Today’s news from the Toronto rap scene is heavy, chaotic, and controversial.
First, the city is mourning yet another life lost to gun violence. On the night of June 3, multiple people were shot in the Lawrence Heights neighbourhood. Tragically, one of the victims has now been identified as a known GGG member, who went by the name Drive By King.
Rest in peace to this young man. Prayers go out to everyone affected and recovering from this tragic event.
This incident is a painful reminder of how quickly rap feuds can turn fatal in Toronto. The streets remain tense, and the line between online beef and real-life consequences grows thinner by the day.
Meanwhile, Top5—infamous for his antics as much as his music—is back in headlines after staging a fake stunt during a Kick livestream at Canada’s Wonderland.
He pretended to be wearing an ankle monitor and cut it off mid-stream, suggesting he was about to go on the run from police. But today, CP24 confirmed what many had already assumed: the whole thing was a publicity stunt.
Top5 has long used shock value and viral drama to keep his name trending, often overshadowing his music. This latest stunt adds to his track record of trolling Toronto’s rap and legal systems alike.
Now adding fuel to the fire is Pressa, who just dropped a diss track aimed squarely at Top5 titled “Presidents Choice” (or “PC” for short). Unfortunately, the song itself falls flat.
Let’s be real—another mid-level release from Pressa that’s gaining streams only because of the drama. Rather than feeding into the beef, maybe it’s time Pressa focuses on dropping a quality project.
He hasn’t released a full album since 2020, and there are whispers that he still hasn’t recouped his Sony deal.
With Top5 quiet on socials following the fake ankle monitor stunt, and Pressa trying to reignite attention with a diss, the city’s rap scene remains charged with tension and distraction.
From real-life violence to manufactured clout chasing, Toronto’s urban music community is at a crossroads. Here’s hoping artists step up and shift focus toward music and community, instead of viral headlines and personal feuds.
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