André 3000 has responded to criticism regarding his comments on aging in the rap game, sparking a lively debate in the hip-hop community.
- In a Crack Magazine interview, André questioned some rappers’ lyrical content.
- He defended his own artistic approach and creative process.
- Lil Wayne found André’s comments ‘depressing’ and had plenty to say on his show.
- Other rappers also chimed in, urging André to find new inspiration in his life experiences.
In an interview with Crack Magazine, André 3000 responded to criticisms about his stance on rapping past the age of 40. He openly questioned the content of some of his peers’ lyrics, asking, ‘What are you rapping about?’
André emphasized that different rappers have different styles. He said he’s not interested in ‘braggadocious’ rap and finds it easier for others to keep that up indefinitely.
Responding to an unnamed critic, André pointed out the challenge of keeping his work unique, adding, ‘He doesn’t know what it takes for me to do what I do.’
Previously, André expressed that age does influence lyrical content, joking about rapping on topics like colonoscopies and eyesight issues. This perspective received mixed reactions.
Lil Wayne felt André’s remarks were disheartening, saying on his Apple Music show, ‘I have everything to talk about!’ He found André’s take to be a downer.
Meanwhile, The LOX encouraged André to use his life experiences as inspiration. They believe there’s plenty for him to rap about if he looks at his journey and travels.
Styles P suggested André could still be great with a new point-of-view, rapping about his experiences and different perspectives.
André 3000’s comments have sparked a buzz, proving that age in hip-hop is still a hot topic.
