In a recent conversation at Miami’s BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, Juvenile weighed in on the enduring debate about who holds the title of Hip-Hop’s Greatest of All Time (GOAT). To the surprise of many, Juvenile expressed his unwavering support for Lil Wayne over Jay-Z, setting off a friendly and long-standing argument between the two rap giants.
Juvenile revealed that he and Lil Wayne often referred to as Weezy, have engaged in spirited discussions over the years, each advocating for their chosen GOAT. While Wayne has historically championed Jay-Z as the supreme figure in the rap game, Juvenile stood firmly by his assertion that Lil Wayne deserved the GOAT crown.
“We’ve argued over the years. He says Jay-Z is the GOAT, I say he’s the GOAT,” Juvenile said. “My lil’ bro is the greatest rapper of all time. He knows how I feel about that.”
Lil Wayne himself has never been shy about expressing his admiration for Jay-Z’s musical prowess. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the 40-year-old artist delved into the reasons behind his exclusive playlist choices, revealing that he listens to no other rapper but himself and his own roster of artists.
Wayne explained, “It took Birdman and them to pull my a** aside and be like, ‘Bro, I’m tired of every song you are doing sounding like damn Jay-Z,’” he recalled. “‘You’re not Jay-Z.’ But, Yeah, I was glad it was working. That’s like, “Oh, good, studying Jay is working.”
Juvenile’s endorsement of Lil Wayne as the Hip-Hop GOAT adds another layer to the ongoing debate, reminding fans and fellow artists alike that this conversation is far from settled. With both Jay-Z and Lil Wayne continuing to leave an indelible mark on the rap genre, the discourse surrounding the GOAT title remains as vibrant and captivating as ever.
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