21 Sаvаge has provided insights into the dynamics of loyalty in the rap industry, suggesting that the reason many artists are not collaborating with NBA YoungBoy is due to their allegiance to Lil Durk.

 

In a recent episode of DJ Akademiks’ podcast, Off The Record, 21 Sаvаge delved into the often unseen feuds among rappers and how these loyalties impact their careers. Despite assumptions that these issues have minimal effects, Sаvаge explained why NBA YoungBoy may not be garnering the support one would expect, especially with the release of his latest album, “Sincerely, Kentrell.

 

 

During the podcast, DJ Akademiks mentioned the lack of public support for NBA YoungBoy’s project, prompting 21 Sаvаge to shed light on the situation. He suggested that the divide between NBA YoungBoy and Lil Durk is causing artists to choose sides.

 

According to 21 Sаvаge, “Rappers don’t fk with NBA Youngboy because they f* with Lil Durk. You don’t have to pick sides.. but you gotta be a certain type of artist to be in the middle.” He emphasized the difficulty of remaining neutral, especially for artists with a background in street culture.

 

The rapper further explained that street etiquette plays a significant role in these dynamics. Rappers who adhere to a street code and consider their peers as brothers would typically avoid associating with individuals who are enemies of their friends.

“If you really f*** with a n****… now if you just musically f*** with a n****? Y’all just do songs here and there, cool. But if you kicking it like a n**** yo brudda or like I rock with this n***a then you gotta stand on that I feel like,” elaborated 21 Sаvаge.

The tension between Lil Durk and NBA YoungBoy escalated after the tragic deаth of Lil Durk’s best friend, King Von. The feud, revolving around Von’s ex, Asian Doll, intensified, leading to a fatal cоnfrоntatiоn between their respective crews. The fallout from this event has created a divide in the industry, influencing artists’ decisions on collaboration and support.

21 Sаvаge emphasized the seriousness of the brotherly code in the street culture, indicating that it can have significant consequences for NBA YoungBoy’s career. While it may not necessarily result in physical altercations, it could lead to a form of industry cold wаr or even a blacklist for the artist.

The podcast episode is available on Spotify for those seeking a more in-depth understanding of the situation.