Ice-T Warns That Rap Beefs Are “Not Smart” And Can Quickly “Escalate”

Ice-T Warns That Rap Beefs Are “Not Smart” And Can Quickly “Escalate”

In a new interview with Boss Talk 101, Ice-T discussed the history of rap beefs and how those lyrical feuds are a crucial part of hip-hop’s past. "Hip-hop has always been competitive, so saying 'I'm better than you' is part of hip-hop.'" the 66-year-old rapper said. The radio host E CEO discussed Ice-T's early beef…

In a new interview with Boss Talk 101, Ice-T discussed the history of rap beefs and how those lyrical feuds are a crucial part of hip-hop’s past. “Hip-hop has always been competitive, so saying ‘I’m better than you’ is part of hip-hop.'” the 66-year-old rapper said. The radio host E CEO discussed Ice-T’s early beef with LL Cool J. “The beef was going, but it was on wax,” E said. “They wasn’t tripping like they started to do later on.” Ice agreed, while giving a word of warning to modern hip-hop stars like Kendrick Lamar and Drake. “The problem with beef is it can escalate away from you,” Ice said, while also blaming social media for fanning the flames of contemporary rap feuds. “Social media is an amplifier to everything,” he said. “It forces reaction that really could be squashed so much simpler. Why people would have a problem and take it to social media is beyond me.” (People)

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