BEST LYRICIST: Game?, Kendrick?, or Crooked?

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  • Focal Point
    Focal Point Members Posts: 16,307 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    You really put Game up there huh...
  • xxCivicxx
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    Crooked I
    gifted wrote: »
    Depends on your definition of lyricist. If you mean just raw heat in the Canibus way, then easily Crooked. That is his dimension, that is what he does in his sleep. But if you mean pure poetic lyricism in the Nas type of way, then Kendrick. Game is a dope, style shifting mc but he shouldn't be anywhere close if we talking lyricism. Overall, I'd put Kendrick because he can do both types of lyricism whereas Crooked will aggressively out bar him.

    Smh please post a "hot" Kendrick verse or bar
  • NothingButTheTruth
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    Kendrick
    xxCivicxx wrote: »
    gifted wrote: »
    Depends on your definition of lyricist. If you mean just raw heat in the Canibus way, then easily Crooked. That is his dimension, that is what he does in his sleep. But if you mean pure poetic lyricism in the Nas type of way, then Kendrick. Game is a dope, style shifting mc but he shouldn't be anywhere close if we talking lyricism. Overall, I'd put Kendrick because he can do both types of lyricism whereas Crooked will aggressively out bar him.

    Smh please post a "hot" Kendrick verse or bar

    Blacker the berry - very potent verse/lyrics
    I'm the biggest hypocrite of 2015
    When I finish this if you listenin' then sure you will agree
    This plot is bigger than me, it's generational hatred
    It's genocism, it's grimy, little justification
    I'm African-American, I'm African
    I'm black as the heart of a ? ' ?
    I'm black as the name of Tyrone and Darius
    Excuse my French but ? you — no, ? y'all
    That's as blunt as it gets, I know you hate me, don't you?
    You hate my people, I can tell cause it's threats when I see you
    I can tell cause your ways deceitful
    Know I can tell because you're in love with that Desert Eagle
    Thinkin' maliciously, he get a chain then you gone bleed him
    It's funny how Zulu and Xhosa might go to war
    Two tribal armies that want to build and destroy
    Remind me of these Compton Crip gangs that live next door
    Beefin' with Pirus, only death settle the score
    So don't matter how much I say I like to preach with the Panthers
    Or tell Georgia State "Marcus Garvey got all the answers"
    Or try to celebrate February like it's my B-Day
    Or eat watermelon, chicken, and Kool-Aid on weekdays
    Or jump high enough to get Michael Jordan endorsements
    Or watch BET cause urban support is important
    So why did I weep when Trayvon Martin was in the street when gang banging make me ? a ? blacker than me?
    Hypocrite!

    Untitled song he performed on the one of those late night shows - very potent verse/lyrics
    (What did the Asian say?)
    A peace of mind
    That's what the Asian said, I need a divine
    Intervention was his religion and I was surprised
    Him believing in Buddha, me believing in ?
    Asked him what are you doing, he said "taking my time"
    Meditation is a must, it don't hurt if you try
    See you thinking too much, plus you too full of yourself
    Worried about your career, you ever think of your health?
    (What did the Indian say?)
    A piece of land
    That's what the Indian said, I needed the man
    Telling me longevity is in the dirt, should buy some property first
    Should profit a better dollar with generational perks
    Equity at his best, really, you should invest
    These tangible things expire, don't you expect
    Income with so much outcome and yes
    Look at my heritage, we blessed
    (Now, what the black man say?)
    A piece of ?
    That's what the black man said, I needed to push me
    To the limit to satisfy my hunger
    We do it all for a woman from hair cut to a war
    We like to live in the jungle, like to play in the peach
    What you saying to me?
    He said "? , come back to reality for a week"
    ? is power, ? on a new ? every night
    I wouldn't be prouder, you should allow it
    (What the white man say?)
    A piece of mine's
    That's what the white man wanted when I rhyme
    Telling me that he selling me just for $10.99
    If I go platinum from rapping, I do the company fine
    What if I compromise? He said it don't even matter
    You make a million or more, you living better than average
    You losing your core following, gaining it all
    He put a price on my talent, I hit the bank and withdraw
    Hit the bank and withdraw, hit the bank and withdraw
    Put myself in the rocket ship and I shot for the stars
    Look at what you accomplished and what he said to the boy
    I'mma make you some promises that you just can't ignore
    Your profession anonymous as an artist
    If I don't target your market
    If you ain't signing your signature when I throw you my wallet
    A lot of rappers are giving their demo all in the toilet
    Your world tour, your master's, mortgage, I need a piece

