Let's not lie here, aside from Em and Dre fueling the 50 mania, his persona is pushing him. That NY Superthug/gangsta/dopeman. Shyne came out the box on some gangsta shit, and everyone hopped on his band wagon. Everything in NY pretty much became gangsta after him. Then he got locked up. 50 comes out, and everyone is gangsta again. Why? Because that same image that Shyne used, 50 uses. Not to mention, Shyne could actually spit dope lyrics. And, when he got hardcore, not many could see him. I know this is a pro-50 site, but I don't care. I feel that Shyne is and always will be 10 times the artist that 50 is. Only thing 50 has is the ability to make catchy hooks.


Bad Boys vs. Wanksta = Bad Boys. Two tracks introducing both artists to the mainstream, Bad Boys set the tone for what Shyne was about, straight hardcore Hip Hop.

That's Gangsta vs. In Da Club = Tie. Two different tracks, but That's Gangsta got it's point across, as did In Da Club.

Bonnie & Shyne vs. 21 Questions = Bonnie & Shyne. Both tracks geared towards women who stay down with a cat when he's doing dirt. Bonnie & Shyne was better, plus Barrington Levy destroyed the hook.

Now that 50 has something to say about Shyne, keep in mind I made this comparison to Jome when 50 first came out commercially, maybe when Shyne gets out, if it's any time soon, he'll show 50 what's cracking.

Oh yea, and if people can hate on Fatal for dissing 50 just because of affiliation, then why not hate on 50 for dissing Shyne due to affiliation?

Ah, I see you've found your next person who got successful, that you can hate for it now.  At least we've still got the bay!

Uh...you're making no sense. I've been saying that 50 is the gangsta image of Shyne, mixed with the voice, flow and charisma of Mase, since he came out. Ask Jome.

BUUULLLLLLSSHHHHHHIIIITTTTTTTTT

What was wack about That's Gangsta?

*yawn*  no one cares anymore sgv shit.  why do u give a fuck so much about what other people are listenin to

i have to say when i read the title of this i was totally ready to come in and argue that shyne is 1000 times better than 50...but what you said basically got my entire point right on the ball....i agree with you entirely...only diff. between the 2 was shyne had doper lyrics and didnt have as catchy hooks (which i think is a good thing)...but i think if 50 had bad boy production behind him he would probably be a bit more like shyne...either way...i cant wait for another shyne album.

Shyne is the rapper 50 cent will never be . Dude has great lyrics and dope style , 50 cent sounds like a mongo with great hooks !

Haha !
I dont think the people who apreciate good music will agree with you Represent .. I for one will never look at In da club like its my " g-thang " .

In da club = Maybe the most simple Dre beat I have ever heard . Plus the lyrics are sooo wack . Just another club song made with bullshit lyrics ... It sounds good when youre high or drunk though ..

Nuthing but a g thang = Introduced the world to the dog with the most funkiest flow , the beat is maybe the best g-funk beat ever made and the lyrics are straight westcoast classic shit . I remember first time I saw the video with all the lowriders , maaain ! Dopeness

Glad peep's prop's Shyne..
Been preachin' his name forever on the forum.

His debut lp is mad underated...
as are his skillz with the pen.
His lp was kinda dismissed and brushed aside by most as a Biggie impression.
But Shyne had his own thing, now we got rapper's sounding like & using his words & Quotes. {the Game}

his 3 singles are "Classics"
"Bad boys"
"That's gangsta"
"Bonnie & Shyne"

I'll take a new Shyne over 50 anyday...
But there is still room for both of them. (I'm a fan}
But let's not get it twisted Shyne would tear 50 apart on the mic {unless he ask's his master 4 help} ImO.

B.T.W.
FUCK Diddy. {fucken snitch}
Hates(Mutha'phucken}Rats 2oootre

I don't see a clear/good point.
Being a N.Y. drug kingpin/supergangsta isn't exactly something you copyright, as 100's of rappers got that image/style.