![]() In this LP’s best moments, like the opener “Black History,” Premo laces him with a rich tapestry through which Royce weaves compelling narrative threads. The contrast between Budden and Yachty provides a helpful way of understanding Royce’s struggles throughout the record: Sometimes, the veteran Detroit rapper transcends his natural Buddenism, avoiding corny punchlines, esoteric lyrical easter eggs, and bars that lead him nowhere. If only the rest of PRhyme 2 were so generous. In case anyone missed the point, the song is called “Everyday Struggle.” ![]() He recalls the rapper Canibus reacting poorly to Eminem’s rise, points out that time goes in circles, and concludes his verse by saying that he’s not here for villainizing the youth. ![]() On PRhyme 2, the second album he’s made with DJ Premier under their (poorly chosen) joint name, he raps that Yachty, 19 at the time of the interview, is about the same age as his son. Royce 5’9”, Budden’s sometime bandmate in the rap group Slaughterhouse, says that the encounter gave him nightmares.
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