will.i.am stopped by ‘Sway in the Morning’ on July 22, during which he told the radio host that he thinks Black Thought is a better rapper than Jay-Z while having a conversation about technical skills on the microphone.
“Black Thought is a trillion times better than Jay-Z,” he said after Sway pushed back a bit. “Seeing Black Thought, what he’s capable of just off-the-top — and yeah, Jay’s off-the-top is dope too — and Jay’s dope, don’t get me wrong, but Jay has already said everything that … he’s just regurgitating everything he’s already said. When everything that Black Thought comes up with is like, ‘Wait, I never heard that one. Wow, you split that word up like that?’ And that’s just my personal preference — that’s just me.”
He also named his top five rappers:
“Now there’s a lot of people that’ll be like, ‘What the f—k you know about hip-hop, will.i.am?’ I don’t give a f—k what you think. I just think know what I think … in my head? Top five MCs is always Biggie, 2Pac, Nas, Jay. I’m like, KRS, Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Nas, Black Thought … Pharaoh Monch is another one, ‘What is that cadence?’ And yes, Jay-Z’s awesome, I’m not taking away from his brilliance, I just don’t think he’s better than Black Thought.”
watch the full segment here:
Will.i.am and Taboo share how they rose to global fame while staying true to their hip-hop and cultural beginnings. Hear them reflect on their early days, their brotherhood, iconic collaborations, and the creative process behind their biggest hits.
The conversation dives deep into their influences, groundbreaking achievements, and the importance of representing and celebrating their communities. Learn about their perspectives on social change, the evolution of hip-hop, and how they’ve stayed unified through decades of success. Packed with humor, raw storytelling, and heartfelt moments, this is a must-watch for fans of music, culture, and inspiration.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Black Eyed Peas’ Journey to the Super Bowl
04:21 – Will.i.am’s Impact on Taboo
14:05 – Black Eyed Peas: 30 Years Together
15:33 – Inside the Studio Process
18:31 – Fergie’s Journey to Black Eyed Peas
25:38 – Shakira’s Role in Black Eyed Peas
33:43 – East LA Influence
39:43 – Immigration and ICE Issues
48:35 – Jermaine Dupri’s Contributions
51:38 – Will.i.am’s Songwriting Process
53:36 – Will.i.am’s Battle Rap History
56:34 – Freestyle Techniques
1:00:20 – Unorthodox Flow Styles
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