music video. The clip in question shows Tory cutting a horse’s leg off with a cleaver. His team believes that his right to testify was “impermissibly chilled” due to the possibility of impeachment evidence entering the trial. Since the California legislature already passed AB 2799, they said he should’ve been allowed to take the stand without his creative expression being used against him. We’ll continue to keep you posted on anymore updates surrounding the Tory Lanez trial.
Suge Knight, The D.O.C., Dr. Dre, and Dick Griffey founded the hip-hop record label, Death Row Records. The label became massively successful in the ’90s with the release of classic albums like Dr. Dre’s The Chronic, Snoop Dogg’s Doggystyle and The Doggfather, and two albums from the late Tupac Shakur’s discography. Reports estimate that Death Row was making about $100 million a year at the peak of its success. The label was instrumental in the commercial success of gangsta rap and its eventual recognition by mainstream media.
Cracks on the massive music empire began to show when the then CEO, Suge Knight, was sentenced to nine years in prison for probation violations. This was the beginning of Suge’s tumultuous relationship with law enforcement. He was arrested for alleged acts of violence and affiliations with gang members on more than one occasion. Suge’s troubles were compounded when Tupac, who had released his triple-platinum album, All Eyez on Me, was fatally shot and killed after an alleged retaliatory attack in Las Vegas. Suge was also in the vehicle during the shooting and sustained non-threatening injuries. Dr. Dre left the label shortly before Tupac’s death, and Snoop Dogg exited two years later.
Suge filed for bankruptcy in 2006, officially marking the end of the West Coast label. Death Row Records was auctioned in a bankruptcy court in 2008. WIDEawake Entertainment eventually bought the catalog. It would change hands a few times, and former artist, Snoop Dogg, purchased the label in 2022 with aspirations of reviving it. Artists who had been signed to the label include:
Tupac Shakur
Tupac Shakur and Marion Suge Knight (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
Late rapper Tupac joined Death Row Records in a three-album deal after Suge Knight posted his $1.4 million bond and secured his freedom. Suge also gave Pac’s mother $15,000 to help her with house payments when the rapper was in prison. Death Row released All Eyez on Me from the deal, hip hop’s second double album, (Master P’s Down South Hustlers – Bouncin & Swingin was the first). This technically meant that Pac had submitted two of the three albums he had committed to at Death Row.
The album was released in February 1996 and by April of that year, had been certified 5x platinum by the RIAA. The album was later certified diamond (10 million records sold) in 2014. All Eyez on Me won R&B/Soul or Rap Album of the Year at the 1997 Soul Train Music Awards and Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist at the American Music Awards the same year.
In 1996, Tupac was shot and killed in Las Vegas. Reports have further suggested that the drive-by shooting was retaliatory and premeditated. He had, however, finished recording the recording of his third album at Death Row. The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory, popularly shorted to Makaveli, was Pac’s first posthumous album and the last released with his creative input. The album was further certified 4x platinum in 1999 after its debut in August 1996.
There have been five other solo posthumous albums from the Tupac estate and one collaborative album with his rap group, Outlawz. Themes in Pac’s music primarily revolved around social injustices in African American communities. His discography has also influenced other hip-hop artists like Nas and T.I. Pac has sold 75 million records worldwide.
Dr. Dre
Dr. (Photo by Lester Cohen) Dre poses in studio for Helter Skelter circa 1996. (Photo by Lester Cohen)
Andre “Dr. Dre” Young has continuously been touted as the most significant hip-hop producer ever. Many people forget that he is also a rapper. Dr. Dre left Ruthless Records with The D.O.C. and joined Suge Knight to establish Death Row Records. He released the cultural juggernaut album, The Chronic, in 1992. The project gave us classic singles like “Fuck Wit Dre Day,” “Let Me Ride,” and “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang.”
The Chronicpeaked at number three on the Billboard album chart. It also went on to receive a 3x platinum certification from the RIAA. Dr. Dre had left Death Row Records just before the murder of Tupac and went on to establish Aftermath Records. All his solo pursuits have been released under Aftermath ever since. The doctor has three solo albums, two soundtrack albums, and six collaborative albums—two with World Class Wreckin’ Cru and four with N.W.A.
