If we're just running with "first four" and abandoning the artificial parameters of "GOAT level" and "four album run" makes for a dishonest premise.

Conversely, leaving it at "first four" makes a much stronger point in Kendrick's favor due to his popularity, particularly with an album like TPAB in the mix. I don't know that anyone strikes the balances he does.

Leaving it at first four removes a lot of subjectivity and puts things on an even keel to work from.

I think this places Kendrick in a much stronger position relative to his peers in this context.