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Travis Scott has finally unleashed JACKBOYS 2, the highly anticipated sequel to his 2019 Cactus Jack compilation, and the internet is talking about one particular lyric that seems to take a direct shot at Pusha T. While Scott has largely remained silent on Pusha’s recent criticisms, a line on the new album’s second track, “CHAMPAIN & VACAY” featuring Don Toliver, has fans convinced La Flame is subtly hitting back.
The track, which arrived on July 13th, less than 24 hours after Clipse’s new album Let God Sort Em Out featuring Pusha T, immediately drew attention. Listeners quickly zeroed in on Scott’s line: “Made a 100 off pushin’ T, mow my phone on DND.”
This seemingly innocuous boast carries significant weight when considering the recent tension between the two artists. Pusha T, known for his razor-sharp lyricism and no-holds-barred approach to rap beef, has been openly critical of Travis Scott in recent weeks. On Clipse’s new single “So Be It,” Pusha seemingly alluded to Scott, rapping lines like, “Heard Utopia had moved right up the street / And her lip gloss was poppin’, she ain’t need you to eat.”
Beyond the music, Pusha T escalated his stance in interviews, notably with GQ and The New York Times’ Popcast. He accused Travis of being “a whore” with “no loyalty” after Scott allegedly played Utopia for Pusha and Pharrell but omitted Drake’s verse on “Meltdown,” which contained disses directed at Pharrell and Pusha T. Pusha further criticized Scott’s perceived opportunism, claiming he “jump[s] around whatever he feels is hot or cling[s] onto whatever he feels is hot.” He also referenced Scott’s role in encouraging Metro Boomin to play Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss “Like That” at Rolling Loud.
Given this context, Travis Scott’s “pushin’ T’s” line in “CHAMPAIN & VACAY” is widely interpreted as a clever double entendre – a nod to making money from merchandise (“tees”) while simultaneously taking a jab at Pusha T’s name. The “phone on DND” could imply he’s too busy getting money to entertain beef, or simply that he’s ignoring Pusha’s critiques.
While the diss is far from the direct, explicit lyrical warfare often seen in hip-hop, it’s a clear indication that Travis Scott is aware of Pusha T’s comments and has chosen to address them in his own way. The timing of JACKBOYS 2‘s release, coinciding so closely with Clipse’s album, also suggests a strategic play, possibly setting up a subtle showdown for streaming numbers and critical attention.What do you think of Travis Scott’s potential diss on JACKBOYS 2? Does it hit, or is it a swing and a miss? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
