RAP BEEF TIMELINE · 2013–2014
Chief Keef vs. Migos
“Brokanese,” the D.C. chain incident, and OG KK’s peace
A perceived “Brokanese” slight triggers threats and Migos’s “Jealousy.” The 2014 D.C. Stadium Club brawl and reported QC-chain theft make it physical; Quavo answers on “Tha Truth” before OG KK brings the camps together in Los Angeles, ending it.
THE RECORD
The moments
Social media · disputed account
“Brokanese” is read as a sneak diss, and Keef posts warnings
Chief Keef interprets Migos’s “Brokanese” as a shot at Glo Gang and posts warnings about Washington, D.C. and Chicago. The song’s target remains a matter of artist-side interpretation.
“Heard Migos sneaking dissing call up Sig I'm in DC location... Warning diss records lead to a lot more.”Chief Keef, December 2013 posts
Read the receipt ↗Diss track
Migos answer with “Jealousy”
Migos respond on a direct diss track, denying sneak-dissing while warning Keef and Glo Gang not to enter Atlanta without permission.
“You see I ain't never did a sneak diss / Call my hitman quick to put you on the hit list... Don't enter Atlanta without no permission.”Quavo and Offset, 2013
▶ Listen to “Jealousy”Interview
Migos clarify the “Brokanese” context on radio
On the DJ Self radio circuit, Migos say “Brokanese” was not originally about Chief Keef, while maintaining that they would not accept threats or disrespect.
▶ Watch Migos discuss the rumorPhysical altercation · disputed account
A D.C. club brawl reportedly ends with Quavo’s chain taken
At Stadium Gentlemen’s Club in Washington, D.C., a fight involving people affiliated with the two camps reportedly breaks out while Migos are performing. Reports say Quavo’s Quality Control chain is taken; accounts of the incident and participants vary.
▶ Read the chain-theft reportDiss track · disputed account
Keef posts a chain photo; Quavo replies with “Tha Truth”
A photo posted from Keef’s account fuels claims that his side has Quavo’s chain. Quavo’s “Tha Truth” gives Migos’s account of the Stadium Club confrontation and treats the loss as a reason to level up.
“My chain gone it's all good though, you just made me re-up on a pot of gold.”Quavo, 2014
▶ Listen to “Tha Truth”Read the receipt ↗Reconciliation
OG KK mediates a Los Angeles peace meeting
OG KK mediates between Chief Keef and Migos in Los Angeles. Both camps share a joint photo, presenting the meeting as an official end to the conflict.
“See what yall really wanted to see was Migos and Chief Keef kill each other, but this what happens when a real OG steps in.”OG KK, December 2014
▶ Read the documented truceRead the receipt ↗
THE RECEIPTS
Sources and listening
Migos — “Jealousy” ↗HipHopSince1987 — Migos on “Brokanese” and the Chief Keef rumor ↗The Boombox — Quavo’s chain is reported taken in D.C. ↗Migos — “Tha Truth” ↗The FADER — Quavo addresses the chain theft on “Tha Truth” ↗The Boombox — Migos and Chief Keef end their feud ↗Fake Shore Drive — Chief Keef and Migos squash beef ↗ARTIST LENSES