Nelly Speaks On His Era Of Hip-Hop; Says It Was The “Toughest”
Nelly has continued to appear in the news more often these days following his Ashanti connections; however, this time around, it is because he has opened up about the difficulties and intense rivalry he encountered during what he calls the “toughest era in hip-hop ever.” Nelly recently discussed his music career, his Grammy rejection, and the fierce competition amongst hip-hop heavyweights in his prime during his appearance on The Shop’s season 7 premiere. In a video posted on Instagram, Nelly discussed why he wasn’t included in the Grammy Awards’ Best New Artist category in 2001. Nelly was not given the prestigious award, even though his debut album, ‘Country Grammar,’ sold over 5 million copies and was a huge success. It was evident how disappointed he was and he said that the only reason he wasn’t considered was because he thought the 2000 release date of his record disqualified him from consideration in 2001.
He emphasized Alicia Keys’ indisputable skill and said that her victory was well-deserved. But Nelly’s time in hip-hop wasn’t just characterized by Grammy rejections. The rapper continued by saying that there had never before been rivalry like it in the industry during his time. He included DMX, Jay-Z, Eminem, Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, and Ludacris, among a daunting array of other artists he had to face. Fans recalled that it was difficult for Nelly to take the lead when all of these influential hip-hop artists were vying for attention, but he held his own nonetheless.
Nelly’s claim that his period of hip-hop was the hardest from the late ’90s to the early 2000s can be seen as valid. The sector was at its height in terms of creativity and innovation, coupled with a saturated landscape. By bringing their distinct styles and viewpoints to the table, each artist fostered an atmosphere in which the finest might flourish. Despite these obstacles, Nelly was able to establish himself as a successful hip-hop artist, leaving his signature on songs like “Hot in Herre” and especially the Kelly Rowland-assisted “Dilemma.”
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