11-30-2012, 03:03 PM
I don't know who that is, because I'm old 
-- but in general yes, a lot of rappers fall into the "poet" category. Now, ask if they're good poets...
Some most certainly are... but just like other styles of poetry, the vast majority are earbleedingly godawful. This is not necessarily a bad thing, because when a genuine talent comes along they really stand out. Whether the audience is appreciative enough to know they're in the presence of greatness is another story
-- but in general yes, a lot of rappers fall into the "poet" category. Now, ask if they're good poets...Some most certainly are... but just like other styles of poetry, the vast majority are earbleedingly godawful. This is not necessarily a bad thing, because when a genuine talent comes along they really stand out. Whether the audience is appreciative enough to know they're in the presence of greatness is another story
It could be worse