Sit this one out, Drake. Diss tracks, or songs released to intentionally dismiss, disrespect or mock another musician, have been around since at least the 1980s.
A good diss track will elevate an insult into art. Taylor Swift's Bad Blood (2014) put out a cameo laden video in response to Katy Perry's alleged stealing of Swift's backup dancers for her tour. Perry took three years to respond with Swish Swish in 2017, with Nicki Minaj.
Locally, KR$NA and Muhfaad have 14 diss tracks between them. Straight Outta Srinagar (SOS) and Seedhe Maut's diss tracks had fans decoding their songs on Reels. Rappers love it if someone writes a good diss about them. For those looking for a fight, Indian artists offer tips on dissing well.
Stay angry, stay articulate
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