The Official Dragonball Super Thread (All my DBZ fans come in here)

Jay Z = Goku:





Jay Z never shot Kamehameha waves, Goku never lost 92 bricks, but these two are both the greatest in their own right. Goku is strong, so strong we would spend countless class hours arguing who would win in a battle between him and Superman. If goofy Clark Kent isn’t a match, then you’re unrivaled, case closed. It’s impossible to discuss the best rappers without Jay’s name being thrown into the ballad, his catalog is good enough to go against any rapper imaginable. Even though Hov never went Super Saiyan, his career is full of transformations: Hustler, rapper, label president, sports agent, he’s constantly leveling up just when we think otherwise. Their personalities are kindred spirits, jolly, easy going, family men that get thrills from facing new challenges and foes. Goku’s the face of DBZ, the protagonist that everyone adores. Jay is that widely known, highly acclaimed character in hip-hop. A perfect match.

Kanye West = Vegeta:





Pompous, arrogant, self-entitled, and short tempered, these are just a few of Vegeta’s good qualities. What do you expect from a prince that was raised thinking even his bowel movements were golden? Sounds very similar to the upbringing of Kanye Omari West, who was a child who thought the world revolved around his every whim. Ye has the ego of spoiled royalty, his abrasive approach to circumstances and undeniable genius has made him one of the most notorious rappers of all time. Vegeta is an unforgettable character, a powerful warrior that teetered on the line of good and evil. His internal conflict and constant desire for power made him someone that is equally loved and hated. He also has an interesting relationship with Goku (aka Jay Z), he’s like a little brother, always striving to catch up, but behind by a mile. Kanye has carved his own legacy, the brilliant ? , bigger than the big bang, but he’s still a few steps behind his big brother.

Drake = Gohan:





No one really liked Gohan when he was first introduced, Goku’s first born son, a momma’s boy that was afraid of his own shadow. He wasn’t a warrior like his father, more suited to be an accountant than fighter, but he had a dormant power that would reveal itself when pushed into a corner. Drake didn’t look much like a rapper, no one paid the Degrassi actor much attention when he first decided to pursue music. Even though Aubrey struggled to get widespread attention, his potential and talent slowly won people over. There’s a time in the series where Gohan surpassed his father, after much training, he went from a whiny baby to the most powerful fighter on Earth. Drake’s transformation is similar, Room For Improvement to Nothing Was The Same, he’s leveled up immensely without the need of a hyperbolic time chamber. I’ll admit, Drake’s ? for the women is closer to Master Roshi, but deep down he’s looking for his Videl.

Lupe Fiasco = Piccolo:





Since the very beginning, Piccolo has been a badass. Green skin, pointy ears, able to regrow severed limbs and shoot beams out of his fingertips. He started off as a villain, wanting to dominate Earth, but found the light after losing a bout to Goku. As the story progressed, he became Earth’s hidden guardian, always fighting for the greater good from the shadows, embracing the role of teacher, intense and intelligent. He reminds me of Lupe; both are wise, strong, and a bit misunderstood. Especially with Lupe’s recent departure from Twitter, he’s embracing a more hidden role than one in the spotlight. Piccolo wasn’t the strongest character, but his assistance in the battles were necessary. Lupe might not be hip-hop’s most popular rapper, but his contributions can’t be overlooked. Food & Liquor is the Special Beam Cannon that defeated Raditz, The Cool is fusing with Kami, and Lasers is that time he lost to Imperfect Cell.

Iggy Azalea = Videl:





Videl isn’t a widely talked about character, she came into the series as a love interest for Gohan, is fairly annoying, but also one of the strongest women in the series. She’s pretty feisty, a bit headstrong, and wanted nothing more than to compete with the boys. She’s a regular human, but proved to be a somewhat capable fighter and is the only woman in the series that learned to fly. Iggy Azalea is the epitome of average, there’s nothing particularly special about her rapping, no abilities that set her apart, but she’s soaring above the clouds right now.

Lil Wayne = Cell:





Cell is the greatest android created by the evil genius Dr. Gero, created by fusing the cells of the strongest warriors walking the earth. Cell is also able to increase his power by absorbing other androids. When Cell was introduced, everyone feared he would be a foe that could overcome everyone, including Goku. Since an early age, Birdman was molding Wayne for greatness. Wayne and Cell both began at the larva state, gradually getting stronger, and becoming a fearsome figure. The way Cell overpowered his challengers is equivalent to Wayne’s feature slaughtering. 2006-07 Weezy was a monster, a rapper eater, the best rapper alive since the best rapper retired. Wayne even increased his appeal by signing Nicki Minaj and Drake, similar to how Cell used Android 17 & 18 to reach a level of power that was unmatched. Cell believed he was unbeatable, the strongest in the world, a mirror on Wayne’s attitude toward rap.

