(AllHipHop News) The consensus among many Hip Hop fans is that Ice Cube was the top emcee in N.W.A. The legendary collective’s estranged former manager Jerry Heller claims Eazy-E thought another one of his musical partners was the best when it came to rhyming.
[ALSO READ: N.W.A & Janet Jackson Among Nominees For 2016 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Class]
Heller spoke with the Murder Master Music Show last month. According to the 75-year-old music industry veteran, Eazy preferred MC Ren’s lyrical ability.
“Eazy always felt Ren was the best rapper in the group,” said Heller. “Ren’s just a quiet, behind-the-scenes kind of guy.”
[ALSO READ: Former N.W.A. Manager Jerry Heller Doesn’t Seem Too Pleased With ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Portrayal]
Listen to a segment of Jerry Heller’s interview below.