Math Hoffa cohost says if lyricism was the thing like back in the days Kendrick Lamar wouldn’t be up there like that .

[MJ Truth]

Kendrick is a top tier lyricist… for a west coast guy.

 

[prophecypro]

I don’t know how you can say he ain’t lyrical in the past year though

 

[Bugzbunny129]

Kensrick aint as lyrical as his stans say but hes lyrical enough to be considered a top rapper, especially now.

With that said du is nowhere close to my top 10/20 but noone from his era is either so take it how you will.

 

[u mad son?]

Big facts, joey badass is a much harder lyricist

 

[_DC]

Why do nikkas think the only way to be lyrical is with witty punchlines/entendres??

Substance & depth & storytelling are also forms of lyricism..

 

[Knicksman20]

Serious question: What is a lyricist? Like is there an actual definition for it?

Time stamped for you bro. I personally use Clark Kent's definition because it's clear, easily understood, & draws a definitive line between the 2:

 

[The War Report]

I think Kendrick toes the line really well. Not overly wordy not to put people to sleep but gives you enough depth for you to actually contemplate what he's saying.

 

[904]

As it's already been said Kendrick can go when he wants but that's not always what's best for the song, best for the album..

 

[pointproven214]

I recently realized after reading a tweet that Kendrick is a 1 syllable rapper. I never noticed, but once I started paying attention it's true. He mostly sticks to single syllable (maybe 2 here and there) rhymes. That's not the end all be all of lyricism but it's funny.

no he does not he is a consistent more then three syllables per bar rhymer.

 

[head shots101]

This is not hate at all ….. I agree with homie and Drake is still a bytch ass nikka

I respect k dot tho …. nikka is mad nice

 

[REdefinition]

no he does not he is a consistent more then three syllables per bar rhymer.

FALSE

 

[JayBaldacci]

I recently realized after reading a tweet that Kendrick is a 1 syllable rapper. I never noticed, but once I started paying attention it's true. He mostly sticks to single syllable (maybe 2 here and there) rhymes. That's not the end all be all of lyricism but it's funny.

not really...

 

[Waldo Geraldo Faldo]

What is the definition of a lyricist or lyricism?

Lyricist - person who writes the words to a popular song or musical.

Lyricism - an artist's expression of emotion in an imaginative and beautiful way; the quality of being lyrical.

 

[REdefinition]

not really...

Cherry picking. I can easily post an album worth of mostly 1 and 2 syllable verses. And that's ok.

 

[Don Snow]

“Can you picture my prophecy?
Stress in the city, the cops on top of me
the projects is full of bullets, tho bodies is droppin’ there ain’t no stopping me.
Constantly moving while making millions, witnessing killings, leaving dead bodies in abandoned buildings.
Can’t reach the children cuz they illin’; addicted to killing and the appeal of the cap peeling.
Without feeling, but will they last or be blasted? Hard headed b*stard.
Maybe he’ll listen in his casket?”

No “wordplay” but potent lyrics that mean something, internal rhyme, multi syllable rhyme schemes

There are so many examples of being a lyricist that one barometer isn’t the be all to end all

Amazing song displaying the triumphant spirit of our people

I personally think Pac is the GOAT because rap music is at the end of the day is music and music is supposed to connect to your mind body and soul

Pac is actually bigger than Rap

He’s a musical great in likes of MJ and Bob Marley

But this is not necessarily my version of lyrical though just my opinion