I know you’re probably thinking, “HTF can Soulja Boy be the GOAT?!” Just hear me out. Going back to the beginning of his time, Soulja Boy was said to be a one-hit-wonder. But with consistency, persistence, bomb ass hits, and a great business mindset, you’ve got to admit that he paved the way for a lot of young artists today — no matter how much you’d hate to admit it. He may not be the greatest rapper of all time, but he’s def the greatest to introduce a new style of music to a hip-hop head generation that’s led the evolution of your favorite new wave rappers today. No cap!

On July 28, Soulja celebrated his 29th birthday. Can you believe he’s almost 30 years old?! I cannot. Anyway, to commemorate his born day, we’ve compiled # reasons why Soulja Boy is indeed the GOAT — through his music.

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