Billboard journal incited social media mayhem by naming Drake as one of the best rapper of the twenty first century on Wednesday, Jan. 8.
Drizzy topped the listing of “The Greatest Rappers of the Century” with the music journal having Aubry Drake Graham over Eminem and Kanye West. Jay-Z was listed No. 5 whereas Nicki Minaj was judged to be No. 9 general and the highest feminine rapper of this era over Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion.
The highest 5 so as: Drake, Eminem, Kanye West, Nelly and Jay-Z. Rounding out Nos. 6-10 is Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj and Ludacris.
Billboard justified itemizing Drake on the prime attributable to his prolific hitmaking capability as he boasts 13 Sizzling 100 No. 1 singles and 13 Sizzling 200 No. 1 albums.
Followers react to the Billboard itemizing
“Folks within the replies are displaying their age. I don’t suppose yall perceive what number of hits Luda and Nelly had been placing out within the early 2000s.” Others had been upset with Wayne being at six, with one particular person combating with, “Nelly over Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, & 50 Cent is insane.”
Followers on Fb had been equally vocal, with one talking for a lot of when he mentioned, “He’s a pop star, not hip hop.”
Others commented:
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- “Numbers-wise he’s outta right here”
- “Effectively deserved [goat emoji]. Bro has nearly 80 prime 10 singles lmao. He’s just like the Lebron of Billboard hits.”
- “The bias is insane smh Drake deserves to be prime 2 The h3te towards him is unreal after the whole lot he has achieved on billboard plus his longevity smh.”
- “Drake being above Britney and Gaga on the listing for the best twenty first century POP stars is nasty f—ing work…the whole lot is a f—ing joke!”