It’s not even mid-year yet, but the Liberian hip-hop scene is already heating like dry season pavement. The streets are buzzing, timelines are on fire, and fans are glued to their screens as TrapCo God Bucky Raw throws down a challenge that has Mr. Church right in the middle of a lyrical storm in the Congregation.
One year ago, Mr. Church released a general beef song, ‘Rest in Pieces’ for the industry. After its release, some artists mentioned did not take it very seriously against him but however, Barsee Mocopala, was the only one who took it personal and responded officially with three diss songs against Mr. Church.
For one year, it seems “Rest In Pieces” has finally gotten to Bucky and he’s ready to reply. It all stated early this morning when Facebook turned into a battlefield. Both rappers began trading subliminal jabs and bold talk, but things took a sharp turn when Bucky Raw openly called for a rap battle, not just talk, but bars for bars, straight-up lyrical warfare. No filters, no smoke screens, just pure mic dominance.
But while Bucky stood chest out, gloves off, Mr. Church seemed to take a different route, one that has fans divided.
Instead of answering the call directly, Mr. Church made it clear that he’s not entertaining what he calls “disrespect to his mother in Gio.” According to him, Bucky’s only strategy is to violate family boundaries, and that’s a line he’s not crossing for clout or controversy. Some fans applauded that stance, calling it a move of maturity. Others? Not so much.
Let’s be real, this is hip-hop, and rap beef has always been part of the culture. Diss tracks, mic battles, and lyrical punches are the name of the game. So now the streets are asking: Is Mr. Church ducking? Or is he just being smart?
Because here’s where it gets spicy: there are whispers that Mr. Church might be planning a comeback track, something to silence critics and reclaim the narrative. If that’s true, then all this online tension might just be the appetizer before a lyrical feast.
But not everybody’s buying that storyline. A growing number of fans feel Mr. Church is falling off, especially since he’s doing a complete 180 on his style. Let’s not forget, this is the same Mr. Church who once clowned Liberians for not understanding his “big English” bars. Now? The man is rapping in Koloqua and sprinkling in local dialects like he trying to win the hearts of the same street he once side-eyed.
Coincidence? Strategy? Or pressure from fans who crave authenticity over grammar?
And just when we thought the pot couldn’t boil any hotter, news dropped that Mr. Church is no longer signed to XL Entertainment, the powerhouse label owned by Zubin Cooper. No official statement yet, but insiders are whispering about “creative control” and “vision clashes.” Whatever the reason, it adds a whole new layer to this unfolding drama.
Meanwhile, Bucky Raw is ready, bars sharpened, mic loaded, standing on the rap battlefield like a general waiting for his opponent.
So here’s the big question:
Will Mr. Church finally step out and defend his crown? Or will Bucky Raw walk away with the title of Liberia’s undisputed rap king, uncontested?
One thing we know for sure: this rap saga is far from over.
Grab your popcorn, Liberia, the show just started.
Credit: Gossip Liberia
