And the winner is...

Emcees are like jeans. They come in all shapes, sizes, and styles. Whether they are loose, relaxed, or just plain tight your mood may dictate which style you want to feel. I have heard people say, "You are not a real rapper unless you write your own rhymes and can freestyle." I can think of more than a few "rappers" that have done just fine without being good at either. Last week a fellow student mentioned how that sort of thing can make or break a rapper's career. I was curious so I logged on to YouTube and found the video of Cassidy and Freeway going head to head. Keep in mind that I never really found myself seeking music from either artist before. What can I say? Cassidy murdered Freeway! It was amazing.
Freeway is incomparable to Cassidy's superior style. Trying to save face only made him lose it in the end. I almost felt sorry for the dude. Then I remembered, the rap game and Hip Hop in general, is all about the (male) ego. "I am the greatest!" Blah Blah Blah. Yeah sure, you can be the greatest until the next one comes along to knock them out of contention.
Then too if rapper's were more humble about their stylin' would we still listen. Probably not. I know when I hear a track like Wayne's "I'm me" I sing the chorus and feel like Wayne -- Baby, I'm me, so who you? And suddenly it's no longer about Wayne, but me. I Am the Greatest!