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  • Опубліковано 16 січ 2023
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  • @tanish6298
    @tanish6298 Рік тому +6722

    So humbling that Fantano didn't put himself in the bracket. What a beautiful thing to do!

    • @qui_X
      @qui_X Рік тому +121

      This wasn't a bracket for the best teeth in the game

    • @clementinelives
      @clementinelives Рік тому +21

      @@qui_X He wears dentures 🗿🗿

    • @jamesronaldo2855
      @jamesronaldo2855 Рік тому +8

      It’s for rappers with two ps not one

    • @pranavprankstergangster
      @pranavprankstergangster Рік тому +18

      @@qui_X Anderson paak still wins

    • @jeanuthenext
      @jeanuthenext Рік тому +23

      Of course he couldn’t. Have you heard of Cal Chuchesta?

  • @imlieksokewl123
    @imlieksokewl123 Рік тому +5143

    Jpeg Mafia vs Future has to be the most random matchup I've ever heard

    • @haylhidra8
      @haylhidra8 Рік тому +96

      Fr. I was so confused seeing that matchup compared to the other ones

    • @ar-yj8lb
      @ar-yj8lb Рік тому +385

      @@haylhidra8 yeah jpeg vs danny brown would make more sense

    • @andmoreagain5323
      @andmoreagain5323 Рік тому +142

      and really how u gonna pick jpeg over future. thats some indieboy bull

    • @tanssi2145
      @tanssi2145 Рік тому +95

      It sure did open up a great dialogue though, so sweet to watch active disagreement expressed respectfully and knowledgeably amongst mates

    • @yeah-sn7jv
      @yeah-sn7jv Рік тому +379

      @@andmoreagain5323 peggy’s the more innovative artist while future delivers consistent bangers i could see both sides

  • @thomaschristensen9469
    @thomaschristensen9469 Рік тому +3877

    i wish i had someone who fought for me as hard as fantano fought for jpegmafia 🤧

    • @ChefPollen
      @ChefPollen Рік тому +217

      For real made me a fan and I never heard any of him💀

    • @Imsorryman
      @Imsorryman Рік тому +83

      @@ChefPollenYou gotta listen haha.

    • @gabrielreyes9096
      @gabrielreyes9096 Рік тому +108

      @@ChefPollen Peggy is awesome. Drake Era goes hard as fuck, and is a good look at his personality

    • @th.monroe
      @th.monroe Рік тому +76

      JPEG is one of the most exciting artists working now

    • @ChefPollen
      @ChefPollen Рік тому +8

      @@gabrielreyes9096 I saw him on Kenny beats show the cave but that's it

  • @bmhwdy
    @bmhwdy Рік тому +2159

    I’m glad they skimmed over Kendrick vs J. Cole so fast, because I’m tired of pretending that’s a debate.

    • @moritz-4742
      @moritz-4742 Рік тому +105

      Fr

    • @cheesybirdmess7349
      @cheesybirdmess7349 Рік тому +126

      lmao for real

    • @OliDox
      @OliDox Рік тому +298

      Cole is the single most overrated rapper ever. Like as soon as I hear anyone mention him in any goat conversation I just think 🤡

    • @YJL186
      @YJL186 Рік тому +45

      nah it is a debate, both are great.

    • @YJL186
      @YJL186 Рік тому +236

      @@OliDox eminem is the most overrated rapper. not saying he is bad by any means but def overrated. his body of work as a whole is too inconsistent.

  • @dmidkif
    @dmidkif Рік тому +4204

    Didn’t think Hopsin could win it all, but somehow he pulled it off.

  • @fourdrivevids
    @fourdrivevids Рік тому +2505

    good to see logic interacting with his fans, such a nice guy

    • @roanweijer529
      @roanweijer529 Рік тому +31

      I’ve never seen logic with a mustache before but I have to say he puls it of

    • @ejodh0826
      @ejodh0826 Рік тому +43

      melon fans try to make an original comment challenge: HARD

    • @marieniordache664
      @marieniordache664 Рік тому +7

      @@ejodh0826 Impossible

    • @spike5499
      @spike5499 Рік тому +3

      @@marieniordache664 (100% fail)

    • @vasilijepopovic2916
      @vasilijepopovic2916 9 місяців тому +1

      ​@@spike5499(gone pregnant)

  • @alexanderjunge3976
    @alexanderjunge3976 Рік тому +1273

    Both of these guys are really good at explaining, and backing up their opinions. This was the most respectful hip hop conversation I’ve ever heard lol

    • @doggerlander
      @doggerlander Рік тому +127

      The wu-tang hoodie guy is really well spoken and pleasant to listen to.