Daz Dillinger
NEW YORK, NEW YORK–AUGUST 03: Kurupt (aka Ricardo Emmanuel Brown) and Daz (aka Daz Dillinger; Delmar Drew Arnaud) when the Death Row Records label assembles at The Source Awards, held at The Paramount Theater at Madison Square Garden, on August 3, 1995 in New York City. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images/Michael Ochs Archives)
Daz Dillinger, or Daz, is a rapper and producer who signed with Death Row Records at 19. He is one half of the rap group, The Dogg Pound, together with label-mate Kurupt. Daz made production contributions to The Chronic and was featured in Doggystyle. The Dogg Pound would later release their debut, Dog Food, which received positive reviews and achieved platinum status.
Tupac’s murder led to the exodus of most artists from Death Row. The label released Daz’s debut solo album, Retaliation, Revenge and Get Back, years after he left the label. Retaliation, Revenge and Get Back peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and No. 8 on the 200 Albums chart. Dillinger has gone on to carve out a successful rapper/producer career. He released the A.T.L.A. project with Big Gripp in 2020. Daz also has a Grammy nomination with Kurupt for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for the song “What Would You Do.”
Kurupt
NEW YORK, NEW YORK–AUGUST 03: Snoop Dogg, Kurupt (aka Ricardo Emmanuel Brown) and Dr. Dre (aka Andre Romelle Young) appear backstage when the Death Row Records label assembles at The Source Awards, held at The Paramount Theater at Madison Square Garden, on August 3, 1995 in New York City. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images/Michael Ochs Archives)
Kurupt, real name Ricardo Emmanuel Brown, would begin a third stint at Death Row Records after it was purchased by longtime friend Snoop Dogg in 2022. Kurupt first joined the label in 1992 when he was 19 years old. He left the label after the murder of Tupac, like many others. He released the Dog Food album as a part of the rap group, The Dogg Pound, with Daz Dillinger. This was under his first commitment with Death Row. Kurupt returned to the label in 2002, briefly becoming the vice president. He would release his oft-delayed Against The Grain album and leave the label again in 2005. Kurupt re-signed with Death Row Records in 2022 as part of Snoop’s plan to revamp the label.
The D.O.C.
ST. LOUIS- DECEMBER 1991: Rapper The D.O.C. (Tracy Lynn Curry) poses for photos backstage at The Arena in St. Louis, Missouri in December 1991. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images)
The D.O.C., born Tracy Lynn Curry, was regarded as the “master of the pen” during the rise and reign of gangsta rap in the ’90s. He was initially at Ruthless Records before departing to join the newly formed Death Row with Dr. Dre. The D.O.C. is credited to have co-written Eazy E’s classic album Eazy-Duz-It and Dr. Dre’s The Chronic. His debut album, No One Can Do It Better, was released in 1989. The album was a critical and commercial success. It spawned two number-one records and went on to achieve platinum status in 1994.
The D.O.C. was also involved in a serious car crash just months after the release of his debut. He has confessed in interviews that he was under the influence of alcohol and marijuana. The accident left him with serious facial injuries that required plastic surgery. It also permanently changed his voice. He continued to work at Death Row Records as a ghostwriter contributing to Dr. Dre’s and Snoop Dogg’s albums. He would later leave Death Row after a short feud over payments with Dr. Dre. The D.O.C. founded his own label, Silverback Records, in 1997.
The Lady of Rage
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 27: Rapper The Lady of Rage performs onstage during the Ice Cube, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock concert during 2015 BET Experience at Staples Center on June 27, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/FilmMagic)
Robin Yvette Allen, The Lady of Rage, is known for her feature contributions in Snopp Dogg’s Doggystyle and Dr. Dre’s The Chronic albums. Dr. Dre is credited for discovering the talented MC after hearing the vocals she recorded for the L.A. Posse’s album, They Come in All Colors, released in 1991. She released her solo debut, Necessary Roughness, in 1997 after several pushbacks. The record served as her only album on the label. Necessary Roughness peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard R&B Album chart and 32 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart. She would sign with Boss Lady Entertainment in 2007.
