The Kendrick Lamar versus Lupe Fiasco lyricism debate resurfaced over the weekend, prompting the latter to clarify his opinions once again. Although Lupe insisted he’s a better lyricist than Lamar, the veteran MC said K. Dot is the better artist in a series of tweets on Monday (September 21).
“In my own words…once again for you bitches…I love me some KDot…always have always will,” he wrote. “With that said do think I he’s a good lyricist? Yes. Do I think he’s the best lyricist? No. Do I think it’s lyricists that are better than him? Yes. Is he a better artist than me? Yes.”
He continued, “Is he a better lyricist than me? No. Does he make better songs than me? Yes. Did I think control was ridicule? No. Am I jealous of Kdot? No. Did I personally give him his props in chicago on stage as the next nigga to take the crown? YES. Is It on camera? Yes. Did I mean it? Yes.”
Lupe also voiced frustration over his comments being perceived as disrespectful. He even made a point to note his respect for Top Dawg Entertainment.
“Does my opinion matter? Obviously,” he wrote. “Does your opinion matter? Yes. Does your opinion matter to me? No. Are we both legends? Yes. Are we both successful? Yes. Is it a bunch of unsuccessful niggaz that keep pushing this? Yes.”
He added, “Section 80 is my fave. TDE is my favorite rap label. Bye.”
TDE President Laughs At Lupe Fiasco Claiming He's A Better Lyricist Than Kendrick Lamar
Lupe’s stance on Lamar isn’t anything new. Over five years ago, he claimed artists such as King Los and Logic were better lyricists than K. Dot during a discussion with Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg.
The topic resurfaced on his Twitter in 2018. At the time he said, “K. Dot is not a top tier lyricist to me and my standards when it comes to punchlines and bars.”
Check out all of Lupe’s latest tweets about the K. Dot lyricism debate below.
Fun fact: Lupe said Eminem is the only MC he couldn’t fuck with
He was LITERALLY on live last week saying Fab was better than EM Lmaoo
I mean have you listened to Eminem’s recent projects.
Rappers don’t enter the game to play second best to anyone. Hell, I’m sure even Lil’ Uzi Very thinks he’s the best.
Rappers by and large these days are in it for the check. That’s why there are 7 million so called rappers and less than 1% of them have any longevity. This day and age is all about instant gratification. Doing what it takes to be rich is their goal, being the best doesn’t matter.
That’s the TRUTH bruh! PnL
Lupe is a legend in his own mind.
You’re an idiot in my mind
That nigga ain’t no legend,period,not even close to kdots level,he need kick n push himself out this discussion coz he doesn’t belong
Nah u wildin lol
How is Lupe not a legend?
“Does your opinion matter to me? No.” / Then WTF with essay answer dummy? “Are we both legends? Yes.” / This naqqa reminds me of the little dude in the boxing gym keep getting his asshole busted! It ain’t heart naqqa you just annoying …
Lupe is a legend though
@ Veersingh / “Lupe is a legend though” / HAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA!!!
I’m offended….. No question like that should be asked for unless we talking top 100 all time. I would not want to compare those 2….. they both rapgods and they both have to win. Lupe is in my top 10 Kendrick is up there to bit damn…. that’s rough. Don’t want to answer