Wale Claims G.O.A.T. Status

    After a Top 50 Rappers list went viral on social media at the top of the week, there’s been seemingly endless chatter surrounding the topic.

    Wale appeared to catch wind of the discussion and subsequently made a bold statement via Twitter on Tuesday (August 6).

    “I’m one of the greatest rappers of all time,” the 34-year-old wrote. “There I said it.”

    Wale isn’t the first and won’t be the last to put themselves in that category. In fact, it’s a rather common sentiment among rap artists. Let’s face it — being a rapper has to come with a healthy amount of bravado and endless confidence.

    Last month, up and comer Blueface deemed himself Hip Hop’s “best lyricist,” while Tory Lanez claimed he was the “best rapper alive” in January. The list goes on.

    G.O.A.T. is also one of the most overused terms in Hip Hop culture and at the end of the day, is all subjective anyway.

    Revisit a HipHopDX Breakdown on the subject below.

    42 thoughts on “Wale Claims G.O.A.T. Status

        1. So sad that you’d argue that this guy has substantive lyrics and a cohesive flow. You really need to listen to some of the actual legends to know what that means.

    1. yeah suuuure he’s right behind Budden in the #4 spot. Confidence is important but stay in your lane- Wale, Tory Lanez, Jacqueen, Blueface, Tyga- you can be successful and have some hits as they all do, but not greatest out now or especially all time.

    2. He’s not entered the greatest of all time yet. But he does have what you need to do so. It’s in him but he’s always struggled with not being the number 1 artist at a given time. Catalog is good, lyrics are there, flow is straight. What missing is the undeniable impact.

    3. I like Wale…I thought Shine was one of the best albums that year. But c’mon bro, you ain’t in that ballpark…to be one of the GOATs you need to be special not just a consistent rapper. That’s what Wale is…a solid dope ass rapper, no shame in that but take that GOAT talk somewhere else my dude

      1. Wrong year, he was actually in 2009 Class.. let’s say he barely made Top 5 in that Class, but between the two years, I’d definitely say he’s mid-tier

    4. smart move for him money/networking wise to go to MMG but they never really pushed Wale to make a classic album. Seemed like he had a bunch of yes, man. He never found that signature producer that he could go to as well. The GOATS are linked to GOAT Producers. It’s a team game.

      1. theres no GOAT there are 1 of the GOAT yes eminem is on the list and so many others from the 80 and 90s !

    5. Wale has only like 1 good album since 2009, The gifted and hit singles, signing to Ross messed him up

      1. That was actually his one wack album. Interscope made him do pop songs with lady gaga. Signing to ross allowed him to be himself.

    6. Wale is the GOAT at being the biggest cornball in rap. He has the mannerisms of a strong independant black woman.

    7. Y’all really have no idea that Wale writes much of Ross’ material. All those smooth lyrics and luxurious flows is all Wale’s pen. Time will tell

    8. Smh! Homeboy is the GOAT of Clowns. Smh! No classic albums… No classic verses. Stays having an emotional reaction… FOH!

    9. A lot of these hating comments are those that still desperately hope tony yayo (Wale’s shit equivlant) makes a comeback.

      1. Dont ever compare this bitchmade whoopie goldberg looking ass diva to a legend like Tony Yayo ever again. That man went platinum YEARS before anyone on MMG. does MMG have any plat albums at all

      1. Wale needs to find another way to resurrect his career. Talent usually does it but those who don’t have it create controversy to spark interest.

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