slug is pretty whack
but i think is apples to oranges man. i mean, yea, jay z rhymes in a style that is often not what i’m into
but that’s not to say he can’t do certain things. his lyrical prowess extends far beyond what he expresses in these albums. When he said that “if skills sold truth be told, i would probably be, lyrically Talib Kweli” etc, he was right. he can be a raw emcee.
and in a battle, his physical presence and quick thinking treat him well. He’s fucking huge. In battle, he just like hovers above the opponent leaning in his face while spitting raw shit
am i into jay z? not that much. but can he be a great rapper? f yes