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The culture of hip-hop sometimes glorifies violence and a hardened persona, rewarding those who can convincingly depict a life of crime in their lyrics. Fans often fuel the flames of rivalry, eagerly consuming the drama and anticipation of conflict—only to feign ignorance when tragedy strikes.
The Tale of Yella Beasy and Mo3
At the center of this narrative is Yella Beasy, who allegedly hired hitmen to eliminate Mo3, leading to the latter's tragic death on a crowded highway in 2020. Mo3's demise raised questions about the motivations behind such embedded violence in the rap scene. The two had previously been friends, and their fallout seemingly stemmed from jealousy and retaliatory attacks—key ingredients for conflict that often lead to fatal outcomes in the hip-hop world.