Adam22 Calls Drakeo The Ruler The Most Influential West Coast Artist Of The Past Decade

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"They can't see the influence because it's permeated throughout all of rap so much," Adam22 claims.

During a recent podcast episode, Adam22 and Wack 100 shared their thoughts on West Coast hip hop, and who they believe has been a driving force in it over the past decade or so. According to Adam, Drakeo The Ruler takes the cake for him, but Wack seems to disagree. The two of them went back and forth, with Adam noting how many other major artists were inspired by Drakeo.

"Drakeo was like, probably the most influential West Coast artist of the last ten years," Adam explained. "But he totally subverted all of the West Coast sounds." Wack 100 then chimed in to object to Adam's claims, bringing Roddy Ricch as well as Blueface into the debate. "Drakeo don't have more plaques than Blueface," he said. "You don't get a Blueface without Drakeo," the No Jumper host argued. "Blueface's flow is Drakeo-inspired. I'm sorry, I'm just gonna say it."

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Adam then went on to name a few other artists who he believes have been influenced by Drakeo The Ruler, including X4, Shoreline Mafia, and more. "His flow was massively influential to the point where people don't give him credit for its influence because they can't see the influence because it's permeated throughout all of rap so much," he described. Wack continued to protest, refusing to say that X4 was inspired by Drakeo. According to Adam, however, Drakeo would admit to it himself, as he's a "student of Drakeo."

What do you think of Adam22 claiming that Drakeo The Ruler was the most influential artist to come out of the West Coast in the past decade? Do you agree with him or not? Who do you think is the most influential artist to come out of the West Coast in the past ten years or so? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Caroline Fisher is a News Writer at HotNewHipHop from Chicago, Illinois. She started at HNHH this year, and has since spent her time writing about all that is newsworthy in the world of hip-hop. With a drive for hunting down the hottest stories, she enjoys documenting new developments in culture and entertainment. She also has an appreciation for hip-hop and seeks to cover the most important trends and shifts. She has a Bachelor of Arts which she received at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Having graduated in 2022, she majored in English with a concentration in Media, Rhetoric and Cultural Studies. Specializing all things music, pop culture and entertainment, some of her favorite musical artists include Snoop Dogg, OutKast, and Nicki Minaj. When she’s not writing about music she’s also a fan of attending shows, watching the latest movies, staying up-to-date with current events, photography, and poetry.