Homie don't play that

Описание: The beef between Mase and Rap-A-Lot Records founder J Prince surfaced in July 2024, stemming from sports commentary provided by Mase and his co-host Cam’ron on their show, It Is What It Is. 

Origin of the Conflict

Criticism of Shakur Stevenson: On their podcast, Mase and Cam’ron criticized boxer Shakur Stevenson, calling his fighting style "boring" following a match against Artem Harutyunyan.

J Prince’s Warning: J Prince, who manages Stevenson, responded via a lengthy Instagram post. He defended Stevenson’s high TV ratings and issued a warning to the rappers, stating he handles Stevenson's "business outside of the ring" and would "fade all his shots and take all bets". 

Mase’s Response

Mase responded with a viral rant on the July 15, 2024, episode of It Is What It Is, focusing on the following points:

Rejection of "Big Homie" Status: Mase explicitly rejected the idea of J Prince acting as a "big homie" or street authority figure, stating, "We not your lil' n—s... We don't even respect big homies".

Age and Relevancy: He argued that at 60 years old, Prince should not be trying to act like a "street n—a," calling it a failure to do so at that age.

Betrayal of Recent Interactions: Mase expressed confusion and disrespect because he had recently spoken to Prince via a positive FaceTime call with Kanye West and felt the public warning was a betrayal of that energy.

Journalistic Integrity: Both hosts maintained that their role as commentators requires honest assessments, regardless of who manages the athlete being discussed. 

Current Status

While both parties pushed back against labeling the tension a full "beef," the exchange marked a significant public defiance of J Prince’s traditional influence in the hip-hop industry. Mase and Cam’ron have since continued their podcast without retracting their statements.