    • @theZodiacGriller
      @theZodiacGriller Рік тому +1

      Big facts

    • @vansdan.
      @vansdan. Рік тому +11

      man defended eminem though

    • @aartasian8852
      @aartasian8852 Рік тому +142

      @@vansdan.man why is it so cool to just hate on Eminem? The man has some very shitty records but let’s give the man a break come on

    • @adityakhandelwal9255
      @adityakhandelwal9255 Рік тому +2

      @@aartasian8852yk the funniest bit is the Encore is probably his best album, I’m not talking about the version that was released, but the one that was supposed to be released but it didn’t

  • @ostrichgoat97
    @ostrichgoat97 Рік тому +943

    At first I was disappointed it was such a small bracket but damn y'all really went into each matchup in a way I didn't expect. Great stuff

    • @Noise_floorxx
      @Noise_floorxx Рік тому +35

      Wayne shouldn’t have gone against Kanye because Wayne is better than most rappers and would have won most other match ups. He was out too soon

    • @cecilmunshin4642
      @cecilmunshin4642 Рік тому +30

      They did Cole dirty… not to say he should’ve advanced but he deserves some conversation

    • @espncooper6868
      @espncooper6868 Рік тому +16

      @@cecilmunshin4642 not really

    • @logan3917
      @logan3917 Рік тому +38

      @@cecilmunshin4642 it’s just as clear as it gets, he’s obviously incredible enough to make it onto this bracket, but going against kendrick there’s no point in talking about it

    • @Zzzz-kq8cf
      @Zzzz-kq8cf Рік тому +3

      @@cecilmunshin4642 There would have been more of a convo if he wasn't against Kendrick

  • @zander3943
    @zander3943 Рік тому +2997

    The island boys going all the way is truly a heart wrenching moment. Beautiful

    • @zangafan27
      @zangafan27 Рік тому +59

      "Head" is truly one of the greatest songs of our generation, a progressive rap masterpiece

    • @lonersdreamworld
      @lonersdreamworld Рік тому +23

      "pull up a aieenaaa with his head yeah, he so sorry sorry but i gotta take yo life" BARS

    • @b.e.e.l.i
      @b.e.e.l.i Рік тому +4

      @@zangafan27 i be putting on my vest on!

    • @Isaiahoto
      @Isaiahoto Рік тому +2

      What’s even better is how they did it with much less discography. And honestly 10 years from now I Dont think this answer would change.

    • @akamarux75
      @akamarux75 Рік тому

      btch i'm sorry, sorry, but i'm going to take yo life

  • @biglad4395
    @biglad4395 Рік тому +2260

    Not surprised Tom McDonald being on top again. The man doesn’t lose

  • @jm3n
    @jm3n Рік тому +226

    18:11 so hilarious how they praised Eminem for 10 minutes on his influence and how he transcended the genre, and at the end they both went "YE"

    • @Lore-gt5rh
      @Lore-gt5rh Рік тому +33

      Lol, ong. Em has pretty much everything over ye.

    • @nknewknowledge2678
      @nknewknowledge2678 Рік тому +144

      @@Lore-gt5rh musically never, album no, only rapping he has over ye and influence which is debatable

    • @ertannebi3181
      @ertannebi3181 Рік тому

      YEP true haha😅😅

    • @malamark04
      @malamark04 Рік тому +34

      @@nknewknowledge2678 rapping, sales, influence, hits Em has over Ye. 'Musically' is subjective, anything else is in clear favour to Em.

    • @nknewknowledge2678
      @nknewknowledge2678 Рік тому

      @@malamark04 when you said musically subjective that's when I knew your opinion is not relevant, not gonna argue with a dumb stan with zero knowledge about good music 🙄 bye

  • @rileybishop2279
    @rileybishop2279 Рік тому +380

    Fantano convincing him to pick jpeg over future was amazing 😂

    • @joshwhite5730
      @joshwhite5730 7 місяців тому +1

      He should be like a businessman

  • @danfromua
    @danfromua Рік тому +1808

    Glad to see Cal Chuchesta finally getting the flowers he always deserved👏👏

  • @IK-yb5rn
    @IK-yb5rn Рік тому +504

    The way they sped past Kendrick vs Cole tho💀

    • @WhyDidTheyChooseMe
      @WhyDidTheyChooseMe Рік тому +55

      Should’ve been tyler not cole

    • @bretty2k
      @bretty2k Рік тому +25

      It's sad, but it's true.

    • @33up24
      @33up24 Рік тому +91

      Let's be real, is it even a competition? Kendrick straight up don't miss. I Can't even remember the last L he took. Cole, Kanye, M&M tho...
      Peggy also has had few misses but realistically speaking Kendrick over Peggy.

