Drake floored the lots when he introduced Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg into his beef in opposition to Kendrick Lamar by way of AI … and Pac’s brother thinks it was a step too far within the ongoing beef.
Mopreme Shakur, Tupac’s brother tells TMZ Hip Hop that his problem with Drake utilizing an AI Tupac voice is that he weaponized it … all for a rap battle.
Mopreme tells us Drake utilizing Pac’s voice is like bringing out a tank, and even going with a nuclear possibility — and he thinks the battle needs to be 1-on-1 … with no exterior assist.
Of course, Mopreme is not naive to the very fact Kendrick is a West Coast legend himself impressed by Pac … and Drake is attempting to push some buttons.
Jay-Z famously stated he’d kill “ants with a sledgehammer” in his “Takeover” diss in opposition to Nas, and Tupac himself outlined the “Secretz of War” with a totalitarian angle — so, Drake may be following their lead by utilizing Pac’s voice.
Fans defending Drake identified Kendrick famously used a Tupac interview to shut out “To Pimp a Butterfly” — the album J. Cole did not slam — however Mopreme agrees with that transfer as a result of it was an homage.
He has nothing however love for Kendrick, Drake and Cole … and says all of them want to ensure the rap battle stays sport, and does not escalate into bodily violence.
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Mopreme says in fact he loves listening to his brother’s voice … simply not in a battle.
For his half, Snoop was left speechless when followers cornered him for a response.
Mopreme admits Drake’s tune made him notice AI “is a hell of a device” … and in Pac’s case, he is apprehensive youthful generations would possibly confuse the synthetic Pac with the actual deal.
Suge Knight‘s response was just like Mopreme’s … he says Pac was king and may by no means be stooped right down to do a pawn’s bidding.
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As far as who’s successful the battle … Mopreme says it isn’t over but, so he cannot name it.