Ed Sheeran and Barry Keoghan Discuss Y2K-Era Rap Albums and UK Rappers on Complex's GOAT Talk

Ed Sheeran and Barry Keoghan Discuss Y2K-Era Rap Albums and UK Rappers on Complex's GOAT Talk

Ed Sheeran and Barry Keoghan recently discussed their favorite Y2K-era rap albums on Complex’s GOAT Talk. Keoghan highlighted 50 Cent’s Get Rich or Die Tryin’ as his top pick, while Sheeran shared his admiration for albums under Shady Records and Aftermath Entertainment like The Game’s The Documentary and Eminem’s the Marshall Mathers LP. They both agreed that these albums are versatile and can be enjoyed in any scenario.

When it comes to their favorite rappers, Sheeran and Keoghan lean towards the UK scene, with Sheeran mentioning Wretch 32, Devlin, Skepta, and JME as his top choices. Keoghan also praised Stormzy and Dave. They discussed the cultural context of rap preferences, with Sheeran emphasizing the relatability of British rappers' music to him personally.

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