Cam’ron Crowns LiAngelo Ball As The First Rapper With CTE
Written by djfrosty on February 5, 2025
Source: Courtesy / IT IS WHAT IT IS
Cam’ron’s response to LiAngelo Ball’s claim that he’s a better rapper than him? Classic Killa. The Harlem legend isn’t one to let slights slide, especially when it’s coming from someone he feels isn’t quite on his level. On his digital show, It Is What It Is, Cam went in depth, unleashing one of his signature, no-holds-barred clapbacks. He wasn’t holding back, either. “I’m not doing the Tito Jacksons anymore,” he said, referencing the less well-known members of the Jackson family, insinuating that he’s above engaging with someone he sees as a lesser talent.
The shot wasn’t just about LiAngelo’s rap skills—it was about the audacity of a basketball player-turned-rapper coming for the throne. Cam took a moment to get real about what he thought was behind Gelo’s comments, suggesting that the younger Ball might’ve had a few hits to the head from basketball—“I never seen a basketball player/rapper with CTE,” he said, mocking the idea that LiAngelo’s words were coming from anything other than brain trauma. After all, “There is no other way to explain his comments,” according to Cam.
This whole beef started back when Cam made some offhand remarks about LiAngelo and his brothers, Lamelo and Lonzo, which didn’t sit well with Gelo. He clapped back, saying Cam wasn’t even a top 10 rapper, and it’s been on ever since. With Gelo’s recent success in rap, it’s clear that he’s feeling more confident than ever to throw shots at the Harlem icon. But with Cam’s reputation for shut-downs, it’s anyone’s guess how long this back-and-forth will last.