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This week, Eminem released a new track called “Rap God.” Sure, the song is hot – Eminem does his thing throwing around his usual Slim Shady bars – but that title. “Rap God” is pretty arrogant, no? Then again, that’s what hip-hop is built upon – talking one’s self up so much to the point where no one can question you (when they do it’s called “beef”). We can argue all day if that level of braggadocio is really needed, but with rappers getting their conceited on in their music, once it reaches the song title it’s almost like a bigger declaration. The song title is the Billboard revealing the ultimate “I’m The Shit” message. We’ve compiled 20 of those titles that reflect an excessive level of arrogance. Concede to the conceit.—KI

“Thank Me Now” – Drake

Wow, Drake. Just wow. With an album title like Thank Me Later, Drake was suggesting that in time we can thank him for his contributions to hip-hop. He calls all of that off by saying, “No no. Thank me now instead.” Ok. Um, thank you?

“God’s Gift” – J. Cole

J. Cole’s certainly come a long way from his first album beginnings of being a rapper on the come up. Now we get “God’s Gift.” It’s like that now, Jermaine Cole? Well, he’s earned his stripes. God’s gift though? Hmmm.

“Conceited” – Remy Ma

Does Remy Ma still feel conceited? That’s what we’re wondering. And if she does feel that way, does she really have a reason?

“3 Kings” – Rick Ross ft. Jay Z & Dr. Dre

It’s really nice that Rick Ross, Jay Z and Dr. Dre found the time to share a song together and that they’ve all conquered their respective paths within hip-hop. But to call your selves royalty is a stretch, especially when we’re still waiting for Detox.

“I Invented Sex” – Trey Songz

Yes, Trigga doesn’t always rap, but a song title like this was just way too arrogant to miss. You invented sex, Trey Songz? Really? Even the bad sex? That’s quite a bold statement to make, but hey who better to make it than Songz? Yupppp.

“It Must Be Me” – The Game Featuring Pharrell Williams

It’s no secret that self-pride is one of Game’s strongest traits. With “It Must Be Me,” he’s giving credit to himself. For anything and everything. Inventor of the printing press? It must be Game! Just kidding, that’s Johannes Gutenberg.

“I Know What Girls Like” – Jay Z Featuring Diddy & Lil Kim

Jay Z, Diddy, and Lil Kim apparently all know exactly what girls like by this title. Now though, Jay Z should rename this song to “I Know What King Bey And Only King Bey Likes.” That sounds much better.

“No New Friends” – DJ Khaled Featuring Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne

Well, thanks for nothing, guys. They’re setting us up for defeat with a title like this, because that means there’s an automatic wall separating friends from acquaintances. Hey, those are the breaks. Better stop braiding that friendship bracelet for Khaled though because he doesn’t want it.

“Bitch I’m The Shit” – Tyga

So not only does Tyga think he’s the shit, he’s gotta throw in the B-word. We believe you, Tyga. So does most of Rack City. You’re the mayor there, right?

“G.O.A.T.” – Eminem

Just when we thought Eminem outdid himself with “Rap God,” we remember that he has a song called “G.O.A.T.” or “Greatest Of All Time.” Needless to say, Eminem is pretty proud of himself.

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“I Am A God” – Kanye West

Break your Buddha statues, burn your Bibles, and tear up your Torah because Kanye West has something to say. He’s God. All of that other stuff doesn’t matter because Westism is the only religion. We’re doomed.

“I Got It Made” – Special Ed

Do you still got it made, Special Ed? Do ya?

“Gifted” – French Montana Featuring The Weeknd

With a title like “Gifted,” you’d think someone in that collaboration can levitate or bend spoons or something. So yes, tell us all about your gifts, French Montana. We’ll wait.

“Unfuckwitable” – Fabolous

Fabolous claims to be unfuckwitable along with the 15,000 other rappers who have claimed to be unfuckwitable. He’s probably the unfuckwitablest though, right?

“Your Favorite Rapper” – Alley Boy ft. Pusha T

We’re taking submissions from XXL readers here and now for anyone who considers Alley Boy to be their favorite rapper. Please provide an adequate explanation as to why. Please and thank you.

“Money Is My Bitch” – Nas

This can’t be accurate at all. Over the years, Nas has had to pay some pretty pricey bills from the government (also known as Kelis), so to call money his “bitch” is wildly incorrect. Wonder how the money feels about this?

“Definition Of Sexy” – 50 Cent

Sure, the song is partially about 50 Cent saying some girl is the definition of sexy, but even that’s arrogant. No matter who he is calling the definition of sexy, he’s saying if he doesn’t define it, the woman who does chose him as her beatpiece. So conceited.

“Illest Motherfucker Alive” – Jay Z & Kanye West

Okay so which of you motherfuckers is the illest? Because the song title is a singular motherfucker, so that means either Jay or Kanye lost in the battle of the illest alive. It’s probably Jay though.

“Rich And Famous” – Meek Mill

Meek titled his song “Rich And Famous” when he was hardly either. Now he’s both. Maybe he used hip-hop’s version of the The Secret to wish it into existence.

“Best Rapper Alive” – Lil Wayne

It’s surprising that 87% of hip-hop didn’t react to Weezus’ song title claiming to be the “Best Rapper Alive.” That’s quite a big declaration, but then again we’ve got other rappers calling themselves gods, so the “best rapper” pales in comparison.

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