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.
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.