2Pac was a better songwriter, when you consider Eminem's entire discography. But Eminem was a considerably better rapper in the sense that he was more skilled and had more creative language. 2Pac was not a great lyricist but as a performer he spilled over with passion.
Eminem continued Paper magazine's three-part tribute to late hip-hop greats with an ode to the musical versatility and emotional depth of Tupac: “He was taking things further than a lot of rappers at the time — pushing it to the next level as far as giving feeling to his words and his music,” said Eminem.
Tupac Shakur, known by his stage names 2Pac, Pac, and Makaveli, is regarded as one of the most iconic and influential rappers of all time. What he brought to hip hop was a level of rawness and a poetic drive in the way he delivered his words.
Eminem was a big fan of Tupac and often listened to his song as an inspiration. It wasn't the other way around because Eminem wasn't a mainstream rapper and was just starting up in Detroit and released his first album in 1999 (The slim shady LP) and his fame rose in 2000s whereas Tupac passed away in 1996.
But what makes Tupac the greatest rapper of all time? Why does his music continue to reverberate through the speakers of hip-hop enthusiasts around the globe, even decades after his untimely demise? Tupac was a master of his craft, blending incisive social commentary with a raw and emotive lyrical style.
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In his song Till I Collapse from his 2002 album The Eminem Show, he shared a few names. “I got a list, here's the order of my list that it's in/It goes, [Redman], Jay-Z, 2Pac, and Biggie,” Marshall rapped. “André from Outkast, [Jadakiss], Kurupt, Nas, and then me,” he rapped.
Eminem Says Tupac Is the Greatest Songwriter of All Time.
In the second paragraph of this touching tribute to Tupac in Paper magazine, Eminem tells the reader to go listen to "If I Die 2Nite." Maybe you've heard it, maybe you haven't. But you've never heard it in this context. From the first verse, it's obvious why this is Eminem's favorite Tupac song.
His music earned attention and respect through a poetic style that embraced street vocabulary while being innovative. Today, 2Pac is still considered by many to be one of the biggest influences on modern hip-hop.
2Pac's favorite musician was none other than the also-legendary Prince, who sadly past away just last year.
KLOCK WORK founder Johnny “J” was a 20-year music industry veteran who started producing professionally at the age of 16. He has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and worked with a vast array of artists. He is most known for producing over 150 songs for the late Tupac Shakur.
“Runnin' (Dying to Live)” by Tupac featuring The Notorious B.I.G. Although Eminem never got to officially collaborate with Tupac vocally, he was able to help with production and songwriting on a few tracks released posthumously for Tupac.
It's possible that Em and Biggie ran into each other, The Outsiders were a popular, underground rap group that Eminem was part of, which mostly consisted of east coast artists. But Em and Biggie weren't homies, and Eminem only got on a pre-recorded song after he died.
The pair have remained close friends — Eminem still releases his albums via Aftermath — and with more than 20 years of hindsight, Dre explained how he's still making sense of the Slim Shady phenomenon.
Snoop said he and 'Pac were on great terms a week before his passing, but complimentary comments he made about Diddy and Biggie days later changed that. “Man, I'd say a week before he died, we was best of friends. Two days before he died, I don't think he liked me,” he explained.
Eminem's new song 'Zeus', released three weeks ago, responded to Snoop's comments with lyrics like "As far as squashing beef I'm used to people knocking me / But just not in my camp / And diplomatic as I'm tryin' to be / Last thing I need is Snoop doggin'me / Man, Dogg, you was like a damn god to me / Meh, not really ( ...
Dre ranks above all others: “Jay Z. Oh yeah. I mean Jay is my favourite. I'm a huge Jay -Z fan.
Due to Eminem's race and lack of lyrical ability, he was never afraid of failure; therefore, he worked tirelessly to perfect his lengthy rhyming skills. He drew inspiration from his hardships to write some of the most acclaimed songs of all time, which many consider masterpieces.
"I got a list, here's the order of my list that it's in/It goes, [Redman], Jay-Z, 2Pac, and Biggie," Marshall rapped. "André from Outkast, [Jadakiss], Kurupt, Nas, and then me."
Dr. Dre
During his 30+-year career, the global best-selling producer, often cited as hip-hop's GOAT behind the boards, boasts a treasure trove of lyricists who have written for him, from Ice Cube, the D.O.C. and Snoop Dogg to Eminem, Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar.
Who holds the fastest rap record? Eminem holds the record for rapping 97 words in 15 seconds. In another single, Godzilla, the artist spit 225 words in 30 seconds.