Ice Dice could or is probably not biased, however his vote for finest diss music within the historical past of Hip Hop goes to his very personal “No Vaseline.”
The legendary rapper made the declaration to the gang at a latest present, as speak of diss tracks are excessive among the many Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef.
“‘No Vaseline’ is the most effective diss music within the historical past of hip-hop, and I’ll inform you why,” Dice mentioned of the notorious N.W.A diss. “One MC, myself, I took out 4 muthafuckas and their supervisor. You may’t beat that. You may’t beat that.
“However we did that over 30 years in the past, in order it stands in the present day, I received nothing however love for N.W.A, okay? Nothing however love for Dr. Dre, nothing however love for MC Ren, DJ Yella, Eazy-E relaxation in peace.”
Ice Dice calls “No Vaseline” the most effective diss music within the historical past of hip hop and says 2Pac, Nas, and Kendrick Lamar’s diss songs usually are not higher than “No Vaseline.” pic.twitter.com/RFFz8MNLfc
— The Artwork Of Dialogue (@ArtOfDialogue_) May 28, 2024
This isn’t a brand new sentiment for the West Coast native.
Final yr throughout a dialog with DJ Whoo Child, Ice Dice scoffed at a rating of the “Most Unforgettable Diss Tracks in Hip Hop Historical past,” by The Root, by which “No Vaseline” was listed in third place whereas 2Pac’s “Hit ‘Em Up” sat within the primary spot.
“How’s 2Pac primary when he wanted assistance on that document?” questioned Dice, referring to the truth that The Outlawz rap on the music as nicely. “Me, ‘No Vaseline,’ one MC. I like Nas however it’s not,” he rapidly segued because the host interjected to tell him of who occupied second place: Nas with “Ether.”
“Took out 4 n-ggas and the supervisor. I imply, rattling! Received to offer me credit score for that,” he continued. “[The] group was over. I don’t know in the event that they made one other document after that. So, nah man. Sorry!”
Ice Dice’s feedback obtained backup from his friends on social media as individuals started to chime in after a clip from his interview resurfaced by way of The Artwork of Dialogue on Twitter.
Fellow Cali rapper Glasses Malone confirmed a united entrance with the Straight Outta Compton MC, saying: “agreed high 3 diss data of all time 1. no vaseline 2. ether 3. hit me up.”
Snoop Dogg agreed with Dice too.
“Palms down, he does. Nothing comes shut,” Tha Doggfather mentioned on Instagram in response to the same remark Dice made earlier within the yr. DJ Tony Neal, the founding father of the Core DJs collective, additionally agreed with the evaluation. “Nothing shut aside from ‘Hit ‘Em Up,’” he mentioned.
Launched in October 1991, “No Vaseline” appeared on Ice Dice’s second solo album Demise Certificates. Dr. Dre left N.W.A shortly after its launch, resulting in the dissolution of the group.