Pusha T Disses Birdman & Drake – “Damage Control” Details
Wale and Pusha T Drop “Damage Control” Featuring anthony edwards, Reigniting Rap Beefs
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Wale and Pusha T have joined forces once again, dropping their latest collaboration, “Damage Control.” The track, which features a surprise appearance from NBA star Anthony Edwards, is already making waves for its sharp lyricism and the renewed jabs it throws at longtime rivals Birdman and Drake.
Culture Jam’s New Compilation Gets a Star-Studded Boost
“Damage Control” is set to be a highlight on the forthcoming Culture Jam album, Culture Jam Presents: Legend In My Hood. This project marks a notable moment for Culture Jam,a creative studio founded by Eesean Bolden. Following the success of 2021’s Kawhi Leonard Presents: Culture Jam (Vol. 1), which was curated by NBA icon Kawhi Leonard, this new compilation sees Anthony edwards taking the creative reins.
Bolden expressed his excitement about the partnership, telling Billboard, ”We are beyond excited to partner with Anthony [Edwards], his brother AnTony, and the AE Five Enterprise team on this cultural musical compilation. The story of anthony and his brother is not only rooted in authenticity and inspiring,but it exemplifies Culture Jam’s ethos of authentic and compelling storytelling at the intersection of sports and entertainment. This partnership is a perfect match.”
pusha T Unleashes new Shots at Birdman and Drake
the track itself, produced by Don Cannon, boasts spirited horns and marching drums that provide a powerful backdrop for the artists’ verses. While Wale delivers his signature smooth flow, Pusha T uses the platform to reignite his long-standing feud with Birdman and Drake.
Pusha T’s bars are notably pointed:
“All I hear is birds, that’s just words in the booth. The realest Birdman, I just cock-a-doodle-doo. Doorstep, doorstep, I get it right through. Money talk, money talk, the wrist is light blue. Sugarhill sweet, st is feeling type 2. Bruised egos, man, you ngas might sue. New Jack Ninos telling on the crew.”
These lyrics are a clear nod to the history between Pusha T and Birdman, stemming from Clipse’s fallout with Cash Money Records. The mention of Drake, whose real name is Aubrey Graham, also comes at a time when the toronto rapper is reportedly suing Global Music Group over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.”
A History of Collaboration
Despite the lyrical sparring, the collaboration between Wale and Pusha T highlights their enduring friendship and creative chemistry. Their past joint efforts include “Only You Can Tell It” from Pusha T’s Wrath of Caine mixtape and “The Deep End” from Wale’s Festive mixtape, showcasing a consistent track record of impactful collaborations. With “Damage Control,” they once again prove their ability to deliver compelling narratives and reignite the rap conversation.