    • @firegodmc1080
      @firegodmc1080 Рік тому +24

      i would have gone kendrick too but i honestly felt bad lmfao

    • @exlaugh
      @exlaugh Рік тому +22

      @@33up24 kanye over kendrick only due to longevity and impact as well ifnluence. Them 2 are so close its unreal so i dont mind someone saying one other the other

  • @tsasterwilliams5806
    @tsasterwilliams5806 Рік тому +142

    The fact that j cole lasted literally 3 seconds on the bracket is crazy

    • @cormac3981
      @cormac3981 Рік тому +54

      Bro got violated 💀

    • @Mhmhmhmhm
      @Mhmhmhmhm Рік тому +7

      Mid cole

    • @tupla1122
      @tupla1122 Рік тому +6

      @@Mhmhmhmhm name 10 better modern rappers :D

    • @ghostpopp
      @ghostpopp Рік тому +48

      @@tupla1122 Kendrick lamar, JPEGMafia, Denzel Curry, JID, Tyler the Creator are all better imo but Cole is still good(ik its not 10 rappers), He is overhyped as HELL but People shit on him a lot of the time but hes still great, both sides are wrong and right in certain parts

    • @tupla1122
      @tupla1122 Рік тому +2

      @@ghostpopp agreed.

  • @rjgreer7561
    @rjgreer7561 Рік тому +524

    The conversation of Eminem’s impact and the difference between him and Jay-Z is very interesting and brought some points that I’ve never heard. Hats off to you all

    • @jfer8152
      @jfer8152 Рік тому +94

      He said all of that when in reality what he wanted to say was “his opinion on rap isn’t because he’s white” 🤣😂

    • @puchu_5001
      @puchu_5001 Рік тому

      @@jfer8152 you'd be stuttering in front of the camera stfu

    • @wince9537
      @wince9537 Рік тому +29

      @@jfer8152thats not true it’s just how their catalogs and impact are viewed

    • @godofnothing428
      @godofnothing428 Рік тому +109

      @@wince9537 I think it’s clearly obvious Eminem’s opinion wouldn’t be as respected because he’s white. This is a valid opinion

    • @wince9537
      @wince9537 Рік тому +5

      @@godofnothing428 i disagree

  • @bluejay7090
    @bluejay7090 Рік тому +696

    so great to see underground artists such as lil peep be chosen over so many mainstream hits

    • @escherpainting8622
      @escherpainting8622 Рік тому +2

      is this: irony?

    • @bluejay7090
      @bluejay7090 Рік тому +20

      ​@@escherpainting8622 yea its a joke lol

    • @ElA-eb9pi
      @ElA-eb9pi Рік тому +7

      Peep had some good songs where he actually rapped tbf

    • @scallywaggin9278
      @scallywaggin9278 Рік тому +5

      I love lil peep not all his songs but his first studio project was very solid and his posthumous albums are alright, not as bad as some others.. not as good as juices.. the first posthumous one was the best which was to be expected

    • @mammamiaculpa
      @mammamiaculpa Рік тому +5

      @@choppercove as the documentary about him shows he was a remarkably diy artist, often being very hands on with the recording of his vocals. his sound, with all its double tracks, was definitively his own and though he had his cringe lyrics he was also very young and producing a lot of work in a tragically short length of time. love him or loathe him, posthumously he has had loads of imitators and with the pop punk revival seen through olivia rodrigo, willow, and mgk it certainly seems like pop culture is attempting to plug the hole he left. i certainly feel he had a lot of growing left to do as an artist and if he had lived i feel he would have found his way into the mainstream through hypothetical collabs with post malone or even drake

  • @uncreativecow5429
    @uncreativecow5429 Рік тому +796

    I'm really proud of Adam Calhoun to come this far! A well deserved win for sure.

    • @isaacjones5687
      @isaacjones5687 Рік тому +7

      Unironically better than these mumble crappers

    • @feelfreetoscreenshot1733
      @feelfreetoscreenshot1733 Рік тому +41

      @@isaacjones5687 😳

    • @twod0ves
      @twod0ves Рік тому

      @@isaacjones5687 go back to the home grandpa

    • @boejudden9011
      @boejudden9011 Рік тому +65

      @@isaacjones5687 I thought you were joking, but you literally left sus ass racial comments on three other videos, which leaves me to wonder why you even watch the channel

    • @NeutralMjolkHotel
      @NeutralMjolkHotel Рік тому +35

      @@isaacjones5687 this comment is oozing with boomer energy

  • @ajayyxo
    @ajayyxo Рік тому +204

    I'm so glad Nav made it that far, definitely deserved

  • @blindboygrunt7711
    @blindboygrunt7711 Рік тому +66

    Fantano's seemingly all-encompassing knowledge of music really shines in the presence of other people

  • @myusernamiscool
    @myusernamiscool Рік тому +242

    Didn't expect to see Viper on this bracket but I'm glad he's getting recognized

    • @ariariaris
      @ariariaris Рік тому +1

      Ya’ll Cowards Don’t Even Smoke Crack is fucking GOATed no one will ever top that masterpiece 🙏 Kanye < Viper

    • @I00iiiMakebelieve
      @I00iiiMakebelieve Рік тому

      Mid viper

    • @uselessyellow8531
      @uselessyellow8531 Рік тому +16

      @@I00iiiMakebelieve VIPER IS THE FUCKING GOAAT

    • @chagrin6919
      @chagrin6919 Рік тому

      @@I00iiiMakebelieve youll cowards don't even smoke crack

    • @bitterman7258
      @bitterman7258 Рік тому

      @@I00iiiMakebelieve jojo fan calling viper mid lmao

  • @christopherabreu524
    @christopherabreu524 Рік тому +588

    Cannot wait for a Kendrick interview by Fantano. It’s going to be epic.