    Last verse of the "I love myself" song
    I promised Dave I'd never use the phrase "? ? "
    He said, "Think about what you saying: '? ? '
    No better than Samuel on Django
    No better than a white man with slave boats"
    Sound like I needed some soul searching
    My Pops gave me some game in real person
    Retraced my steps on what they never taught me
    Did my homework fast before government caught me
    So I'ma dedicate this one verse to Oprah
    On how the infamous, sensitive N-word control us
    So many artists gave her an explanation to hold us
    Well, this is my explanation straight from Ethiopia
    N-E-G-U-S definition: royalty; King royalty - wait listen
    N-E-G-U-S description: Black emperor, King, ruler, now let me finish
    The history books overlook the word and hide it
    America tried to make it to a house divided
    The homies don't recognize we been using it wrong
    So I'ma break it down and put my game in a song
    N-E-G-U-S, say it with me
    Or say no more. Black stars can come and get me
    Take it from Oprah Winfrey, tell her she right on time
    Kendrick Lamar, by far, realest Negus alive
  • mosincredible
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    xxCivicxx wrote: »
    gifted wrote: »
    Depends on your definition of lyricist. If you mean just raw heat in the Canibus way, then easily Crooked. That is his dimension, that is what he does in his sleep. But if you mean pure poetic lyricism in the Nas type of way, then Kendrick. Game is a dope, style shifting mc but he shouldn't be anywhere close if we talking lyricism. Overall, I'd put Kendrick because he can do both types of lyricism whereas Crooked will aggressively out bar him.

    Smh please post a "hot" Kendrick verse or bar

    Blacker the berry - very potent verse/lyrics
    I'm the biggest hypocrite of 2015
    When I finish this if you listenin' then sure you will agree
    This plot is bigger than me, it's generational hatred
    It's genocism, it's grimy, little justification
    I'm African-American, I'm African
    I'm black as the heart of a ? ' ?
    I'm black as the name of Tyrone and Darius
    Excuse my French but ? you — no, ? y'all
    That's as blunt as it gets, I know you hate me, don't you?
    You hate my people, I can tell cause it's threats when I see you
    I can tell cause your ways deceitful
    Know I can tell because you're in love with that Desert Eagle
    Thinkin' maliciously, he get a chain then you gone bleed him
    It's funny how Zulu and Xhosa might go to war
    Two tribal armies that want to build and destroy
    Remind me of these Compton Crip gangs that live next door
    Beefin' with Pirus, only death settle the score
    So don't matter how much I say I like to preach with the Panthers
    Or tell Georgia State "Marcus Garvey got all the answers"
    Or try to celebrate February like it's my B-Day
    Or eat watermelon, chicken, and Kool-Aid on weekdays
    Or jump high enough to get Michael Jordan endorsements
    Or watch BET cause urban support is important
    So why did I weep when Trayvon Martin was in the street when gang banging make me ? a ? blacker than me?
    Hypocrite!

    Untitled song he performed on the one of those late night shows - very potent verse/lyrics
    (What did the Asian say?)
    A peace of mind
    That's what the Asian said, I need a divine
    Intervention was his religion and I was surprised
    Him believing in Buddha, me believing in ?
    Asked him what are you doing, he said "taking my time"
    Meditation is a must, it don't hurt if you try
    See you thinking too much, plus you too full of yourself
    Worried about your career, you ever think of your health?
    (What did the Indian say?)
    A piece of land
    That's what the Indian said, I needed the man
    Telling me longevity is in the dirt, should buy some property first
    Should profit a better dollar with generational perks
    Equity at his best, really, you should invest
    These tangible things expire, don't you expect
    Income with so much outcome and yes
    Look at my heritage, we blessed
    (Now, what the black man say?)
    A piece of ?
    That's what the black man said, I needed to push me
    To the limit to satisfy my hunger
    We do it all for a woman from hair cut to a war
    We like to live in the jungle, like to play in the peach
    What you saying to me?
    He said "? , come back to reality for a week"
    ? is power, ? on a new ? every night
    I wouldn't be prouder, you should allow it
    (What the white man say?)
    A piece of mine's
    That's what the white man wanted when I rhyme
    Telling me that he selling me just for $10.99
    If I go platinum from rapping, I do the company fine
    What if I compromise? He said it don't even matter
    You make a million or more, you living better than average
    You losing your core following, gaining it all
    He put a price on my talent, I hit the bank and withdraw
    Hit the bank and withdraw, hit the bank and withdraw
    Put myself in the rocket ship and I shot for the stars
    Look at what you accomplished and what he said to the boy
    I'mma make you some promises that you just can't ignore
    Your profession anonymous as an artist
    If I don't target your market
    If you ain't signing your signature when I throw you my wallet
    A lot of rappers are giving their demo all in the toilet
    Your world tour, your master's, mortgage, I need a piece

