In Philadelphia, two young rappers, Pide Pop and Hood Tally, find themselves entangled in a beef that’s as intense as it is deadly. Their story, starting with a basketball game brawl, spiraled into a succession of violent encounters that have marked their rise in the music industry.
Long before the beef escalated, Pop and Tally had roots intertwined in the gritty streets of Philly. Their crews had minor tensions, but everything changed at a basketball game that turned violent. Rumors have it that Pop’s friend, Sai, exchanged words with someone from Tally’s crew, leading to a scuffle.
This altercation set off a series of wild events. Tally later claimed he was winning the fight until Pop’s friends jumped in, flipping the script. Meanwhile, Tally’s homie, Sha Gizzy, landed in prison on a gun charge, sharing space with Pop’s friend, Sai.
Inside the jail, tensions boiled over, amplifying the beef that had until then simmered beneath the surface. After serving time, Sai emerged, allegedly entangled with women linked to Uptown crew members, adding more fuel to the fire.
Tragically, the violence wasn’t constrained to the key players alone. Saudi, a close associate of Pop’s, became a rap sensation only to be gunned down at just 18. The loss didn’t go unanswered, and retaliation took aim at everyone involved.
The back-and-forth assaults resulted in significant casualties, including innocent bystanders. Tally and Pop’s gangs exchanged shots with alarming regularity. However, the violence didn’t stay within the rival factions, affecting families and friends too.
Becoming popular in Philly, Pop’s skills were undeniably kick-started by his late friend, Saudi. Without Saudi’s push, Pop wouldn’t have stepped into the limelight. Yet, these successes were overshadowed by the bloodshed that saw friends and family falling victim to the feud.
In an attempt to quell the chaos, Philly’s very own Meek Mill brought peace offerings, only intensifying the feud. While Meek’s intentions were pure, his methods irked Pop, who felt they disrespected those lost in the ongoing turf war.
Tension rose even on social media. Meek’s suggestion to make peace for money sparked backlash from Pop, who expected more private support from the seasoned rapper. The online drama continued, with Pop calling out Meek for hypocrisy, escalating their online beef.
Both Tally and Pop have since attempted to distance themselves from the violence. Tally survived a shooting at his son’s gender reveal party, realizing the danger his lifestyle posed. Moving away from Philly, he’s now focused on securing a safer future.
Pop, too, is focused on his career, hitting millions of views on YouTube. Though the tension with Meek seesaws, real street violence seems to have ebbed temporarily. Both Tally and Pop seem ready to shed their violent pasts and embrace their music futures.
After years of turmoil, Pide Pop and Hood Tally are stepping back from Philly’s violent streets. With their focus shifting from beefs to beats, there’s hope that these talented artists will leave the past behind and continue their musical journeys.
