I'm not even trying to be a dick here..
must come pretty easy then.
wiz, although could surely use a few minutes on the treadmill every day, is pretty straightforward with his influences. that being said, this whole argument is basically irrelevant. all musicians have their influences, including your favorite bands/artists, and as long as there's thought, effort, and passion behind the music, who gives a shit. it's not like wiz is cashing in on a free download.
this rocks, and i'm not just saying that cause i play drums on it live.