Most of the rappers that are stars now, came up listening to 40, B-Legit, etc. All these rappers that talk all that dope dealer, trap shit, came up on the Bay and Sick Wid It. B-Legit is Jeezy's favorite rapper, 2Chainz, T.I., Rick Ross, etc all came up on them. Most of the artists today respect the foundation that 40 layed and are honored to and want to work with him. 40 may not necessarily always get his mainstream success and respect, but the industry respects him.