Cam’ron Regrets Agreeing to LOX ‘Verzuz’ Battle: ‘I Was Trying to Be a Team Player’
In a recent episode of the podcast “It Is What It Is,” rapper Cam’ron expressed his regrets about participating in the highly publicized Verzuz battle between his group, The Diplomats (Dipset), and the Yonkers-based LOX, which took place in 2021. During a discussion about difficult decisions, Cam’ron reflected on his experience in the Verzuz showdown, revealing that he had initially been reluctant to join the battle. He stated, “I told n—as, ‘Don’t do the Verzuz.’ I told n—as, ‘I don’t wanna do the Verzuz.’ But I’m a team player and it was the wrong decision that I made.” This candid admission highlights the internal conflict he faced between supporting his group and his personal reservations about the event.
The Verzuz battle, held at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, became a significant cultural moment in hip-hop, culminating in a decisive victory for the LOX, led by Jadakiss. The event featured memorable performances and exchanges, with Jadakiss’s iconic freestyle of “Who Shot Ya?” serving as a standout moment that many fans consider the knockout blow against Dipset. Cam’ron’s retrospective acknowledgment of his participation as a “wrong decision” underscores the competitive nature of the hip-hop scene and the pressure artists feel to represent their teams, even when they have doubts about the outcome. His comments reflect a broader sentiment within the music industry about the importance of authenticity and personal conviction, and they resonate with many artists who have faced similar dilemmas in their careers.
Cam’ron’s reflections serve as a reminder of the complexities involved in collaborative artistry and the weight of decisions made in the heat of the moment. As he stated, “No more of that, no more of that, no more of that,” indicating a desire to prioritize his instincts in future endeavors. Fans of both The Diplomats and the LOX can look back on the Verzuz battle not only as a clash of talent but also as a pivotal moment in Cam’ron’s journey as an artist, illustrating the challenges of navigating loyalty and personal authenticity in the world of hip-hop. For those interested in hearing more about Cam’ron’s thoughts and experiences, the full episode of “It Is What It Is” is available for viewing.
Cam’ron
is having second thoughts about taking part in the
Verzuz
battle
between
the Diplomats
and
the LOX
.
During a recent episode of
It Is What It Is
, Cam,
Ma$e
, Maurice Clarett and host Treasure “Stat Baby” Wilson were discussing Lane Kiffin’s controversial decision to leave No. 6 Ole Miss as they get ready for the College Football Playoffs for SEC rival LSU and Stat Baby asked the panel if they ever had a tough decision to make. When it was Cam’s turn to answer the question, he brought up the
Verzuz
from 2021 where Dipset lost to the group out of Yonkers.
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“I can name a lot of decisions that wasn’t good ’cause I was trying to be a team player,” Cam’ron answered. “I should’ve never did the
Verzuz
, I told n—as, ‘Don’t do the
Verzuz
.’ I told n—as, ‘I don’t wanna do the
Verzuz
.’ But I’m a team player and it was the wrong decision that I made. No more of that, no more of that, no more of that.”
He later added: “I tried to be team player a lot of times and that’s the first thing that came to my brain when you said, ‘Wrong decisions.” It was the wrong decision.”
Led by Jadakiss, the LOX famously beat the Harlem group consisting of Cam,
Jim Jones
,
Juelz Santana
and Freekey Zekey at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, with Kiss’ “Who Shot Ya?” freestyle being the knockout blow.
You can watch the full episode below.
