May 15th 2024.
Questlove, the drummer for The Roots, has recently been facing some backlash for his opinions on various rap feuds. It all started when he made a controversial statement about the Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake debate, saying that "hip hop truly is dead." This sparked criticism from fans, who reminded Questlove of his involvement in one of the most notorious rap beefs of all time.
In 2001, at the peak of the feud between Jay-Z and Nas, Questlove played the drums on Jay-Z's live Unplugged album. The performance included Jay-Z's infamous diss track, "Takeover," and looking back on it now, Questlove has some regrets. He took to Instagram to address the backlash, admitting that it wasn't one of his proudest moments and that he would have had "second thoughts" if given the chance to do it again.
But that wasn't the only controversial statement Questlove made recently. He also shared his opinion on Tupac's classic diss track, "Hit 'Em Up," calling it the "weakest musical smack" in rap beef history. He explained his reasoning, saying that the music track itself was not up to par and compared it to "smooth jazz dinner music." This sparked a response from journalist Elliot Wilson, who called out Questlove for his take on Twitter.
In response to all the backlash, Questlove clarified his statements and made sure to tag Wilson in his response. He explained that he was speaking specifically about the musical backdrop of "Hit 'Em Up," and his dislike for dis tracks in general. He also shared that he never saw any positive results from rap beef during his time in the industry.
Despite the criticism, Questlove stands by his opinions and is not afraid to speak his mind. His new book, "Hip-Hop is History," is set to be released in June 2024 and will undoubtedly delve deeper into his thoughts and experiences in the rap world.
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