In light of Chloe’s recent posting on California-based rapper Blu’s new video, I feel that some minor points of confusion need to be cleared up. In and around my circle of friends there has been much debate regarding Blu’s position as the best rapper in our generation; at least in the 18-25 age range. I believe that this is a fallacy of monumental proportions. It is with great pleasure that I introduce the true holder of the Hip-Hop crown: Dwayne “Lil’ Wayne” Carter. Beyond a shadow of a doubt, Lil’ Wayne, affectionately known as “Weezy” is the top MC in the game, at the very least, according to Rolling Stone Magazine’s “Best of Rock” issue. In this, their most recent issue they placed Weezy at the forefront of the rap game as top spitkicker. Again for any of you that may have missed my several affirmations of the God MC: Lil’ Wayne is the best rapper alive. And I am the King of France.
I am the King of France
I am the King of France
I am the King of France
I am the King of France…
The “Lil’ Wayne Theory of Pompous Repetition” states, “If any one individual or collective body perpetuates any absurdity and/or braggadocio about the former, said statement will ultimately be deemed true.” Under this theory, one can only assume that if I continually claim to be the King of France, maybe put out some mixtapes called “The Greatest King of France Alive”, have MTVu flaunt me as the Greatest King of France Alive and hopefully get on the cover of XXL wearing an “I Am The King of France” t-shirt, I will ultimately become the King of France.
“We are all Hip Hop.” At least that’s what the white kids with dunks, book bags and “J Dilla Changed My Life” t-shirts tell me as I laugh at their commodification of a great art form (pause).
