Defending what?
This is who the dude always was. He was never a great rapper. But he made some massive records.
And some people still like some of his songs. Deal with it.
And just like Jay, Kanye, Dre etc., his primary focus is no longer music so we don't get the caliber of music we used to. They've all pretty much moved on.
50 acts like a child. So does Kanye. Jay acts like an "adult" I guess. But to some he a "snake". Same with Puff.
But this is what these dudes have always been. What is there to defend exactly?
nah Dr. Dre has made dope music with Compton, Jay's MCHG album wasn't that bad either. Kanye i don't check for and haven't liked his music since MBDTF.