In the ever-tumbling world of hip-hop, where egos clash as fiercely as rhymes, Memphis Bleek recently dropped some wisdom about respect and recognition in the game. “From my perspective, that just shows you the GOAT,” he said, hinting at the respect owed to the greats like Jadakiss, who are synonymous with excellence. But as planets align in tricky configurations this week, one must wonder: are today’s rappers more concerned with their soundcloud streams than their lyrical punches? Seriously, between Bleek’s reflections and the brewing beef between Jadakiss and 38 Spesh—who would have thought Saturday morning would feel like you’re sitting ringside at a celestial rap battle? What’s at stake here isn’t merely street cred; it’s about proving oneself in an unforgiving arena where shouting into the void of the internet feels a little like trying to outrun a retrograde—good luck trying to keep your reputation intact while navigating the cosmic hurdles. So, will they step up and clash like titans, or will the respect factor pave the way for unexpected collaborations? Grab your astrological chart and let’s dive into this lyrical saga!
“From my perspective, that just shows you the GOAT,” Bleek told ‘Kiss. “You go from Africa to Finland, any n***a rapping right now, if they don’t feel like they’re better than you, they don’t feel they that n***a. That makes you one of them guys. So yes, you got to take your hat off to that. I don’t even want you to engage. That’s how much work you’ve put in… ‘When did these n***as put in work to mention me like this?’
“You can’t battle everybody,” he continued. “A n***a got to prove who they are to get your attention. We competitive. We look at everything as, ‘Yo, n***as trying to get at me?’ Sometimes, it’s deeper than that. N***as respect you, so they got to get at you. Without getting at you, n***as won’t respect them. How you prove you the best if you don’t take out the best, or at least shoot at the best? What they doing, they doing they thing. I’m a fan of them spitters, but… If you not on ‘Kiss level, you not that guy.”
Memphis also recalled having Jada’s picture on his wall ever since a diss from back in the day.
For those unaware, 38 Spesh and Jadakiss’ beef stems from some comments the former made on the BagFuel podcast. He suggested he bested the LOX MC in their “Sunday School” collab with Benny The Butcher, and that ‘Kiss ducked collab opportunities with Spesh ever since.
Then, Jadakiss and Fat Joe dropped “The Aroma,” which seemed to respond to Spesh’s disses. He responded by going off on them and DJ Khaled, who was on Joe & Jada for the track’s premiere. Now, it seems like they might engage in more lyrical warfare. But as Memphis Bleek said, it’s more about respect than animosity.
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