Eminem compared to Larry Bird
Impact:
It’s obvious that race plays somewhat of a role in Eminem’s comparison to Larry Bird. Operating in two fields that are dominated by blacks, Eminem and Larry Bird proved their worth while bringing more popularity to their occupations. Eminem and Larry Bird both gained the respect by being great on a consistent basis. Eminem quickly removed any thoughts of him being a white rapping gimmick similar to Vanilla Ice. And Larry Bird exceeded the hype he gained in college and saved the NBA along with Magic Johnson.
Skills:
Lyrically, Eminem represents the essence of a battle rapper. Most of his raps are driven by witty wordplay and shock. Like a good novelist, he knows how to add twists and plot turns in his verses to keep listeners paying attention. His outcomes are stunning and are often sick or outrageous.
