Quote Originally Posted by MacWQ33
They're all actors...except maybe big Jeezy over here...most of the artists I named probably didn't live those lives, but they're the greatest of all time. Eminem for example...one of the best lyricists/rhymers/rappers of all time..hands down no discussion. Do you think he really fucked some girl with his 10 pound dick and fuck her to death? I don't think so, but the way he describes it in words is amazing...not to mention all the other fictional stories he's come up with over the years...Big L...another one no discussion...listen to one of his songs...detailed down to a pin, but obviously over the top just a bit...
Well Eminem's a circus act, really...

I was thinking more along the lines of Tupac. Now THAT man lived what he spoke, which, surprisingly enough, was more than just your typical ramblings of money, parties, drug deals, whatever... And he did it well.

I can't really respect an artist that was never a part of what they're laying down. That's no heart, to me. Where did they get their inspiration to rap? Is it money? Fame? My guess is half...no, 3/4...of the rap artists are in it for one of the two.

I have to listen to shit that's got some heart and passion, but apparently I'm one of a few. ~