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“NBA YoungBoy Fires Back at NLE Choppa in New ‘Zero IQ Freestyle’ as Feud Escalates: Fans, Lyrics, and Fallout”

The long-simmering tension between NBA YoungBoy and NLE Choppa erupted once again this week, after YoungBoy appeared to respond to Choppa’s recent diss track on a newly released freestyle. The Louisiana rapper surprised fans on November 15 with fresh visuals for his “Zero IQ Freestyle,” uploaded directly to YouTube, igniting widespread debate over the state of their rivalry and the lyrical shots exchanged.

While YoungBoy avoids mentioning any names explicitly in the song, listeners immediately pointed to several lines that seem aimed at NLE Choppa. The pair’s rivalry, which has oscillated between quiet periods and intense public moments over the past few years, appears to have entered a new chapter — one marked by increasingly personal allegations, sharp insults, and aggressive bars from both artists.

YoungBoy Delivers Thinly Veiled Shots on First Verse

In the opening verse of “Zero IQ Freestyle,” YoungBoy unleashes a barrage of insults, with multiple lines interpreted as aimed directly at Choppa.

He raps:
“I pull up, I’m thuggin’ and I’m clutchin’, you don’t wan’ see me… B*h, you playin’, I shoot the Glock, I shoot the Glock, you ain’t gon’ beat me.”**

The verse escalates as he continues:
“Bh, fk you, you ain’t really 5 and healin’ all with real gang hoes/’Respond to him,’ he ain’t never ran nothin’ down, bh, I said, ‘No’.”**

Fans quickly connected these lines to Choppa, interpreting “you ain’t really 5” as a jab at NLE’s affiliation claims and the reference to responding as commentary on their long-running back-and-forth.

Music analysts note that YoungBoy has a history of addressing rivals indirectly, using suggestive wordplay, coded street references, and dismissive tone rather than clear call-outs. Nonetheless, the timing of the freestyle — released just days after Choppa publicly dissed him — makes the intended target difficult to mistake.

Choppa’s ‘KO’ Track Sparked the Exchange

NLE Choppa’s recent song “KO” is widely seen as the trigger for YoungBoy’s response. Released earlier in the week, “KO” uses the same sample as Tupac’s legendary diss track “Hit Em Up,” immediately signaling its aggressive tone and intention.

Unlike YoungBoy, Choppa names his target clearly in the first verse:
“YoungBoy, what? This the big boy league / I put one up in your gut under the Jesus piece.”

Choppa goes further, leveling harsh criticism about YoungBoy’s alleged influence on youth:
“You poison the youth, nothin’ positive you do / You the reason nas beating bhes thinking that it’s cute.”

The Memphis rapper continues the attack with claims that YoungBoy encourages violence through commands he wouldn’t carry out himself:
“You send n*as to do what you wouldn’t even do / Role model, you will never fit the shoe.”**

He concludes with some of the strongest personal insults of the track:
“Just a na with emotion, a breastfed bh / Yo’ aura give me the ick, n*as like you make me sick.”**

With lyrics this direct and aggressive, fans expected YoungBoy to respond — and “Zero IQ Freestyle” appears to be that response.

YoungBoy’s Freestyle Takes Aim at Ex-Girlfriend Jania Meshell

In addition to addressing Choppa, YoungBoy steers the freestyle into even more controversial territory by taking aim at his ex-girlfriend and mother of one of his children, Jania Meshell. Their relationship, once heavily publicized online, has been strained for years, and YoungBoy frequently references their past in his music.

In the freestyle, he alleges that Jania slept with Kevin Durant and Ken Carson, saying:
“My b*h fked Kevin Durant and fked Ken Carson / She gon’ tell me after I turned her up, man, you knowin’ I’m finna whoop this ho.”**

These accusations arrive shortly after YoungBoy posted a series of emotional messages about Jania on X (formerly Twitter), suggesting deeper personal frustration underlying the outburst.

Representatives for Durant, Carson, and Meshell have not publicly responded, though social media reaction has been swift and divided.

Fans React: ‘Rap Beef Is Back’

The releases have sparked an explosion of commentary across TikTok, X, Instagram, and YouTube. Many fans view the feud as a return to high-stakes lyrical sparring reminiscent of earlier rap eras. Others worry the tension could escalate beyond music, given the histories and circles involved.

YoungBoy supporters praise his intensity and emotional delivery, while Choppa’s fans highlight his directness, sharp criticism, and willingness to address YoungBoy by name.

Conclusion: A Growing Conflict With No Clear End

The release of “Zero IQ Freestyle” signals that NBA YoungBoy is not stepping away from the conflict anytime soon. Meanwhile, NLE Choppa’s recent track suggests he is equally committed to defending his stance and challenging YoungBoy’s credibility.

Whether the dispute remains lyrical or soon spills into more public exchanges is yet to be seen — but for now, the hip-hop community is watching closely as one of rap’s most volatile rivalries heats up once again.