Why DJ Khaled Stayed Neutral in Drake, Rick Ross & Future Feuds
In a genre often fueled by competition and lyrical clashes, DJ Khaled is taking a different path — one rooted in unity, loyalty, and love.
Appearing on the Joe and Jada podcast with Fat Joe and Jadakiss, the We The Best boss made it crystal clear: he’s not here for the drama, and he won’t be caught in the middle of any rap beefs.
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While the hip-hop world loves a good rivalry, Khaled has long operated behind the scenes as a peacemaker.
Whether it's squashing legendary feuds or guiding rap icons toward reconciliation, he’s been doing the work without seeking attention or credit.
DJ Khaled Has Seen It All:
Fat Joe didn’t waste time when he brought up Khaled’s deep roots in some of hip-hop’s most talked-about conflicts.
“You’ve been in many rap beefs,” said Fat Joe. “You was in Fat Joe, 50 Cent beef. Jada, Beanie [Sigel], you put them together."
Dj Khaled said:
"I’m the first one to put Jada and Beanie on a record. When Beanie came out of jail, I had Jada and Beans on a record and talking like a different type of talk. I’m the one that was behind the scenes when [Rick] Ross and Young Jeezy was going at it cause Ross is my brother … We can never let nobody divide and conquer us.’”
Khaled’s track record speaks volumes; instead of choosing sides, he connects the dots. He sees hip-hop not as a battlefield, but as a brotherhood.
When asked about more recent tensions between Drake, Rick Ross, and Future, Khaled didn’t hesitate to shut down any idea that he’d pick favorites.
“I didn’t get in that energy. There’s two energies I’m not gonna get in. Hate,” Khaled said. “Those are my brothers. You can’t question my friendship. How? It’s impossible. Ain’t nobody like m*therf*cking DJ Khaled.”
DJ Khaled Refuses to Take Sides in Hip-Hop Beefs :
DJ Khaled is not picking sides in rap beefs, says he loves Drake, Rick Ross & Future 👀
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) September 11, 2025
"I didn't get in that energy. [...] When it comes down to DJ Khaled, I'm the one that's gon' try to fix it." (via Joe and Jada) pic.twitter.com/MHKWWwDmDP
That bond goes deeper than music. Khaled made it clear that he operates with purpose — not for promotion, but for the culture.
“When it come to me … I’m gonna tell my brothers we gotta represent love. A lot of this shit is a misunderstanding and a lot of ‘not communication,’ okay? … When it come down to DJ Khaled, I’m the one that’s gonna try to fix it. I don’t want no trophy. I don’t want no promotion. I do a lot of sh*t behind the scenes. At the end of the day, I love my brothers and my brothers know that. I guarantee you they know that, that’s what I’m about.”
Khaled Believes in Unity Over Division:
Later in the conversation, Fat Joe asked a big question: Could Khaled squash any ongoing beefs in the rap game?
“I would love to squash it ... Everything’s possible with God, okay? … And I believe in God and I roll with God ... I’m about unity, peace, love, and I’m, and when it come down to music, Jada, I’m a collaborator. That’s what I do.”
As hip-hop continues to evolve, voices like DJ Khaled’s offer a refreshing reminder of what truly matters: respect, loyalty, and love for the culture.
In an industry that often thrives on conflict, Khaled chooses connection. And he doesn’t just talk about it he lives it.
Whether it’s Drake, Ross, Future, or anyone else in the game, Khaled is making it clear: there’s no room for hate. Only brotherhood.