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Eminem: The Uncrowned King Of Hip Hop.

October 6, 2015 by  
Filed under Ent., Music, News, Opinion, Weekly Columns

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(ThyBlackMan.com) Since the inception of Hip-Hop, brothers and sisters have been using their verbal swords to lyrically conquer and destroy opponents; distanced themselves from inadequate competition; and cement a legacy as the reigning king of their respective eras, if not the best ever.

Jay-Z was quoted as saying, “Who is the best emcee? Biggie, Jay-Z, or Nas?”

Sometime later, Nas asked, “Who is the best emcee? Pac, Nas, or Big?

Other names tend to float around in this fiery competition, too. Rappers such as Rakim, AZ, Scarface, Lil Wayne, Jadakiss and Andre 3000. On a closer look, I am amazed that Eminem’s name is noticeably absent when speaking of the King of Hip-Hop.

Is it possible that African-Americans feel that Hip-Hop is a Black thing; so, a white boy has no business wearing the crown? I Eminem-Hip-Hop-King-2015-123don’t know. However, let me tell you what I do know. I know that Eminem is the best-selling artist in the 2000’s in the U.S.A. I know Eminem has had ten number one albums on the Billboard 200. I know Eminem has sold more than 172 million albums. I know Eminem is the second best-selling male artist of the Nielsen Sound-scan era, second only to Garth Brooks. I know Eminem is the sixth best-selling male artist in the U.S.A. behind Elvis Presley; Michael Jackson; the Eagles; Rolling Stones; and Queen. And, I know that he is the undisputed best-selling hip-hop artist with sales of 45.1 million albums, and 41 million tracks. Yet, he has no crown.

Is there a litmus test for who wears the crown? Don’t misunderstand me, I know that we live in a society whereas there are far more whites than Blacks; but, does that mean we shouldn’t give a man his props if he truly deserve it? Or, should we segregate him and disqualify him from Hip-Hop elitism because we don’t want a white man to be the face of Hip-Hop as we move forward?

The marathon from poverty to prosperity is a heavily congested race. In America alone, there are close to 50 million people living in poverty. These overlooked human beings abide in despair and hopelessness. Once Hip-Hop became a viable escape from poverty, millions of brothers and sisters grabbed the microphone and attempted to rap their way out of monetary misery, squalid living conditions, and impoverished practices that enhanced and magnified their discontent with American life. These lyrical protestors finally had a main stream vehicle to vocalize their gripes and complaints.

2Pac said, “They got money for war; but can’t feed the poor.” I, personally, thought that he was an inspiration to Black youth; but, evidently a Black gun slinger felt he was better off dead.

Biggie said, “He needed crack rocks or a wicked jump shop.” It was actually his lyrics that relocated him out of poverty. But, like Pac, a Black gun slinger felt that he was better off dead.

Nas defended his throne with Ether; but Jay-Z’s wealth exposed and/or bought-off the weak links who were once part of Nas’ entourage and support team.

Eminem said, “I always wished for this; but, now it’s turning out to be more of nightmare than a dream.”

Well, Eminem, I got news for you. I think you are well deserving of the title, King of Hip-Hop, despite its disloyalty to the recipient. But, always keep in mind…..HEAVY IS THE HEAD THAT WEARS THE CROWN!

Staff Writer; Saint Solomon

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5 Responses to “Eminem: The Uncrowned King Of Hip Hop.”
  1. Hiphop98 says:

    Forget sales, he is the best to touch the mic. I’m not a fan of some of his subject matter but his ability, flexibility and skill on a track are yet to be matched. Fact.

  2. Zcerni says:

    I actually second this article, aside from his mass amounts of sales, I have not heard one other rapper ever come close to his lyrical talents. So many rhymes and wordplay while still telling a story? It’s really incredible. Eminem is truly the underdog king of rap.

  3. Loco says:

    Ok then Apachi Says… who is the greatest? who is greater than Eminem

  4. Jason says:

    I rarely ever comment on any articles. This time I just want to say thank you to the author. It is about time someone gave him the credit he deserves. He is in my opinion by far the undisputed best in hip hop. Album sales and all support this , but most importantly he inspired a generation of people who loved his music through and through. I don’t think there are many artists that can capture the love and unwavering support of such a diverse range of people; for the length of time as he has. This makes him truly special, and his passion for hip hop is absolutely unmatched. He is different than anyone else in hip hop, and very well deserving of the honor “greatest of all time”.

  5. Apachi says:

    Your arguments are out of context. Hip-hop king isn’t defined by the sales. I’m a huge eminem fan, but I don’t think Em is the king of hip-hop. He is one of the greatest, but not the greatest.

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