Released on June 4, 1996, 2Pac’s "" is widely considered the most aggressive and influential diss track in hip-hop history. Featuring his group, the Outlawz , the song served as a ferocious direct response to the Notorious B.I.G. and the East Coast's Bad Boy Records , escalating the infamous East Coast–West Coast hip-hop rivalry to a point of no return. Historical Context and Catalyst
The song is notorious for its "dirty" and unvarnished lyrical content, opening with 2Pac’s shocking claim of a personal affair with Biggie’s wife, . The lyrics do not just target Biggie; they systematically attack the entire Bad Boy roster, including Lil' Kim and Junior M.A.F.I.A., as well as other East Coast figures like Mobb Deep and Chino XL. 2Pac - Hit 'Em Up (Dirty) (Music)
: Originally by Dennis Edwards and Siedah Garrett, providing the iconic bassline. Released on June 4, 1996, 2Pac’s "" is
Produced by , the track utilizes a high-energy interpolation of: Historical Context and Catalyst The song is notorious