In the world of hip-hop, beefs and diss tracks are nothing new. Artists often use this tactic to gain more attention, increase their fan base, or settle personal scores.
One such incident took place between Gucci Mane and Jeezy back in 2005. Let’s take a closer look at how Gucci dissed Jeezy.
The Background
Gucci Mane and Jeezy both hail from Atlanta and were once collaborators. In fact, they even released a few songs together that became quite popular in the early 2000s. However, their friendship turned sour over time, and they started taking jabs at each other through their music.
The Diss
The most infamous diss directed towards Jeezy came from Gucci’s song “Round 1”. In this track, Gucci blatantly attacked Jeezy by saying:
“I’m smoking on Pookie Loc tonight
And I’ma sip ’til I feel it
I’ma smoke ’til it’s done
And I don’t really give a damn
I done lost my fucking mind
And I ain’t got no feelings”
For those who don’t know, Pookie Loc was an affiliate of Jeezy who was killed in a drug deal gone wrong. By mentioning him in the song, Gucci was effectively taunting Jeezy and disrespecting his deceased friend.
The Aftermath
Jeezy didn’t take kindly to this diss and responded with his own track called “Stay Strapped”. He also appeared on a radio show where he offered a reward for anyone who could bring him Gucci’s chain. This led to a violent altercation between their respective crews where one of Gucci’s associates ended up dead.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the beef between Gucci Mane and Jeezy was one of the most intense and violent in hip-hop history. While there were several other incidents that contributed to their feud, the diss directed towards Pookie Loc remains one of the most controversial. It just goes to show that words hold immense power, especially in the world of music.