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Cam'ron Opens Up About His Past Feud History with Nas & 50 Cent: "To me that was against the rule"

In the dynamic world of hip-hop, ongoing beefs between prominent artists have always been a source of intrigue and controversy. Recently, Cam'ron, the renowned rapper from Dipset, took to Instagram for a live stream where he delved into his past conflicts with fellow rap heavyweights Nas and 50 Cent. 

Reflecting on these clashes shed light on the current state of rap feuds, particularly those involving Drake and a slew of other prominent names in the industry.

Recalling his feud with Nas back in the early 2000s, Cam'ron expressed his initial shock and disappointment when the legendary Queensbridge rapper dissed him seemingly out of the blue. 

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Despite his admiration for Nas as one of his favorite artists, Cam felt compelled to respond, especially considering his newly signed deal with Roc-A-Fella Records. 

When Nas dissed me, that shit hurt. I was like, 'Damn. We grew up on Nas, man. 'What did Nas diss us for? Damn this is crazy.' So when he dissed me for no reason, I’m like, ‘Damn, I didn’t do nothing to Nas.’ But it was when I just signed to Roc-A-Fella and I was like, ‘Damn, man. Do we ignore Nas or do we respond to Nas?'

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- Cam'ron

Similarly, he reminisced about his more lighthearted rivalry with 50 Cent, emphasizing the playful nature of their exchanges and ultimately how they reconciled amicably.

When me and 50 Cent was going on, that shit was fun. Shout out to my n***a 50, we good now, too. But when 50 dissed me, it started with an argument on the phone. 50 had said Koch [Entertainment] is the graveyard for a lot of rappers. At the time, Jim Jones had just went to Koch... and Jim Jones is Dipset.

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- Cam'ron

Watch: Cam'ron Speaks On Beefing With Nas & 50 Cent

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These reflections on past beefs served as a backdrop for Cam'ron's commentary on the current rap landscape, characterized by a plethora of feuds involving Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Rick Ross, and others. 

Expressing confusion and skepticism, Cam questioned the motives behind these conflicts, particularly in an era where most rappers are financially successful. He pondered the underlying reasons for the ongoing beefs, highlighting the disparity between the artists' wealth and the perceived triviality of their disputes.

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The rap civil war took an even stranger turn when Drake utilized artificial intelligence technology to release a diss track aimed at Kendrick Lamar from the perspective of Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg.

This unconventional approach raised ethical concerns and added a surreal dimension to the already heated feud. Meanwhile, Kanye West's involvement in remixing the contentious track "Like That" further fueled the flames of animosity within the hip-hop community.

Cam'ron's reflections on his past beefs offer valuable insights into the nature of rap feuds and their evolution over time. 

As the rap industry continues to witness clashes between influential figures, questions arise regarding the authenticity and significance of these conflicts in an era defined by wealth and success.

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