It started with a misunderstanding of one of Chino’s lyrics on “Riiiot!” off his debut album Here To Save You All. Outside of 2Pac’s personal rivalry with The Notorious B.I.G., ‘Pac had some issues with New Jersey rapper Chino XL. Here, we dive deep into rap beefs that were nearly career-ending for some and how those missteps almost made them fade to black. But it can be a long, grueling journey to win over the rap community again. Sure, these MCs eventually bounce back from the embarrassment. In those moments, you can just tell when one rapper will get destroyed by the other rapper. But sometimes rap beefs can get so one-sided that there’s a clear winner. We’ve come a long way from Biggie’s description of what beef is, as the internet has opened doors for MCs to battle on social media rather than strictly on wax. Hopefully, it produces a lot of great music and more exciting stories. We’re still invested in seeing how Pusha T vs. Even today, there’s some bad blood between rappers that’s just won’t go away. Between 2Pac and Biggie, 50 Cent and Ja Rule, Drake and Meek Mill, Meek Mill and Beanie Sigel, there’s really no shortage of a lyrical sparring match you can revisit and reminisce on. Since Kool Herc’s first party in the South Bronx one summer day in August of 1973, feuds between MCs and crews have come and gone throughout hip-hop’s history. Who doesn’t like a good ol’ fashioned rap beef?
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