Eminem came up in Hip Hop during a time when personality didn't matter as much as talent did. Not saying he isn't talented at all, but if he wasn't brought out under Dr. Dre (one of Hip Hop's most respected and accomplished producers), would he have had the personality to win tha hearts of fans around tha world or would his talent alone have been enough to send him to the top? That's definitely a question for today's musical climate because we're definitely not questioning his impact in rap.

Some rappers tend to resent Eminem not solely because of his ethnicity (a white rapper dominating a historically black genre), but because he is apprehensive toward honing new relationships, particularly after he has already cemented his legacy in Hip Hop. Here is what Joyner Lucas had to say about it...

Think about all the basketball players who idolized Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. All the basketball players who still get to enjoy imparted wisdom from the likes of Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul Jabbar. If these players shut out the next generation, I think it's fair to say that it would create some resentment in the newer players. 

My opinion is that when you are great and achieved as Eminem is, you have somewhat of an obligation to offer mentorship to those who come after you. Imagine going to the zoo and not being able to hear the lion roar, or when you attend a game with your favorite sports team and your favorite player sits out or is injured. It's disappointing.

Now, to be clear. Eminem doesn't owe anybody anything. I would just argue that much of his lack of participation in the latter years of his career can create resentment in fans and other artists, especially when you have so much more to give; so much more left in the tank. 

But, with all due respect, he can do whatever he wants, or doesn't want, to do. I just felt this was worth discussing because after all, he sits as one of the most highly esteemed rappers Hip Hop as ever seen and heard. What are your thoughts?


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