On The Download: Grammy Picks, Best Rap Album

Access Hollywood - February 4, 2009 5:02 PM PST
Story photo: On The Download: Grammy Picks, Best Rap AlbumLil Wayne claims victory at the BET AwardsGetty ImagesAccess Hollywood

By Alex Bandy

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- The Nominees:
American Gangster - Jay-Z
Tha Carter III - Lil Wayne
The Cool - Lupe Fiasco
Nas - Nas
Paper Trail - T.I.

In the category of Best Rap Album, hip hop's former undisputed king, Jay-Z , squares off against new ruler (and Grammy's most nominated artist this year) Lil' Wayne. In true hip hop fashion - both MC's appear on tracks from each other's nominated albums.

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Also receiving nods in this category are Jay's former rival, Queensbridge rap legend Nas , conscious MC Lupe Fiasco, and recently incarcerated radio friendly "King" of the South, T.I.

While Lupe Fiasco is an ultra-talented wordsmith and songwriter whose album, "The Cool," was a breath of fresh air in the mundane world of rap music, the Grammy's Rap category tends to be a popularity contest, making him a long shot to win behind four better-selling, not to mention, more popular, artists.

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That being said, Jay-Z and Nas are legends in the game and T.I. continues to release multi-platinum discs. But this year belongs to Wheezy.

He's Hip-Hop's new King... Love him or hate him, this is his year and he will take home the trophy.

Should Win: Lupe Fiasco

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Will Win: Lil' Wayne

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  • melissa
    ahhh lil wayne be the best homies so get it strait
    report abuseposted October 9, 2009 7:24 AM PDT
  • TamikaC
    dont %@!*# wit mi boo k and stpo haten cuz he can rap better than ya k.
    report abuseposted August 11, 2009 8:21 PM PDT
  • Ashley
    Thats my boo he's very talented!!!!
    report abuseposted August 1, 2009 12:36 PM PDT
  • Ashley
    Thats my boo he's very talented!!!!
    report abuseposted August 1, 2009 12:36 PM PDT
  • chad s
    i been listenin to wayne since i was a freshman in high school. %@!*# i graduated in 99' wayne aint %@!*#. he can rap i dont give a mammy mother %@!*# if youre on his nuts or anyone elses jump off..beeeyitch
    report abuseposted July 29, 2009 4:12 AM PDT
  • Jody
    lil wayne is a joke yea he can rap but the best rapper not,he dont even write his own stuff now-now jay can go in the booth in spit from the top of the head in its hot, lil wayne can't come on stop look and listen.........jody mac
    report abuseposted July 23, 2009 6:57 AM PDT
  • khanyI Boy
    Big thangz pump ya'll know Lil Wayne is hot baby. Know doubt about dat, WHAT NOW?
    report abuseposted June 18, 2009 12:36 AM PDT
  • Jessika G
    i luv u lil wayne will u be my babe
    report abuseposted May 12, 2009 2:45 PM PDT
  • Antonnique B
    i luv lil wayne dats mi babe im his biggest fan! %@!*# all haters dey could suck his dick 4 al i care so head and hat if u want 2 u go get dogged by me dnt %@!*# wit lil wayne! MZ.KEI-KEI AKA DIVA
    report abuseposted May 8, 2009 7:34 AM PDT
  • Antonnique B
    i luv lil wayne dats mi babe im his biggest fan! %@!*# all haters dey could suck his dick 4 al i care so head and hat if u want 2 u go get dogged by me dnt %@!*# wit lil wayne! MZ.KEI-KEI AKA DIVA
    report abuseposted May 8, 2009 7:34 AM PDT
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