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Stephen A. Smith explains why he choses Eminem over Nas

During a recent episode of the Connect The Dots podcast, the sports television personality, sports radio host, and sports journalist, Stephen A. Smith was tasked to choose the the better rapper between Eminem and Nas. According to Smith, Slim Shady has the edge over Esco because how he can relate to him more and how much more consistent his greatness is.

“I think Eminem is one of the greatest ever. I also think Nas is one of the greatest ever. Nas’ lyrics are off the chain, but it requires more street knowledge and just more of a comprehension of the verbiage to really dissect, whereas with Eminem…he gives it to you simple and plain. I’m going to have to say as much as I love Nas, and I do love Nas, I have to give the edge to Eminem.”

Smith added that Nas’s “best of” catalog is better than Eminem’s, saying: “Now the best of Nas is better than the best of Eminem, but Eminem’s there’s more consistency to his greatness as opposed to Nas is what I’m trying to say which is why I have to give the edge.”

This debate is more than just a comparison between two iconic artists; it’s a reflection on what criteria define greatness in hip-hop. Eminem’s appeal to a wide demographic, combined with his consistent output, challenges the traditional metrics of lyrical complexity and street credibility that artists like Nas embody. Smith’s perspective opens up a broader discussion about how we evaluate an artist’s contribution to their genre and what it means to be “the greatest.” Ultimately, both rappers have left an indelible mark on hip-hop, but the question of who reigns supreme is subjective and depends on the criteria one values most.

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Snoop Dogg calls Eminem “The Larry Bird Of Hip Hop”

According to west coast legend Snoop Dogg, the fellow Detroit icon Eminem is hip hop’s Larry Bird. Snoop has recently made an appearance on Know Mercy podcast with Stephen A. Smith and compared the legendary basketball player and Slim Shady during their long conversation.

Larry Bird is a legend in the NBA as he is on majority of people’s list of Top 10 players in history of the game. Although not the most athletic, Larry was known for his killer instinct, elite shooting, and epic trash-talk.

“He’s like Larry Bird cuz. Remember when ni***s used to act like ‘that’s white boy s**t’ then all of a sudden that motherf***er put 40 on your a**? Hey man, you know what, Larry Bird is a bad motherf***er man.” said Snoop.

Eminem and Larry Bird both have become legends even though people doubted them, and in that sense, Snoop’s comparison is quite valid. Em and Bird will both be remembered among the greatest ever when everything is said and done, and their talent and skill are what has helped them achieve that. There aren’t many basketball fans who would scant Larry Legend, and similarly, no hip hop fans would talk down too often on the Real Slim Shady.

Eminem and Snoop Dogg have recently collaborated on “From The D 2 The LBC,” a single from Eminem’s second greatest hits compilation album, “Curtain Call 2.” The two are also rumored to be on a track together again on Snoop and Dre’s upcoming album, called “Missionary,” which is set to be completed in November.

Elsewhere in the interview, the Long Beach legend talks about life as a gangbanger, the important advice he received behind bars, and the meeting with iconic producer Dr. Dre that changed his life.

You can listen to the interview in the link below:

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