Rae Sremmurd's 'No Flex' and the Rise of Diss Tracks

The duo Rae Sremmurgs Slim Jimmy shares an honest opinion about their hit song 'No Flex' when asked by Complex magazine. He says that it pretty much describes everything people in America want to say to their exes, adding a rather graphic expression.

In this article we will explore the history behind diss tracks like 'My X' and how they have managed to gain such popularity over time.

The Rise of Diss Tracks

Diss tracks are songs where artists express negative feelings towards another artist or group. They often contain personal attacks and insults directed at their target, usually in an attempt to provoke a response from them.

In recent years diss tracks seem to be everywhere with many popular artists jumping on the bandwagon to release their own versions of these types of songs.

Rae Sremmurd's 'No Flex' is just one example of this trend. The song features lyrics that can easily be interpreted as shots at fellow rappers like Drake and Kendrick Lamar among others.

So what makes diss tracks so popular?

One possible reason could be the competitive nature between artists in today's music industry where anything that gets attention works well enough.

Another theory suggests people enjoy listening to songs about drama because it provides a temporary escape from their own problems - after all who hasn't ever wished they had an opportunity like Lil Kim did when she dissed rival MC Foxy Brown back in the late 90s?

Whatever reason may be for its success one thing is certain: 'No Flex' by Rae Sremmurg will go down in history as just another chapter within a long list of epic diss tracks that have captivated audiences worldwide over decades past and present alike.

References:

1. Complex Magazine - 'Rae Sremmurd's Slim Jimmy Explains Why Their New Diss Track Is 'Pretty Much Everything Everybody In America Wants To Say''

2. Billboard.com - ''No Flex' by Rae S3r3mmurD Debuts at Number One on US Singles Chart

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