We’ve enjoyed the female ‘beefs’ – Male rappers say

THE music industry provided a lot of excitement for Ghanaians and temporarily took our minds off our woes and COVID-19 when female rappers Eno Barony, Sista Afia and Freda Rhymz took lyrical shots at each other.

Many people thought ‘beefs’ had been the preserve of the male artistes but the females more than proved their mettle and although things nearly took a physical turn between Sista Afia and Freda Rhymz, this was a thoroughly enjoyable ‘beef’ that has raised the profile of female rappers.

The male artistes, especially the rappers, watched the ‘beef’ from the sidelines and Graphic Showbiz has been speaking with some of them on their thoughts about how everything went and whether it was even okay for the ladies to ‘beef.’

For Hiplife Grandpapa Reggie Rockstone, there is nothing wrong with the ‘beef’ and it has brought out the best in the female artistes.

“There is a brighter light to all these things and that is what I want Ghanaians to know. This ‘beef’ thing has brought amazing talents into the limelight. I never knew Eno was this good. Eno has new followers and Ghanaians have come to appreciate her style of rap,” he said.
 

Reggie Rockstone

According to Rockstone, the rap game has been dominated by the males and it was about time the females announced their presence, and that is exactly what they did.

He further stated that the ‘beef’ had opened doors for up and coming female artistes who were interested in rap.

“I am sure there are some female artistes who are hiding somewhere but with the ‘beefs’, these female musicians will also come out to show what they have,” he said.

Makola Kwakwe hitmaker, Tinny, also said it was very cool for female musicians to 'beef,’ only if it does not get dirty.

“I don’t have any problem with it at all. In fact, I endorse more of such healthy ‘beefs.’ ‘Beefs’ should be strategic. If you know you are not going to benefit from it, why worry yourself and go into it in the first place.

“I remember my ‘beef’ with Kwaw Kese; he said he was going to beat me if he set eyes on me and that I didn’t like,” he said.

Tinny

Tinny explained that ‘beef’ had made him see the female rappers in a new light.

“Eno is better than most male rappers we have in Ghana and can match anyone boot for boot. I salute her now for her rap skills and all this wouldn’t have been known if the ‘beef’ did not take place,” he said.

Rapper Edem said he wished the ‘beef’ could have lasted for a year because he enjoyed every bit of it.

“I enjoyed every bit of it and never wanted it to end. Apart from me, I know Ghanaians also enjoyed it and wanted to hear more from them but sadly it ended so fast.

'Beefs' are everywhere in the music industry. From Queen Latifah to Nicki Minaj and Cardi B we enjoyed serious rap ‘beefs’ but they were very entertaining,” he said.

Edem

Edem said Eno and Freda Rhymz were serious rappers along with Feli Nuna, adding that he loved the way they all flowed and wished them the best in their careers.

The only thing rapper Flowking Stone dislikes about ‘beefs’ is when it becomes personal. “I like it when you show how best you can rap by ‘killing’ your opponent with your flow and not personal attacks.

Flowking Stone
"Some rappers go to the extent of insulting your family, which is bad because they should not be part of it. That is the part I don’t like but apart from that, I don’t have any problem with female ‘beefs’”, he said.

According to Flowking Stone, a musician should know who he or she was ‘beefing’ because he or she could end his or her career.

“If your opponent is stronger than you, you might end up losing all your fans because everyone will know you are not there yet,” he said.