    Last verse of the "I love myself" song
    I promised Dave I'd never use the phrase "? ? "
    He said, "Think about what you saying: '? ? '
    No better than Samuel on Django
    No better than a white man with slave boats"
    Sound like I needed some soul searching
    My Pops gave me some game in real person
    Retraced my steps on what they never taught me
    Did my homework fast before government caught me
    So I'ma dedicate this one verse to Oprah
    On how the infamous, sensitive N-word control us
    So many artists gave her an explanation to hold us
    Well, this is my explanation straight from Ethiopia
    N-E-G-U-S definition: royalty; King royalty - wait listen
    N-E-G-U-S description: Black emperor, King, ruler, now let me finish
    The history books overlook the word and hide it
    America tried to make it to a house divided
    The homies don't recognize we been using it wrong
    So I'ma break it down and put my game in a song
    N-E-G-U-S, say it with me
    Or say no more. Black stars can come and get me
    Take it from Oprah Winfrey, tell her she right on time
    Kendrick Lamar, by far, realest Negus alive

    Don't bother. I'm not sure if he's ever given Kendrick props.
  • THE_R_
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    SONGWRITING = KENDRICK
    BARS = CROOKED I.
    GARBAGE FOLDER = GAME
  • bck145
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    Kendrick
    xxCivicxx wrote: »
    gifted wrote: »
    Depends on your definition of lyricist. If you mean just raw heat in the Canibus way, then easily Crooked. That is his dimension, that is what he does in his sleep. But if you mean pure poetic lyricism in the Nas type of way, then Kendrick. Game is a dope, style shifting mc but he shouldn't be anywhere close if we talking lyricism. Overall, I'd put Kendrick because he can do both types of lyricism whereas Crooked will aggressively out bar him.

    Smh please post a "hot" Kendrick verse or bar

    Blacker the berry - very potent verse/lyrics
    I'm the biggest hypocrite of 2015
    When I finish this if you listenin' then sure you will agree
    This plot is bigger than me, it's generational hatred
    It's genocism, it's grimy, little justification
    I'm African-American, I'm African
    I'm black as the heart of a ? ' ?
    I'm black as the name of Tyrone and Darius
    Excuse my French but ? you — no, ? y'all
    That's as blunt as it gets, I know you hate me, don't you?
    You hate my people, I can tell cause it's threats when I see you
    I can tell cause your ways deceitful
    Know I can tell because you're in love with that Desert Eagle
    Thinkin' maliciously, he get a chain then you gone bleed him
    It's funny how Zulu and Xhosa might go to war
    Two tribal armies that want to build and destroy
    Remind me of these Compton Crip gangs that live next door
    Beefin' with Pirus, only death settle the score
    So don't matter how much I say I like to preach with the Panthers
    Or tell Georgia State "Marcus Garvey got all the answers"
    Or try to celebrate February like it's my B-Day
    Or eat watermelon, chicken, and Kool-Aid on weekdays
    Or jump high enough to get Michael Jordan endorsements
    Or watch BET cause urban support is important
    So why did I weep when Trayvon Martin was in the street when gang banging make me ? a ? blacker than me?
    Hypocrite!