    • @MitchCorr
      @MitchCorr Рік тому +7

      Me too!!!

    • @hn6850
      @hn6850 Рік тому +309

      Kendrick: drops his entire life story
      Fantano: Sure sure

    • @joonaltf1398
      @joonaltf1398 Рік тому +77

      @@hn6850 i'm giving that story a strong 5 to a light 6

    • @20jumps
      @20jumps Рік тому +1

      @@joonaltf1398 good job

    • @silvaskiproductions3937
      @silvaskiproductions3937 Рік тому +4

      I want an Eminem and Kanye one more

  • @djangohalloran2015
    @djangohalloran2015 Рік тому +121

    I’m so happy you guys have finally grown to like the ex-Paramore bass player’s music. Glad to see him win this.

    • @fakhrulsamli806
      @fakhrulsamli806 Рік тому

      What are you talking about?

    • @frosty05101
      @frosty05101 Рік тому +13

      @@fakhrulsamli806 he doesn’t know😂

    • @dannydanumba2619
      @dannydanumba2619 Рік тому

      That’s an odd comparison but I rock with it

    • @lovelyy6491
      @lovelyy6491 Рік тому +14

      when he said Paramore would've been a much better and solid band if only the members had seen Jeremy Davis' amazing rap skills and added his verses onto Paramore songs, reinventing themselves as a mumble rap/pop-punk band, i felt that

  • @joboxer42
    @joboxer42 Рік тому +38

    Love fantano's point about DOOM's legacy taking time to develop and comparing that to peggy. Often times true artistry is only widely appreciated years later, but the immediate impact is still heard by those looking for that individuality and uniqueness in music,

  • @BEN24024
    @BEN24024 Рік тому +109

    this was actually a really good conversation. so many good points were being made and brought to their conclusion

  • @mr.lonkman4644
    @mr.lonkman4644 Рік тому +144

    Truly great that IceJJFish is getting the recognition he finally deserves. Truly the voice of our generation and deserves the Strong 10 he got on his single review (yes he was so good that melon gave him a 10 on a single)

    • @doggerlander
      @doggerlander Рік тому +3

      Hes the rawest of them all

    • @chrisb.heckons637
      @chrisb.heckons637 Рік тому +1

      @@doggerlander on the floor single vs off the floor

    • @shady8045
      @shady8045 Рік тому

      Is he even a rapper? Like even if his songs were good they wouldn’t necessarily be rap songs

  • @futuristicorange3895
    @futuristicorange3895 Рік тому +47

    So glad to see Tyler the creators character from regular show win the whole thing. And they way they talked about his influence on the culture. Finally getting the flowers he deserves!

  • @Kiki-xx3fj
    @Kiki-xx3fj Рік тому +56

    Shoutout to Anthony (not Fantano) for fighting so hard for Eminem, he deserved that. Too much focus has been on his output since 2017 which is crazy cuz he put out music for 20 years prior to that.

    • @ypsen.drugzz
      @ypsen.drugzz 7 місяців тому +5

      lmao they are talking about “better rapper” and is pretty clear than eminem is a better RAPPER than kanye💀 people who don’t get this should read one more time

  • @vishuprathikanti9352
    @vishuprathikanti9352 Рік тому +29

    The Eminem vs Jay Z point was genius on Fantano's part. I think NFR couldn't quite match Fantano's arguments from a more academic and cultural perspective, but if we get more of these fantano debates and discussions I'd be down for more of these colabs.

    • @jarrahsends
      @jarrahsends 4 місяці тому

      His point is fair, but Kanye’s opinions would certainly be significantly less respected that Em or Jay Zs

  • @tokiyakillsinsight160
    @tokiyakillsinsight160 Рік тому +16

    Fantano and NFR work so well together. Would love to see more collabs in the future.

  • @thegugster
    @thegugster Рік тому +2

    ive never watched these guys before but i really enjoyed the discussions you had with them. the different perspectives made for an incredibly entertaining listen. thanks anthony!

  • @porterfrandsen406
    @porterfrandsen406 Рік тому +60

    Fr tho it’s interesting to see Anthony’s knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of music

    • @chiTownN1
      @chiTownN1 Рік тому +6

      fellow 808s enjoyer 👋

    • @ypsen.drugzz
      @ypsen.drugzz 7 місяців тому

      yeah the problem still one, he knows music in general but he has 0 rap knowledge lil bro💀 the JPEG take is just crazy and consider I mostly listen to all rappers

    • @ripper1354
      @ripper1354 Місяць тому +3

      ​​@@ypsen.drugzzit's not lol JPEGMAFIA is a miles better rapper than future will ever be

  • @bustabrownproductions
    @bustabrownproductions Рік тому +355

    I’m a fan of NFR and think they put out solid content, but this conversation as well as the discussion on their channel just shows that Anthony is on another level. He’s consistently running circles around their opinions and clearly has exponentially more knowledge on some of the topics at hand. He has been in the game long enough to see past certain trends (as he points out) that the other guys still cling onto.

