“Yasiin Bey, also known as Mos Def, recently expressed his perspective on the Kendrick Lamar-Drake dispute, as well as J. Cole’s involvement. In a newly released freestyle, the Black Star rapper didn’t hold back, referencing the trio known as the Big 3 – Drizzy, Dot (Lamar), and Cole – over the beat to Metro Boomin and Future’s “Like That,” the song that sparked the initial tensions.
In his verses, Bey critiques the perceived attitudes and behaviors of the Big 3, offering insights such as “Greedy, seedy, and creepy / Corny, horny, and boring / Bougie, goofy, and moody / Foolish, ruthless, and clueless / Variations on a petty Big 3 / A whole lot to look at, but not much to see.”
Yasiin Bey fka Mos Def freestyling over the Future, Metro Boomin, & Kendrick – Like That instrumental.pic.twitter.com/iE2Et5Mq06
— Ruben || Check the Rhyme (@checktherhyme1_) May 22, 2024
His commentary suggests a disapproval of the direction the dispute took, highlighting the prevalence of gossip and rumor over lyrical prowess. This sentiment aligns with Bey’s earlier assertion that Drake’s musical style leans more towards pop than hip-hop.
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