The previous article delved into the occasions where non lyrical rappers delivered exceptional verses. This time, we will shift the focus and highlight instances where lyrical rappers who are known for dropping god like bars fell way short of expectations.
Kendrick Lamar – Dont Wanna Know
What the f*ck was this Kendrick? We definitely know you can rap better than this. The verse came off like he really didn’t want to do it and just threw something together to satisfy all parties involved.
Jay-Z – Biking
If Kendrick’s verse came across as lazy, I’m at a loss for words regarding Jay’s. It’s so underwhelming that I had to stop it midway, then push myself to endure the entire track. We’re well aware of Jay’s divine talent, but this feels like he casually pieced it together with some throwaway bars while being preoccupied with something more important.
Drake – Lemon Remix
Drake is known for delivering memorable verses that shape Hip Hop history, captivating audiences with his impactful performances. He consistently elevates every feature he contributes to, demonstrating his remarkable skill and versatility. When presented with the opportunity to collaborate alongside Rihanna, listeners anticipated another iconic moment from the duo. However, the outcome was unexpected, as his verse was such a snooze fest that radio stations nation wide ignored it and kept playing the original.
Eminem – Walk On Water
An Eminem and Beyoncé collaboration was anticipated as a powerhouse team-up, evoking the same excitement of Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, and James Harden joining forces on the same team. Given the previous magic Eminem created with Rihanna, expectations were high for greatness. However, akin to the earlier Nets analogy, this collaboration seemed promising only on paper. The actual song fell short, failing to captivate. It was extremely boring to listen to. Eminem should have taken his time to craft a radio hit for Beyoncé, as he did with Rihanna, making this collaboration a missed opportunity and black stain on his record.
Nas – Oochi Wally
Nas has openly expressed regret about creating the mentioned song. Similar to J. Cole, he felt compelled to produce a radio-friendly hit and the lack of enthusiasm is evident in his delivery. Despite its commercial success, many consider it a departure from Nasir’s usual standard.
J. Cole – 7 Minute Drill (Verse 1)
And since we are on the subject of forced disappointments, J. Cole should’ve never let this leave the studio. The second half of the song was actually pretty hard. But the first flow and beat sounds like he was really writing this for someone else and the reference track got leaked. It’s not surprising that he apologized shortly after it was released.
Ludacris – Baby
Luda is typically a force to be reckoned with on the mic. When he’s in the zone, very few can go toe to toe with him. However, this verse sounds more like a nursery rhyme for little babies, akin to Baby Shark levels. It seems like he attempted to tailor it to Bieber’s audience, but it ended up being overly simplistic with a hint of a decent flow. Perhaps it would have been better for him to stay in the background and let Bieber rap it himself.
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