On the latest episode of Lebron James' The Shop, guest Nelly argues that his era of rap was the toughest and most competitive. “You gotta understand, my era of music was the toughest era in Hip Hop ever! ” he explained. “When I put out songs, I had to go against DMX, JAY-Z, Eminem, Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, and Luda. All of us are fighting for one spot. From 1999 to 2008-2010, it’s the hardest era ever.”

Speaking of his entry into music and the Grammy's, he explained that he's never been nominated as Best New Artist, despite "Country Grammar" selling five million copies. "I wasn't even nominated for Best New Artist, understand that." he said.

"'Country Grammar' sold five million, and I didn't even get nominated. My album came out in 2000, and I wasn't even on the ballot. In 2001 the great, talented and deserving Alicia Keys won, and she should have won, but I wasn't even nominated."

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