RAP BEEF TIMELINE · 1996–2000
Foxy Brown vs. Queen Latifah
“Name Callin’,” “Talk to Me,” and a later peace
Foxy Brown and Queen Latifah’s clash moved through records including “Name Callin’” and “Talk to Me,” alongside public personal accusations. The artists later appeared to make peace, ending a defining late-1990s women-in-rap feud.
THE RECORD
The moments
Diss track · disputed account
“Name Callin’” begins the public record battle
Queen Latifah’s Set It Off-era record is reported as aimed at Foxy Brown amid public personal allegations and media commentary.
▶ Watch “Name Callin’”Read the receipt ↗Diss track · disputed account
“Name Callin’ Part II” and “Talk to Me” extend the exchange
The rappers answer through competing records, turning the argument into one of the late-1990s’ clearer women-in-rap diss exchanges.
▶ Watch “Name Callin’ Part II”Read the receipt ↗Diss track · disputed account
Foxy answers with “Talk to Me”
Foxy’s response keeps the exchange on record before the conflict eventually recedes.
▶ Watch “Talk to Me”Read the receipt ↗Reconciliation
A later appearance signals peace
Foxy Brown’s appearance connected to Queen Latifah’s show is widely cited as evidence that the artists reconciled.
Read the receipt ↗
THE RECEIPTS
Sources and listening
New York and street-feud dossiers — public records, interviews, and video reports ↗ARTIST LENSES