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Instead of reviewing an album, this weeks music review will pertain to two singles working as ‘diss tracks’ both directed at two of the best female rappers in the indsutry. Including Megan Thee Stallion’s single, Hiss and Nicki Minaj’s single, Bigfoot.
How did this feud begin? Megan released ‘Hiss’ where one of the lyrics contains, “ “These hoes don’t be mad at Megan, these hoes mad at Megan’s Law/ I don’t really know what the problem is, but I guarantee y’all don’t want me to start,” Megan’s Law requires sex offender registrys to be public information, but how does all of this turn into a feud? Fans of both artists made the conlcusion that the lyric was directed towards the one and only Nicki Minajs’ husband, Kenny Petty, who is a regiestered sex offender.
Hiss was released on Jan. 26 and has hit bumber 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 for its first week.
Some claim that Hiss was not orignally released to be a diss track, however, when Minaj relized there was a ‘diss’ on her husband, she took to social media. Minaj went live on Instagram, announcing that she would be releasing a new song titled Bigfoot.
Let’s first discuss Megan’s song, Hiss. Personally, I enjoy Megan Thee Stallions music, and this was the perfect diss track with her style of music. I loved the intro, it made me know it was going to be an entertaining song.
It contained that regular Megan flare, a fun beat and her normal rap lyrics. I loved the song, no matter the meaning behind it.
Moving towards Minj’s song and its release. While some could argue that Hiss was not directed at Minaj intentionally, no one could claim that with Bigfoot. First, the title is an obvious hit towards Megan as she was shot in the foot in 2020. The single was released on Jan. 28, and has not been out long enough for a Billboard placement.
Personally, listeners can tell the song was written quickly to respond to the fighting. At a first glance, the beat and intro makes it seem like it’s going to be a good response, but as the song goes on, I found it hard to listen to.
The music and lyrics ease in, but then she gets pouty with her voice, which quickly starts to go downhill from that. There was a mix of her usual rapping style, then a sudden switch to a slower cadence and odd lyrics.
Overal, I expected more from Minaj. The worst part about the song was the last minute. Minaj freestyled with no beat in the background. Minaj discussed how she loves who does support her and how Megan should be “careful” because there’s other stuff she won’t want out.
Overall, I think Megan Thee Stallions song was best, earning an 8/10. But for Minaj, I did not enjoy it and cannot see it being a song you can jam out to like her normal music. I had to give this one a 2/10, as there were still some good parts but so many bad ones that shot down its potential.