We can never forget when Eminem, arguably the biggest rapper in the world at the time, took digs at Fred Durst and Everlast in "Girls." Or the fact that they fought over Christina Aguilera.
Diss tracks are basically a slam dunk. Just ask Taylor Swift. Most feuds end up producing at least one such track from each side, though not everyone stops there. But It's a smart career move to participate, especially in the lightning-fast era of Twitter. Who knows; you might even end up with a Grammy nod, like Drake.
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From East Coast vs. West Coast beef that dominated 90s hip hop to the Long Island emo scene of the mid 2000s, no matter what your scene, there will be plenty of haters. This Music Monday, soak up the second-hand rage and think about the fact that "Hollaback Girl" is about Courtney Love whenever you see Gwen Stefani.