April 30th 2024.
After rapper Kendrick Lamar threw some shade at fellow artists J. Cole and Drake, it sparked a wave of diss tracks aimed at Drake. One such track, "Champagne Moments," was released by Miami-based artist Rick Ross. The track has gained attention not only for its lyrics, but also for the surprising producer behind the beat.
In a recent video posted on HipHopDx from Ross' Instagram Stories, the rapper revealed that the music for "Champagne Moments" was created by a 16-year-old. But this isn't just any teenager - he happens to be the son of legendary hip-hop video director Benny Boom, and goes by the name "Mini Boom."
"Can you believe it? The kid who produced 'Champagne Moments' is only 16 years old," Ross shared with his followers. "He's the son of the famed director Benny Boom. We gotta show some love to Mini Boom, y'all. Boss."
Benny Boom is known for directing music videos for top artists like 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg, P Diddy, and Nas, among others. He also directed the Tupac biopic "All Eyez On Me," further solidifying his status in the industry.
The subject of Ross' diss track, Drake, recently faced some legal trouble related to his song "Taylor Made Freestyle." After using an A.I. version of Snoop Dogg and Tupac's voices in the track, the estate of Tupac sent a cease and desist letter, causing Drake to remove the song from all streaming platforms.
According to the estate's lawyer, Howard E. King, Drake's use of Tupac's voice was "a flagrant violation" and "a blatant abuse of the legacy" of the late hip-hop icon. As a result, Drake promptly took down the track within 24 hours of receiving the notice.
It seems that Ross' diss track and the subsequent legal trouble for Drake have caused quite a stir in the hip-hop world. With a 16-year-old producer and a legendary director in the mix, it's clear that this feud has no shortage of talent behind it.
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