yeah, he had buzz
but he ain't have no hits
to go along with the buzz
just mixtape shit
which just isn't good enough
dre's cosign gave him legitimacy
as an "artist"
and access

puttin' on mean he didn't give 50 talent
yeah, 50 had/has the talent
as a gatekeeper, dre helped him get the exposure
he wanted/needed

you can't discount that