Sam Sneed
NEW YORK, NEW YORK–AUGUST 03: K-Solo (aka Kevin Madison), Sam Sneed (aka Sam Anderson) and Daz (aka Delmar Drew Arnaud) appear backstage when the Death Row Records label assembles at The Source Awards, held at The Paramount Theater at Madison Square Garden, on August 3, 1995 in New York City. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images/Michael Ochs Archives).
Sam signed with Death Row Records in 1993, releasing one single, Dr. Dre assisted “U Better Recognize.” He is also a producer. Sam co-produced the singles “Keep Their Heads Ringin” and “Natural Born Killaz” with Dr. Dre. Sneed’s brain tumor diagnosis in 1999 effectively halted his career. He, however, recovered and has had production credits on songs for G-Unit, Jay-Z, and Scarface.
Snoop Dogg
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 21: Snoop Dogg performs at The O2 Arena on March 21, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Simone Joyner/Getty Images)
Snoop, or Uncle Snoop, as he is also known these days, is officially the new owner of Death Row Records. Snoop’s history with the label started in 1992. He appeared on The Chronic and his performance fueled the anticipation for his debut, Doggystyle, which was released in 1993. The album shot up the charts to occupy the No. 1 spot with over 800,000 copies sold in the first week. The debut project has also been certified 11x platinum by the RIAA for 11 million copies sold worldwide.
Snoop first left Death Row Records amidst the murder of friend and label-mate Tupac, and the alleged involvement of the then CEO, Suge Knight. The “Drop It Like Its Hot” rapper has repeatedly criticized Suge for the untimely death of Tupac. Snoop now has ownership and executive control of the label after purchasing it from MNRK Music Group.
Dear Mama, the docuseries about Tupac and Afeni Shakur, just got an emotive and impactful new full-length trailer. Moreover, the FX outing will focus on the legendary rapper’s relationship with his mother, who was a Black Panther and shaped him profoundly. On Wednesday (March 22), a two-minute clip premiered ahead of its April 21 debut on FX. Not only that, but the premiere will consist of two of its five episodes, with the rest coming out individually every following Friday for three weeks. Also, each episode will be available to stream on Hulu the day after its network broadcast.
“It was very difficult for me to be a mom. But I knew very well how to protect my children,” Afeni Shakur says in the short clip. “My mother taught me to analyze society and not be quiet,” a 17-year-old Pac remarks in the trailer. “If there’s something on my mind, speak it. Because – I gotta reiterate it – my mother was a Black Panther and she was very involved in the movement.” Amid photos, video clips, and Pac’s music, the teaser paints a concise, vivid, and emotional picture of their bond.
Tupac’s Dear Mama‘s Full-Length Trailer Is Here
“Wherever possible, we tried to find archival footage that hadn’t been seen. So there’s a lot that we have in the five parts,” series director Allen Hughes explained. “There’s also audio that’s never been heard. And not just some of his acapellas and vocals, there is a lot of stuff of Tupac from his baby years that had never been seen.” Moreover, Hughes also directed the Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine-centered The Defiant Ones.
Furthermore, he shared these details while promoting Dear Mama at the Television Critics Awards winter press tour. Also, he explained that prioritizing new content will help viewers understand some of Pac and Afeni’s decisions more. “For Tupac superfans, I believe that two of the most important things in the project is the never seen before [footage],” he continued. “But most importantly, you get to understand why he made certain decisions.” Check out the trailer above and come back to HNHH for the latest on Dear Mama and Tupac Shakur.
Tupac’s attempt to switch up the Death Row dress code from khakis to designer failed, according to Kurupt. The Long Beach rapper recently appeared on The Art Of Dialogue where he detailed ‘Pac’s militant mentality when he joined the Death Row Records roster. “Tupac is strength,” Kurupt said as he described the late rapper’s “strong-minded” mob boss outlook. He explained that the “All Eyez On Me” rapper’s alignment with the Suge Knight-led label wasn’t solely for his own benefit but his attempt to shift the label’s culture at large. “He wanted to change the image of Death Row, he wanted to add to everybody else’s table,” Kurupt recalled.
