Hitman Holla and Ave get into a heated hip hop debate over DMX vs Nas, breaking down impact, catalog, sales, regional influence, mainstream reach, classic albums, and who really had the stronger career.
The conversation starts with Hitman saying people need to stop playing with DMX, arguing that fans have forgotten how massive X was, from his number one albums to his global connection with everyday listeners. Ave and others push back by defending Nas’ catalog, storytelling, lyricism, longevity, and the respect he still carries in hip hop today.
The debate also expands into bigger rap legacy arguments including Jay-Z vs 2Pac, Fabolous vs Lloyd Banks, G-Unit mixtape impact, Desert Storm, Jadakiss, Biggie, and how different regions judge greatness differently.
This segment comes from a live Twitter/X Space within the battle rap and hip hop community. Presented by HipHopIsReal for reporting, commentary, reaction, and cultural documentation.
Who do you think had the bigger impact: DMX or Nas?
And who had the better career overall?
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