    Untitled song he performed on the one of those late night shows - very potent verse/lyrics
    (What did the Asian say?)
    A peace of mind
    That's what the Asian said, I need a divine
    Intervention was his religion and I was surprised
    Him believing in Buddha, me believing in ?
    Asked him what are you doing, he said "taking my time"
    Meditation is a must, it don't hurt if you try
    See you thinking too much, plus you too full of yourself
    Worried about your career, you ever think of your health?
    (What did the Indian say?)
    A piece of land
    That's what the Indian said, I needed the man
    Telling me longevity is in the dirt, should buy some property first
    Should profit a better dollar with generational perks
    Equity at his best, really, you should invest
    These tangible things expire, don't you expect
    Income with so much outcome and yes
    Look at my heritage, we blessed
    (Now, what the black man say?)
    A piece of ?
    That's what the black man said, I needed to push me
    To the limit to satisfy my hunger
    We do it all for a woman from hair cut to a war
    We like to live in the jungle, like to play in the peach
    What you saying to me?
    He said "? , come back to reality for a week"
    ? is power, ? on a new ? every night
    I wouldn't be prouder, you should allow it
    (What the white man say?)
    A piece of mine's
    That's what the white man wanted when I rhyme
    Telling me that he selling me just for $10.99
    If I go platinum from rapping, I do the company fine
    What if I compromise? He said it don't even matter
    You make a million or more, you living better than average
    You losing your core following, gaining it all
    He put a price on my talent, I hit the bank and withdraw
    Hit the bank and withdraw, hit the bank and withdraw
    Put myself in the rocket ship and I shot for the stars
    Look at what you accomplished and what he said to the boy
    I'mma make you some promises that you just can't ignore
    Your profession anonymous as an artist
    If I don't target your market
    If you ain't signing your signature when I throw you my wallet
    A lot of rappers are giving their demo all in the toilet
    Your world tour, your master's, mortgage, I need a piece

    Last verse of the "I love myself" song
    I promised Dave I'd never use the phrase "? ? "
    He said, "Think about what you saying: '? ? '
    No better than Samuel on Django
    No better than a white man with slave boats"
    Sound like I needed some soul searching
    My Pops gave me some game in real person
    Retraced my steps on what they never taught me
    Did my homework fast before government caught me
    So I'ma dedicate this one verse to Oprah
    On how the infamous, sensitive N-word control us
    So many artists gave her an explanation to hold us
    Well, this is my explanation straight from Ethiopia
    N-E-G-U-S definition: royalty; King royalty - wait listen
    N-E-G-U-S description: Black emperor, King, ruler, now let me finish
    The history books overlook the word and hide it
    America tried to make it to a house divided
    The homies don't recognize we been using it wrong
    So I'ma break it down and put my game in a song
    N-E-G-U-S, say it with me
    Or say no more. Black stars can come and get me
    Take it from Oprah Winfrey, tell her she right on time
    Kendrick Lamar, by far, realest Negus alive

    He doesn't know ? about bars...don't waste your time
  • xxCivicxx
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    Crooked I
    xxCivicxx wrote: »
    gifted wrote: »
    Depends on your definition of lyricist. If you mean just raw heat in the Canibus way, then easily Crooked. That is his dimension, that is what he does in his sleep. But if you mean pure poetic lyricism in the Nas type of way, then Kendrick. Game is a dope, style shifting mc but he shouldn't be anywhere close if we talking lyricism. Overall, I'd put Kendrick because he can do both types of lyricism whereas Crooked will aggressively out bar him.

    Smh please post a "hot" Kendrick verse or bar

    Blacker the berry - very potent verse/lyrics
    I'm the biggest hypocrite of 2015
    When I finish this if you listenin' then sure you will agree
    This plot is bigger than me, it's generational hatred
    It's genocism, it's grimy, little justification
    I'm African-American, I'm African
    I'm black as the heart of a ? ' ?
    I'm black as the name of Tyrone and Darius
    Excuse my French but ? you — no, ? y'all
    That's as blunt as it gets, I know you hate me, don't you?
    You hate my people, I can tell cause it's threats when I see you
    I can tell cause your ways deceitful
    Know I can tell because you're in love with that Desert Eagle
    Thinkin' maliciously, he get a chain then you gone bleed him
    It's funny how Zulu and Xhosa might go to war
    Two tribal armies that want to build and destroy
    Remind me of these Compton Crip gangs that live next door
    Beefin' with Pirus, only death settle the score
    So don't matter how much I say I like to preach with the Panthers
    Or tell Georgia State "Marcus Garvey got all the answers"
    Or try to celebrate February like it's my B-Day
    Or eat watermelon, chicken, and Kool-Aid on weekdays
    Or jump high enough to get Michael Jordan endorsements
    Or watch BET cause urban support is important
    So why did I weep when Trayvon Martin was in the street when gang banging make me ? a ? blacker than me?
    Hypocrite!

