Personally I have never been able to fathom the rationale behind engaging in heated debates online; it remains an enigma that persists in confounding me. Call me old-fashioned, but I fail to see the point of talking tough through platforms like Instagram. In most cases individuals would refrain from uttering such statements in person. The recent viral argument between Bobby Shmurda and NBA YoungBoy over the weekend was truly mind-numbing.
Phony Conflict
Keeping up with the ongoing feuds in the rap industry has become quite challenging these days. We’ve long moved past the era of Biggie and Tupac, and now it seems like they’re falling out over the pettiest of reasons. Once I explain the cause of their animosity, you’ll probably wish you hadn’t asked.
It all started when Bobby posted a video expressing his frustration with rappers bragging about their friends’ accomplishments. NBA YoungBoy took offense, assuming Bobby was referring to him. In his typical fashion, YoungBoy immediately responded with a series of videos, creatively hurling insults at Bobby. He went as far as calling him derogatory names like a slave and a clout chaser.
To make matters worse, Bobby’s response was equally ignorant. One would hope that his age would lead him to take the higher road, but he did just the opposite. He stooped down to YoungBoy’s level of immaturity and took it even further. On his Instagram story, he could be seen yelling into the camera, making pointless threats. Considering that Bobby was released from prison less than a year ago, one would expect him to make wiser choices.
Utter Nonsense
Without a doubt, this has to be the most senseless beef of 2023. In my opinion, engaging in “thumb thuggin” will never be respectable or cool. I have a feeling that this won’t be the last time either of these artists initiates a feud.
