I was actually never a fan of his music. His lyrics were solid, didn't care for the delivery and I thought he was a fake. I like rap in general (plenty of it sucks now, same with any genre), started listening to it in the 70's. Grand Master Flash and Furious Five, Sugarhill Gang, started it out. Always liked rock. R&B from the late 80's early 90's was awesome. Of course Motown always been in the mix.
I listen to all music, the only music I buy now is salsa music. Opera, country, speed metal, some ska, whatever. Don't care. If the band/singer has soul (means what they are singing or playing) it is usually good.
Hope you are sleeping now Russ.
Gringo