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Originally Posted by Toilet & Bowels
biggie and nas, or any of the best rappers have far more intricate, inventive and interesting lyrics than bob dylan.
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In the words of Tim Westwood: EXACTLY!
Like I've been saying, the rhyme patterns and sentence structures of the best rappers are far more complex than those of the best rock lyricists. Thats not to say that rappers are more intelligent (although, they are by no means on average less intelligent) - its just that hip hop as a genre of music lends itself better to more intricate lyrics.
For what its worth though, I think that, musically, rock is better than rap. Its also a better canvas for expressing certain emotions (e.g. anger and alienation with grunge)