Interview · moment 5 of 28
Drill Rap, Instagram Beefs, and Real Killings
from Louis CK | The Tim Dillon Show #317 · #317
3 min
Guest
They discuss 'drill rap,' a phenomenon of young rappers broadcasting violent beefs live on Instagram that have resulted in real killings, plus the DA's attempts to use rap lyrics as courtroom evidence, and joke about needing a 'Grindr for killing.'
- Drill rap is social media-driven beefs between young rappers under 21 who diss each other on Instagram and show up at projects with guns.
- NYC Mayor Eric Adams wants to ban this content on Instagram because it has resulted in numerous killings.
- People have been literally killed during Instagram Live streams where guys show up and follow through on threats.
- The DA is now using drill rap lyrics as evidence in court, since some rappers name specific locations, dates, and times of actual murders.
- This phenomenon is happening in the UK too, where social media has made rap beefs play out in real time.
- Tim jokes that what's needed is an app like Grindr but for guys wanting to kill each other to connect more easily.
- The underlying human need isn't really about killing—it's about connection and wanting to see the other person.