Rick Ross has addressed the viral ’20-v-1′ Drake battle that took the hip-hop community by storm. Ross dismissed any rumors of a larger conspiracy behind the feud.
The Florida-born rapper clarified his position on the incident during his recent appearance at the Nightcap Summer Sessions: LIVE event in Houston.
The Nightcap Summer Sessions Clarification
Rick Ross was among the artists who fired shots at Drake after Kendrick Lamar’s bold statements. However, Ross insists there was no premeditated scheme involved.
Rapper Shannon Sharpe was curious about the seeming collective effort against Drake. Ross responded with simplicity: “I’ma be honest. On some rap shit – it was no conspiracies.”
Jumping Off the Porch
Ross explained his actions were spontaneous. “Rozay name was said [so] I’ma jump off the porch,” he said. “I’ma have some fun and that’s what I did. I had some fun.”
Future and Kendrick Lamar were notable contributions to this intense rap war. They released the diss tracks “We Don’t Trust You” and its sequel “We Still Don’t Trust You.”
More Artists Enter the Fray
Other major artists like A$AP Rocky and The Weeknd participated as well. In “Show of Hands,” Rocky controversially spoke about his relationship with Drake’s baby mother.
Rocky also took jabs at Drake’s album, For All the Dogs, saying: “Still don’ trust you, it’s always us, never them.” These lines stoked the flames even further.
Drake’s Retaliation
Drake responded on his track “Another Late Night,” where he rapped, “I ain’t Pretty Flacko, bitch, this shit get really Rocky”. He continued to reference his alleged fling with Rihanna.
The Weeknd, appearing on multiple tracks, shared his feelings on the fallout with Drake. On “All to Myself,” he expressed disappointment over their soured friendship.
The feud didn’t stop at the music. Ross coined the nickname “BBL Drizzy” and took pleasure in trolling Drake online. This only added fuel to the fire with fans getting involved.
Physical Confrontations
During a Toronto appearance, Ross was confronted by Drake’s fans, but he remained unfazed. The rapper maintained his stance, seeing the feud as entertainment rather than personal.
He laughed off the incident, reinforcing his claim that there was no conspiracy. He wanted to emphasize the playful aspect of the back-and-forth disses.
Current State of the Feud
Despite the heated exchanges, things have calmed down in recent months. Drake and Kendrick Lamar are reportedly planning to reignite the beef. This time, fans are expecting even more intense engagements.
The hip-hop community remains divided. Some support Drake, while others back the collective of artists who stood against him.
The Impact on the Industry
The “20-v-1” battle highlighted the interconnected relationships within the hip-hop world. It showed how quickly alliances can shift.
Rick Ross’s recent comments provide insight into the nature of these feuds. They are often less about deep-rooted conspiracies and more about spontaneous reactions and entertainment.
Social Media Reactions
Fans and other artists took to social media to share their thoughts on the battle. Many found the exchanges entertaining, while others warned about potential real-life consequences.
Rick Ross’s comments shed light on the highly-publicized feud with Drake, revealing it to be more playful than many assumed.
Despite intense exchanges, the ’20-v-1′ battle seems to be cooling down, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter.
