We have a new best rapper alive ladies and gentlemen and it's not Jay-Z, it's Lil Wayne according to the new cover of Complex Magazine where he appears on the cover with Travis Barker (formerly of Blink 182).
Weezy F. Baby who once said that he was the: "Best rapper alive since the best rapper retired," is now retracting that statement since the God MC's return with 'Kingdom Come.'
"I'm better than him," Wayne said in the new issue of Complex magazine, which features the Cash Money Millionaire on the cover with Travis Barker. "I'm 24 years old. ... I'm 13 years deep with five albums and 10 million records sold."
Jay's boasts of being "Hip-Hop's savior" and how the genre needs an "event album" to keep it afloat, ruffled Birdman's son's feathers.
"I don't like what he's saying about how he had to come back because hip-hop's dead and we need him," Wayne said. "What the f--- do you mean? If anything it's reborn, so he's probably having a problem with that. You left on a good note, and all of the artists were saying, "Yo, this is Jay's house. He's the best." Now he comes back and still thinks it's his house... It's not your house anymore, and I'm better than you."
Wayne could've taken exception to Jay if he heard "Trouble" where many believe Hov may be dissing Wayne, even if it's reaching. Lines like: "blasphemous bastard get your faith restored/ your viewing your version of the lord, god/ MC lil ni**a, applaud, or/ Forever burn in the fire I spit at ya'll."
His allegiance with Dipset could've also changed his view on "Muhammad Hovi" as Jay calls himself. Could the "Show Me What You Got" remix been the starter of all this? Weezy went so hard at the track, and to many, outshined Hov on the cut.
Some would say: "Why bite the hand that feeds you?" If you go back, remember Hov stood up for Weezy, co-signed him, and even attempted to bring him to Def Jam. Will Hov respond? This could be viewed as motivation for Hov, as he celebrated his 37th birthday Monday and despite subpar reviews of 'Kingdom Come,' he will probably top the charts for the 2nd week in a row. Last week, he sold around 680,000 copies.
The argument begins: Kingdom Come vs. The Carter II...A battle of the Carter's young and old in the making? Possibly.
But, there are other MC's who Wayne may have to put the war paint on for as he is also said to have dissed the Clipse and Pharell in the issue as well. Strange, as he will be opening up in Chicago for the Clipse on December 9th. But, if you look into it, think of this Pusha T verse that came out a few months ago and interpret it yourself: "If he claim king (T.I.)/ and he claim best (Wayne)/ then I guess you can call me God!"
If there's any war capable of starting, its Clipse vs Wayne, as we all know Pusha and Malice aren't happy with people brushing them off as top lyricists in the South. Remember
these three and "What Happened to that Boy"? The past is the past I guess. You also got to remember the friendship Gillie Da Kid and the Clipse have always had. It wouldn't be shocking to see all 3 getting at the King of CMR.
After a slow year in rap, this along with some of the much publicized December releases from Jeezy, Ghost, and Nas may resurrect Hip-Hop from the grave.
