Ice Cube is not just reminding, but emphasizing to hip-hop fans that his classic song "No Vaseline" was not just effective, but a game-changer in the realm of rap diss songs. It wasn't just about destroying soloists, he took down an entire squad, leaving a mark in hip-hop history that is hard to ignore!
The Don Mega and W.C. didn't just co-headline the California Roots Festival '24; they took the opportunity to engage the audience in a candid discussion about the state of today's beef culture. This contentious issue, especially in the aftermath of Drake and Kendrick Lamar's 2024 Rap Wars, was laid bare for all to see and understand.
Cube paid tribute to Tupac Shakur's "Hit 'Em Up," Nas' "Ether," and K. Dot's "Not Like Us," all of which are brutal songs on their own. However, he claims he deserves the top spot because his "No Vaseline" beat out the entire N.W.A. and their manager, Jerry Heller.
He acknowledged that the song was written eons ago, during a time of extreme tension, but instead of picking at the wound lyrically, he is now expressing his love for Dr. Dre, MC Ren, DJ Yella, and the late Eazy-E.
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The notorious "No Vaseline" premiere took place in the Oscar-nominated N.W.A situation similar to Kendrick's recent experiences would have included a biopic called "Straight Outta Compton" and Cube being deemed the greatest rapper in the world at the time.
With over 200 million Spotify plays and 60 million YouTube views in less than a month, Kendrick's "Not Like Us" will undoubtedly remain at the top of fans' playlists for some time.
However, Cube is evidently fighting for his own legacy—we wouldn't anticipate anything less!
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