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21 Savage lit the internet on fire after claiming Nas is “not relevant anymore”… and the rap world snapped back instantly ⚡️😳.
Fans, artists, and OGs united to defend the hip-hop icon — but now 50 Cent has stepped into the arena, and his message is loud and unmistakable:

“It’s dangerous, boy — don’t play with a legend.”

Fif posted a viral video response that’s blowing up across social platforms, intensifying the backlash and turning the feud into one of the week’s biggest hip-hop controversies 👀🔥

👇 Watch the moment 50 Cent entered the chat 👇

50 Cent Steps In to Defend Nas After 21 Savage’s Comments, Warning the Young Rapper: “Never Play With a Legend – It’s Dangerous, Boy!”

New York, November 26, 2025 – The hip-hop world is buzzing once again as tensions flare over generational respect in rap, with 50 Cent throwing his weight behind Queensbridge icon Nas in a fiery response to 21 Savage’s resurfaced 2022 comments. In a viral video clip that’s racking up millions of views across social media, 50 Cent doesn’t hold back, advising the Atlanta trap star to tread carefully when speaking on hip-hop’s elders. “Never play with Nas, it’s dangerous, boy!” 50 declares, reigniting a debate that’s been simmering for years about relevance, legacy, and the unwritten code of the culture.

The Spark: 21 Savage’s 2022 Clubhouse Bombshell

It all traces back to November 2022, when 21 Savage joined a heated Clubhouse discussion titled “Is Nas the Greatest Rapper or What?” amid the release of Nas’ critically acclaimed King’s Disease III. As the room hyped Nas’ bars and enduring impact, the then-30-year-old 21 Savage dropped a line that sent shockwaves through the chat: “He’s not relevant. He just has a loyal ass fanbase and he still makes good ass music.”

The room erupted. “Is relevance only determined by youth?” one participant fired back. 21 doubled down, defining “relevant” as someone who “controls popular opinion, is closely connected, or is appropriate to what’s being done.” At the time, 21 was riding high off Her Loss with Drake, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 404,000 units—his third chart-topper. But his words landed like a diss track, igniting backlash from fans, peers, and even Kodak Black, who went live on Instagram: “How the fk Nas irrelevant? Nia smoking dick… You crazy. Nas that boy.”

Nas himself appeared unfazed, subtly shading the drama on social media with a post that fans interpreted as a king’s quiet clapback: “A King’s response!” His brother, Jungle (Jabari Fret), added fuel with a cheeky Instagram Story quoting Her Loss‘ “Rich Flex”: “21 can u do something for me??” followed by laughing emojis. 21 quickly walked it back on Twitter: “I would never disrespect Nas or any legend who paved the way for me y’all be tryna take stuff and run with it.”

50 Cent Enters the Chat: A Veteran’s Warning

Fast-forward to 2025, and the clip has gone viral anew on platforms like YouTube and X, prompting 50 Cent—himself a Queens native with a storied history of beefs, including a mid-2000s feud with Nas—to weigh in. In the now-trending video, 50, 50, doesn’t mince words: “Never play with Nas, it’s dangerous, boy!” He positions it as tough love for the younger generation, emphasizing the perils of underestimating hip-hop’s foundational figures.

50’s defense is layered with irony; the two buried their hatchet years ago, collaborating on Nas’ 2023 album Magic 2 alongside a then-reviled 21 Savage (who also featured on the project). Their past beef stemmed from 50’s 1999 track “How to Rob,” where he playfully targeted Nas, escalating in the 2000s until Dr. Dre intervened to squash it. Today, 50’s stance reads as elder statesman energy: protect the legends, or risk the culture’s backlash.

The video has amassed over 500,000 views in hours, with X users amplifying the drama. One post quips, “50 Cent telling 21: Don’t sleep on Nas, or you’ll wake up irrelevant.” Another echoes Styles P’s 2022 response: “Nas not relevant? NY ain’t like that.”

The Bigger Debate: Relevance in Rap’s Golden Age vs. Trap Era

This flare-up underscores a perennial hip-hop schism: What makes an artist “relevant” in 2025? Nas, 52, has dropped six albums since 2020—more than heavyweights like J. Cole (2), Travis Scott (1), or even 50 Cent (0)—cementing his late-career renaissance with Grammy wins and critical darlings like King’s Disease. Fans point to his influence: Illmatic (1994) is a blueprint for storytelling rap, outlasting trends.

Critics of 21’s take argue it’s ageist—dismissing a pioneer who “controls popular opinion” through sheer legacy. “Nas at 49 just released four better albums than his whole discography,” one X user fired back in 2022, a sentiment echoed today. Meanwhile, 21’s defenders frame it as a call for innovation: Trap’s streaming dominance (he’s got three No. 1s) vs. Nas’ “loyal fanbase.”

Artist
Albums Since 2020
Key Accolades
“Relevance” Angle

Nas
6
2 Grammys (King’s Disease), Top 5 debuts
Legacy king; consistent output defies age

21 Savage
3
1 Grammy (Savage Mode II), Her Loss No. 1
Streaming titan; youth-driven hits

50 Cent
0
Beef mediator; business mogul
Veteran voice; bridges eras

Fan Storm and Cultural Ripple

Social media is ablaze, with #NasRelevant trending on X for the first time since 2022. “21 Savage said Nas wasn’t relevant… to clout chase for a feature with him,” one user sniped, referencing their Magic 2 collab. Others defend 21: “He meant Nas isn’t current… but Nas is always relevant in rap.”

As the dust settles (for now), this dust-up reminds us: Hip-hop thrives on debate, but respect for its architects—like Nas—remains non-negotiable. 50 Cent’s warning? A mic drop for the ages.

Watch the full 50 Cent response here: [YouTube Link]

(Sources: Rap-Up, Revolt, Okayplayer, XXL Mag, HipHopDX, AllHipHop, NME, Reddit/hiphop101, YouTube, X posts)