Idk if this is a dumb question or not but analyze it can you rank higher on a goat list but not be better than?

Someone

Example:
I was jus thinkin bout it idk if it makes sense but certain people who
have longevity in the game often get overlooked for their body of
work. I'm not a Wayne fan I don't really like his style but he has
some hot songs, and people feel that j Cole is better den him already