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Royce Da 5’9′ proved throughout his career that his bars were as sharp as any emcee in the game. After aligning himself with the four-headed monster in Slaughterhouse and becoming one of raps’ most feared duos with Eminem, it’s safe to say that Royce’s lyrical sword is pretty lethal. While Royce has had a good run in hip hop, he still languishes on some mistakes he wishes he could have prevented. During his interview with Complex, the Detroit rapper explained his biggest regret.
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“I made a decision to sign with Tommy Boy instead of Dr. Dre back in the day… he was offering me a $250,000 budget and unlimited Dre beats. Tommy Boy was just offering me a million dollars. For whatever reason, at 20 years old, a million dollars sounded like a much more valuable deal.”
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A deal with Dr. Dre and Aftermath? The possibility of Marshall and Royce over some good beats by the doctor sounds like a prescription any fan would want. We’ve seen how rDre has fared with the likes of a young Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, and 50 Cent. An astute lyricist like Royce would have thrived tremendously under the aid of Dr. Dre. SHARE this with your friends.
