Common says Fat Joe saved his life during 1990s feud with Ice Cube and Mack 10

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We occasionally hear stories about the intense realities behind the hip-hop world, and Common recently shared a particularly scary one. He revealed that his disagreement with Ice Cube and Mack 10 once escalated to a point where his life was in danger, but Fat Joe intervened and saved him.

This isn’t a story about who’s ‘number one’ or winning competitions. It’s about dedication, being in the right place at the right time, and the conflicts that arose when strong personalities and reputations collided during hip-hop’s peak. Common shares his perspective on how easily a disagreement between artists could escalate into real-life conflict, and how a single act of kindness could completely change the situation.

If you’re a fan of authentic rap narratives and want to see what true brotherhood looks like in hip-hop, you should definitely check this out. Fat Joe didn’t just preach peace—he actively worked to create it.

Common recalls the day Fat Joe saved his life during his beef with Ice Cube and Mack 10

So I was watching the latest episode of Red Table Talk with Joe and Jada, and Common was telling this crazy story about his beef with Ice Cube and Mack 10 back in the mid-90s. Apparently, it all kicked off after he dropped “I Used to Love H.E.R.” – a lot of West Coast artists felt like it was aimed at them. Things escalated quickly, with Ice Cube and Mack 10 responding, and then Common came back with that iconic diss track, “The B*tch in Yoo.” It was a wild time in hip-hop, and it’s still talked about today!

While shooting a commercial in Los Angeles years later, Common unexpectedly found himself dealing with old conflict. He shared that a friend from Chicago brought up past issues they had thought were resolved.

““I was out on the West Coast with my guy… but he was my guy and he just wasn’t happy with the whole situation, the whole Ice Cube, Mack 10 beef that we had.” “Common

Even though Common said he and the other person had resolved their issues, his friend started causing trouble, and things quickly became hostile. That’s when Fat Joe intervened.

““It’s not ’cause Fat Joe is tougher than anybody, I literally begged for your life. I literally got in the middle, and was like, ‘He’s my friend. He’s my brother.’””

Fat Joe

Joe stepped in and de-escalated the situation, and Common believes it likely saved him from harm. He later said, “That man really saved my life. Fat Joe saved my life.”

This isn’t just a story about music; it highlights how easily peace can be disrupted in hip-hop and how important acts of loyalty remain to its history.

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2025-11-04 01:00