    Untitled song he performed on the one of those late night shows - very potent verse/lyrics
    (What did the Asian say?)
    A peace of mind
    That's what the Asian said, I need a divine
    Intervention was his religion and I was surprised
    Him believing in Buddha, me believing in ?
    Asked him what are you doing, he said "taking my time"
    Meditation is a must, it don't hurt if you try
    See you thinking too much, plus you too full of yourself
    Worried about your career, you ever think of your health?
    (What did the Indian say?)
    A piece of land
    That's what the Indian said, I needed the man
    Telling me longevity is in the dirt, should buy some property first
    Should profit a better dollar with generational perks
    Equity at his best, really, you should invest
    These tangible things expire, don't you expect
    Income with so much outcome and yes
    Look at my heritage, we blessed
    (Now, what the black man say?)
    A piece of ?
    That's what the black man said, I needed to push me
    To the limit to satisfy my hunger
    We do it all for a woman from hair cut to a war
    We like to live in the jungle, like to play in the peach
    What you saying to me?
    He said "? , come back to reality for a week"
    ? is power, ? on a new ? every night
    I wouldn't be prouder, you should allow it
    (What the white man say?)
    A piece of mine's
    That's what the white man wanted when I rhyme
    Telling me that he selling me just for $10.99
    If I go platinum from rapping, I do the company fine
    What if I compromise? He said it don't even matter
    You make a million or more, you living better than average
    You losing your core following, gaining it all
    He put a price on my talent, I hit the bank and withdraw
    Hit the bank and withdraw, hit the bank and withdraw
    Put myself in the rocket ship and I shot for the stars
    Look at what you accomplished and what he said to the boy
    I'mma make you some promises that you just can't ignore
    Your profession anonymous as an artist
    If I don't target your market
    If you ain't signing your signature when I throw you my wallet
    A lot of rappers are giving their demo all in the toilet
    Your world tour, your master's, mortgage, I need a piece

    Last verse of the "I love myself" song
    I promised Dave I'd never use the phrase "? ? "
    He said, "Think about what you saying: '? ? '
    No better than Samuel on Django
    No better than a white man with slave boats"
    Sound like I needed some soul searching
    My Pops gave me some game in real person
    Retraced my steps on what they never taught me
    Did my homework fast before government caught me
    So I'ma dedicate this one verse to Oprah
    On how the infamous, sensitive N-word control us
    So many artists gave her an explanation to hold us
    Well, this is my explanation straight from Ethiopia
    N-E-G-U-S definition: royalty; King royalty - wait listen
    N-E-G-U-S description: Black emperor, King, ruler, now let me finish
    The history books overlook the word and hide it
    America tried to make it to a house divided
    The homies don't recognize we been using it wrong
    So I'ma break it down and put my game in a song
    N-E-G-U-S, say it with me
    Or say no more. Black stars can come and get me
    Take it from Oprah Winfrey, tell her she right on time
    Kendrick Lamar, by far, realest Negus alive

    Pseudo-intellectual abc bars imo
  • nujerz84
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    Crooked I
    Better comparison would been Ras Kass as he a mixture of both Crooked and Kendrick technical superlyrical and politically/social conscious mc.
  • xxCivicxx
    xxCivicxx Members Posts: 6,927 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Crooked I
    As a matter of fact, I don't think I've heard a single "punch line" bar from Kendrick, ever

    Either way, he can't match Kxng Crooked in any way, shape or form

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtFf5Kj-Kkg

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GT1Jt63QPVw

    @5:25
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2zXFu7rmxc
  • grYmes
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    Crooked I
    While in my mind Crooked I is the best of the three Game didn't have a chance & that's a shame. He's had some heat these last two years.
  • THIRDSUPREME
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    Kendrick
    The results of this poll make me want to listen to Crooked.
  • NothingButTheTruth
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    Kendrick
    xxCivicxx wrote: »
    xxCivicxx wrote: »
    gifted wrote: »
    Depends on your definition of lyricist. If you mean just raw heat in the Canibus way, then easily Crooked. That is his dimension, that is what he does in his sleep. But if you mean pure poetic lyricism in the Nas type of way, then Kendrick. Game is a dope, style shifting mc but he shouldn't be anywhere close if we talking lyricism. Overall, I'd put Kendrick because he can do both types of lyricism whereas Crooked will aggressively out bar him.

