Chris Brown's Drake Diss

It’s been about two weeks since the infamous fight between Drake and Chris Brown at club W.i.P.  While all parties kind of denied involvement and pointed fingers at everybody else…the tension is still thick. Meek Mill and Rihanna have stayed out of it, while Wayne wants Drake to call a truce because it’s bad for business.  Welp, that’s wishful thinking. Breezy decides to take it to the booth to discuss his feelings about Drake over Chief Keef’s infectious “I Don’t Like.” 

You already know this is a diss track so take a listen here. Game warms it up first, while Breezy follows.

And there you have it ladies and gentlemen. Chris Brown strikes first with a diss track as wack as Wayne’s response to Pusha T. Chris Brown has rapped better on mixtapes, his own records, or even features.  But at least he said SOMETHING.  Got to respect the fact that he let it be known he was talking directly to Drake and no one else.  Will Drake respond directly or even at all? I doubt it, he will just say Breezy is trying to “reach just to sell his records.”

It's About To Be A Bar Fight!!!

Ain’t no love in the Heart of the City.  That was the case Thursday morning in NYC at club WiP. A huge fight broke out in the VIP section involving Drake, Meek Mill, and Chris Brown. The pictures of the aftermath include smashed bottles everywhere, a couple of injured patrons, and Chris Brown with a minor (but ugly) scar on his chin.  There’s numerous reports circling around and all parties are claiming that they were not involved in the fight. Tweets have been deleted since the altercation; Chris Brown and Meek Mill have called a truce; but as for Chris Brown and Drake…they are still at odds. Rumor has it that all of this started because Drake was talking out the side of his neck to Chris Brown about Rihanna.

Wait a minute!

Nobody will admit it but all of this IS over Rihanna. Not misplaced features, record sales, or even money. It’s all over too much testosterone in one place, and three men being (at one time or another) involved with the same woman.  Young, wild, and free young men surrounded by their instigating entourages and things got out of control. No word if any of the three celebrities actually laid hands on each other, but it’s getting messy. Chris Brown and Drake have been cooperating with the police; we all know Chris Brown can’t afford any run-ins with the law because he is still on probation.  When will these guys stop trying to “be about that life?” 

Oh yeah and not to mention the price of fame: guarantee with the innocent people like Hollie C hurt, there will be lawsuits in the near future. 

Pusha T vs. Lil Wayne Beef

What is Hip Hop without a beef or two?  This time around it is Lil Wayne vs. The Clipse.  Wait! Before you think that this beef is brand spanking new…it’s not.  The Clipse and Lil Wayne have beefed for years, stemming back to when the Clipse subliminally dissed Lil Wayne in 2006 on “Mr. Me Too.” While Pusha T has been consistently clowning Drake as of late, this time he shifts his focus to Lil Wayne on Exodus 23:1.  This track is so popular because Pusha T [indirectly] pulls Lil Wayne’s card questioning his gangbanging, his relationship with YMCMB, and more.  So what does Lil Wayne do? He responds by dropping a new diss track called Goulish.  For anybody expecting the Dedication mixtape Wayne, you will be highly disappointed.  He’s more like Lil Tunechi on this diss track…meaning its all garbage.  Goulish is short in length, thankfully…full of pointless metaphors and more talk about how Lil Wayne has goons.  If this isn’t a sign that Lil Wayne has changed I don’t know what is.

For all of us that have been Lil Wayne fans since he was a part of the Hot Boys, we all know that Lil Wayne is truly gifted.  He has released some classic songs and has silenced the critics several times.  He has demolished anybody that even dared to say he was a garbage rapper.  Things change, Lil Wayne surely has. After Tha Carter III dropped his music has suffered.  He doesn’t have the same drive; his lyrics don’t have the same sting.  I remember when he used to spit a line and you would have to rewind it in your head to see how clever it was.  Those days are long gone; now every line he spits you have to think WTF is he talking about?  Or you already know what metaphor he is going to use.  Whether Lil Wayne wants to admit it or not, he’s gotten too comfortable. The Clipse might not be as big as Lil Wayne but they definitely have the ability to win this battle.  They worked with Wayne back in the day before he was claiming to be a Blood.  Let’s not forget that The Clipse have ALWAYS repped the streets hard…nothing has changed there unlike in Lil Wayne’s case.  Plus The Clipse is backed by G.O.O.D Music which overall is a better label than YMCMB.  The only way this battle can be fair is if Drake decides to step in and directly crush the competition.  And before you think Drake is too soft to do so…Drake crushed Lil Wayne on every song of their mixtape a couple of years ago.  Drake is more clever than Lil Wayne point blank.  Don’t believe me look at the way he responded to Pusha T on Lord Knows.  I can’t wait to see what this cat fight turns into.  Until then we will just have to keep our eyes and ears open.  

