Rashid Kay Claps Back At Blxckie Following Remarks On Freestyling On Pro Kid’s Beat
Rashid Kay Claps Back At Blxckie Following Remarks On Freestyling On Pro Kid’s Beat. Rashid Kay has stirred up conversation in the SA hip-hop community with a pointed response to Blxckie’s recent remarks about freestyling on classic beats.
The discussion began when Blxckie weighed in on K.Keed’s hesitation to drop a freestyle over a Pro Kid beat, saying, “I don’t know, bro, it’s the culture and it’s a radio show and people are listening to that radio show, so it’s their first time hearing you and you need to drop some bars. But at the same time, it’s 2025, you’re not playing a Pro Kid beat for me to freestyle in 2025, that’s my opinion.”
Rashid Kay, clearly responding to Blxckie’s stance rather than K.Keed directly, took to social media to throw subtle shade while highlighting hip-hop’s long-standing tradition of freestyling over legendary tracks. In his post, he listed some of the most notable examples in global hip-hop history:
- Cardi B rapped on Jay-Z’s Imaginary Playa (1997)
- Lil Wayne rapped on OutKast’s Jazzy Belle (1996)
- Meek Mill rapped on Mobb Deep’s Get Away (2000)
He then asked a question dripping with irony and challenge: “What do you mean you can’t rap on Pro Kid’s 2010 beat in 2025?”
The post has sparked a wave of reactions from fans and artists alike, reigniting debates about respecting hip-hop history while keeping the culture fresh. Many see Rashid Kay’s comments as a reminder that iconic beats, whether local or international, remain a legitimate canvas for modern rappers to showcase their skills. Freestyling over older tracks, he seems to suggest, isn’t just acceptable—it’s a way to honour the pioneers of the genre and assert one’s place within the lineage of hip-hop.
