Legend Or No?: Talib Kweli

[a-grave247]

I'm disgusted...this is meant to be forum for true hip hop heads and people are trying to say Talybont isn't a legend.. .wow

 

[its....JOHN B]

"If skills sold truth be told, I'd probably be, lyrically Talib Kweli"

The ultimate compliment to a legend from the so called "groat"

 

[AggieLean.]

He done made a 4th qtr comeback

 

[Revolver Ocelot]

Numbers dont mean shit as far as if u can rap good.

But numbers do prove you have a fan base.

I would think a "legend" should at least have a fan base

For your peak 1st week sales to be 21k is pretty unimpressive. And this was 2000 when albums were selling.

You considered Devin the Dude a legend.

What his numbers looking like, pimpin?

 

[5th Letter]

I broke the tie in favor of Talib just because

 

[TheGOAT]

Numbers dont mean shit as far as if u can rap good.

But numbers do prove you have a fan base.

I would think a "legend" should at least have a fan base

For your peak 1st week sales to be 21k is pretty unimpressive. And this was 2000 when albums were selling.

You considered Devin the Dude a legend.

What his numbers looking like, pimpin?

Talibs best selling album's 1st week units were 21k in the year 2000

Devins best selling album got 23k 1st week sales in 2007

 

[Beta]

I broke the tie in favor of Talib just because

Give this man an award. You just made kweli a legend on the IC

 

[Revolver Ocelot]

Numbers dont mean shit as far as if u can rap good.

But numbers do prove you have a fan base.

I would think a "legend" should at least have a fan base

For your peak 1st week sales to be 21k is pretty unimpressive. And this was 2000 when albums were selling.

You considered Devin the Dude a legend.

What his numbers looking like, pimpin?

Talibs best selling album's 1st week units were 21k in the year 2000

Devins best selling album got 23k 1st week sales in 2007

Point being sales ain't the end all be all. Both Devin and Talib got dope albums and respect of their peers in the industry.

 

[5th Letter]

I broke the tie in favor of Talib just because

Give this man an award. You just made kweli a legend on the IC

Niggas ain't being fair so fuck it. For the record, I don't think either Trick Daddy or Talib Kweli are legends both are solidified veterans but since niggas want to be biased with their votes...

 

[*~queenbee~*]

I broke the tie in favor of Talib just because

Give this man an award. You just made kweli a legend on the IC

I broke the tie in favor of Talib just because

Give this man an award. You just made kweli a legend on the IC

Niggas ain't being fair so fuck it. For the record, I don't think either Trick Daddy or Talib Kweli are legends both are solidified veterans but since niggas want to be biased with their votes...

On behalf of Talib Kweli and his fans, we would like to thank you for your hard work and dedication! Every year, we 'Hip Hop Purist' have to verbally fight to get our legendary rap lyricists the recognition they deserve. With this award I hope you cherish this monumental moment for eternity! Congratulations @"5th Letter"!

 

[*~queenbee~*]

Oh and pay no never mind to whatever is on the plaque. I didn't have enough time to get it removed. Sorry! :/

 

[blackgod813]

3 classics and handful of dope albums. 20 year career. Pioneer of conscious hiphop.

Pioneer of con!!!?FAKE FUCKING NEWSSS...PUBLIC ENEMY BRAND NUBIAN A TRIBE WTF..an they did it on beat

 

[freethewave]

Numbers dont mean shit as far as if u can rap good.

But numbers do prove you have a fan base.

I would think a "legend" should at least have a fan base

For your peak 1st week sales to be 21k is pretty unimpressive. And this was 2000 when albums were selling.

You do know people are able to download music, right?

 

[TheGOAT]

Numbers dont mean shit as far as if u can rap good.

But numbers do prove you have a fan base.

I would think a "legend" should at least have a fan base

For your peak 1st week sales to be 21k is pretty unimpressive. And this was 2000 when albums were selling.

You do know people are able to download music, right?

The year 2000 iTunes wasnt even here yet people was barely even fuckin with the internet like that

Albums were selling

Napster didnt hit its stride till 2001

Talib dont sell plain and simple

 

[lazypakman]

Numbers dont mean shit as far as if u can rap good.

But numbers do prove you have a fan base.

I would think a "legend" should at least have a fan base

For your peak 1st week sales to be 21k is pretty unimpressive. And this was 2000 when albums were selling.

You do know people are able to download music, right?

Napster didnt hit its stride till 2001

Not true, it was at its peak by 2000.

I remember because Kid A by Radiohead leaked on there months before it was due to be released and blew them up in the states.

 

[5 Grand]

Numbers dont mean shit as far as if u can rap good.

But numbers do prove you have a fan base.

I would think a "legend" should at least have a fan base

For your peak 1st week sales to be 21k is pretty unimpressive. And this was 2000 when albums were selling.

You do know people are able to download music, right?

Napster didnt hit its stride till 2001

Not true, it was at its peak by 2000.

I remember because Kid A by Radiohead leaked on there months before it was due to be released and blew them up in the states.

Yeah Napster got shut down by 2001. But there were other file sharing sites like Kazaa, Soulseek and Limewire. But even still, Eminem was able to go diamond, 50 went 6X plat and Nelly went 6X plat. So it was possible to sell records during the early days of file sharing.

But regardless of sales, I still think Talib should get a mention in the book of Hip Hop.

 

[TheGOAT]

It got shut down in 2001 when it was at its peak

But lets keep it real people wasnt on Napster checkin for Talib

 

[Stew]

Royce is the only rapper I know of that got severely fucked by Napster.

 

[*~queenbee~*]

Royce is the only rapper I know of that got severely fucked by Napster

*becomes moist*

Oh really now! If you don't mind, can you elaborate more on the situation? Thanks in advance!

 

[5 Grand]

On a side note, I remember it was Dr Dre and Metallica that were the most vocal against Napster. They said it was "stealing" and they were responsible for shutting it down.

Then Kazaa popped up. The difference between Napster and Kazaa was that Kazaa was an Australian company, so they were able to circumvent the RIAA and the American legal system.

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