This picture sure is controversial, but is it accurate? The bottom portion shows three legends and musical geniuses, does the top reflect their replacements? I think so. Wale, J.Cole, and Kendrick Lamar obviously have a long way to go when it comes to comparing themselves to the greats, but they definitely have proved they deserved to be here. Lets start with J.Cole, if people don't acknowledge his skills by now I don't know what it will take. He's not any other up coming artist who runs to this one and that one trying to make a chart topping hit, I personally feel that he's one of the few that still respect the art of rap. I also love the fact that Roc Nation is a label who seems to focus on artist development and building artists instead of building popularity, the perfect place for him to be. Wale aka the poetic genius, is associated with MMG, known for their hard lyrics and chart topping hits, he's almost the poetic voice in the group. Not meant in a bad way, but in the same way Nas was, extremely knowledgable and undoubtedly intelligent. His lyrics show consciousness on whats going on and his delivery is impeccable in my opinion. Of course he throws in those chart toppers and club anthems as he should. Last but not least is the new comer, Kendrick Lamar. He arrived almost soft on the scene kinda stayed low and didn't make a lot of noise, which is definitely not a bad thing when your holding those type of skills. I kinda enjoy the rappers who rap and leave the BS to those who cant necessarily back their words with their talent or lack there of. All three of these man came on the scene true to themselves and their art, they didn't blow up right then and there but there talent prevailed. Those who have a slow start seem to last long in the Hip Hop world and I see these three definitely continuing to create good music for years to come.