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The Internet loves to spark explosive debates. Social media is currently clashing over what rap entertainer Dave East has brought to the culture.

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Over the past few hours, people have went in-in on where East stands in the overall realm of hip-hop. Handfuls of people tried to paint him as a mediocre rap artist at best.

Dave East makes music for niggas who work warehouse overnight shifts and sell weed on the side.

— NUFF (@nuffsaidny) June 29, 2020

A Dave East trash debate has been consuming the internet

Dave East suffers from the “Nas Effect”.

Just like Nas, Dave East is one the top rappers of his class but he always pick trash ass beats

— Art ‘Black⛈?’ Vandelay (@HaramabeDidIt) June 29, 2020

High-Key Details

Despite the initial trolls, an overwhelming amount of people came forward to defend Dave East in the ‘trash’ debate. Most said they’d put his music-making ability and talent up against anyone’s favorite rapper.

“Really Woke up to n*ggas saying Dave East is trash and Griselda too???‍♂️”

Really Woke up to niggas saying Dave East is trash and Griselda too???‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/378M06HhPV

— King K ? (@khacksaw3) June 29, 2020

Y’all love rappers that have no skill but coming at Dave East?

FOH. pic.twitter.com/Ta1VUjjUFi

— ᴀʟʟ ᴛʜᴇ sᴛᴀʀs ✨ (@___iSLAYED) June 29, 2020

I know y’all not saying Dave East trash? ?….This why I can’t talk music with niggas pic.twitter.com/grmNyMnpB5

— EAGLESNATION (@OsoWaVeyyy) June 29, 2020

Dave East slander will not be tolerated in the city

— $$$$ (@Bignap730) June 29, 2020

You niggas just like snap music and mumble rap. All y’all do is listen to beats.. Dave East is not trash.

— Q ??‍♀️ (@PrettyB_Gawdess) June 29, 2020

When Dave East signed to Mass Appeal (Nas' label) folks expected him to be the next Nas. Those are expectations that not one should need to meet. He's done good projects, Kiari Chanel, Hate Me Now & Paranoia 2. He's been inconsistent at times, but no reason to call him trash. pic.twitter.com/ptjSSxx2Vw

— An Account About Hip Hop (@checktherhyme1) June 29, 2020

Niggas be disrespecting Dave East and G Herbo because it's the thing to do.. Realistically, they're better than your favorite rapper out right now..

— Hipsey Nussle?? (@swaggy_rique) June 29, 2020

I can't believe ANY person could ever say Dave East is wack…niggas is really slow lol.

— $1B (@1WithTheTripBox) June 29, 2020

Dave East don’t make music fa dem pussy ass niggas he make it fa the real niggas ? yes I wanna argue.

— Ellanah??‍♀️ (@Tinaasnowww) June 29, 2020

Why tf I wake up seeing niggas slander Dave East? Like these niggas don’t only have Lil’ Yachty, Uzi, Kodak, and Cardi B in their rotation. Y’all don’t want me to “all 1st verse” y’all

— Solitary, Sith Lord Of Cinder (@neurovanity) June 29, 2020

"DaVE EasT isN't TRaSh yALL jUSt lISTEn To mUmBle rAppeRS" pic.twitter.com/AMS3uuROR1

— MeltyBet?️‍⚧️? (@MeltyBet) June 29, 2020

Wait, There’s More

Some people went a completely different way with the trending topic. A few women just took the opportunity to gush over East’s physical appearance.

“Since Dave East is trending. Let’s take a moment and appreciate how fine he is ???” -Dave East’s Twitter

Since Dave East is trending. Let’s take a moment and appreciate how fine he is ??? pic.twitter.com/InD9hxkN4I

— dymond renae. (@dymondrenaeeee) June 29, 2020

Im sorry but im a fucking slut for Dave East IDC IDC IDC ? he is SO fine pic.twitter.com/M7Vtw4txbB

— B L O O D Y V A L E N T I N E ❤?✨? (@BloodyPact) June 28, 2020

Before You Go

Back in February 2020, East shared footage of himself freestyling over music icon JAY-Z‘s “Heart of the City” classic.

K3 ??? pic.twitter.com/ehfp66W8Uw

— Dave East (@DaveEast) February 26, 2020