A simmering feud in New York’s hip-hop underground has erupted into public view after a veteran street figure, known only as D Brown, unleashed a blistering tirade against former ally and rapper Uncle Murda, accusing him of abandoning the man who spent nearly two decades in prison for him. The explosive video, obtained exclusively by this outlet, reveals a deeply fractured bond and threatens to expose long-buried secrets behind some of the city’s most infamous rap beefs.
D Brown, a reputed affiliate of the Bloods set, emerged from federal prison after serving 20 years for a shooting that targeted rapper Papoose during a heated confrontation with Uncle Murda. In the raw, unfiltered clip, D Brown claims he was the one who “bust his bl!cky” — street slang for firing a weapon — at Papoose, a move that landed him behind bars while Uncle Murda’s career soared.
“I ain’t jacking none of these, bro,” D Brown says in the video, addressing DJs and radio personalities who he says have failed to support his own music upon release. “It’s only a couple. No, the DJ going to get it twisted.”
He accuses the industry of playing “bubble gum rap” while ignoring real street narratives, and he singles out Uncle Murda for failing to leverage his platform.
The rift appears to center on loyalty and reciprocity. D Brown insists that when he was locked up, he believed Uncle Murda would have his back on the outside. Instead, he says, the rapper’s career “got cold as ice” and he pivoted to podcasting, becoming a “backup dancer for 50 Cent” and an “intern for Gunit.”
D Brown’s anger is palpable: “You got a podcast and you see your homie trying to pursue his rap career — you don’t even bring the homie on your podcast.”
Uncle Murda, born Leonard Grant, rose to prominence in the late 2000s with raw, confrontational tracks. His beef with Papoose, another Brooklyn rapper, escalated in 2012 when shots were fired outside a studio. D Brown was arrested and convicted for his role in that incident.
Now, after two decades, D Brown claims he is returning to a hip-hop landscape that has moved on, and he feels betrayed.
The video also takes aim at radio gatekeepers, specifically Funkmaster Flex and DJ Self. D Brown asserts that Self is “the one showing him love,” but he dismisses Self’s influence as insufficient. “Self don’t got no type of pull to get nobody put on,” he says.
“All these old school gatekeepers — they’re finished.” This criticism underscores a generational shift in how music is promoted and consumed, but D Brown’s grievances are deeply personal.
Sources close to the situation confirm that D Brown has been trying to launch his own rap career since his release, but he claims Uncle Murda has not offered support. “A man who was riding for you — everywhere you went, you seen D Brown,” he says. “Now you got a podcast and you don’t even bring him on.”
The implication is that Uncle Murda, whose own music career has faded, may be jealous or threatened by D Brown’s ambition.
The video has already sparked intense debate on social media, with fans taking sides. Some argue that Uncle Murda owes D Brown nothing after already serving time, while others say the rapper should have opened doors for the man who went to prison for him. The hashtag #JusticeForDBrown is trending in New York hip-hop circles.
We reached out to Uncle Murda’s representatives for comment, but they have not responded. Papoose, who was the target of the shooting, declined to speak on the record, though a spokesperson said he is focused on his own music and family. Meanwhile, D Brown is emboldened.
“We bringing New York back with full throttle,” he declares in the video. “We going to do this [expletive] We bringing New York back.”
This is not just a personal beef — it is a commentary on the harsh realities of street loyalty and the entertainment industry. D Brown spent 20 years of his life in a federal penitentiary, believing he was protecting a friend’s career. He emerged to find that friend had moved on, and the industry that once celebrated that friend now ignores him.
The bitterness is raw, and it is drawing attention to the often unspoken code that governs the intersection of crime and hip-hop.
Legal experts note that D Brown’s public statements could pose risks for all parties involved, especially if they imply any ongoing criminal activity. However, he appears unconcerned, emphasizing that he is now focused on his music. “I’m getting call from the pin all day talking about they pissed off at the radio ’cause they playing that ball,” he says, referencing inmates who support his new tracks.
The broader context is crucial. Uncle Murda’s podcast, “Uncle Murda’s The Breakfast Club,” has gained modest traction, but D Brown sees it as a platform that should be used to elevate him. Instead, he claims the rapper features “goofy dudes” while ignoring his own friend.
“That’s an embarrassment showing that you got some type of undercover hate for D Brown,” he says.
D Brown’s own music, which he describes as “real zippers” — a term for authentic street hip-hop — is struggling to get radio play. He accuses DJs of being “wishy-washy” and “moving iffy.” He specifically calls out the “DJ” who plays Uncle Murda’s old hits but not his new material.
This is a classic complaint from artists who feel shut out by the industry, but it carries extra weight given D Brown’s sacrifice.
The video ends with a defiant D Brown, name-dropping “Spazz” and “Self” as potential allies, but he makes it clear that he is not waiting for anyone. “Y’all know the schllingo fool,” he says, using street slang. “Never fart.
I don’t mind.” His message is clear: he will succeed with or without Uncle Murda’s help.
As of press time, Uncle Murda has not addressed the allegations publicly. However, sources say he is aware of the video and is considering a response. The hip-hop community is watching closely, knowing that this feud could escalate beyond words.
D Brown has already proven he is willing to take extreme measures for the people he loves. The question now is whether Uncle Murda will reciprocate or let the bond break forever.
This is a developing story. We will continue to monitor for any statements from Uncle Murda, Papoose, or Funkmaster Flex. The streets are talking, and they are not silent.
Stay tuned for updates on this explosive rift between two men whose lives were once intertwined by blood, loyalty, and a single, fateful trigger pull.
D Brown’s full video, which includes explicit language and threats, is being reviewed by our legal department. For now, the message is clear: the man who did 20 years for Uncle Murda is done being silent. And he is coming for his respect.
