Entertainment pundit Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo stated that only those lacking a basic understanding of the music industry and lyrical feuds, or “beef,” would have an issue with the ongoing conflict between Efia Odo and Sista Afia.
During the United Showbiz show, Arnold responded to his co-pundits’ opinions on the beef, explaining that beefing involves releasing content aimed at hurting the opponent.
“Discussing beef in the music industry shouldn’t involve quoting religious texts like Matthew and Jacob.
Some argue that diss tracks need justification, while others suggest that artists should focus on their achievements instead.
Let’s be realistic, anyone criticizing the current beef between Sista Afia and Efia Odo doesn’t understand the music industry or the nature of beef,” Arnold said, addressing MzGee, the show’s host.
“How can we discuss beef in the music industry and have people quote Matthew and Jacob? Some are saying we should justify why there should be dissing in beef songs, while others are saying that in the context of beefing, musicians should sing about their achievements when they are in the booth.
“Let’s be realistic, anyone who has an issue with the ongoing beef between Sista Afia and Efia Odo does not have a grasp of what the music industry is about and lacks a basic understanding of what beef is all about,” Arnold said on the United Showbiz show hosted by MzGee.
Arnold emphasized that during beefs, artists are not required to justify their content against their opponent.
The focus should be on whose diss tracks are more impactful.
He cited the recent feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, where Drake accused Kendrick of beating his wife, and Kendrick countered with allegations about Drake fathering another child.
Neither artist was asked to justify their claims, as the essence of beefing is to hurt the opponent and provoke public ridicule.
Arnold also referenced the historic beef between Tupac and Biggie in 1995 to illustrate that this aggressive nature of beef has long been a part of the music industry.
“This is because with beefing, the mindset is that I am doing something to hurt you, and I am doing a song that will cause people to mock you.
“In the same beef, Kendrick also alleged that Drake has fathered another child. Did anyone call him to justify? This characteristic of a beef can be traced back as far as 1995 when Tupac and Biggie had their beef.”
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You don't understand the music industry – Arnold on 'beef' between Efia Odo, Sista Afia
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