Yung Berg = Yamcha:






Yamcha is one of Goku’s earliest acquaintances, another foe that would later become a friend. Yamcha wasn’t known for his strength, but remembered for all the times he got pummeled and defeated. I don’t remember much about Yung Berg’s music career, I’m not even certain if we would consider his temporary moment in the spotlight a “career,” but he’s immortalized by the chain snatching incident in Detroit. He’ll be the butt of jokes for an eternity, just like Yamcha. (Fun fact: Kid Cudi was also in running for Yamcha. No description needed.)
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Young Thug = Frieza:





Growing up, I wasn’t certain about Frieza’s gender. The purple lipstick, the nail polish and a voice that leaned closer to feminine than masculine had my boyhood noodle in a state of confusion. He was an androgynous villain and it didn’t matter because he’s unbelievably strong. Kicking ass and taking names, planets were decimated by his strength. Young Thug's sexuality seems to always be questioned, the way he dresses, his choice of words, another matter where Sway doesn’t have the answers. The thing about Thug that relates to Frieza, he’s a fearsome force when he raps at his highest level. Thug’s eccentric behavior doesn’t overshadow his rapping abilities, he’s even more bizarre and unorthodox behind the microphone. Frieza has multiple forms, he can transform in the middle of battle to an even more powerful form, Thugger seems to be more than meets the eye as well. Don’t be surprised if you see a different side to him this year.

Wale = Krillin:





Everyone knows Krillin, the bald kid that grew up with Goku, the two even trained under the same sensei. Krillin wasn’t the strongest character, in a world of super-human Saiyans, androids and aliens he was just a human. How is David supposed to stand out in a room full of Goliaths? That’s how some perceive Wale, a really good rapper, he has content, lyrics, and style, yet, he doesn’t receive the recognition that he deserves. It could be politics, or simply a bunch of super-human rappers are stealing the spotlight. Don’t get it twisted, Krillin wasn’t useless, his Destructo Disk, Solar Flair and Kamehameha prove he wasn’t just an average person, and Wale is far from an average rapper.

Lil B = Hercule:






Hercule’s character is the perfect depiction of a troll. He’s a famous martial artist that has more bark than bite, always bragging and boasting but never throwing a punch. Despite being one of the most annoying reoccurring characters, he’s also incredibly kindhearted and righteous. He’s the people’s champion, a symbol to believe in despite being the biggest liar. Lil B is a saint, it’s impossible not to love the guy after hearing one of his speeches. When I heard the audio from NYU, I was ready to sign up for the Church of Based ? . His charisma has convinced a cult full of people that he’s a talented rapper but in reality he’s just an awesome human being. The way he carries himself is like Hercule, overly confident, jaded, and loved by many. Fake it until you make it.

J.Cole = Future Trunks:





Remember when Trunks was introduced, purple hair, swinging a sword and turning Super Sayian? He defeated Frieza in seconds, the same enemy that beat the ? out of Vegeta, Gohan and killed Krillin. He came from the future to save the world, and looked damn cool doing it. That’s how J. Cole appeared. The Warm Up had bloggers praising him as hip-hop’s savior. Especially after announcing himself as the first artist on Roc Nation, Jay’s latest prodigy, he was definitely going to revive hip-hop. Even though Trunks is way cooler than Jermaine, both carried the weight of trying to pave a way for a better tomorrow, and each had unprecedented potential.

50 Cent = Broly:





Broly is the biggest, baddest, most ruthless villain in DBZ history. His monstrous anatomy wasn’t for show, he’s a behemoth that beat the living ? out of any foe that stood before him. That’s a pretty good way to sum up the early years of 50’s career, a fearless powerhouse, hip-hop’s bully, nine bullets later he still taunted peers as if he was indestructible.

Birdman = Dr. Gero:





Dr. Gero is a genius scientist who created the Red Ribbon Android and has a serious vendetta against Goku. Of course Birdman would be his perfect rapper counterpart. The "red" references goes without saying, but if you dig deeper than the surface, both rely heavily on assistance from others to fulfill their desires. Creating is their forte, one makes deadly robots to defeat Goku, the other makes rappers into superstars and keeps all their royalty money. It’s interesting that Dr. Gero is killed by one of his brilliant creations that was too rebellious to be controlled. Could Birdman be facing a similar fate? Whatever spell he had over Wayne is broken, his son is rebelling. If Wayne leaves, taking Drake and Nicki, this could be the end of his Red Ribbon Empire.

Nicki Minaj = Android 18:





Out of all Dr. Gero’s many androids, 18 is the strongest woman. She isn’t quite an android, she was once a mischievous little girl, but was kidnapped and transformed into a murderous cyborg programmed to ? Goku. Even though Nicki Minaj wasn’t given super strength or installed with a self-destruction device, it's common knowledge that she went under the needle to gain some of her most famous ASSets. Her first couple years in the game, she portrayed herself as this artificial Barbie doll, even though she made a serious mark in hip-hop, that wasn’t her true self, just a gimmick created for marketing purposes, similar to how 18 was manufactured for a specific goal. 18 eventually decided to live life as a human, finding love, and abandoned her mission. Nicki is in that stage now, shedding the image and using her ASSets for the greater good.