While Queens rapper 50 Cent hasn't been rapping as prolifically as he once did, he's still observing the game carefully, planning his moves accordingly. In a new interview with XXL, 50 Cent speaks on the patience required to enter new industries, his upcoming Animal Ambition project, and the difference between him and Kendrick Lamar.
Speaking about his relationship with Kendrick Lamar, and the artistic differences between himself and the TDE rapper, 50 Cent said "I love Kendrick," he exclaimed. "There's a huge difference in the two of us in our characters, and how we present ourselves. To me, Kendrick, he possesses the ability appear like he didn't know this was gonna happen. There's a level of confidence required in order to withstand the doubt... I had so much doubt prior to it actually working for me, that I would appear--at points-- a little arrogant. Kendrick will give you that energy like, 'this is so great, this is really happening."
50 Cent also commented on Kendrick's infamous "Control" verse, offering a slightly new take on the overexposed topic.
The rapper said he interpreted Kendrick's verse as saying "'the new music I've made is better than the music I've made in the past, and if you don't bring yours up to standard, you're gonna get left behind'" adding, "I don't think it can register as an attack, because he's worked with everyone he mentioned."
Source: HipHopDX