    Smh please post a "hot" Kendrick verse or bar

    Blacker the berry - very potent verse/lyrics
    I'm the biggest hypocrite of 2015
    When I finish this if you listenin' then sure you will agree
    This plot is bigger than me, it's generational hatred
    It's genocism, it's grimy, little justification
    I'm African-American, I'm African
    I'm black as the heart of a ? ' ?
    I'm black as the name of Tyrone and Darius
    Excuse my French but ? you — no, ? y'all
    That's as blunt as it gets, I know you hate me, don't you?
    You hate my people, I can tell cause it's threats when I see you
    I can tell cause your ways deceitful
    Know I can tell because you're in love with that Desert Eagle
    Thinkin' maliciously, he get a chain then you gone bleed him
    It's funny how Zulu and Xhosa might go to war
    Two tribal armies that want to build and destroy
    Remind me of these Compton Crip gangs that live next door
    Beefin' with Pirus, only death settle the score
    So don't matter how much I say I like to preach with the Panthers
    Or tell Georgia State "Marcus Garvey got all the answers"
    Or try to celebrate February like it's my B-Day
    Or eat watermelon, chicken, and Kool-Aid on weekdays
    Or jump high enough to get Michael Jordan endorsements
    Or watch BET cause urban support is important
    So why did I weep when Trayvon Martin was in the street when gang banging make me ? a ? blacker than me?
    Hypocrite!

    Untitled song he performed on the one of those late night shows - very potent verse/lyrics
    (What did the Asian say?)
    A peace of mind
    That's what the Asian said, I need a divine
    Intervention was his religion and I was surprised
    Him believing in Buddha, me believing in ?
    Asked him what are you doing, he said "taking my time"
    Meditation is a must, it don't hurt if you try
    See you thinking too much, plus you too full of yourself
    Worried about your career, you ever think of your health?
    (What did the Indian say?)
    A piece of land
    That's what the Indian said, I needed the man
    Telling me longevity is in the dirt, should buy some property first
    Should profit a better dollar with generational perks
    Equity at his best, really, you should invest
    These tangible things expire, don't you expect
    Income with so much outcome and yes
    Look at my heritage, we blessed
    (Now, what the black man say?)
    A piece of ?
    That's what the black man said, I needed to push me
    To the limit to satisfy my hunger
    We do it all for a woman from hair cut to a war
    We like to live in the jungle, like to play in the peach
    What you saying to me?
    He said "? , come back to reality for a week"
    ? is power, ? on a new ? every night
    I wouldn't be prouder, you should allow it
    (What the white man say?)
    A piece of mine's
    That's what the white man wanted when I rhyme
    Telling me that he selling me just for $10.99
    If I go platinum from rapping, I do the company fine
    What if I compromise? He said it don't even matter
    You make a million or more, you living better than average
    You losing your core following, gaining it all
    He put a price on my talent, I hit the bank and withdraw
    Hit the bank and withdraw, hit the bank and withdraw
    Put myself in the rocket ship and I shot for the stars
    Look at what you accomplished and what he said to the boy
    I'mma make you some promises that you just can't ignore
    Your profession anonymous as an artist
    If I don't target your market
    If you ain't signing your signature when I throw you my wallet
    A lot of rappers are giving their demo all in the toilet
    Your world tour, your master's, mortgage, I need a piece

    Last verse of the "I love myself" song
    I promised Dave I'd never use the phrase "? ? "
    He said, "Think about what you saying: '? ? '
    No better than Samuel on Django
    No better than a white man with slave boats"
    Sound like I needed some soul searching
    My Pops gave me some game in real person
    Retraced my steps on what they never taught me
    Did my homework fast before government caught me
    So I'ma dedicate this one verse to Oprah
    On how the infamous, sensitive N-word control us
    So many artists gave her an explanation to hold us
    Well, this is my explanation straight from Ethiopia
    N-E-G-U-S definition: royalty; King royalty - wait listen
    N-E-G-U-S description: Black emperor, King, ruler, now let me finish
    The history books overlook the word and hide it
    America tried to make it to a house divided
    The homies don't recognize we been using it wrong
    So I'ma break it down and put my game in a song
    N-E-G-U-S, say it with me
    Or say no more. Black stars can come and get me
    Take it from Oprah Winfrey, tell her she right on time
    Kendrick Lamar, by far, realest Negus alive

