Big Sean takes shots at Kanye West, sparking fresh controversy in his new ‘On The Radar’ freestyle. The fiery performance showcases Sean’s lyrical prowess. Here’s a quick rundown of what went down:
- Big Sean raps over Aaliyah’s classic hit, ‘If Your Girl Only Knew,’ directing bars at Kanye.
- The freestyle references Kanye’s 2021 comments on Drink Champs.
- Sean calls out the music industry and its clout-chasing antics.
- DJ Hed clarifies that the bars were not aimed at Kendrick Lamar.
Big Sean is back and not holding back in his latest ‘On The Radar’ freestyle. Rapping over Aaliyah’s ‘If Your Girl Only Knew,’ Sean fires shots that seem to be aimed directly at Kanye West. The freestyle kicks off with Sean referencing Kanye’s infamous 2021 Drink Champs interview, where Kanye called signing Sean to G.O.O.D. Music the ‘worst’ decision he ever made. Sean quips, ‘I had to switch the home team ’cause they committed treason,’ clearly indicating he’s moved on from past affiliations.
The Detroit rapper continues his lyrical attack by spotlighting the superficial nature of the music industry. He raps, ‘Man, this industry is terrible, I can’t even vouch / I’ve seen grown men get matching tattoos for the clout.’ This line is an unmistakable jab at Kanye, Lil Uzi Vert, and Steve Lacy, who all got identical ‘We Here Forever Technically’ tattoos on their biceps in 2022.
But Sean’s not just about throwing shade. He pays tribute to the late Aaliyah, calling her a ‘real Detroit legend,’ and ends his performance with a heartfelt nod to J Dilla by placing a Dilla cap on his microphone stand. Moving from diss to homage, Sean’s freestyle is a blend of sharp criticism and deep respect for the Motor City icons.
The internet quickly lit up with speculation, with some fans suggesting that Sean was actually dissing Kendrick Lamar. However, DJ Hed stepped in to clarify on Twitter (now X) that the bars weren’t aimed at Kendrick. ‘I talked to Sean. The bar was ‘I got better things to do then find someone to beef with.’ And it was not for Dot,’ DJ Hed tweeted. He further explained that the bar was directed at another Gemini, adding another layer to the intrigue.
Big Sean chimed in on social media, albeit briefly, with a now-deleted post saying, ‘N fuck these b*tch ass n-ggaz, every one of them.’ In a separate tweet, he expressed his frustration with those who constantly nitpick, writing, ‘Yall goin wit so many narratives, im talking to da haters who just keep finding something to point out they don’t like bout me.’ Despite the uproar, Sean is keeping his focus on the music, hinting at new releases coming soon. He recently previewed an unreleased track featuring Kanye West for the upcoming Vultures 2 album with Ty Dolla $ign.
Big Sean’s freestyle is a fiery blend of diss and homage, keeping fans eagerly anticipating what’s next.