    • @daboomchakalaka7898
      @daboomchakalaka7898 Рік тому +50

      I think the non white guy seemed closer to his level. The white guy with the cap appears to me very much still a ‘normie’

    • @vasnayapolyana7250
      @vasnayapolyana7250 Рік тому +4

      Bruh I'm not seeing it

    • @Bundpataka
      @Bundpataka Рік тому +70

      @@daboomchakalaka7898 bruh 💀

    • @coolguy8270
      @coolguy8270 Рік тому +6

      this is a damn good comment

    • @bennyjames7806
      @bennyjames7806 Рік тому +97

      Anthony’s a very well-spoken, comprehensible dude. He’s also got some years on them so experience is definitely a factor. Give the boys some time, they’re just getting started.

  • @poseidon5177
    @poseidon5177 Рік тому +55

    Wow! Pitbull placing first was insane to see! That comeback was mindblowing!

  • @jasonbordine1396
    @jasonbordine1396 Рік тому +22

    Unironically a fantastic video. The long awaited collab did not disappoint

    • @DJ-ce3hq
      @DJ-ce3hq Рік тому +1

      You can see how much more Anthony understands than them. His arguments actually make sense

    • @jasonbordine1396
      @jasonbordine1396 Рік тому +3

      @@DJ-ce3hq to be fair he is more experienced at critiquing music. And having different opinions does not make someone ignorant or less eloquent.

  • @dakotajohnson2293
    @dakotajohnson2293 Рік тому +32

    Didn't think that Tom Macdonald was gonna get best rapper but I'm not complaining. Thank you for finally coming around to an amazing artist Anthony.

  • @gonzalo6890
    @gonzalo6890 Рік тому +5

    i like listening to Melon debate a bout music. This format makes for a great discussion around music, trying to pin point the importance and legacy of these artists made a great video

  • @wilfrednieves9118
    @wilfrednieves9118 8 місяців тому

    This is awesome. We Need more videos do this 3 dudes.🔥

  • @nichemusicmemes
    @nichemusicmemes Рік тому +4

    HOLY SHIT! i'm beyond honored my edit made it to the thumbnail! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @AverageLobotomite
    @AverageLobotomite 3 місяці тому +5

    Fantano was trying his best not to namedrop races

  • @mr.wednesday3305
    @mr.wednesday3305 Рік тому +21

    Weird. Logic didn’t put himself in the list. So humble 🙏

  • @polybrancus4889
    @polybrancus4889 Рік тому +48

    So glad that 645AR was able to pull it out and take the win! Great to see the ability by the guys to recognize masterful lyricism!

  • @andrew69007
    @andrew69007 Рік тому +6

    Having a debate/conversation about music with people who are equally as passionate & interested sounds like a good time. Rarely happens for me though. A lot of people don’t nerd out over music like this unfortunately

    • @bvlkan_d
      @bvlkan_d Рік тому

      Me too bro unfortunately

  • @jennyneon
    @jennyneon Рік тому +231

    The fact that Lil Wayne searches his bars on Google to make sure that he doesn't repeat one line of his song when he's making a new song makes him one of the greatest, if not the greatest rapper imo.

    • @doodoocheeks420ballsac5
      @doodoocheeks420ballsac5 Рік тому +23

      Thank you. Wayne is so much better as a rapper and in my opinion has higher highs than Ye. Weezy over Ye easily

    • @autumnsummer9253
      @autumnsummer9253 Рік тому +19

      nah

    • @super6070
      @super6070 Рік тому +46

      @Eugene are you a 2008 Eminem fan

    • @sistah_fistahs_antichrist
      @sistah_fistahs_antichrist Рік тому +8

      Lmao but he repeats himself all the time "3 lines like adidas" "blind like stevie wonder" "im the shit, yall just poop stains" he said all those at least 20 times 🤣

    • @Re-Todd_Howard
      @Re-Todd_Howard Рік тому +5

      Really crazy they think Ye beats Weezy.

  • @madremorelos1573
    @madremorelos1573 Рік тому +15

    Love how the talk about how influential and important Eminem is to the genre and even just music as a whole, and then immediately pick Kanye over him with zero explanation.

    • @SageOcs
      @SageOcs Рік тому +5

      because Ye's just better

    • @godofnothing428
      @godofnothing428 Рік тому +5

      @@SageOcs ye is worse than lupe, no way he passed em of em passed lupe

    • @Prodbyjah464
      @Prodbyjah464 Рік тому

      Ye’s more influential imo

    • @omari3107
      @omari3107 Рік тому +5

      @@godofnothing428 ye is better than em and lupe artistically, influentially, etc. the only thing they got over him is technical rap

    • @godofnothing428
      @godofnothing428 Рік тому +1

      @@omari3107 highly disagree but sure

  • @5c5ve
    @5c5ve Рік тому +5

    This was honestly such a great discussion

  • @LucasStrandell
    @LucasStrandell Рік тому +5

    Do more of these, this was so cool to watch. Very different perspectives, yet all valid and well thought out points.

