It really seems like most of this lyrical talent exited rap by the early 2000s, not that I listen much anymore. There's some decent artists these days but it seems like the raw peak talent is gone because you don't need it anymore to make top dollar.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M34OelgSlKI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hI8A14Qcv68
It really seems like most of this lyrical talent exited rap by the early 2000s, not that I listen much anymore. There's some decent artists these days but it seems like the raw peak talent is gone because you don't need it anymore to make top dollar.