Duke Deuce shared his belief that rap beef disrupts personal growth. Fellow rapper Trapboy Freddy seemed to agree to disagree. He shared, “1,000,000 but unfortunately U can’t stop it when it knocks at your door,” which came in response to Deuce’s comment on Instagram.
Duke Deuce hails from Memphis, Tennessee. As many mourn the death of Memphis rapper Young Dolph. Deuce’s outpour of emotion toward rap beef comes a time of healing for anyone affected.
I aint make it out the hood just to beef with other artists. That’s hustling backwards to me. I’m about Growth & Development.
— Duke Deuce (@dukedeuce901) December 20, 2021
Among other rappers who are vocal about beef is Wiz Khalifa. Khalifa recently shared via Twitter, calling for an end to the disrespect of others, not only rappers, in the Hip Hop industry. His allegiance to “significant others” is a point many have yet to touch on. The industry’s “pass arounds” have been underlying issues and cause dormant hate amongst rap peers.
As enternainers lets try some shit next year. Minding our own business. Not dis respecting each others family, dead homies, or area they come from. Stop using someone else's significant other as a one up to the other person. Actually showing the same love you expect to get
— Wiz Khalifa (@wizkhalifa) December 19, 2021
With the recent deaths of Young Dolph and Drakeo The Ruler, a shift in the rap matrix has become unsettling. Both cases are unsolved at this moment and are still under investigation.
Rap beef has existed as long as rap. It has claimed the lives of rap greats like Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. This is notably one of the most publicized and effective moments in history. It shook many and has lasting effects, even today.
Ending the beef
As a result of ending beef, rappers like Meek Mill and Drake have produced great music inspirational to fans. Recently, Drake and Kanye West ended their long-standing feud. This solidified a historical concert for the “Free Larry Hoover Benefit.”
As Deuce mentioned, beef is inevitable, but the call for rappers to respect each other is a step in the right direction.
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Written by Antoinette Ford