If Tupac and Biggie were alive despite the media driven East vs. West coast beef, those two would’ve forgave each other and shook hands.
Last night, the biggest moment of our era in Hip Hop history broke the internet when Da Snowman and Big Guwop performed their best songs hit for hit. Over 1.8 million fans tuned in watching the Verzuz and the energy was real tense.
In the first round, it appeared Gucci Mane wanted the smoke throwing shade and making it clear their beef wasn’t resolved as fans expected. However, Black people in America needed to hear Jeezy words of wisdom for Gucci later in the rounds as he kept his cool.
“When I called you and extended this invite, I did so as a real man,” Jeezy said.
“The sh*t we came from in the street and the sh*t we been through. I brought you here to show you the world. We are the culture, what we came through and what we been through. All these kids doing what they do because they saw us.”
It was a real response from Jeezy because he understands after Pac and Biggie died in the 1990s, it was him and Gucci Mane’s beef this generation saw unfinished.
Gucci Mane perspective also makes sense to those who stand on street code or ethics. If a man puts a hit out to kill a person and snatch his chain…how would anyone feel after no apology was given a decade later? Fans of Gucci Mane felt he was mature enough to come in Jeezy’s presence after putting his 15 year grudge against Jeezy to rest.
The song “Truth” was performed and Gucci Mane had fun reminiscing about killing Jeezy’s friend Pookie Loc back in 2005. Gucci Mane beat the charge and since had to rebuild his rap career after released from prison in 2016. Prior to his 2016 release, Gucci Mane in 2014 pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm per TMZ.
The purpose of the battle was for Gucci to not fake for nothing because it was personal more than a celebration. Jeezy showed maturity and was feeling like a king stealing the show reflecting on how far he’s come.
Jeezy once associated with Detroit’s notorious drug gang Black Mafia Family (BMF) in the early 2000s. BMF Member Demetrius Flenory known as “Big Meech” in 2007 was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his cocaine trafficking.
2005 is long gone and the two biggest trap stars of the 2000s had everyone out of their seats for an epic battle.
Social media can debate whoever won, but this Verzuz battle by far was a pivotal moment in Hip Hop history. Gucci Mane could’ve played many of his classics and had he kept it classic instead of playing the new tracks earlier, fans might’ve given him the edge.
Gucci Mane dominated the mixtape era in the mid 2000s the same years Lil Wayne was the best rapper alive. The biases are understandable and if people grew up on either trap artist, choosing wouldn’t be difficult.
Jeezy has the music fans can vibe to from the streets or club bangers. Gucci Mane music makes people want to turn up at clubs and speaks volume to his street credibility.
After performing their 2005 hit “So Icy” produced by Zaytoven, everyone on both sides walked away unharmed with smiles on their faces.
The reality is two Black men put their differences aside for the culture which was necessary for young Black boys watching the event around America online.
Go check out Gucci Mane’s the “Trap God Classics” and Jeezy’s new album “The Recession 2.”
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