Though Tupac’s work ethic undoubtedly influenced the prolificacy of the Death Row roster, Kurupt explained that his influence was much deeper than that. “He wanted to change our apparel and how we looked, which, you know, that didn’t work,” Kurupt explained. “Because that’s you, ‘Pac, that’s y’all shit over here. We in khakis, cuz, you know what I’m saying? ‘Pac loved it, he respected it,” Kurupt added, though not everyone was on board (with the exception of Snoop Dogg) with the stylistic shift Tupac strived towards.
Tupac Dress Code Met With Resistance, Kurupt Says
Though Death Row became synonymous with West Coast culture, it specifically embodied the gangbanging aspect that’s specific to cities like Los Angeles. Kurupt and other signees from the label, including Snoop Dogg, continued to wear Chuck Taylor’s and Khakis. However, Tupac began to ascend in the world of haute couture, developing a strong relationship with designer brands like Versace.
“It’s a fly-ass dress code, cuz,” Kurupt recalled of Tupac’s attempt to switch out the khakis for high-end brands. “I could understand it if he was like, ‘N***a, put on the army fatigues.’ This n***a talking about, ‘Put on some Versace, n***a! Get fly!’ … That shit didn’t work with us, cuz. We agreed with everything besides the gear. That’s not our shit.” Though Death Row didn’t get down with all of Tupac’s ideas, Kurupt evidently understands just how big his vision was prior to his untimely passing. Check out Kurupt’s comments about Tupac above and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
One of hip-hop’s most fascinating and successful labels is tragically one of its most dangerous in the genre’s history. Kurupt recently revealed that he left Death Row Records because Tupac Shakur died under Suge Knight’s watch. Moreover, he made such statements during an interview with The Art Of Dialogue and spoke candidly of his experience. Furthermore, he said that when he requested to terminate his contract, he felt how worn-down Death Row artists were due to the similarities between the label and street life. After years of apparent invincibility, it became to much to bear for the “C-Walk” rapper.
“Everywhere we was going we had to keep our eyes open, 10 toes on the ground,” the Philly-born artist expressed. “We had to stay heated and make sure that we protected ourselves. And then to go to Death Row and feel the same way as when we in the streets: we all kinda got burnt on that.” Moreover, he also spoke on how Dr. Dre leaving the collective gave him a lead to follow. His group mates Snoop Dogg, Daz Dillinger, and Soopafly were still signed to the label after Dre left, and Suge’s presence could no longer assure their safety.
Kurupt Speaks On How Tupac’s Death Under Suge Knight Affected Him
“We all was a little tired of walking on egg shells,” he continued. “Because if we gon be here and it feels the same was as being on the streets, then whats the difference? If a n***a gotta come to the studio heated, what’s the difference? Dr. Dre set up the woo-wop, like, ‘It can be done, you can leave.’ When I saw Dr. Dre do that, then 2Pac died, that was the final straw for me. N***as is getting shot even with Suge. Now that is it.
“Crippin’ and Bloodin’ is real!” he concluded. “This ain’t no joke. This s**t ain’t to play with, this ain’t something you just kick around. Once you in, you in for life; you gotta ride it out homie. And 2Pac is militant! He’s not a gang member. He’s from a Black Panther background, a whole ‘nother background. It’s just not healthy for him. A lot of us gangbang ’cause we wanted to; and a lot of us gangbang ’cause we had to. We lived there; we had to protect our community, you know.” Regardless, let us know your take in the comments and come back to HNHH for the latest on Kurupt, Tupac, Suge Knight, and Death Row.
Tupac Amaru Shakur, better known as 2Pac, was a hugely successful and famous American rapper. Along with rapper, he had a talent for acting and had a strong sense of social justice. His social activism is one of the reasons he stands out from his competitors. 2Pac’s music is known for its emotional intensity, and he is still regarded as one of the most influential rappers of all time. Since his passing in 1996 , people still have a hard time getting over the loss.
