Despite limited commercial appeal, he remains uniquely popular amongst those in the industry, and has been described as "your favorite rapper's favorite rapper".

The latest album by my favorite rapper ever!

When listing his favorite rappers, he once ranked himself ninth, behind eight African-American counterparts.

We talked about his favorite rapper, 50 Cent.

During the same interview, he was also asked about his favorite rappers, to which he responded, "Scarface.

Lil Wayne also has featured vocals on the song, after Lopez identified him as her favorite male rapper.

But after Eminem declared him his favorite rapper on a Los Angeles radio station last year, he became the subject of a major bidding war.

(I should mention here that Rakim is my favorite rapper of all time.)

I tell them my absolute favorite rapper is Soulja Boy Tellum!