    Pseudo-intellectual abc bars imo

    There's a difference between bars and lyrics. Pac had lyrics, Nas got lyrics, Cassidy and Jadakiss have bars.
  • nawledge_god
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    Crooked I
    Crooked Is The Superior MC....But I Would Say Game And Kendrick Makes Better Music
  • DR. JEK
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    grYmes wrote: »
    While in my mind Crooked I is the best of the three Game didn't have a chance & that's a shame. He's had some heat these last two years.

    If it's albums or wax battles Game got way more of a shot but just lyrical in general...ehh the other two gonna get the votes
  • Preach2Teach
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    Who the ? says Game is trash?


    [Verse 1: Game]
    She got on tights with the leather skin
    She a rockstar, bring the heavy metal in
    Girl shaped like a coke bottle, Medellín
    In love with her 'til she went and let the devil in
    She pop pills like medicine
    She probably gon' die, it's startin' to be evident
    I told her, "Slow down, girl you're heaven-sent"
    I'm a thug but I got a heart like Kev and them
    And I can't let this girl throw her life away
    Kick her dorm room in and told her put the knife away
    Took her to the hospital like right away
    She a angel with demons, the girl like night and day
    Stressed out, parents getting divorced
    Girl love 'em both, she ain't tryin' to sit in court
    She a square so it's hard to see the angle
    And that's why ? gave her an guardian angel
    It's me, and I'm here for her, swear to ? that I'm here for her
    Last ? got her caught up in the airport
    She ain't had no prior, so she went and did a year for him
    She a ride-or-die, like Eve and them
    Make home-cooked meals every evening
    Start stripping on the side, now I'm tipping on the side
    Love life like Joselin and Stevie and them
    Am I wrong for being the best that I can to her?
    Takin' her son and tryin' to be a man to him
    She don't wanna pray, but I told her put her hands to it
    I done came a long way from that tan Buick
    Yeah, grandmother would be proud of me
    Almost got the devil all the way the ? out of me
    Remember momma knockin' on the door hounding me
    Bought her a car and a crib even though she doubted me
  • Weazel
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    Crooked I
    You really put Game up there huh...

    Yes, yes indeed I did..
  • R2_163
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    Crooked I
    Game stepped his bars up tho. He's a much better lyricist in his last two albums then in his previous projects

    He also had a better verse than kdot in that collaboration they had in the doc 2
  • mohamed
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    Lol @ game being lyrical. He has some hit songs but a lot of his music sounds forced to me.
    Haven't heard enough of crooked I so I'll have to say Kendrick
  • soul rattler
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    People really like to act like Game isn't lyrically gifted.

    Let's be honest here, as much as Kendrick tries, he is more flow and wordplay then anything. Game utilizes his versatility depending on the song, whereas Crooked goes for technical skills 100% of the time.

    Only this could be settled is for those 3 to do a track together, no holds barred on some West Coast ? .
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    Crooked I
    Crooked would slap kendrick in a battle
  • water ur seeds
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    Crooked I
    Crooked by 1round KO, alot of people think Crooked just got flow, but he drops serious knowledge too... K Dot got bars though but is way overrated (imo) and Game is a much improved rapper/song maker...
  • water ur seeds
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    Crooked I
    Old tune, not really political more social but this used to get constant play on my ipod back in the day...

    My Life 2.0
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCzmmqEsMkk
  • Weazel
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    Crooked I
    Crooked got 68% of the votes, not bad at all.
  • DR. JEK
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    Crooked I
    People really like to act like Game isn't lyrically gifted.

    Let's be honest here, as much as Kendrick tries, he is more flow and wordplay then anything. Game utilizes his versatility depending on the song, whereas Crooked goes for technical skills 100% of the time.

    Only this could be settled is for those 3 to do a track together, no holds barred on some West Coast ? .

    Somebody gotta put them in a cypher together or something
  • 3Hunna
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    Kendrick
    Kendrick