what you seem to have missed in all this is, yeah 80s rap is the fundamentals. but new rap is better. i liek old ass rap and i like new rap. you think the guys that played basketball in the 50s are better than say lebron or kobe? its the same with rap. styles evolve and get better. wayne is at the top along with jayz, they have the best styles and lyrics. come out of the 80s and learn to like new rap, its hot if you open your mind....well some of it is hot.