Doesn't mean he's a bad artist. He really was the first mainstream rapper to stray from the "hood"/"thug" rap sound. Rapping about things other than guns and donked-out cars makes me respect him. Asher Roth is a hell of a lyricist, he just wasn't taken seriously after "I love College." Listen to "Lark on my Go Cart."
Atmosphere is pretty amazing. Just discovered that recently.
Yes, seriously. You spelled whale wrong, also.
Kanye doesn't have to be able to sing. He's a rapper. I expect more of a poet than a singer.
Lupe and Asher Roth are both amazing lyricists, and rap on more than one line.
Bone Thugs and Tupac are good for older stuff, but people who say BIG is a "great" rapper don't appreciate good rap.