Big Naughty vs Swings Diss Battle Fallout

The controversy, which began with rapper Big Naughty targeting Swings, is spreading, and Giriboy has entered the fray with a statement, marking a new phase. However, Giriboy's remarks have elicited mixed reactions among hip-hop fans.

This situation started with Big Naughty's diss track "INDUSTRY KNOWS," released on the 16th. The song contained various claims against Swings, including the sale of neighboring rights and assault allegations, escalating the dispute beyond a simple diss battle into a debate over facts.

In response, Swings immediately refuted the claims during a live broadcast. He explained that the sale of neighboring rights was an unavoidable choice amidst the company's financial difficulties, and the funds were used to protect artist profits and settle debts. Regarding the assault allegations, he countered, "​It wasn't a one-sided situation."

Amidst the ongoing controversy, Giriboy posted a lengthy statement on social media to clarify his position. He stated, "As time has passed and I've gained more experience, I've come to understand his situation to some extent." However, he revealed that when the songs and settlement records accumulated over his more than 10 years with Just Music, a label formerly led by Swings, were put up for sale as neighboring rights, he opposed the sale during two rounds of discussions and even sought legal advice, but ultimately "came to understand and agree due to the unavoidable circumstances." This is widely interpreted as effectively supporting Big Naughty's claims.

In response, hip-hop fans criticized Swings, questioning if he was maliciously misinterpreting Swings' decision to sell neighboring rights to save the company and distribute the proceeds to artists. Some speculated that Big Naughty's diss track was motivated by the dissatisfaction with Swings that Giriboy mentioned. As the controversy grew, Giriboy deactivated his social media account after posting the statement.