By now Macklemore & Ryan Lewis sweeping the rap category at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday has received extensive coverage from various media outlets and many opinions, mostly those disagreeing with the results. The conversation regarding the Grammys deciding to award Macklemore & Ryan Lewis three rap awards mostly focuses on fan favorite Kendrick Lamar being 'snubbed'. And now Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons is weighing in on the matter.

In a Reddit AMA Monday (Jan. 27th) Russel Simmons shared his opinion on what happened at the Grammys. "Kendrick is absolutely a better rapper, and Macklemore had one of the most inspiring, socially conscious songs of the year and that is what did well for him," Simmons said during the Reddit AMA. "He's a great rapper, but there is no evidence anywhere that he's a better artist than Lamar."

Although Simmons believes Kedrick Lamar is a better rapper than Macklemore, he still gave Macklemore props, focusing on his lyrics and message. "Lyrics & social consciousness," Simmons said. "Someone with lyrics & flow like Kendrick, with the social message of Macklemore. Poets should touch peoples' hearts, and possessing that ability is what's most important."

Source: Reddit