  • @oscarwhelan4436
    @oscarwhelan4436 Рік тому +5

    this is just a straight-up awesome respectful music conversation. More of this.

  • @bentn13
    @bentn13 Рік тому +33

    One thing about Kendrick that's interesting is that few people seem to fully follow his sonic or concept lanes, which happens more with Kanye. Maybe it's because Kanye did a lot of it on his own or almost, which allows for copying more easily, or Kanye's lines aren't as deeply layered, or his albums not as insanely conceptual, but whatever it is, there's a lot more replicability in the industry from his music than from Kendrick's. But maybe it's just that, Kendrick is hard to copy because he reinvents the perspective from what he looks at music, thus each album has its own character name, where Kanye changes the music which he uses to express himself through.

    • @nnnnnn496
      @nnnnnn496 Рік тому +3

      Ye is more colourful.

    • @R-H-B
      @R-H-B Рік тому +1

      I think Kanye’s antics are stuff that’s already been in the media, so people are fully aware that a Kanye has a deeper meaning. But Kendrick usually implicitly speaks on personal topics, which people will probably not clock on to immediately

    • @Weru212
      @Weru212 Рік тому +10

      Not as conceptual. Are you mad? Yeezus, 808’s, MBDTF, hell even JIK are all conceptual albums, far more experimental than all Kendrick albums with the exceptions of TPAB. Like are y’all okay?

    • @orange_penis
      @orange_penis Рік тому +2

      Kendrick talks bout unique topics and expresses himself lyrically. It’s harder than copying Kanye’s sound(tho kanye did make talking ur personal issues in hip hop mainstream). Also Nas already does better than Kendrick at storytelling

    • @bentn13
      @bentn13 Рік тому

      @@Weru212 I said "Kanye changes the music which he uses to express himself through" to me that shows how experimental he is. And I'm not saying Kanye's albums aren't conceptual, but they don't tell a tight cohesive story like Kendrick's do. The story is more loose, it revolves things.

  • @jonathanchavez9009
    @jonathanchavez9009 Рік тому +35

    Lmao the Kendrick vs jcole bit was hilarious. Never seen a unanimous decision reached so quickly (deservedly so)

  • @e-o-o
    @e-o-o Рік тому +12

    Wasn’t expecting Fantano to give praise to the GOAT Kid Rock and his underrated classic “Bad Reputation” and giving Tom McDonald’s the second best of all time award was rather spicy and a hot take but people will understand why in like a year

  • @Windows98.
    @Windows98. Рік тому +82

    So glad you rewarded NAV for his consistency, finally getting some recognition

  • @DavDaFreak123
    @DavDaFreak123 Рік тому +28

    Melon would have picked JPEGMAFIA over Kendrick had he named himself PNGMAFIA instead

    • @Iris-qh2pl
      @Iris-qh2pl Рік тому

      Why is this sending me 😂😂

  • @xcreenzm8
    @xcreenzm8 Рік тому +54

    Funny how everyone immediately agreed when they got to Kendrick vs J. Cole

    • @elans.8595
      @elans.8595 Рік тому +1

      I literally still don't know who I'd pick, and they just heard the names and knew 😭

    • @daboyfernando6033
      @daboyfernando6033 Рік тому +16

      @@elans.8595I love J Cole. He is my favorite artist but if I’m being objective and not biased it’s easily Kendrick.

    • @astro.8888
      @astro.8888 Рік тому +2

      @@daboyfernando6033 bros being objective in an art form

    • @daboyfernando6033
      @daboyfernando6033 Рік тому +9

      @@astro.8888 lmao music is an opinion but there is also objectivity. 99% of people know Kanye is a better artist than Lil pump. Correct? It’s an opinion that Kanye is better artistically but it’s correct to all people, so much so that it is a fact

    • @elektra8535
      @elektra8535 Рік тому +1

      J. Cole is one of the Best from this time but Kendrick is already considered one of the Best of all time. It's really amazing see how Kendrick had gained massive respect from everyone in the industry from old heads, people from his generation and newer generations. And obviously Kendrick have influenced a lot of New rappers like JID for example

  • @abhilashpandey5636
    @abhilashpandey5636 Рік тому +23

    i love how they all agreed to Kendrick in 2 seconds

  • @gavinwilsdorf9374
    @gavinwilsdorf9374 Рік тому +67

    Wow I can’t believe the final matchup was Kendrick Lamar vs Tom Macdonald!

    • @ghostpopp
      @ghostpopp Рік тому +2

      tom is just the goat🧛🏻🔥🔥🍇🍇

  • @RSG_TheMonster
    @RSG_TheMonster Рік тому +72

    The collab we never knew we needed!!!

