He def. aint as good as he used to be when he was rising to the top. I think he sorta reached his peak in rap. Hes already been to the top and is slowly drifting. Dont get me wrong, hes a fuckin genious and maybe even a rap legend but hes lyrics could use some work. I was personally disappointed with Encore with an exception Like Toy Soldiers, and Mosh...It wasnt anything special. But who knows...he COULD, end up commin back this this new album ya'll are talkin bout and get back in the game...less pop more rap. an thats werd.