Hip-Hop’s Most Intense Rivalries Over The Years

Rap beefs are a longstanding part of hip-hop culture, ranging from personal feuds to lyrical battles. These feuds often captivate fans and take over media headlines due to gritty diss tracks or intense social media exchanges. One ongoing rivalry is between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, where subtle jabs have been exchanged over time, keeping fans intrigued. However, Lamar’s direct lyrics on “Like That” signaled a more direct confrontation with Drake, bringing tensions between the two artists to an all-time high. As we look at the ongoing feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, we also remember other famous hip-hop beefs that have shaped the genre. The Notorious B.I.G. vs Tupac Getty Arguably the most iconic feud in hip-hop history, the rivalry between Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. captivated the world in the mid-1990s. What began as a friendship soured into a bitter rivalry, fueled by diss tracks, interviews, and personal animosity. Tragically, both Tupac and Biggie were murdered in drive-by shootings, leaving their feud unresolved and their legacies forever intertwined. Jay-Z vs. Nas Jay Z vs Nas Getty In the early 2000s, Nas and Jay-Z engaged in a lyrical battle that became the stuff of legend. The feud reached its...