DRAKE is #Winning

Critics constantly attack Drake’s character calling him soft, whiny, and anything and everything that resembles a baby.  While some see Drake as being “the same yellow boy who used to play up on Degrassi,” he has rapidly developed into the “go-to guy for the hits” in just three years.  Whether he is being Drizzy or Heartbreak Drake on a track, he always leaves a good impression.  Unlike most artists, Drake has found the perfect formula for success: he manages to express his emotions while still showcasing the arrogance and growing pains of a guy in their mid 20’s. 

Drake is regarded as 2012’s second ‘Hottest MC in the Game’ for a reason.  Unlike several other artists you can tell that Drake is a student of Hip Hop and R & B; he infuses the two so well.  As an artist, Drake understands the mechanics of musical composition like none other.  He understands harmonies and melodies, as well as when to use inflections.  All of these things and more are the reason why Drake is constantly #winning (word to Charlie Sheen!).  So without further ado, here are MY stand out Drake songs:

1. Underground Kings- Drake   

Drake's homage to southern rap pioneers UGK is arguably one of, if not THE, standout track on his Take Care album.  His delivery does the track justice while cleverly boasting how he made a milli of a mixtape.  

2. Shot For Me- Drake

This is one of the most vulnerable tracks on Take Care. Of course all men can relate to it but it is a relatable song in general.  Who does not share these same feelings as Drake after a break up? Bitter, anger, jealousy, resentment, love, and arrogance.  Heartbreak Drake is at his finest right here!

3. Deuces Remix- Chris Brown ft. Drake, T.I., Kanye West, Fabolous, and Andre 3000

Who does not know Drake's verse on this remix? Drake croons his way into describing his lusty relationship with his significant other.  Don't lie, everyone in their 20's has had at least one. 

4. In The Morning- J.Cole ft. Drake

Let's be frank, we all love getting it in in the morning, especially after getting it on at night!

Honorable Mention: 9AM In Dallas, Uptown, and Free Spirit

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Common vs. Drake

The internet has been on fire lately with the new Common vs. Drake beef! Apparently, Common is not feeling Drake at all! Over the weekend many people have guessed the beef is a result of a love triangle gone bad. There's no secret that Drake and Serena got together after Serena and Common broke up.  I don't know if I would say that they "dated" but they definitely hooked up.  We all know that Drake runs through women like they're going out of style.  He must have not got the memo that Serena's tennis cakes were off limits.

I'm trying to remain neutral as possible in this situation (not that I'm directly involved). I LOVE Hip Hop and I love when rappers beef because it becomes a pissing contest.  Rap beef causes an artist to dig deep and to showcase their best. They have to prove that they are better than the person who is calling them out. It's an art form in itself; only the strongest survive!

The best rap beef are those that require lyrical skills; those that set a rapper apart from a lyricist; those that set a rapper apart from an MC. Think Jay-Z vs. Nas, LL Cool J vs. Kool Moe Dee, Tupac vs. Biggie, KRS-One vs. Nelly (alright, that last one doesn't count because Nelly is no competition).  These are some of the greatest rap beefs of ALL TIME! All of these guys are students of the game, they were raised on classic Hip Hop...you know, they were around before Hip Hop was even a genre of music!  Common is in this category as well.

I'm a huge fan of Drake!!! He's been THAT GUY for a good three years now; he cannot do wrong in my eyes.  I love how he's versatile with rapping and singing, he blends the two well. (One of my personal favorites: The Deuces Remix, it makes my heart tingle! And let’s not forget to mention the entire Take Care album).  He's been in the game for less than five years, and yet he has had a couple of rappers come at him besides Common.  Remember, the beef with Pusha T  and the beef with every rapper from Toronto that has been ignored.

This Common beef is different.  Right now, even though Drake is great at what he does, he is just a trend.  Longevity speaks volumes versus a guy that has gotten a lucky start.  Common has endured all of the style changes in Hip Hop and he is still here; that says something.  His body of work over the years speaks for himself.  However, while he is calling Drake out on "Sweet" and "Stay Schemin Remix" he should remember that there was a time when people were saying the same thing about him.  Nevertheless, Rounds 1 and 3 go to Common.  Common gets extra points for calling Drake out directly with his latest diss.  Round 2 goes to Drake just because his verse on the original "Stay Schemin" goes hard. However, if there is a Round 4, will Drake address Common directly? (This will be a first for Drake because he is known for saying things subliminally). I guess we will have to wait and see....either way I'm #TeamCommon all the way! (Follow me @eyediditmyway)