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Rapper Dax on Tory Lanez Diss Track, Getting Jumped, and His Deep Poetry

IMPAULSIVEFebruary 13, 20191h 3min891,490 views
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The Tory Lanez Diss Track Incident

  • 🎯 Dax explains his response to Tory Lanez's tweet claiming to be the best rapper alive, stating his own track was a clarification rather than a diss.
  • 💡 He believes that when someone declares themselves the best, it should inspire competition rather than elicit negative reactions.
  • 💥 Dax recounts being jumped after posting his response on his Instagram story, detailing the physical altercation and subsequent filming of the event.
  • ⚠️ He chose to apologize during the filmed incident to de-escalate the situation and avoid further harm, prioritizing his safety over pride.

Dax's Artistic Vision and Poetry

  • 🚀 Dax shares his overarching goal to create something that will last forever, encompassing all his creative endeavors.
  • ✍️ He reveals a deep passion for poetry, considering it his primary skill and a more profound outlet than his rap music.
  • 🎤 His poem "Dear Alcohol" is shared exclusively, exploring a complex, abusive relationship with alcohol and the struggle for sobriety.
  • 🎭 Dax aims to eventually release his poetry as music videos, similar to rap videos, once he achieves a larger platform.

The State of Hip-Hop and Lyricism

  • 🎤 Dax expresses concern that lyricism no longer equates to greatness in modern hip-hop, lamenting the shift towards less substantive content.
  • 🎤 He believes his ability to craft bars and his focus on impact set him apart, drawing parallels to artists like Tupac who also wrote poetry.
  • 🎤 Dax also touches on his singing ability, feeling his songs are better than his raps and that he has significant vocal power.

Relationships and Personal Philosophy

  • 💔 The conversation delves into cheating, with both hosts and Dax sharing perspectives on trust, betrayal, and the difficulty of navigating relationships.
  • 🧐 Dax discusses the challenge of finding a partner at his age, as most women are either in relationships or just exiting them.
  • 🤝 He emphasizes the importance of respect in interactions, whether with fans or strangers, and advocates for treating everyone with dignity.
  • 🧠 The concept of "beta dudes" is explored, with Dax and the hosts debating the dynamics of relationships and perceived male archetypes.

Career and Inspiration

  • 💡 Dax draws inspiration from his hardworking parents and admires figures like Gary Vaynerchuk for their ambitious goal-setting.
  • 🎬 He highlights his early career as a janitor and how he used that time to write poetry, eventually leading to his music career.
  • 🤝 Dax values loyalty and consistency, working with the same creative team for his music production and videography.
  • 🌟 He believes in setting ambitious goals and sharing them publicly to attract support and achieve them.
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Tory LanezDiss TrackRappingPoetryAlcoholismSobrietyHip-Hop CultureLyricismCheatingRelationshipsRespectGoal SettingMusic IndustrySpoken Word
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