The speaker discusses a recent diss track by Residente, featuring Bizarrap, aimed at J Balvin. The feud started when J Balvin called for a boycott of the Grammys, claiming that urban artists were not valued. Residente responded, questioning J Balvin's motives and pointing out that he had never complained about the Grammys before. The speaker agrees with Residente's criticism, stating that J Balvin's music is like "hot dog cart" music, lacking depth and artistry.
The speaker also criticizes J Balvin's response to Residente's diss track, calling it weak and hypocritical. J Balvin had initially said he "respected" Residente's opinion, but later released merchandise mocking the situation. Residente responded with a scathing diss track, which the speaker praises for its musicality and lyrical skill.
The speaker also notes that J Balvin tried to stop the diss track from being released, even going so far as to threaten to sue Residente's label. However, the speaker believes that Residente's track is a justified response to J Balvin's original comments and that it is a form of artistic expression.
Overall, the speaker seems to side with Residente in the feud, praising his musical skill and criticizing J Balvin's hypocrisy and lack of artistry.
Here are the key facts:
1. Residente and J Balvin had a confrontation on social media.
2. J Balvin had called for a boycott of the Latin Grammys in 2021.
3. Residente responded to J Balvin's call for a boycott, criticizing his actions.
4. J Balvin had been nominated for 13 Grammys in 2020 but only won one.
5. Residente has 31 Grammys, the most of any artist.
6. J Balvin sold merchandise with a hot dog logo after the confrontation.
7. Residente released a song criticizing J Balvin.
8. The song was produced by Bizarrap and was released on a live session.
9. The live session had 17 million views before 24 hours had passed.
10. Alejandro Sanz commented on the feud, saying he had "seen a murder committed with a pencil."
11. Residente is 45 or 50 years old.
12. J Balvin had asked people to boycott the Grammys, but then participated in the ceremony.
13. Residente criticized J Balvin for not writing his own songs.
14. J Balvin's team tried to stop Residente from releasing the song, threatening to sue.
15. Residente had previously called out J Balvin for his behavior, but J Balvin had not responded well to the criticism.