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Drake floored the plenty 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 subject 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 choice — and he thinks the battle must be 1-on-1 … with no exterior assist.
In fact, Mopreme is not naive to the actual fact Kendrick is a West Coast legend himself impressed by Pac … and Drake is making an attempt to push some buttons.
Jay-Z famously mentioned 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 is perhaps following their lead by utilizing Pac’s voice.
Followers defending Drake identified Kendrick famously used a Tupac interview to shut out “To Pimp a Butterfly” — the album J. Cole failed to 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 remains 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 music made him understand AI “is a hell of a tool” … and in Pac’s case, he is apprehensive youthful generations may confuse the synthetic Pac with the true deal.
Suge Knight‘s response was much like Mopreme’s … he says Pac was king and will by no means be stooped right down to do a pawn’s bidding.
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So far as who’s successful the battle … Mopreme says it is not over but, so he cannot name it.
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