I'm not big on Jay-Z myself, but have you heard Reasonable Doubt? One of the best rap albums ever. Lyrically, I rather listen to what Jay-Z has to say over Em anyday.
Another good album: Doggy Style. I could care less what Snoop is doing now.
I don't like 50 at all, but I understand his street cred, because Guess Who's Back had a few good cuts and Many Men & Patiently Waiting(which had your boy Em put a sick verse on it) make up for the rest of the crap on Get Rich or Die Trying. He's not even worth holding a grudge against, really.
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