André 3000 has fired back at his fellow rappers who criticized his comments about over-40 rapping.
In a cover story interview with Crack Magazine, the OutKast legend said, “I heard some rappers respond to what I said about their age, and I had to ask, ‘What are you rapping about?’
“Some people are the biggest braggadocio rappers in the world, and we love them for that — but it’s a lot easier to do that for the rest of your life. I don’t necessarily rap like that. Our recipe is different.
3 Starks continued to defend his position in response to an unnamed critic: “He doesn’t know what it takes for me to do what I do. I don’t know what it takes for him to say it over and over again. Same words and still be creative but I love that he does it.
André 3000 has previously suggested rap is a young man’s game, telling GQ: “I’m 48 years old. It’s not that age determines what you rap about, but it does in a way. What’s going on in my life, For example, what are you saying? “I have to get a colonoscopy. “What are you rapping about?” My eyesight is getting worse. “
His comments sparked disappointment and division among fans and other rappers, with Lil Wayne calling them “disheartening.”
“I read one or two depressing quotes from people I really respect in the music industry,” Weezy said last year on his Apple Music show Young Money Radio. “They get asked, ‘Why don’t you make music?’ or whatever. They’re like, ‘Man, what do I say? I’m in my 40s. What do I say?
“I was like, wow, this is so frustrating. I thought, I have everything to talk about!”
LOX also urged the “Love Below” lyricist to pick up his notepad and get back into the studio.
Sheek Louch said on “The Breakfast Club”: “No, there’s a lot to say, Dre. Too much, man. It’s just how you word it and express it. Of course, we’re not talking about being in a hallway or a trap or anything like that, But it’s a lot. Let us know what you go through.
Styles P then chimed in: “Raps about his travels. He’s one of the greatest of all time. He can just hit the beat on the flute. I think rapping about what he’s rapping about is a great point. It gives a different people bring different perspectives.
