Recently on Sway’s Universe, Will.i.am, the lead singer of the Black Eyed Peas, stirred up a lively discussion about hip-hop when he declared that Black Thought, the talented rapper from The Roots, is better than the iconic Jay-Z. He was enthusiastic in praising Black Thought, even suggesting that the two legends could have a rap battle either in real life or through advanced technology, such as artificial intelligence.
Will.i.am expressed his admiration by saying, “That dude’s the dopest to ever,” emphasizing that he believes Black Thought is far superior to Jay-Z. He clarified that this isn’t meant to overshadow Jay-Z’s incredible achievements or skills. Instead, he views Black Thought as a true innovator, always bringing fresh and exciting ideas to his music. “Jay is dope, don’t get me wrong. But Jay has already said everything. but Jay has already said everything, he’s just regurgitating everything that he’s already said. Everything that Black Thought comes up with is like, ‘Wait, I never heard that one. Wow, you split that word up like that?’ That’s just me,” Will.i.am explained.
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According to him, it’s Black Thought’s unique style and ability to improvise that sets him apart in this debate. Although Jay-Z has an impressive legacy, Will.i.am believes Black Thought’s creativity and fresh perspective put him in a league of his own. During the conversation, Will.i.am also shared his picks for the top five greatest rappers of all time. His list included legends such as Big Daddy Kane, Nas, KRS-One, Rakim, and, of course, Black Thought. While he acknowledged Jay-Z as “awesome” and “brilliant,” he didn’t include him in the top five.
Moreover, Will.i.am proposed the idea of a rap battle between Black Thought and Jay-Z, something he feels the hip-hop community would love to see. And if they can’t have a real face-off? He suggested that AI could create a simulation of it. “I’d like to see a battle,” he said. Will. i.am’s remarks have sparked new conversations about who reigns supreme in the world of rap. Whether it happens in real life or through technology, hip-hop fans are paying attention and engaging in the debate.