    • @YourGuyWedge
      @YourGuyWedge Рік тому +29

      Bro we all knew

    • @semzip8558
      @semzip8558 Рік тому

      @@polarhero57 would be great

    • @msbmeseb
      @msbmeseb Рік тому +2

      @@polarhero57 We need Tom MacDonald and Hivemind

    • @djangohalloran2015
      @djangohalloran2015 Рік тому +2

      Hahaha. Haha. Ha. That reminds me of the time Riley, Graydon, and Fantano kidnapped me and force-fed me the body of their vehicular manslaughter victim.

    • @BirdGod
      @BirdGod Рік тому +1

      The collab everyone asked for*

  • @haydennelson2115
    @haydennelson2115 Рік тому +32

    Damn, this had a lot of close match-ups. Glad to see Bladee saw the top spot!

  • @_dekucuck
    @_dekucuck Рік тому +257

    Absolutely ecstatic to see Kodak win this. Makes me feel like a proud father.

    • @billballinger5622
      @billballinger5622 6 місяців тому +1

      Jokes aside I prefer him over cringe stuff like Kanye or Kendrick or Cole or those lames

    • @jarrahsends
      @jarrahsends 4 місяці тому +3

      @@billballinger5622ain’t no way bro called 3 of the best rappers of the century lame 💀

    • @Peanutnibbler
      @Peanutnibbler 3 місяці тому

      ​@@billballinger5622 broooo 💀

  • @isaacroberts5402
    @isaacroberts5402 Рік тому

    Love this format for analysing and reviewing music/artists

  • @DKF_oli
    @DKF_oli Рік тому +21

    Omg I’ve never heard more heavy canadian accents in my life.

    • @Miranda.macleod
      @Miranda.macleod Рік тому +3

      They are definitely French Canadian, you can hear the French accent

  • @17thshard62
    @17thshard62 Рік тому +13

    8:57 I feel like people who are into MF Doom and Peggy are the same ones who are hitting up Dead & Company b2b Tipper at music festivals due to their ability to mix avant-garde stuff with their bangers.

  • @Psilocin-City
    @Psilocin-City 8 місяців тому

    The most eloquent rap debate i have seen in my life

  • @mirandoid
    @mirandoid Рік тому +31

    calling eminem the mcdonald's of hip hop was the realest thing melon has ever said

  • @quinnmchugh1362
    @quinnmchugh1362 Рік тому +6

    first fantano video ive watched in a long time, this is a fantastic discussion, one of the best vids ive seen in a long time. i still can't believe the comments section is full of people trying to make jokes for upvotes. why cant we just talk about the video itself

    • @wince9537
      @wince9537 Рік тому

      I agree bruh

    • @inutsiaqpetersen9274
      @inutsiaqpetersen9274 Рік тому +1

      How u know its the best video in a Long time if u aint watch a vid in a Long time tho

  • @PoorlyWrttenReviews
    @PoorlyWrttenReviews Рік тому +13

    Kanye v Kendrick, that is always the question in my head. Kanye as musician, Kendrick as a story teller.

  • @SissyLily666
    @SissyLily666 Рік тому +2

    Glad to see content in 4k

  • @rhynemusic
    @rhynemusic Рік тому +30

    Love seeing Fantano on other podcasts!

  • @mbrandao2555
    @mbrandao2555 Рік тому +8

    So humble that NAV personally asked to not be included so that these lesser rappers could have fun aswell

  • @avariballz1682
    @avariballz1682 Рік тому

    this was a super respectable conversation. fun to watch

  • @camh.04
    @camh.04 Рік тому +14

    The flo rida sweep was unexpected but so deserved, thanks for shedding light on one of my fave rappers!

  • @Game-BeatX14
    @Game-BeatX14 Рік тому +11

    It feels illegal to see a fantano video in 4K resolution, lmao.

  • @TrackMasterAsh
    @TrackMasterAsh Рік тому +16

    God Melon just can’t go a day without bashing on Eminem

  • @kevinjohnson4498
    @kevinjohnson4498 9 місяців тому +4

    I feel like there should be a distinction between best rapper and best rap artist. Kanye makes great rap songs but I have never considered him a great rapper. Eminem is the opposite, GOAT level rapper who doesn't really make great songs anymore. Kendrick is someone who excels in both lanes.

  • @lotsopontso4023
    @lotsopontso4023 Рік тому +9

    Do a series of this with every musician from every genre.
    Why melon dripping like Timmy Turner

  • @andresmargraf849
    @andresmargraf849 Рік тому +5

    "I keep talking about these records like a broken recorder"

  • @zaiah9252
    @zaiah9252 Рік тому +56

    In terms of best rappers of all times I would probably say, Andre 3000, Biggie Smalls, Kendrick Lamar and Eminem. All of these guys I’m their prime showed exceptional feats of rap performances.

