Hip Hop has been known for its many feuds and bantering back and forth by Gotti rappers dissing each other in a plethora of rhymes. These arrogant yet talented bunch of word play artists gain notariety and build wealth off the publicity garnered from disrespecting someone of greater stature typically. However some do it for other reasons, like T.I. claiming "King of the South" when artists like Ludacris are obviously more talented. Then you still have to acknowledge the greats like OutKast.
Here is the case. Hip Hop's net worth somewhat depends on these continued rivalries bringing forth shows like "Beef" and spawning rap moguls like Fifty Cent and Rick Ross to name a few. Well, Jay Z has seen his share of wannabees stepping on his toes, and some of the rappers we call top notch drawing first blood. Most recently Cash Money's Lil Wayne, self proclaimed the greatest rapper alive" anticipates his new album, and what better way to promote it then to dis the dude that, some say, sits on the the throne. Battling for number one, Kanyeezy and Hov launch "Watch The Throne" and Weezy awaits the release of "The Carter 4". In his newly leaked track "It's Good" featuring Jada Kiss and Drake, Drake disses Jay Z while introducing Wayne and the disses then continue.
Wayne was interviewed and was heard basically blaming the perceived dis on perception because he never mentions Jay Z's name. Hmmmm. A little spineless I say. Stand up and take claim, Al qaeda does. I read through the many blogs mentioning this particular verse and the comments show how blood hungry this hip hop world is. It's pretty much a consensus with Jay supporters that he doesn't need to respond, but the followers of Lil Wayne think otherwise.
I think you have two highly talented rappers and this is a stunt to sell albums on Weezy's part. I really don't think he needs it, but as one hip hop fan states "...It would be fun". Does hip hop need this sort of nonsense? Should Hip Hop feed this drama hungry world? Reality shows prove our hunger for drama and this event would definitely make money. So if it's about the dollars, then throw away the sense. Lets get ready to rumble.
Warrick Buffett
Cosmopolitan Media Group
