do you consider Lil Wayne southern rap?

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yes and no - and again, I haven't listened to a TON of TI - I think he's obviously influenced by the east coast lyrically, but his production and actual accent make me think southern rap immediately when I hear him. he's more like the south's take on an east coast MC, imo. There's just not a whole lot I find to be southern about Wayne's style. I wouldn't pin him to another region, though; he has his own unique style.

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Originally Posted by quaker oats

I think he's obviously influenced by the east coast lyrically, but his production and actual accent make me think southern rap immediately when I hear him.

I'll say this though, since you're a smart, articulate dude who knows a shit ton more about music than I do @Certain, who would you say embodies southern rap? from there, I can listen to more Wayne and form a better opinion.