    • @Python-xs2iv
      @Python-xs2iv Рік тому +58

      Ah yes, Andre three hundred, my favorite rapper

    • @zaiah9252
      @zaiah9252 Рік тому +3

      @@Python-xs2iv lol typo. You knew who I meant haha

    • @Python-xs2iv
      @Python-xs2iv Рік тому +10

      @@zaiah9252 Yeah, the migos

    • @ozzebeatz1519
      @ozzebeatz1519 Рік тому

      Cmom man really ? No nas no Tupac ?

    • @zaiah9252
      @zaiah9252 Рік тому

      @@ozzebeatz1519 I love Tupac but he’s not in my top 5. Nas is someone I want to listen to more but after Illmatic, he’s certainly Greta but didn’t stick out to me as much.

  • @diran94
    @diran94 Рік тому +10

    there was no way this wasn't coming down to Kanye vs. Kendrick in the end.

    • @nepotsuki6856
      @nepotsuki6856 Рік тому

      It might seem predictable but they are just so good

  • @Pluto2004
    @Pluto2004 Рік тому

    FINALLY!! THE COLLAB WEVE BEEN WAITING FOR!

  • @taipeijoey101
    @taipeijoey101 Рік тому +5

    That LCD Soundsystem sweater is goated

  • @KnarchoAommrad
    @KnarchoAommrad Рік тому +20

    Love to see the Peggy appreciation

  • @Saugeee
    @Saugeee Рік тому

    This is a really good trio.keep it up

  • @stoopidcivickid6741
    @stoopidcivickid6741 Рік тому +22

    Hot take: Peggy is the best experimental and non-mainstream rapper out there at the moment

    • @frankienb
      @frankienb Рік тому +10

      not a hot take tbh, super arguable for sure :)

    • @TheHonoredMadman
      @TheHonoredMadman Рік тому +1

      Arguable at best but there's plenty of others out there

    • @UnStop4ble
      @UnStop4ble Рік тому

      @@TheHonoredMadman can you name some? im looking for some new intersting stuff =)

  • @matthewbutner8870
    @matthewbutner8870 Рік тому +8

    I've been on the Lil Xan train since Day 1. Glad to see him finally get his due as a Giant of hip hop.

  • @theprecipiceofreason
    @theprecipiceofreason Рік тому +3

    Talkin about impact on the scene for Future right after you talked about how you weren't gonna count it for Eminem. Nice.

  • @droo8495
    @droo8495 6 днів тому +2

    hearing melon defend kanye feels strange but I'm here for it

  • @nosequiters
    @nosequiters Рік тому +3

    i love how they spent so much time discussaing and disagreeing on each one until they got to j cole kendrick and they all agreed in a second without a second thoughtin the amoiunt of time it took to say their names

  • @olliet8033
    @olliet8033 Рік тому +4

    Anthony doing a bracket with these guys is like a tennis player, playing basketball with a hand behind his back and still winning. He’s not a rap fan he’s a music fan but still makes way more valid points.

  • @jacoblacey7851
    @jacoblacey7851 Рік тому +19

    I think the best wrapper is definitely wax. It's not super crinkly and has a good weight to it.

  • @astr0sauce
    @astr0sauce Рік тому +2

    i could watch these guys together all day every day

  • @quickdrawmcgraw3567
    @quickdrawmcgraw3567 Рік тому +1

    Shits getting real bad out here on the streets, so thanks for keeping me sane

  • @ewan7283
    @ewan7283 Рік тому +3

    great video, just wish there was more of a definitive criteria you were basing it on, rather than for some artists talking about catalogue and prioritising that, others were only based on lyrical ability, others were purely personal preference. Very happy to see kendrick over j cole in under 5 second’s though. dont give that comparison any more time than it deserves.

  • @67farout
    @67farout Рік тому +9

    I've got no jokes. This shit just fucking rules

  • @jaker721
    @jaker721 Рік тому +1

    All three of these guys make excellent points!

  • @omar_opt
    @omar_opt Рік тому

    NFR boys on the come up. Beautiful video 👏🏽

  • @ignacioprata
    @ignacioprata Рік тому +3

    This bracket was really well made it makes sense to have both of them in the final.

  • @marcdoran1264
    @marcdoran1264 Рік тому +18

    This bracket was missing so many names!! DOOM, Nas, Black Thought, Jack Harlow, Andre 3000…

  • @Fleetwootmack
    @Fleetwootmack Рік тому

    Ong EP2 is a great project, one of my favorites from him. Also Peggy has made more music than what’s on streaming platforms.

  • @infernalflamezz7480
    @infernalflamezz7480 Рік тому

    Loved the convos

  • @garnikhakobyan5786
    @garnikhakobyan5786 Рік тому +6

    Let's be honest we all knew who was gonna win this😂😂. 3 Kendrick stans were deciding who is the best rapper

    • @Wavy-fs4mr
      @Wavy-fs4mr Рік тому

      Actually, nfr podcast are Cole Stans as well. So it wasn’t automatically Kendrick