DDG shows his cocky side with a controversial take on Tupac and Biggie Small‘s relevancy. Do you agree? Or was it too far?
DDG sparks old school vs. new school
It’s widely known that debates over rappers of old and new have been going on for years. With the public’s tastes changing so drastically over time, it’s inevitable that some lines will be drawn in the sand. Furthermore, YouTuber turned rapper DDG is an ambitious 24-year-old going hard for the new-gen.
“Today’s rappers are 10x better than the rappers back in the today.. Respectfully.” He tweeted.
Today’s rappers are 10x better than the rappers back in the today.. Respectfully
— DDG (@PontiacMadeDDG) April 28, 2022
The blunt announcement garnered a mostly negative reaction, with many pointing out 90’s legends like Tupac, Nas, and Dr. Dre.
If it wasn’t for great rappers back in the day like Tupac and Biggie then a lot of rappers out now wouldn’t be here: respect the old school and by the way, I still jam hip hop from back in the day like it just came out today and I’m a 90s baby. https://t.co/lkmAwIQGtr
— JimmyMotenIII601 (@JMotenIII) April 28, 2022
Lmao y’all no where near biggie, pac, nas, Eminem, snoop, eazy e, too short, ice cube, bone thugs and harmony, ect https://t.co/Uv7jQO4WEX
— Spilly (@ChampagneSpilly) April 28, 2022
Picking your battles poorly
One particular Twitter user used Tupac and Biggie Smalls as a rebuttal. In a certainly interesting turn, DDG put the two legends on blast. “On some real sh*t.. when the last time u listened to either in the car.. BE TRUTHFUL.”
on some real shit.. when the last time u listened to either in the car.. BE TRUTHFUL https://t.co/Xz5rinGmAP
— DDG (@PontiacMadeDDG) April 28, 2022
In addition, it’s worth noting that while DDG’s monthly Spotify listeners are sitting at 5.7 million, Tupac and Biggie have a combined 35.2 million. Of course, everyone is entitled to their opinion. However, it’s a bit unusual for the Pontiac rapper to come out with this harsh take out of the blue. Clearly, social media agreed as the backlash was quick and heavy. That’s likely why DDG followed up with a final tweet explaining his stance.
i respect the older generation of hiphop, but this generation creativity on another level fr. Hip Hop ain’t never been the number 1 genre until NOW.
— DDG (@PontiacMadeDDG) April 28, 2022
“I respect the older generation of hip-hop, but this generation creativity on another level fr. Hip Hop ain’t never been the number 1 genre until NOW.”
Although not many are co-signing this, it has to be said the ‘Elon Musk’ rapper is sticking to his guns. In addition to the naysayers, some fans partially agreed with DDG’s declaration. Do you agree that the new guys have overcome the past? Or will the originals always reign supreme? The debate is still raging on.
I think it’s pretty debatable.. yea newer generation probably better creativity with word play and making trendy music but the older generation were better at making multiple styles and flows.. these days somebody makes a dope style and everybody hops on that
— Kvng Wavy (@KvngVon100) April 28, 2022
https://twitter.com/julius_hines4/status/1519538778632822788?s=21&t=DmoDPGceiGqFMD-QJAXCqQ
https://twitter.com/dabawbz/status/1519467894513491969?s=21&t=DmoDPGceiGqFMD-QJAXCqQ
Most (not all) of today’s rappers are MUMBLE rappers that mainly have good beats w/mid lyrics, so they can’t even rap nearly as good as the lyrical old school rappers. & social media has a huge impact on it being more mainstream now, but it’s NOT because they’re better though😐😂 https://t.co/WmIDTpDVWl
— Brittany Danielle ✨ (@blingybqueen) April 28, 2022
Please. Everyone stop with the bad takes… https://t.co/8bgZP2iyan pic.twitter.com/HZU4ipLCQ5
— asher (@ash_willll) April 28, 2022
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