1. East coast vs West coast rap beef (1990-1997)
This beef was between rappers from the East Coast and West Coast of the United States. It began in 1990 with the release of Ice Cube's song 'No Vaseline', which dissed several New York rappers, including LL Cool J and Dr. Dre. The feud escalated over the next few years, with a number of high-profile incidents, including the shootings of Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G.2.
Nas vs. Jay-Z (2001–2005) This beef started when Nas released the song "Ether," which dissed Jay-Z. Jay-Z responded with "Super ugly," and the two rappers traded diss tracks back and forth for several months. The feud eventually died down, but it is considered one of the most intense rap beefs of all time.
3.Eminem vs. Machine Gun Kelly (2018–present)
This beef started when Eminem dissed Machine Gun Kelly on the song "Not Alike." Machine Gun Kelly responded with "Rap Devil," and the two rappers have been trading diss tracks back and forth ever since. The feud is still ongoing, and it is unclear when it will end.4.
Lil Wayne vs. Birdman (2014–present) This beef started when Lil Wayne sued Birdman for $51 million, alleging that Birdman had cheated him out of money and royalties. Birdman countersued, and the two rappers have been battling in court for several years. The feud is still ongoing, and it is unclear when it will end.
5.50 Cent vs. Ja Rule (2000-2005)
This beef was between rappers 50 Cent and Ja Rule. It began in 1999, with the release of Ja Rule's song 'Haulin' Ass', which dissed 50 Cent. The feud escalated over the next few years, with a number of high-profile incidents, including the shooting of Ja Rule's label mate, Black Child.6.
Drake vs. Pusha T (2011-2018) This beef started when Pusha T released the song "Infrared," which took aim at Drake's ghostwriter rumors. Drake responded with "Duppy Freestyle," and the two rappers traded diss tracks back and forth for several months. The feud eventually died down, but it is considered one of the most intense rap beefs of all time.
7. Kendrick Lamar vs. Joe Budden (2017)
This beef started when Joe Budden criticized Kendrick Lamar's album "DAMN." Kendrick responded with "The Heart Part 4," which dissed Joe Budden. Joe Budden responded with "Wake," and the two rappers traded diss tracks back and forth for a few weeks. The feud eventually died down, but it was one of the most talked about rap beefs of 2017.8.
Kanye West vs. Taylor Swift (2009-2016) This feud was between Kanye West and Taylor Swift. It began in 2009, when Kanye interrupted Taylor's acceptance speech at the MTV VMAs. The feud continued over the next few years, with a number of high-profile incidents, including Kanye's release of the song 'Famous', which dissed Taylor Swift. The feud eventually died down, but it was one of the most high-profile rap beefs of all time.
9. Nicki Minaj vs. Cardi B (2017–present)
This beef started when Cardi B released the song "Bodak Yellow," which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Nicki Minaj criticized Cardi B's success, and the two rappers began to trade insults on social media. The feud has escalated over the years, with both rappers releasing diss tracks and making negative comments about each other in the press. The feud is still ongoing, and it is unclear when it will end.10.
Tekashi 6ix9ine vs. Meek Mill (2018) This beef started when Meek Mill called out Tekashi 6ix9ine for allegedly being a "fake gangster." Tekashi 6ix9ine responded by accusing Meek Mill of being a "fraud." The two rappers have been trading insults on social media ever since. The feud is still ongoing, and it is unclear when it will end.