RAP BEEF TIMELINE · 2011–2012
Common vs. Drake
“Sweet,” “Stay Schemin’,” and the Grammys truce
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Common’s “Sweet” criticizes singing rappers; Drake answers on “Stay Schemin’,” and Common’s remix names him directly. The artists reportedly squash the issue at the 2012 Grammys before it becomes an extended war.
THE RECORD
The moments
Diss track · disputed account
“Sweet” raises the question of who Common means
Common’s criticism of singing rappers is interpreted as a Drake shot after their competitive public context.
Read the receipt ↗Diss track
“Stay Schemin’” becomes an explicit exchange
Drake responds on Rick Ross’s track; Common’s remix names Drake directly and turns a possible subliminal into a clear record battle.
▶ Find the “Stay Schemin’” exchangesRead the receipt ↗Reconciliation
The Grammys provide the truce
The artists reportedly reconcile at the Grammys shortly afterward, ending the argument before it becomes a larger campaign.
Read the receipt ↗
THE RECEIPTS
Sources and listening
Who Beefed? supplied field dossiers — public records and released music ↗ARTIST LENSES