Could Lil Wayne Have Ja Rule’d 50 Cent?

[Elano]

Think about it. The opportunity was there. Now, whether Wayne could have pulled it off is an entirely different story.

The thing is, as big as Wayne’s buzz was last year, when Fif started baiting him, I don’t think any of us knew, him included, knew how big it was. Sure, some of you will front now that the numbers are in, but with Kanye West moving 957,000 copies off that 9/11 buzz (bigger in my opinion), I doubt anyone projected Wayne to do “A Millie” when his turn finally came.

When Wayne’s first week numbers first came out, one of my friends joked, “50 you were the man, homie. What the fuck happened to you?” For some reason, I think folks would have gotten a kick out of Wayne using that line. Imagine if Wayne clowned Fif in a similar way, waited for Fif’s response and then unleash the onslaught. Who knows what could have happened?

The thing is Fif began baiting Wayne during a vulnerable stage. “Straight To The Bank” and “Amusement Park” had just bricked and the 50/G-Unit backlash was at an all-time high. Meanwhile, Wayne could seemingly do no wrong. And having Kanye West (the no.1 human being in music) co-sign, couldn’t have hurt either. Fif wasn’t in Ja shape last year. Rule was just free falling at the time. I’m pretty sure he would have faded on his own, Fif just expedited the process.

But, using his momentum and Fif’s backlash, Wayne had absolute potential for damage. The thing is, I don’t think he’s that wise. I mean, dude didn’t even get Jay-Z’s “Dr. Carter” for God’s sake. I don’t think he has what it takes to go in on record and then launch an attack to move somebody out of the game. Given the same platform, somebody like Jay or Nas could have really hurt Fif. Looking back at records like “Backdown,” Fif didn’t really ether Ja lyrically. He just merked him with all the extra curricular show pranks and interview jabs. Plus, he didn’t let up. I doubt Wayne has enough off syrup time to stay on somebody’s ass. Then again, maybe he does. But bottom line, there’s no way Fif would have let himself go down and he probably would have hurt Wayne in the process. I guess Wayne had too much to lose. Maybe he was at least smart enough to know that and fell back. Could Wayne have Ja Ruled 50? Absolutely not. Could he have hurt 50’s career. Hmmmm, I wanna say no. But then again, I didn’t think dude would sell a million either.

(xxl mag )

[Blood$]

50 can't be "Ja Ruled", he's got too much money lol

[Chamillitary Click]

50 can't be "Ja Ruled", he's got too much money lol

lol word!

[R1ZE]

What a terribly written article. The amount of flip-floppin gin the last paragraph is amazing.

Wayne vs 50 could have been big. But Wayne's not good enough to win. And someone seriously challenging Fif might have made him go back to his old style... or atleast get Banks to write him some hot shit.

[DJJohnB]

r u sayin 50 cent is beefin with weezy mayn?

[Black Excellence]

Think about it. The opportunity was there. Now, whether Wayne could have pulled it off is an entirely different story.

The thing is, as big as Wayne’s buzz was last year, when Fif started baiting him, I don’t think any of us knew, him included, knew how big it was. Sure, some of you will front now that the numbers are in, but with Kanye West moving 957,000 copies off that 9/11 buzz (bigger in my opinion), I doubt anyone projected Wayne to do “A Millie” when his turn finally came.

When Wayne’s first week numbers first came out, one of my friends joked, “50 you were the man, homie. What the fuck happened to you?” For some reason, I think folks would have gotten a kick out of Wayne using that line. Imagine if Wayne clowned Fif in a similar way, waited for Fif’s response and then unleash the onslaught. Who knows what could have happened?

The thing is Fif began baiting Wayne during a vulnerable stage. “Straight To The Bank” and “Amusement Park” had just bricked and the 50/G-Unit backlash was at an all-time high. Meanwhile, Wayne could seemingly do no wrong. And having Kanye West (the no.1 human being in music) co-sign, couldn’t have hurt either. Fif wasn’t in Ja shape last year. Rule was just free falling at the time. I’m pretty sure he would have faded on his own, Fif just expedited the process.

But, using his momentum and Fif’s backlash, Wayne had absolute potential for damage. The thing is, I don’t think he’s that wise. I mean, dude didn’t even get Jay-Z’s “Dr. Carter” for God’s sake. I don’t think he has what it takes to go in on record and then launch an attack to move somebody out of the game. Given the same platform, somebody like Jay or Nas could have really hurt Fif. Looking back at records like “Backdown,” Fif didn’t really ether Ja lyrically. He just merked him with all the extra curricular show pranks and interview jabs. Plus, he didn’t let up. I doubt Wayne has enough off syrup time to stay on somebody’s ass. Then again, maybe he does. But bottom line, there’s no way Fif would have let himself go down and he probably would have hurt Wayne in the process. I guess Wayne had too much to lose. Maybe he was at least smart enough to know that and fell back. Could Wayne have Ja Ruled 50? Absolutely not. Could he have hurt 50’s career. Hmmmm, I wanna say no. But then again, I didn’t think dude would sell a million either.

