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Rapper Pusha T has no problem with rappers going at each other on records, but he believes there’s a line that should never be crossed when competition turns personal.

During a new interview with The Wall Street Journal, published November 2, the Virginia rapper shared his thoughts on the state of rap beefs in 2026, making it clear that disagreements are part of hip-hop.

“I don’t see a world in which artists are just going to get along at all times. This is a very competitive sport,” Pusha says.

However, the Clipse member believes artists need to recognize when a rivalry has gone beyond music.

“I’m sure that things have gotten out of hand, but they never need to go that far. As long as it’s music, it’s fine. Anything outside of that realm, it’s overboard.”

His comments carry weight considering his own history with rap beefs.

Pusha famously clashed with Drake for years, with their rivalry reaching a boiling point in 2018 when he released “The Story of Adidon.” The diss track exposed Drake’s previously unacknowledged son and became one of hip-hop’s most talked-about records.

The rapper has also exchanged lyrical shots with other artists throughout his career, building a reputation for not backing down from confrontation.

His latest comments come as rap rivalries continue to generate headlines, online arguments, and conversations about how far artists should take their disagreements.

For Pusha, competition isn’t the problem. It’s what happens when the battle leaves the booth.

Do you think two beefs get out of hand?