Classifying 3 Different Tiers of Lyricism.

Based strictly on Brilliance of verbiage & diction. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎤" title="Mikrofon" aria-label="Emoji: Mikrofon">

Bar for Bar.

Line for Line.

Word for Word.
The inspiration.
The inspiration.
The inspiration.
L Y R I C I S T S

- aren’t the most mind blowing rappers on Paper https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📝" title="Memo" aria-label="Emoji: Memo">

Yet they still manage to get their point across in a unique, intriguing way https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="đź’Ż" title="Hundert Punkte Symbol" aria-label="Emoji: Hundert Punkte Symbol">

They show glimpses of Cleverness every now & then

Their strength is in their upfront Directness. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎯" title="Volltreffer" aria-label="Emoji: Volltreffer">
L Y R I C I S T S- aren’t the most mind blowing rappers on Paper https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable= Yet they still manage to get their point across in a unique, intriguing way https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💯" title="Hundert Punkte Symbol" aria-label="Emoji: Hundert Punkte Symbol"> They show glimpses of Cleverness every now & thenTheir strength is in their upfront Directness. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎯" title="Volltreffer" aria-label="Emoji: Volltreffer">" title="L Y R I C I S T S- aren’t the most mind blowing rappers on Paper https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📝" title="Memo" aria-label="Emoji: Memo"> Yet they still manage to get their point across in a unique, intriguing way https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💯" title="Hundert Punkte Symbol" aria-label="Emoji: Hundert Punkte Symbol"> They show glimpses of Cleverness every now & thenTheir strength is in their upfront Directness. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🎯" title="Volltreffer" aria-label="Emoji: Volltreffer">" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
Take ScHoolboy Q’s verse on “Figg Get Da Money” https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔥" title="Feuer" aria-label="Emoji: Feuer">

Lyrically, it’s not super verbose or groundbreaking

The verse thrives off its authenticity & ScHoolboy’s rugged delivery https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🗣" title="Silhouette eines sprechenden Kopfes" aria-label="Emoji: Silhouette eines sprechenden Kopfes">
Another Great example is Meek Mill on “Ooh Kill Em” https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔥" title="Feuer" aria-label="Emoji: Feuer">
W O R D S M I T H S

These rappers often display an Upper Echelon level of lyrical athleticism

Whether it be in form of Rhymes, Punchlines, Wordplay, Covertness, Layers, Imagery, or Entendres.

They are held to a higher standard lyrically & more is expected from them.
J.Cole’s verse on “The Climb Back” https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔥" title="Feuer" aria-label="Emoji: Feuer">

An Excellent example of a Wordsmith doing his job https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="đź–Š" title="Kugelschreiber unten links" aria-label="Emoji: Kugelschreiber unten links">

He showcases an Advanced Rhyme scheme while still executing clever Wordplay & Punchlines. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🥊" title="Boxhandschuh" aria-label="Emoji: Boxhandschuh">

This Verse is packed with those “Aha!” moments that are sure to get a reaction
Benny The Butcher’s “Sunday School” is a Great example too. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔥" title="Feuer" aria-label="Emoji: Feuer">
G O D M C

The God MC tier is of course the Raresthttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="đź’Ž" title="Edelstein" aria-label="Emoji: Edelstein">

They are Wordsmiths on steroids https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="đź’‰" title="Spritze" aria-label="Emoji: Spritze">

They go above & beyond lyrically & casually go over listener’s headshttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💡" title="Elektrische Glühbirne" aria-label="Emoji: Elektrische Glühbirne">

Their vocabulary is Top Notch, unpredictable, & they drop Knowledgeable references relating to Culture/History/Events
G O D M CThe God MC tier is of course the Raresthttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable=They are Wordsmiths on steroids https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💉" title="Spritze" aria-label="Emoji: Spritze">They go above & beyond lyrically & casually go over listener’s headshttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💡" title="Elektrische Glühbirne" aria-label="Emoji: Elektrische Glühbirne">Their vocabulary is Top Notch, unpredictable, & they drop Knowledgeable references relating to Culture/History/Events" title="G O D M CThe God MC tier is of course the Raresthttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💎" title="Edelstein" aria-label="Emoji: Edelstein">They are Wordsmiths on steroids https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💉" title="Spritze" aria-label="Emoji: Spritze">They go above & beyond lyrically & casually go over listener’s headshttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💡" title="Elektrische Glühbirne" aria-label="Emoji: Elektrische Glühbirne">Their vocabulary is Top Notch, unpredictable, & they drop Knowledgeable references relating to Culture/History/Events" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
Ab-Soul’s verse on “Bloody Waters” https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔥" title="Feuer" aria-label="Emoji: Feuer">

His lines are layered with subtle nuanced schemes & references that may not be detected at first few listens https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔎" title="Nach rechts zeigende Lupe" aria-label="Emoji: Nach rechts zeigende Lupe">

This verse is RICH in Quotables https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="đź–Š" title="Kugelschreiber unten links" aria-label="Emoji: Kugelschreiber unten links"> and possesses no filler

Every line holds weight & isn’t taken for granted.
Earl Sweatshirt’s “Whoa” is another Great example https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔥" title="Feuer" aria-label="Emoji: Feuer">
And as a Bonus https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="đź‘€" title="Augen" aria-label="Emoji: Augen">

Black Thought’s Funkmaster Flex Freestyle from 2020 https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔥" title="Feuer" aria-label="Emoji: Feuer">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔥" title="Feuer" aria-label="Emoji: Feuer">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔥" title="Feuer" aria-label="Emoji: Feuer">
What does your favorite rapper classify as?

Lyricist, Wordsmith, or God MC? https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⬇️" title="Pfeil nach unten" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach unten">

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