Why Do Young Money Artists Keep Comparing Themselves to Jay Z?

The Wayne comparison was interesting, because, to my knowledge, he's the only rapper to ever successfully argue he is better than Jay Z. During that period, from 2004-2009, when Wayne was claiming to be the best rapper alive, he actually was, and Jay only released one critically acclaimed project, while Wayne released six!

[Waynasite]

Does gudda compare himself to camel?

Or shanell or even lil twist?

[danielnfl36]

Hey guys, I haven't been around in a bit, I've been working over at Genius mainly, but I wrote this article today, and figured it'd be an interesting discussion.

Ben's Big Blog: A Brief History of Young Money Comparing Themselves to Jay Z

Since Remy Ma bodied Nicki on shETHER and called her out for comparing herself to Jay, I thought I'd look at Drake and Wayne also comparing themselves to him.

The Wayne comparison was interesting, because, to my knowledge, he's the only rapper to ever successfully argue he is better than Jay Z. During that period, from 2004-2009, when Wayne was claiming to be the best rapper alive, he actually was, and Jay only released one critically acclaimed project, while Wayne released six!

Both Drake and Nicki's comparisons are pipe dreams.

Wayne has not released 6 critically acclaimed projects. He has released a lot of great projects more than 6 but maybe 4 of them are critically acclaimed.

[Theonlydjorkaeff]

Wayne has not released 6 critically acclaimed projects. He has released a lot of great projects more than 6 but maybe 4 of them are critically acclaimed.

C1, C2, D2, DD3, C3, NC... I count six. All of those projects were incredibly well received, more so than Kingdom Come, and The Blueprint 3

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Does gudda compare himself to camel?

Or shanell or even lil twist?

They might do but no one listens to their mix tapes or feature verses so no one will ever know

[lilwayne-carter]

They might do but no one listens to their mix tapes or feature verses so no one will ever know

i do and they dont. it's sad everyone only thinks young money is wayne, nicki and drake. I'm fed up of it

[Lucifer]

friend i'm sorry but you've sold out writing stupid articles for these lame websites

[danielnfl36]

C1, C2, D2, DD3, C3, NC... I count six. All of those projects were incredibly well received, more so than Kingdom Come, and The Blueprint 3

D2 is good in the eyes of "fans" and it has gems on it but it's not something that'd be "Hall Of Fame" worthy.

NC is probably Wayne at his best ever.

DD3 is a close second for me and a lot of those songs from that tape got millions of views combined.

The retail version of C3 sold a mill first week because all the hype. But if you review the album compared to the sessions it's not that good BECAUSE of what it could of been. Leaks ruined that. C1 is a classic for the south.

C2 is his first mainstream album although many would consider C3 to be that one.

[Theonlydjorkaeff]

i do and they dont. it's sad everyone only thinks young money is wayne, nicki and drake. I'm fed up of it

You can hardly blame people. Young money only ever promoted Wayne, nicki, and drake, and Tyga...

friend i'm sorry but you've sold out writing stupid articles for these lame websites

Damn this is my own blog mate!

D2 is good in the eyes of "fans" and it has gems on it but it's not something that'd be "Hall Of Fame" worthy.

NC is probably Wayne at his best ever.

DD3 is a close second for me and a lot of those songs from that tape got millions of views combined.

retail version of C3 sold a mill first week because all the hype. But if you review the album compared to the sessions it's not that good BECAUSE of what it could of been. Leaks ruined that. C1 is a classic for the south.

C2 is his first mainstream album although many would consider C3 to be that one.

Imagine if Tez hadn't ruined c3 tracklisting.... and if the leak didn't happen, I'm me and I I feel like dying would haves made it a classic doubtless

[Shake]

Jay Z has money forever, has successful businesses, has Beyonce as a wife, has kids with her..... why wouldn't anyone want to be like Jay???

[back on my bullish*t]

Both Drake and Nicki's comparisons are pipe dreams.

nicki yes but why drake??

[TuneFromMoon]

D2 is good in the eyes of "fans" and it has gems on it but it's not something that'd be "Hall Of Fame" worthy.

NC is probably Wayne at his best ever.

DD3 is a close second for me and a lot of those songs from that tape got millions of views combined.

The retail version of C3 sold a mill first week because all the hype. But if you review the album compared to the sessions it's not that good BECAUSE of what it could of been. Leaks ruined that. C1 is a classic for the south.

C2 is his first mainstream album although many would consider C3 to be that one.

Excuse me, do you do meth?

[Theonlydjorkaeff]

Jay Z has money forever, has successful businesses, has Beyonce as a wife, has kids with her..... why wouldn't anyone want to be like Jay???

too true, but it seems like Nicki, Wayne, and Drake have been the main people comparing themselves to him. I can't think of anyone else who does it often.

nicki yes but why drake??

Read the article, I break it down pretty well if i do say so myself