Recently, the late rapper’s estate revealed that an autobiography is on the way. The title of the autobiography is Tupac Shakur: The Authorized Autobiography. The book is written by a longtime friend of 2Pac, a woman by the name of Staci Robinson. While many others have written about the musician’s life, no other book has been approved by the estate like Robinson’s has. As a result, this particular biography is being promoted by Tupac’s own estate.
2Pac lived a very memorable life, even outside of his rap career. The biography will allow fans to read and experience the details of his life, and what made him who he was. However, the details in the upcoming biography will be a lot more intimate than previous recounts of his life. Because of Staci’s closeness to the rapper, she has access to a lot of information others can’t get. As a result, people are much more excited about the release of her book than they have been for others in the past.
2Pac’s biography is set to release in October of 2023. Along with the release date, there has also been an announcement of the documentary. The documentary, titled Dear Mama: The Saga of Afeni and Tupac Shakur, will come out in April 2023. The year 2023 will bring a lot of new content regarding 2Pac and his former career, as well as inside looks at his mind and musical talent. It is safe to assume that neither the biography nor the documentary will be exploitative. To stay updated on more 2Pac content, make sure to check back in periodically.
Melle Mel recently said that he believes DMX and Tupac were better actors that they were rappers. Moreover, this comes from the same The Art Of Dialogue interview that held some other hot takes from the Furious Five legend. For example, readers may remember that, while referring to Billboard‘s best rappers of all time list, he said Busta Rhymes is better than Jay-Z. However, this most recently released take might be the most controversial of them all. While a lot of people might feel a bit more strongly about his Eminem takes, this is certainly another level of skill assessment.
“I thought Tupac was a better actor than he was a rapper,” the 61-year-old began. ” I thought DMX was a better actor than he was a rapper. Because it’s that persona and when you take a guy like that and you put them in front of a camera… I mean, DMX, he was a pretty good actor. He could have just stayed within himself and been more dedicated to what he was doing.
Melle Mel Says Tupac & DMX Are Better Actors Than Rappers
“Method Man, he’s a good actor,” he continued. “Ludacris a good actor. Because it’s almost the same thing. If you got a persona it’s almost like you acting anyway. So, when you put that same guy in front of the camera, there you go! Mos Def, I thought he was a hell of an actor.” Even though he showered these figures with praise, many thought he downplayed their importance on the mic. Still, it wouldn’t be the first time people disagreed with his takes. The one that really set people off was his claim that Eminem is only considered a top five rapper because he’s white. After backlash ensued, he responded to the outrage.
“We’re responsible for the genre,” he stated. “We’re the biggest influences in the genre, and if you ask anybody that knows anything about true Hip Hop, they will tell you that. If you ask anybody that calls themselves an MC, they will be the first to tell you that there is no modern day rap or Hip Hop of that nature if it wasn’t for Grandmaster Flash, if it wasn’t for the Furious Five, if it wasn’t for Melle Mel, if it wasn’t for [Keef] Cowboy.” Regardless of your take, return to HNHH for the latest on Melle Mel, DMX, and Tupac Shakur.
DJ Quik recently revealed that he almost fought with hip-hop legend Tupac over a misunderstanding. “Outside the studio, he was a jokester – bagging on n****s — joking, fun — we toured a little bit. He got in my ass one time too — we were about to get into a fight because he thought I was stealing his stage show — like when he would rap and jump up on the speakers. I had to tell him ‘bro I got that off of Bobby Brown my n**** — off of the ‘My Prerogative’ shit.”
The DJ then shared the way they resolved the conflict. “Come here, Quik. Let me holler at you — How am I stealing the show — this n**** hot; he ready to fight. So, instead of us fighting, we went into the weight room and just started lifting weights and shit. You know what I’m saying? Just go in there like ‘knock it out, dog.’”
The Time DJ Quik Almost Died
This isn’t the first time DJ Quik has gotten into trouble thanks to the “All Eyez On Me” artist. The star recently recounted how he could have lost his life in an altercation over Tupac’s bootleg music in a Uproxx Video interview. He states that he gave a security guard a copy of a copy of a CD that the late rhymer was working on.
