Bobby of iKON seems to have gotten himself into another controversy involving diss lyrics. He’s been at the center of a diss rap controversy before, having thrown shade at idol rappers in his lyrics for songs he penned while participating in Show Me the Money 3, calling out the likes of BTS‘ Rap Monster. This time around, his lyrics are directed towards his label mate at YG Entertainment, Mino of Winner.
Mino and Bobby each recently debuted with solos and also together as a sub-unit, MOBB. Having simultaneous promotions and constantly collaborating with one another, it seems that the two have stirred up quite the rivalry. It’s not surprising that, as rappers, they’ve chosen to take out their anger and frustration towards one another through their lyrics.
Bobby made his solo debut first and took the first shots at Mino. Mino wasted no time in responding, making his solo debut the following day with lyrics that took jabs at Bobby. Things spiraled out of control from there. Surprisingly, nobody noticed this epic rap battle was going on until now. Continue reading for an unabridged transcript of all that’s gone down.
Bobby
From Mix & Match to WIN, y’all know I started from the bottom
Bounce back from defeat to rock the beat, check my vouchers, see I got ‘em
Then came Show Me, y’all got to know me
Nobody can slow me, even YG can’t gonna hold me
Back, when I got this money, this title, and this trophy
Whack, is your sexist lyrics against the gynecologist
Smack, all the endless scandals made you one damn fine apologist
Slack, there’s none of that for the stuff you lack so face it
You’re an idol rapper and a runner up cause your skills are worse than Basick
Your legacy was pre-Block B, but your stint on BoM erased it
Your eyes can see I’m the prophecy, but your tone deaf ears need lasik
Mino
I see you’ve stepped your game up since you went up against Nam-joon
But you’re still not ready to run with me, I’m afraid it’s just too damn soon
My game is tight like a Diamond, it’s also strong like bamboo
Your dreads say hard of tryin’, bet they wash right off with shampoo
Don’t be mad at me cause there’s just no we
Instead of you and B they chose A and me
Show Me seasons four and three
You and me had it so easy, it’s plain to see
That both of we needed Papa YG just to succeed
They all know it was rigged right from the beginning
Your herd’s grown thin and it’s only been thinning
An idol from start to finish, and in the middle innings
Cause even when you win, there’s no way that you’re winning
Bobby
Holup, don’t diss the game, just take the blame and sack up
Show up, to your diss battles so you don’t get owned by Black Nut
Your stages are boring, lyrics are soft, I swear you hit the lotto
To even get as far as you did, thanks to Zico and Paloalto
Don’t act like we don’t see through your con, walk around tryna be like GD
Who’s that reppin’ for team iKON, just mad we selling more CDs
Ask B.I. to write more your songs cause “Empty” was off the heezy
Top of the class of YG trainees, and I make it look so easy
Mino
Your Body of work is terrible, nobody can make any sense of it
I-fans think you’re a fake and that you’re culturally insensitive
Your growl’s played out, there’s not a bit of subtlety or suspense to it
Your songs fade out when nobody’s tryna sing along or dance to it
Your rapping’s got no tact, just ask The Quiett and Dok2
Even when I do your act, I do it better, Okey Dokey
There’s me and then there’s B.I. if you’re wondering who’s the best
There’s you and then there’s me, why, again I WIN: Who is Next?
B.I.
How y’all form a MOBB squad and not bring on good ole B.I.?
How’s your name so Deep in lame, it just makes no sense to me, why
Your hair’s done like a rasta, I don’t get it, tell me, B, why
You insist to portray an array of cosplay, I really don’t get or see why
Mino, you’re so obsessed with fame, on pop collabs you rely
I ain’t diggin’ the stuff you kickin’ when it’s with Dong Young-bae and Lee Hi
Y’all talk about who’s the best when there’s one thing you can’t deny
Compared to me, no YG trainee can best me, myself, and Be I
Rap Monster
Watching y’all fit and quarrel, I can’t help but feel some pity
The only reason you’re popular is cause fangirls think you’re pretty
Think anyone would give a damn if not for your YG tag?
Your diehard fans wouldn’t wipe your ass if not for your GD swag
You’re idols through and through, so stop it with the moaning
Saying you’re good for an idol rapper, I seriously don’t condone it
Check out me and Agust D, see shit looks real now, don’t it?
Gotta spit your lines with honesty, show ‘em what is true and own it
Who’s next?
(Images via YG Entertainment, Big Hit Entertainment)
