Former Westside Connection rapper, Mack 10 is known for his more popular songs such as "Foe Life" as well as a feature track with his former group member Ice Cube called " You Can Do It. critically, the late rapper Tupac Shakur believed Mack 10' pulled inspiration from his song "Hit Em Up". In a now resurfacing interview, Mack 10 confidently shut down those claims of the over-the-20-year-old rumor.
Just under a month ago, Mack 10 appeared on No Jumper, a popular hip-hop-themed podcast on Youtube. Midway through the podcast, host Adam22 asked him about Tupac saying the Westside Connection song "Bow Down" was inspired by his infamous diss record "Hit Em Up".“That’s totally false. We was too into what we was doing to even care about what “Hit ‘Em Up” or any other record sounded like. Nah, that’s false,” he said. additionally, Adam22 pointed out the similar braggadocious tone of each record. He continued to confidently deny those claims made by the late rapper, Tupac.
Mack 10 Speaks on "No Jumper"
Furthermore, he also addressed the status of his falling out with former group member, Ice Cube He revealed they have not spoken in over two decades.“I ain’t seen him or talked to him in damn near 20 years, so there it is.” The group Westside Connection consists of Ice Cube, Mack 10, and WC. The trio has produced numerous projects. In the past, he has also spoken about being open to reuniting with his Westside Connection groupmates. In a 2020 appearance on Murder Master Music Show, he confirmed his interest. "I’m down, I’m sure Dub is down. That’s the question of the year bro! Somebody probably gotta ask Cube what it is gonna take because I really don’t know,” he said. In 2003, the group released its last album Terrorist Threats. After the release, Mack and Ice Cube had their falling out.
Furthermore, Mack and Ice Cube have still yet to make amends. There has not been a word of a Westside Connection reunion. Do you want to see the two legends make amends? Let us know what you think in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from the hip-hop world.