RAP BEEF TIMELINE · 2014–2014
Iggy Azalea vs. Snoop Dogg
Instagram memes, T.I.’s mediation, and a one-day truce
ResolvedHeat index 3.5/5
Snoop Dogg’s Instagram memes mocking Iggy Azalea spark a rapid online confrontation. T.I. calls Snoop to mediate; Snoop posts a public apology and Iggy accepts, ending the episode almost immediately.
THE RECORD
The moments
Social media
Snoop’s original Instagram meme starts the fight
Snoop posts an appearance-based meme about Iggy Azalea. Iggy replies that she is disappointed he would be polite in person and insulting online.
“Why be so nice in person then such an ass online?”Iggy Azalea, 2014 post
▶ Read the original meme and responseSocial media
The exchange escalates across memes, posts, and video
More appearance-based memes and Snoop’s video responses expand the feud. Iggy continues responding publicly before T.I. steps in to mediate.
▶ Read the full online back-and-forthReconciliation
T.I. mediates and Snoop apologizes
Snoop posts a public apology after speaking with T.I.; Iggy accepts and the dispute ends.
“It's officially over. No more bad talk. I apologize.”Snoop Dogg, 2014 video
▶ Watch Snoop apologize to IggyRead the receipt ↗
THE RECEIPTS
Sources and listening
Billboard — the original meme and Iggy’s response ↗Billboard — the full Iggy Azalea/Snoop Dogg back-and-forth ↗BBC News — Iggy accepts Snoop’s apology after the online row ↗Los Angeles Times — meme escalation and apology ↗ARTIST LENSES