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Originally Posted by Severian
Yeah, I'm not surprised. It's a shame, but Weezy's done. TKO. Carter V, if ever released, is going to have to be the end. If people keep waiting around for things to get good again, he's going to keep making crap that he promises will be dope, and we'll keep getting our hopes up and he'll keep crushing them.
Let's face it guys: Carter and Carter II were his classics of their era, and eventually they'll be forgotten. C3 was a fluke, with great production being more responsible for its timelessness than Wayne's actual talent. It's a great record, but set those lyrics against typical, dead on arrival beats like those on- well - just about every album since C3, and C3 would be just as forgettable.
C4 had a moment or two, and so did most of his tapes, but homie's done.
Drake has surpassed him as a rapper and a creative voice and even a brand. And Drake's a former child soap actor, the most unlikely rap star ever. Wayne should bow out.
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this guy was an idol for me, it truly sucks to see him tarnishing his legacy like that. even though Rebirth, Carter 4 and IANAHB2 weren't great, they were fun with a few gems and Wayne wasn't taking himself seriously so i couldn't hate. on FWA it actually sounds like he's trying hard to impress me with technical rapping skills, and falling off short.
if he's still got a few good songs on his vault, then he needs to put them on Carter 5, release it then call it a day.