AceShowbiz - The ambitious artist NLE Choppa has stirred up conversation by comparing himself to none other than the "King of Pop," Michael Jackson. At just 21 years old, the Memphis native insists he's the greatest artist of his era. But is this self-proclamation rooted in truth or youthful exuberance?

In a recent Instagram post, NLE Choppa boasted about his sold-out performance in Newfoundland, Canada, a testament to his growing global impact. He emphatically stated, "NEWFOUNDLAND CANADA SOLD OUT SOLO/DOLO!!! PUT SOME RESPECT ON MY NAME. I AM THE GREATEST OF MY GENERATION... [middle finger emoji] THAT IM THE GREATEST. YALL GOTTA CATCH UP IM AHEAD OF THE PACK IM ONLY 21 SELLING OUT ARENAS !! DONT PLAY WITH ME."

To drive his point home, the rapper included a comparison to Michael Jackson, "I MIGHT AS WELL SAY HEEEHEEE ROUND HERE IM ON MY Y MJ !!!" This declaration didn't stop there; he followed it up with a clip of fans singing along to his song "S**t Me Out 2", captioned, "Micheal Jackson Of Hip Hop. Point Blank Period."

But why is the young artist so adamant about his place in the industry? A recent list ranking the top twenty rappers in their 20s excluded NLE Choppa, triggering an impassioned response. In a video message, he made his frustration clear, "October, I'm gonna make y'all muthaf**kas feel me. After September, I'm gonna get through this S**t SZN s**t, I'm gonna get this s**t off my chest. And after that, I'm back on your muthaf**kin' a**. 'Cause y’all got me f**ked up, for real."

While NLE Choppa's claims may seem audacious to some, his confidence is undeniable. As he continues to sell out arenas and build his fan base, whether he achieves the legendary status he aspires to remains to be seen. For now, one thing is certain, NLE Choppa is making waves, and he's doing it his way.