As many Hip-Hop fans know many rappers state their claims as to being the greatest. Only a few are actually worthy of such a title. 18 years ago in the year 2000 Hip-Hop icon LL Cool J not only made that claim but named his album “G.O.A.T” simply greatest of all-time.
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Was this album some of LL’s greatest work? Not really but the name lived on and carried not only through music but sports as well.
According to Merriam-Webster.com. The Springfield-based company on September 5th announced that it added more than 800 new words and meanings to its online database, a range of terms that were included based on their frequent use and shared understanding. The term G.O.A.T was among them and we have LL Cool J to thank for that addition.
Folks, it's that time again.
🎉📖 We just added more than 800 new words to the dictionary! 🎉📖 https://t.co/NiCeFa8EZ9
— Merriam-Webster (@MerriamWebster) September 4, 2018
The influence of Hip hop can’t possibly be overstated. The word G.O.A.T has moved from being a colloquial term to officially being added to Merriam – Webster Dictionary – Much Respect to @llcoolj for coining It 🙌🏾🙌🏾
— Oneal (@OnealAfrica) September 6, 2018
GOAT — no, not that kind — among 840 words added to Merriam-Webster dictionary https://t.co/g7i5IygCEG
— According 2 Hip Hop (@A2HHTheGame) September 6, 2018
