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.
Man you (Wale) have a lot more to prove before claiming goat.
How about you starrt by actually having substantive lyrics and a cohesive flow.
How about you actually listen to his material and stop running with the popular narrative.
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.
“Gayest Of All Time” yo wale let’s butt fxckk I need that shit real out here on BRONSON son
I guess G.O.A.T. stands for Gives Out All Trash nowadays.
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.
if you are really great, you don’t have it speak about it by yourself – the people will do.
His arm in the pic makes him look like he’s the butler from scary movie 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.
When you think of Biggie and Pac, you come up with words like “good”, “OK” and “straight”??
GARBAGEST OF ALL TIME
With so many goats around we’ll need farm soon!
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
GOAT??? He wasn’t even Top 5 of the 2010 XXL Freshman Class.. gtfoh..
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
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.
Goat is Eminem. Why the fuck would you name anyone else
Because everybody has different opinions?
theres no GOAT there are 1 of the GOAT yes eminem is on the list and so many others from the 80 and 90s !
He fell the fuck off since eminem show.
Because Royce is the GOAT
I just farted and it smells like wales entire discography
He isn’t even in the top 500.
He actually looks like a goat
Wale is a talented rapper — but he’s not even like a definite top 50. Come on bruh
Only goat of the 2010’s era is j cole Kendrick Lamar
Both Lupe and Kirt are like 15x better GTFO
Wale has only like 1 good album since 2009, The gifted and hit singles, signing to Ross messed him up
That was actually his one wack album. Interscope made him do pop songs with lady gaga. Signing to ross allowed him to be himself.
Never heard of her
Wale is the GOAT at being the biggest cornball in rap. He has the mannerisms of a strong independant black woman.
hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha…. hold up….. hahahahahahahahahahahaha FOH cornball
must mean top 100
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
Smh! Homeboy is the GOAT of Clowns. Smh! No classic albums… No classic verses. Stays having an emotional reaction… FOH!
I blame Joe Budden for this.
A lot of these hating comments are those that still desperately hope tony yayo (Wale’s shit equivlant) makes a comeback.
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
He’s got herpes too so………
Wale G.O.A.T? You ain’t even top 50 my dude! Just make your music & STFU
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.