What began as a lyrical jab has now turned into a disturbing threat of real-world violence in Liberia’s hip-hop scene. Revoluxon, a well-known rapper and once alleged member of the notorious Kubah Gang, has taken to social media to issue open threats against fellow artist Mr. Church, escalating what fans believed was a long-dead beef into a potentially dangerous confrontation.
The tension reignited after Revoluxon responded to Rest In Peaces, a diss track released by Mr. Church nearly a year ago that took shots at several artists in the game. Although only four lines were directed at Revoluxon, he remained silent for months, until now.
In a bold and chilling Facebook post made just minutes apart from each other, Revoluxon wrote:
“@mr church my pekin Dem will write my name on ur face I hope u geh plane ticket for Gregory Coleman to another continent or else it will go free then I tell u srry later.”
And shortly after, he followed up with:
“If u decide to rage a war
There are no rules.”
The statements have drawn heavy backlash from fans and the entertainment community alike. Revoluxon, instead of heading to the studio to clap back as expected in hip-hop culture, seems to be threatening physical retaliation. The phrase “write my name on your face” has been interpreted by many as a direct threat of assault, and the reference to the Inspector General of Police, Gregory Coleman, implied that not even law enforcement would be able to intervene when it happens.
For fans who once saw Revoluxon as a talented voice rising from the streets, the threats have sparked disappointment, and fear. “This is beyond music,” one concerned commenter wrote. “We all love rap beef, but not when it turns into gang activity.”
Others called on him to face Mr. Church with his bars, not with violence. “Rap beef belongs in the booth,” said one fan. “You’re making the whole industry look like it’s run by street gangs instead of artists.”
Mr. Church has yet to respond publicly to the threats, and as of now, the Liberia National Police has not released any statement regarding the matter. The silence from both authorities and industry leaders is worrying, especially as Revoluxon continues to post in a way that seems to glorify gang retaliation over creative rivalry.
Liberia’s entertainment scene has seen its fair share of drama and diss tracks, but this episode stands out for its potential to cross a dangerous line. What started with a verse could now end in violence if left unchecked.
And as Revoluxon claims, “there are no rules in war”, but many fans are pleading for one: keep the beef on the mic, not in the streets.
Should the music industry stay silent, or is it time to draw the line between lyrical expression and threats of violence?
