The Gucci Mane and Jeezy beef is one of the most infamous feuds in the history of hip-hop. The two rappers were once close friends but things took a turn for the worse in 2005 when they had a falling out. The beef reached its boiling point in 2012 when Gucci Mane shot and killed one of Jeezy’s associates during an altercation.
The Beginning of the Beef
The roots of the Gucci Mane and Jeezy beef can be traced back to 2005 when they collaborated on the song “Icy.” The song was a hit and helped both rappers gain more exposure, but it also led to tension between them. Gucci claimed that he never received proper credit or compensation for his work on the song, which led to him dissing Jeezy on several tracks.
The Snowman vs. The Burrprint
The feud between Gucci Mane and Jeezy really heated up in 2009 when they both released mixtapes on the same day. Jeezy’s mixtape was titled “The Real Is Back,” while Gucci’s was called “The Burrprint.” On one of the tracks from his mixtape, Gucci dissed Jeezy once again, calling him out for not being a true gangsta.
The Verzuz Battle
In November 2020, it was announced that Gucci Mane and Jeezy would be participating in a Verzuz battle. Verzuz is an online platform that pits two artists against each other in a live music battle where they play their hits back-to-back. Many fans were excited about the battle because it had been years since the two rappers had even spoken to each other.
The Disrespectful Comments
During the Verzuz battle, tensions were high between Gucci and Jeezy. Gucci made several disrespectful comments towards Jeezy, including bringing up the death of Jeezy’s friend, Pookie Loc. This was the same associate that Gucci had shot and killed during their altercation in 2012.
The Peace Treaty
Despite the tension during the Verzuz battle, it ended with an unexpected moment of reconciliation. Jeezy extended an olive branch to Gucci by performing his song “Icy” and inviting Gucci to perform his verse. The two rappers even shared a moment of brotherhood after the performance.
Conclusion
The Gucci Mane and Jeezy beef has been one of the most intense feuds in hip-hop history. What started as a disagreement over a song collaboration turned into a violent altercation that resulted in death.
However, it seems like the two rappers have finally buried the hatchet and are on better terms now. Only time will tell if their newfound peace will last or if there will be another flare-up in the future.