In a fiery exchange on social media, Trippie Redd has taken aim at Kanye West’s recent declaration that he pioneered rage music with his 2013 track, “Blood on the Leaves.”
Trippie Redd, clearly not one to mince words, shared a video online where he passionately refutes Kanye’s claims. He insists that the real innovators of rage music are himself, XXXTentacion, Playboi Carti, and Lil Uzi Vert. According to Trippie, it’s this group that popularized the genre, and he’s not willing to let Ye take credit for something he didn’t originate.
“The inventors of the rage sound is me, X, Carti, and Uzi,” Trippie declared, taking no prisoners in his critique. He accused Kanye of attempting to undermine the contributions of newer artists while imploring those in the industry to keep a clear head. “N-ggas need to take they pills man,” he quipped, emphasizing his frustration.
This isn’t the first time Trippie has found himself caught up in the antics of music’s heavyweights. Back in 2021, he was inadvertently thrust into Drake and Kanye’s rekindled feud. A line from Drake’s song “Betrayal” off Trippie’s “Trip At Knight” album seemed to reignite old tensions between the two titans of hip hop. However, Trippie admitted he was unaware of the shot at Kanye, thinking Drake was referencing something entirely different.
While Trippie has found himself tangled in disputes involving these hip-hop giants before, this latest beef highlights ongoing debates over the rightful origins and ownership of music styles. Artists often clash over contributions and influence, sparking conversations about who truly lays claim to innovation.
As the debate over the origins of rage music continues, Trippie Redd’s outspoken defense of his contributions underscores the fierce pride artists have in their work. In an industry where influence can be as contentious as it is celebrated, the question remains: who truly deserves the credit?