Quick said “‘Ay, you know ni**as up here playin’ that new Tupac sh*t y’all in there workin’ on?’ He’s like, ‘What!?’ What!?. So I get a call, ‘Hey man, come up to the office.’ I already know with them Death Row meetings, when they call you randomly at 4:20 to fight traffic and get up here, ‘Aw, this finna’ be some bullsh*t.’”
The 53-year-old then speaks about getting into a life-threatening altercation after he asked the security guard who received the aforementioned CD from him. “So I fight the dude, and he dropped his Hennessy, and I think he was more mad that he dropped his Hennessy than me actually swinging on him or whatever. So he told his homeboy, ‘Man, blast this mothaf*cka!’ My man just pulled out a Tec and cocked it. I just [stopped and became] cold over this dumb-ass Tupac tape. So my man didn’t shoot me. My security got the gun from him and was like, ‘Y’all just go ahead up.” What’s your favorite DJ Quik song? Let us know in the comments.
Yung Joc always manages to take the internet by storm for the wrong reasons. In the latter half of 2022, he made headlines after sending $1,800 on Zelle before trying to retrieve the funds. Unfortunately for him, the individual ended up blocking him. Then, there was the moment where he ate his words after betting that Tory Lanez would be found not guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion. As a result, he kept to his word and shaved his head bald for the Internet to see.
However, Yung Joc’s hair-dos also manages to capture the attention of Twitter. Previously, he became a meme after showcasing his perm, which continues to live on in Twitter discourse. Still, nothing beats Yung Joc’s 3D Tupac haircut that he revealed a few years ago. The intricate hairdo includes braids tied to the top of his head in a bun, while a portrait of Tupac is edged onto the back. However, he used some of the unbraided hair to give ‘Pac the same hairstyle he had when he played Roland Bishop in Juice.
This morning, the barber behind the infamous do took to Instagram to reflect on the viral moment. Rob The Barber shared the video of Joc’s odd tribute to the late rapper, writing, “3D 2Pac portrait haircut on the homie @joclive [Yung Joc] #robtheorginal.” Though the video undoubtedly showcased Rob’s incredible skills as a barber, many still question why Yung Joc thought it would be an effective tribute to a cherished legend in the game.
Following the viral moment in 2019, Joc and Rob The Barber explained to TMZ that it was an incredibly detailed process. Rob said that he used trimmers to carve Tupac’s image with 3D hair to flesh out the image. Meanwhile, he used eyeliner to create facial features. Though an impressive style, Joc said that he needed to shower meticulously and ensure that the steam doesn’t effect the hair-do.
After the video emerged online, again, Twitter went into a frenzy. Some questioned Job’s sanity, writing, “Man what tf wrong with yung joc ??? I know 2pac pissed.” Another person wrote, “When it comes to hairstyles yung Joc is like 3/89.” Needless to say, there were plenty of people hounding Joc for the wild attempt at paying homage. Check out a few more responses below.
Ask ten people who the best rapper of all time is and it’s possible you’ll get ten different opinions. It’s a question that’s been pondered and debated for decades, and one that has only subjective answers. Still, Jonathan Majors couldn’t help but be taken aback by Creed III co-star Michael B. Jordan’s take on the conversation.
On a new episode of Complex’s “GOAT Talk” series, the question of who the best rapper ever is came up. Both actors hesitated and contemplated the tough question, with Majors saying it’s between Jay-Z and Tupac. Eventually, Jordan worked up the courage to declare, “Drake, fight me.”
Majors was shocked, as he burst out into boisterous laughter after responding, “You said Drake?!” Jordan continued, “Jay-Z, Drake? Yeah, it’s tough! It’s tough!” After some more discussion (in which Majors made Jay-Z his final pick), Jordan elaborated, “This is what it is: to have an artist, rapper to rap about things I’ve been through, situations that I can relate to the most… literally, like it literally, [I listen to his music and I think], ‘Oh, I’ve been through that. Oh, I’ve thought that.’ So how it relates consistently, I gotta go there.”
The conversation wrapped up with Majors concluding that he picks Jay-Z for similar reasons.
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