This archive report was first published on 7 August 2019.
Jay Z Shouts Out Rappers That Have Inspired Him ¶
On August 7, 2019, American rapper Jay Z took to social media to express his gratitude to several rappers who have inspired him.
According to a recent list of the top 50 rappers of all time, Jay Z was ranked among the greatest rappers to ever spit a rhyme. However, the list sparked a fierce debate online, with many hip hop aficionados disagreeing with the order of the rappers.
As a result, several rappers, including American radio personality Ebro, released their own lists and tried to correct the order of the rappers. Jay Z's statement is seen as a response to the debate, with him thanking several rappers for inspiring him.
Reactions to Jay Z's statement have been mixed, with some people expressing fascination, happiness, sadness, anger, boredom, and fear.
