diss track
/dɪs træk/
CommonA song made specifically to call out, mock, or attack another artist.
Can be petty or genuine. The line between a diss track and regular beef content is that a diss track is deliberate and usually names names or makes references clear enough everyone knows who it's about.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | drake dropped a diss track and the internet lost it | The release caused massive online reaction. | x, 2024 |
| 02 | that diss track went too far fr | The song crossed a line with its attacks. | reddit, 2024 |
| 03 | bro made a whole diss track and nobody even cared | The attack song got no reaction and failed to land. | tiktok, 2024 |
| 04 | the diss track had actual receipts in it | The song included real evidence backing up its claims. | x, 2024 |
Use it when
- An artist releases a song targeting another artist by name or implication.
- Someone responds to public criticism through a song.
- A rapper is escalating beef into recorded music.
- Fans are debating who won an exchange between two artists.
Do not use it when
- The song just has competitive bars but no specific target.
- The artist is venting generally but not calling anyone out.
Variations and related forms
Diss track vs response track
diss track
A diss track is an unprompted or escalating attack song.
VS
response-track
A response track is specifically made to answer a prior diss track.
Origin and context
Rooted in hip-hop battle culture going back to the 1980s. 'Diss' is short for disrespect. The format became a major part of rap culture through high-profile feuds from the 1990s onward.
- First seen
- 1980s
- Confidence
- medium
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