The Rap Infinity War Continues: Metro Boomin’s “BBL Drizzy” Beat Giveaway Challenge
Metro Boomin vs Drake: The Story Continues
The rivalries in the ever-evolving rap scene show no signs of subsiding. A recent newsmaker in this context is Metro Boomin. According to HipHopDX, the influential producer seems to be intensifying his feud with Drake. Following the release of Drake’s latest diss track, “Family Matters”, where the Missourian was targeted, Metro retorted by launching the “BBL Drizzy” beat giveaway challenge.
What is the “BBL Drizzy” Challenge?
In this unique challenge, emerging artists are encouraged to display their talent by crafting their verse over a beat provided by Metro Boomin. The creator of the best verse gets rewarded with a free beat, as announced on X, previously known as Twitter. Participants are required to upload their creation using the #bbldrizzybeatgiveaway.
Metro Boomin’s SoundCloud Beat and Drake’s Response
Once clicked, the link in Metro Boomin’s post leads to his SoundCloud page that auto-plays a beat. It’s crafted using a sped-up sample of comedian King Willonius’ viral parody number, enhanced with drum additions. The resulting sound, reminiscent of The Diplomats’ Diplomatic Immunity era, has become an instant hit. Thousands of artists have already used this viral beat to record their personal Drake diss track.
The Challenge Update: Winners to Get a Beat and $10K
On May 6, Metro Boomin returned to X to enhance the stakes of the #bbldrizzybeatgiveaway challenge. Now, the winner gets both a beat and $10K while the runner-up also gets rewarded with a beat. Meanwhile, Drake flippantly responded to the challenge on DJ Akademiks’ Instagram, writing, “You just cheffed a beat about my ass?”. The method and timeline for the selection of the challenge winners remain uncertain.
DPH Hot Take:
It is undeniable that the ongoing feud between Metro Boomin and Drake has added another layer of excitement to the hip-hop scene. Metro’s “BBL Drizzy” beat challenge appears to be a creative and skillful response to Drake’s diss track. This phenomenon not only reflects the intense competition among artists, but also shows a trend of leveraging social media challenges to engage fans and other artists. Thus, regardless of the final outcomes of the challenge, it’s clear that it’s influencing the current hip-hop landscape, making it more dynamic and interactive.