In a recent commentary, rapper Lord Jamar expressed his disapproval of Kanye West’s remarks regarding Jay-Z’s children, labeling the comments as “scumbaggery.” The discussion, which took place during an interview, highlighted what Jamar perceives as a lack of moral values among contemporary artists, contrasting it with the ethical standards of previous generations.

Lord Jamar criticized West for dragging family members into personal disputes, emphasizing that historically, certain boundaries were respected in the music industry and beyond. “There was a time when a man’s babies, his woman, his mother were off limits in all kinds of beef areas,” Jamar stated. He lamented the current trend where personal attacks extend to family members, indicating a significant shift in societal norms. “If I see you any day, you know, walking with your baby in your hand, I’m not gonna do nothing to you. That’s the morals that people of my generation used to have,” he added.

Jamar underscored that not only are personal attacks on family members disrespectful, but they also reflect a broader deterioration of morality within the hip-hop community. He pointed out that West himself has publicly expressed his struggles with family dynamics, further questioning the rationale behind targeting Jay-Z’s children. “Why would you drag somebody else’s seed into grown people’s conflict?” he asked, highlighting the inconsistency in West’s behavior.

The rapper did not shy away from suggesting that Jay-Z and Kanye West were never truly friends, despite their public collaborations and appearances. Jamar pointed out the differences in their backgrounds and suggested that their relationship was largely transactional. “If Kanye couldn’t do something for him, of course not,” he remarked, indicating that their bond may have been rooted more in business than in genuine friendship.

Jamar elaborated on the nature of relationships in the music industry, suggesting that many artists discover the superficiality of their connections once their popularity wanes. He described the emotional toll this realization can take, stating that it can transform an individual from a “naive nice little soul into an evil genius bent on revenge.” This transformation, he posits, may explain some of West’s recent actions and statements.

In conclusion, Jamar called for a return to honor and morals within the Black community, urging artists to refrain from sensationalism that prioritizes attention over integrity. “Let’s start having a little more honor, a little more morals with ourselves and just stop saying and doing just for the clicks,” he emphasized, advocating for a more respectful discourse in the realm of hip-hop and beyond.