Kanye West’s recent explosive social media tirade has sparked a chain reaction among fellow artists, drawing fiery responses from Playboi Carti, Jim Jones, and Cardi B.
In a series of now-deleted posts on platform X on March 18, Kanye West didn’t hold back. He took direct shots at Playboi Carti, labeling him a ‘faggot’ and a ‘woman beater.’ The rapper referenced Carti’s past issues with Iggy Azalea, bringing up their son Onyx, and made strong accusations about Carti’s alleged domestic violence issues. Kanye’s words were as blunt as ever: ‘CARTI A WOMEN BEATER,’ he declared, also criticizing Carti for allegedly advising him to stop tweeting about Nazis, claiming, ‘WHY DO BROKE N-GGAS ALWAYS TRY TELL ME WHAT TO DO?’
West’s rant did not end there. He lambasted Jim Jones, a fellow artist with whom he recently spent time in Japan, with the tweet ‘FUCK JIM JONES.’ When pressed for an explanation, Kanye laid out his grievances with Jones, alleging financial deceit related to his crypto coin dealings and mocking Jones’s technological skills, or lack thereof, by saying, ‘GET ONE OF YOUR YOUNG N-GGAS TO MAKE IT CAPO.’ Despite West’s intense comments, Jim Jones opted for a more amicable tone, responding simply with, ‘I love KanYe.’
Kanye also had plenty to say about women in hip hop, offering a provocative commentary on the changing dynamics among female rappers. He claimed that Cardi B had replaced Nicki Minaj, who was then replaced by Megan Thee Stallion, and so on. Throughout this discourse, he made dismissive remarks about Cardi B’s career future, prompting a response from the ‘WAP’ singer. Cardi addressed the issue in her own way, stating, ‘7 years 1 album… STILL being a topic and STILL being asked about my music!!’ Emphasizing her resilience and enduring fan base, she sent a clear message that she isn’t going anywhere.
One of the few individuals who emerged unscathed was 50 Cent, whom Kanye referred to as one of his ‘favorite people,’ despite the ongoing chaos. Fifty, staying true to his candid nature, responded via Instagram, hinting at the inflammatory nature of West’s comments regarding JAY-Z and Beyoncé’s children.
Kanye West’s social media outburst has stirred up the hip hop community, ruffling feathers and drawing candid responses. While some artists chose to engage directly, others, like Cardi B, opted for a more indirect approach, reaffirming their status amidst Kanye’s heated allegations. This episode highlights the unpredictable dynamics within the industry.
