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My Top 15 diss tracks of all-time.
[A THREAD]
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[A THREAD]
Before I get into the list, here are 5 honourable mentions:
The Bitch In Yoo- Common (v Ice Cube)
Malcolm X - Royce Da 5’9 (v D12)
Back Down - 50 Cent (v Ja Rule)
Checkmate - Jadakiss (v 50 Cent)
Exodus 23:1 - Pusha T (v Lil Wayne)
The Bitch In Yoo- Common (v Ice Cube)
Malcolm X - Royce Da 5’9 (v D12)
Back Down - 50 Cent (v Ja Rule)
Checkmate - Jadakiss (v 50 Cent)
Exodus 23:1 - Pusha T (v Lil Wayne)
15. Against All Odds - 2Pac
Target: Nas, Mobb Deep, Biggie, Jay Z, Diddy, De La Soul
Pac really went to war with the East Coast on this track, taking on all of their Heavyweights at once. Pac took shots at everyone and is a historic moment in the East-West Coast conflict.
Target: Nas, Mobb Deep, Biggie, Jay Z, Diddy, De La Soul
Pac really went to war with the East Coast on this track, taking on all of their Heavyweights at once. Pac took shots at everyone and is a historic moment in the East-West Coast conflict.
14. Fuck Wit Dre Day - Dr Dre
Target: Eazy-E, Tim Dog, Luke Skyywalker
Dre Day is an iconic moment for diss tracks. Not only did Dre take shots at Eazy-E and respond to the ‘Fuck Compton’ diss track; Dre commercialised this record and accompanied it with a music video.
Target: Eazy-E, Tim Dog, Luke Skyywalker
Dre Day is an iconic moment for diss tracks. Not only did Dre take shots at Eazy-E and respond to the ‘Fuck Compton’ diss track; Dre commercialised this record and accompanied it with a music video.
13. Super Ugly - Jay Z
Target: Nas
This track was so disrespectful that Hov’s Mother forced him to apologize. For those unaware, Jay references having sex with Nas’ baby Mother and leaving condoms on the baby seat.
Target: Nas
This track was so disrespectful that Hov’s Mother forced him to apologize. For those unaware, Jay references having sex with Nas’ baby Mother and leaving condoms on the baby seat.
12. Back To Back - Drake
Target: Meek Mill
In the Summer of 2015, Drake released back to back disses towards Meek Mill. This was around the peak of Drake’s popularity, and therefore a big deal in and outside of hip-hop. Drake unexpectedly slapped Meek with this track.
Target: Meek Mill
In the Summer of 2015, Drake released back to back disses towards Meek Mill. This was around the peak of Drake’s popularity, and therefore a big deal in and outside of hip-hop. Drake unexpectedly slapped Meek with this track.
11. Second Round KO - Canibus
Target: LL Cool J
This beef is one of the biggest in rap history, and to me, this track is the best to come out of it. Two top-tier lyricists at the time going head-to-head made for an entertaining bout which will remain in history.
Target: LL Cool J
This beef is one of the biggest in rap history, and to me, this track is the best to come out of it. Two top-tier lyricists at the time going head-to-head made for an entertaining bout which will remain in history.
10. The Bridge Is Over - Boogie Down Productions
Target: Juice Crew
This is considered to be the ending of The Bridge Wars, in which MC Shan and Marley Marl went against KRS-One of BDP. MC Shan alleged that rap started in Queens, which cost him his career when KRS-One heard...
Target: Juice Crew
This is considered to be the ending of The Bridge Wars, in which MC Shan and Marley Marl went against KRS-One of BDP. MC Shan alleged that rap started in Queens, which cost him his career when KRS-One heard...
9. Dear Stan - Cam’ron
Target: Stan Spit
If there’s one person who you don’t want beef with, it’s Killa Cam. I urge everybody to check this out - it’s one of the most disrespectful diss tracks I’ve heard.
Target: Stan Spit
If there’s one person who you don’t want beef with, it’s Killa Cam. I urge everybody to check this out - it’s one of the most disrespectful diss tracks I’ve heard.
8. Truth - Gucci Mane
Target: Jeezy
This is real beef. A murder happened as a result of this, when Gucci shot one of Jeezy’s associates in self-defence. Gucci doesn’t hold back from mentioning the incident in this record.
Target: Jeezy
This is real beef. A murder happened as a result of this, when Gucci shot one of Jeezy’s associates in self-defence. Gucci doesn’t hold back from mentioning the incident in this record.
7. Real Muthaphuckkin G’s - Eazy-E
Target: Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg
One of the most iconic diss tracks of all time. Great song and a big moment in the Eazy-E / Dr Dre beef.
Target: Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg
One of the most iconic diss tracks of all time. Great song and a big moment in the Eazy-E / Dr Dre beef.
6. Nail In The Coffin - Eminem
Target: Benzino
Em doesn’t hold back on this diss track and is widely considered as the end of Benzino’s career. This was released when Em was in his prime, with a personal vendetta against Benzino. The outcome was inevitable.
Target: Benzino
Em doesn’t hold back on this diss track and is widely considered as the end of Benzino’s career. This was released when Em was in his prime, with a personal vendetta against Benzino. The outcome was inevitable.
5. The Story Of Adidon - Pusha T
Target: Drake
Drake v Pusha T sounds like a mismatch on paper. Pusha T proved that this is also correct in theory when he released a fiery diss against Drake, exposing his personal life and verbally attacking Drake’s dying friend. Ouch.
Target: Drake
Drake v Pusha T sounds like a mismatch on paper. Pusha T proved that this is also correct in theory when he released a fiery diss against Drake, exposing his personal life and verbally attacking Drake’s dying friend. Ouch.
4. Takeover - Jay Z
Target: Nas, Prodigy
Best known as the catalyst for the Nas/Hov beef. This diss record was so good, that people at the time believed Nas’ rap career was over and that Jay was sitting comfortably in the throne of NYC.
Target: Nas, Prodigy
Best known as the catalyst for the Nas/Hov beef. This diss record was so good, that people at the time believed Nas’ rap career was over and that Jay was sitting comfortably in the throne of NYC.
3. Ether - Nas
Target: Jay Z
The response to Takeover. This track was on another level and revitalised Nas’ career. It will be remembered as one of best diss records ever.
Target: Jay Z
The response to Takeover. This track was on another level and revitalised Nas’ career. It will be remembered as one of best diss records ever.
2. Hit Em Up - 2Pac
Target: Biggie, Mobb Deep, Junior M.A.F.I.A, Diddy
Perhaps the biggest moment in the East-West Coast war which escalated it to the level it became. Pac came out swinging with very direct and aggressive disses to all in sight. This is a historic moment in rap
Target: Biggie, Mobb Deep, Junior M.A.F.I.A, Diddy
Perhaps the biggest moment in the East-West Coast war which escalated it to the level it became. Pac came out swinging with very direct and aggressive disses to all in sight. This is a historic moment in rap
1. No Vaseline - Ice Cube
Target: N.W.A
Cube took on the group who nobody wanted beef with and single-handedly destroyed them. This is the greatest diss track of all time.
Target: N.W.A
Cube took on the group who nobody wanted beef with and single-handedly destroyed them. This is the greatest diss track of all time.
Thanks for checking this out.
Thought I’d do something different than the albums of the year (which I’ll also be doing soon).
Thought I’d do something different than the albums of the year (which I’ll also be doing soon).
I have made a Spotify playlist with the available versions of most of these songs (including honourable mentions), and made a few extra inclusions for those not available on streaming. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/48D6UHVCjiX84LwTcRHXUl?si=D5dNuIZaRJWwr8l1F-xWUQ
