Rapper Eno Barony responding to a question by Berla Mundi if ‘beefs’ have in any way contributed to elevating her brand, revealed that lyrical beef is an integral part of Hip Hop culture which she accepts wholeheartedly.
However, she advocated that it should be healthy and constructive as unhealthy beef could bring about several issues.
Drawing from her experiences growing up on the streets, the ‘Fear No Man’ rapper mentioned Yaa Pono and Stay Jay as influential figures who played a significant role in her upbringing in Ashaiman.
“I understand beef because I started on the streets. Shoutouts to Yaa Pono, Stay Jay, those are that raised me on the streets of Ashaiman,”
According to the 31-year-old, she recalled witnessing them battle each other in the studio when she was just a little girl attempting to rap.
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“I used to see them in the studio as a little girl battling each other and I’ll try rapping then they’ll say ‘You didn’t do anything,” she narrated.
Their feedback according to the Best Rap Performance of the Year award at the 22nd edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) motivated her to push harder and not be limited by gender stereotypes.
“I always had to go hard, I never wanted to rap like a girl. I’ve never done anything with girls my whole life,” she said
Furthermore, Eno Barony recounted an experience in Kumasi where she faced off against twelve male opponents in a rap battle, ultimately securing the second position.
“I went to Kumasi and I fell in the hands of guys. 12 guys and I battled with them and I was 2nd,”
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