Uh oh. The beef has been reupped (corny, i know). Anyone that knows me, knows I ride with Gucci, but this track is pretty bangin. I can’t wait to here Gucci’s respone.

Young Jeezy “24, 23″ (Gucci Mane, OJ Da Juiceman diss)

*Chunk deuce*

I really hate to write about this because I love Houston and Houston hip hop so much.

http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2008/08/11/20398468.aspx

Houston, Texas rappers Mike Jones and Trae the Truth were involved in an altercation backstage today (August 11) at the Ozone Awards in Houston.

According to witnesses, the two rappers were having a conversation when Trae the Truth allegedly struck Jones for unknown reasons.

The altercation occurred in the backstage area, as artists like Slim Thug, David Banner, Alfamega and other industry types congregated in a press area.

The assault left Jones with a laceration to his face, but it is unknown if Jones required medical attention.

The reason for the altercation between the two Houston rappers occurred for unknown reasons, although sources told AllHipHop.com tensions between the two had already been high.

The Ozone Awards are taking place at the George R. Brown Convention Center

-AllHipHop

Here is a video of Mike Jones right after the incident took place:

Here’s Trae’s explanation of what took place:

Here’s Mike Jones explanation of what took place:

More from Trae the Truth:

So apparently Trae was upset at Mike Jones calling himself the “President of the City” while not giving much back to the city. Trae approaches him at the Ozone Awards and Mike makes a smart remark or two. Naturally, Trae handles this by giving Mike Jones a couple of shots to the face. I want to believe that there is more to this story, but it looks like there is none. Trae is one of my favorite artists, but this is truly a shame. The Ozone Awards and the eyes of the hip hop nation came to Houston, and this is how we react. I truly believe Trae is a good dude who does a lot for the community, but this is not something to be proud of. If you promote yourself as a leader, as he does, you cannot become involved in this type of activity. Trae, what kind of message are you sending the kids of Houston?

Peace

Joe Budden “Blood On the Wall (Prodigy Diss)”

New Jersey rapper Joe Budden goes at Prodigy (of Mobb Deep) pretty hard on this one. Luckily, there’s no way this beef is gonna sill into the streets since Prodigy is locked up. Joe Budden’s album, Padded Room, is scheduled to drop this fall on Amalgam Entertainment.

Peace

Normally, I don’t give too much attention to teenie bopper like drama in hip hop, but this was too good to pass up. For a long time, rumors circulated about beef between 50 Cent (G-Unit) and Young Buck. Eventually, Young Buck told the world how 50 stiffed him for millions of dollars and in April 50 announced that Buck was no longer in G-Unit. Important news right?

Well, recently, 50 Cent leaked a 16 minute recorded phone conversation between he and Buck. Listen to it here.

Buck did damn near irreparable damage to his career with this phone convo. He admits that HE actually owes 50 Centy money when he had been running around saying the opposite. He apologizes to 50, gets extra emotional, sheds tears, etc. My issue isn’t with Buck’s emotion on the phone, but the fact that he talked to dude on the phone in the first place. And knowing how devious 50 is and how terrible it would be if the phone convo got leaked, why would he let himself get that emotional? Today, skills aren’t as important as “swag.” In the minds of many hip hop fans, Buck’s swag level decreases immensely with the release of this convo. He’s gonna have a hard time coming back from this. Plus, G-Unit is on its way out anyway. No one’s checkin for this clique. Buck didn’t need them. He was probably the most talented artist in that crew. Why run crying to 50? Damn, sux for dude. I hope he can come back from this. He’s a damn good artist.

And man, how heartless is 50 Cent. This dude will do anything to hold on to what he has. He absolutely destroyed Buck, who was already broken. I hate that these kind of actions, and not skills, are what makes rappers successful nowadays.

Peace