Old article, but thought it was interesting

Law And Order is Snoop Dogg: Same formula for over 20 years, but it’s a show where your whole family knows at least ONE episode by heart.

Lost is Kanye: An unorthodox story that became an unlikely cultural phenomenon and just got weirder and more ridiculous with each season.

The Newsroom is Lupe: A technically brilliant show that would be a lot smarter if it stopped trying to show people how smart it is.

House Of Cards is Kendrick Lamar: An excellent newcomer that put EVERYBODY on their ass and has a lot to live up to come season 2.
Sons Of Anarchy is Rick Ross: An over the top, completely unbelievable spectacle that still managed to triumph in spite of itself.

Mad Men is Eminem: Technically FLAWLESS, but I can only listen to the existential angst of rich white men for a short while.

Oz is 50 Cent: a gritty show with a great premise whose downfall was due to a focus on sensationalism over content.

Sons Of Anarchy is Rick Ross: An over the top, completely unbelievable spectacle that still managed to triumph in spite of itself.

House Of Cards is Kendrick Lamar: An excellent newcomer that put EVERYBODY on their ass and has a lot to live up to come season 2.
South Central is Tupac: An edgy show with a talented cast whose legend was made larger due to early cancellation.

The Simpsons are The Roots: Constantly and quietly killing s*** for over 20 years and on the way to becoming an American institution.

How To Make It In America is Biggie: A promising show that was cut short after two seasons just as it was starting to find its voice.

Boardwalk Empire is T.I.: A notable contender with all the right ingredients but lacks that one intangible to place it amongst the greats**

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Some how Lupe always getting shade