The world of Hip Hop thrives on rivalries, but things took an unexpected turn when Baka Not Nice, the OVO Sound rapper, revealed how Drake helped him stay cool amid a brewing beef with Kendrick Lamar.
Baka Not Nice, once Drake’s bodyguard, felt the heat when Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us” hit the airwaves. Kendrick didn’t hold back and dragged Baka’s past into the spotlight, sparking a reaction that was hard to ignore.
In a chat with Hot Freestyle, Baka admitted his first instinct was to fire back. “My first initial thing was to respond quickly and efficiently,” he shared, illustrating the intensity of his emotions. Coming from a background where challenges needed paperwork, the public celebration of Kendrick’s words felt surreal and overwhelming.
Things got personal when Kendrick accused Drake of being a ‘pedophile’ and questioned Baka’s presence by referencing his legal past. Baka was no stranger to controversy; he had faced serious legal issues before, including allegations of forcing a woman into prostitution. Though those particular charges were dropped due to lack of testimony, he did serve a six-month sentence for related offenses.
Amidst this turmoil, Drake intervened. According to Baka, “Drake called and said, ‘Yo, I know what you’re feeling.'” The advice was simple—ignore the noise. Drake reassured him that many of the critics were not even ‘real people’ but bots, urging him to maintain focus and composure.
Baka took the advice to heart. Reflecting on the situation, he dismissed Kendrick’s claims, stating that they were bound to fade away as people saw through the facade. “They’re gonna get over this,” he said confidently, believing in the power of truth. Baka reminded everyone of the importance of backing accusations with hard facts, something he felt was missing in Kendrick’s lyrics.
Despite the intensity of the moment, Baka chose a path of restraint over retaliation, a move inspired by Drake’s calming words. He challenged America to reconsider how it handles public allegations, emphasizing on the necessity of having proof to back serious claims.
The entire episode shows the power of friendship and wise counsel in the unpredictable world of Hip Hop. With Drake’s support, Baka Not Nice managed to keep his cool amid a storm of accusations, proving that sometimes silence is the best response.
