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Earlier this week, Drake brought out Kanye West during his set at the OVO fest.

While on stage, Kanye reportedly said something to the effect that Drake was the reason he and Jay Z made the Watch The Throne album – a big statement coming from Yeezus!

This got me thinking that in his own way, Ye passed Drizzy a crown, so I tweeted about it. That’s when someone replied that there can only be one king in hip-hop.

I replied that hip-hop is more like Game of Thrones; many kings all fighting for complete power. After a lengthy discussion, I decided to break down just how rap is like one of my favorite shows.

If we agree that Jay-Z is the king of kings, let’s start with some of the supporting cast.

Tyrion Lannister – The King’s Hand and Tywin Lannister’s Imp. He spends most of his time drunk as hell and sleeping with numerous women.

Hip-Hop Version: Lil Wayne! Weezy is not tall in stature, but a fan favorite just like Lord Tyrion. This one was easy.

Jaime Lannister, aka The King Slayer: Famous for killing the rightful king and doing a bunch of other foul things that we shall not mention in this post.

Hip-Hop Version: 2 Chainz! I know what you’re thinking, 2 Chainz never played patty cake with his own sister, but he is very likely to destroy your favorite rapper on their own track. 2 Chainz’s rhymes on features are better than some people’s whole albums.

Tywin Lannister: The head of the Lannister family. He’s the guy who calls all the shots and pulls all the strings behind the scenes.

Hip-Hop Version: Baby “Birdman” Williams. The leader of Cash Money, the man behind YMCMB and probably the shot caller of all shot callers that U.O.E.N.O.

King Joffery Baratheon: The King on the Iron Throne. Temper tantrums, fits of rage, and a innate struggle to deal with the power that he has, this character rules the whole GOT world.

Hip-Hop Version: Kanye West. Yeezy hates the paparazzi and is liable to spazz out at any moment. He told one never to talk, and put another one in a headlock. Remember when Joffery shot a bow and arrow through a prostitute for no reason? Same thing, kinda.

Ned Stark: The former King’s Hand. A loyal man who would do anything to serve the wishes of the king – even cut someone’s throat if he had to. That was until he was labeled a traitor and beheaded in front of the world.

Hip-Hop Version: Dame Dash. Once Jay-Z’s right hand man, and a mastermind to the Roc A Fella success, now he’s on the outside looking in at the most successful men in the game.

Sansa Stark: This young hottie was promised to be queen. Unfortunately they promised her to a crazy insane king, who would rather torture her than love her.

Hip-Hop Version: Rihanna. At one time she was second in line to be the princess of the Roc. But instead of the throne, she ended up with her battered and bruised face plastered all over the world after a run-in with a toxic ex-boyfriend.

Robb Stark: Known as the King of the North. He’s a fearless leader who fell in love. That loving heart ended up costing him.

Hip-Hop Version: Drake. This Canadian emcee does his thing and rose to the top to be considered for a crown. Since he’s from north of the border, he’s already King of the North. His loving heart only makes this comparison right.

Daenerys Targaryen, aka Khaleesi: The mother of dragons is a fan favorite on Game of Thrones. She’s a strong and powerful leader who came into her own. With a couple of dudes to protect her, she will unleash her dragons to roast you.

Hip-Hop Version: Nicki Minaj is the queen of Young Money. Many women come for her throne, but she’s already proved she can outshine the big boys on any track. Monster much? Her lyrical skills are her own personal dragons.

Photo Source: HBO & WENN