One of the most famous beefs of all time was Jay-Z and Nas gunning for the top spot in New York hip-hop left vacant by the death of Biggie Smalls. The two rappers went back and forth for a bit until Nas dropped “Ether” off of his classic Stillmatic. A response to Jay’s “The Takeover,” Ether is four minutes of pure fire that made “ethering” common parlance for completely dominating your opponent.
The 25 Harshest Rap Disses
One of the most effective tools in every rapper’s arsenal is the diss track – when you turn your lyrical sights on the competition and break them down with your words. In this feature, we’ll present the 25 most brutal burns ever laid to wax by a wide variety of rappers.
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By K. Thor Jensen October 28, 2010 |
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