Redman studied Ice Cube, NWA, G rap, Krs and showed love to them EARLY!
He is an example of what an emcee who came from poverty and rose up with success and respect is all about.
He carried Hip Hop forward.
Hip Hop is in need of ppl like him.
We do have WSG, Griselda, Em, Necro, doing the same.
We need more.
History is clearly telling us hoes and money rap falls off and fast.
Look at 2 Live crew, Puffy, even Jay Z is Shakey regardless of millions.
DMX and Redman were bothered when Jay up and left off Def Jam.