(xxl mag )

nah. 5-0 is weak but wayne is weaker. wayne would have only ethered himself!!!!!!

[Johnny B]

Think about it. The opportunity was there. Now, whether Wayne could have pulled it off is an entirely different story.

The thing is, as big as Wayne’s buzz was last year, when Fif started baiting him, I don’t think any of us knew, him included, knew how big it was. Sure, some of you will front now that the numbers are in, but with Kanye West moving 957,000 copies off that 9/11 buzz (bigger in my opinion), I doubt anyone projected Wayne to do “A Millie” when his turn finally came.

When Wayne’s first week numbers first came out, one of my friends joked, “50 you were the man, homie. What the fuck happened to you?” For some reason, I think folks would have gotten a kick out of Wayne using that line. Imagine if Wayne clowned Fif in a similar way, waited for Fif’s response and then unleash the onslaught. Who knows what could have happened?

The thing is Fif began baiting Wayne during a vulnerable stage. “Straight To The Bank” and “Amusement Park” had just bricked and the 50/G-Unit backlash was at an all-time high. Meanwhile, Wayne could seemingly do no wrong. And having Kanye West (the no.1 human being in music) co-sign, couldn’t have hurt either. Fif wasn’t in Ja shape last year. Rule was just free falling at the time. I’m pretty sure he would have faded on his own, Fif just expedited the process.

But, using his momentum and Fif’s backlash, Wayne had absolute potential for damage. The thing is, I don’t think he’s that wise. I mean, dude didn’t even get Jay-Z’s “Dr. Carter” for God’s sake. I don’t think he has what it takes to go in on record and then launch an attack to move somebody out of the game. Given the same platform, somebody like Jay or Nas could have really hurt Fif. Looking back at records like “Backdown,” Fif didn’t really ether Ja lyrically. He just merked him with all the extra curricular show pranks and interview jabs. Plus, he didn’t let up. I doubt Wayne has enough off syrup time to stay on somebody’s ass. Then again, maybe he does. But bottom line, there’s no way Fif would have let himself go down and he probably would have hurt Wayne in the process. I guess Wayne had too much to lose. Maybe he was at least smart enough to know that and fell back. Could Wayne have Ja Ruled 50? Absolutely not. Could he have hurt 50’s career. Hmmmm, I wanna say no. But then again, I didn’t think dude would sell a million either.

(xxl mag )

nah. 5-0 is weak but wayne is weaker. wayne would have only ethered himself!!!!!!

that's debatable. lol

[Black Excellence]

if wayne tried to go at 5-0 g unit would get in it and destroy wayne. i'm not even a g unit typa nigga but i know they'll bring it to wayne.

[S P I C E]

Wayne>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>50

[late night]

I think 50 would be able to stay on top if he STOPPED BEEFING!! it would be 100 times better if all these guys could work together, 50 cent ft T.I, lil wayne ft 50 cent and young jeezy and jay z, how dope would that be. maybe dre would give them all a beat. wish full thinking.

[Chamillitary Click]

I think 50 would be able to stay on top if he STOPPED BEEFING!! it would be 100 times better if all these guys could work together, 50 cent ft T.I, lil wayne ft 50 cent and young jeezy and jay z, how dope would that be. maybe dre would give them all a beat. wish full thinking.

lol true, but too much ego for one mic.

[late night]

I think 50 would be able to stay on top if he STOPPED BEEFING!! it would be 100 times better if all these guys could work together, 50 cent ft T.I, lil wayne ft 50 cent and young jeezy and jay z, how dope would that be. maybe dre would give them all a beat. wish full thinking.

lol true, but too much ego for one mic.

haha yeah


one more thing to add networking and doing music with different artist and producers increases a rappers diversity and creativity, from my point of view 50 isolated himself from the rest of the industry and by beefing he burned all possible bridges for the future.

game is deffinitly going to outsell him, the new single (pain) is hot, and game is making all the right connections in the industry.

[Chamillitary Click]

I think 50 would be able to stay on top if he STOPPED BEEFING!! it would be 100 times better if all these guys could work together, 50 cent ft T.I, lil wayne ft 50 cent and young jeezy and jay z, how dope would that be. maybe dre would give them all a beat. wish full thinking.

lol true, but too much ego for one mic.

haha yeah


one more thing to add networking and doing music with different artist and producers increases a rappers diversity and creativity, from my point of view 50 isolated himself from the rest of the industry and by beefing he burned all possible bridges for the future.

game is deffinitly going to outsell him, the new single (pain) is hot, and game is making all the right connections in the industry.

no doubt game outsells him. even if TOS didnt do as bad as its doin, and they were at the 500k mark (SIKE!! ), game is still outsellin that. my guess is game does 750k+.

[MontrealCity's Most]

Wayne>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>50

common now

[K.Dub]

Wayne>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>50

common now

It'z true, yo