Maybe Lil Wayne has a point. With sales of his latest album, “Tha Carter III,” having already topped the million-unit mark, there’s an argument to be made that the ever-popular hit man could be, as he likes to call himself, the greatest rapper alive. At least at the moment. Of course, he’s not the first MC to make such a boast. Here’s a look at some of the bold claims to come out of rap land over the last few years.
SMUG FACTOR
Bragging is key in rap — but that doesn’t mean some haven’t taken it to the extreme.
(Red)=Oh no he didn’t!
(Orange)=Damn, son!
(Yellow)=It’s whatever
(Blue)=Poor form
(Light blue)=Just plain weak
Lil Wayne
Song: “Best Rapper Alive”
Lyric: Who am I?/The best rapper alive/The best rapper alive/The best rapper alive/The best rapper alive
SMUG FACTOR: Red (Oh no he didn’t!)
Jay-Z
Song: “Dirt Off Your Shoulder”
Lyric: As the best rapper alive, [bleep], ask about me/From bricks to billboards/From grams to Grammys
SMUG FACTOR: Orange (Damn, son!)
50 Cent
Song: “This is 50”
Lyric: This is 50/ Yeah, [bleep], cherish me/Like the water you drink/Like the air you breathe/You need me to live/Yeah
SMUG FACTOR: Red (Oh no he didn’t!)
LL Cool J
Song: “The G.O.A.T.”
Lyric: I’m the G.O.A.T./The Greatest of All Time
SMUG FACTOR: Orange (Damn, son!)
Kanye West
Song: “Barry Bonds”
Lyric: Top five MC’s you ain’t gotta remind me/Top five MC’s you gotta rewind me
SMUG FACTOR: Yellow (It’s whatever)
