The past few weeks have been buzzing with the ongoing beef between rapper Lil Jhola and Nawaj Ansari. It all kicked off when Lil Jhola dropped a diss track targeting Nawaj, leaving fans glued to their screens, eagerly waiting for a fiery reply. But surprisingly, Nawaj stayed quiet. Maybe he didn’t want to give Jhola any attention, or maybe he’s just been busy touring — after finishing a gig in Dubai, he’s now off performing in multiple cities across Australia.

But while everyone was watching that drama unfold, a new beef surfaced — this time between a comedian and some rappers.

It all started when YouTuber, entrepreneur, and now also a singer(?) Sisan Baniya made a comment on Instagram about Nawaj’s grind, also mentioning Raw Barz and the legendary Yama Buddha. That didn’t sit well with some producers and rappers close to YB. Lay Zy was the first to speak up, basically telling Sisan not to throw YB’s name around casually. Hakim followed with a similar message, and then came Brisk Timos — all of whom had close ties to YB and had received shoutouts in his songs.

Things escalated when Sajan Shrestha jumped into the mix. He apparently didn’t like Brisk’s Facebook status calling comedians “Joker comedian haru” and joked that Brisk should go to the ward office to officially register rap as something only he can do — a playful yet pointed jab.

That sparked the beef between them, culminating in Brisk dropping a diss track aimed at both Sisan Baniya and Sajan Shrestha.

Here’s where I want to put my two cents in.

I’m totally cool with diss tracks flying between rappers. Anyone who says that dissing is bad probably doesn’t get hip-hop culture or isn’t even a real fan. Beefs have been a part of hip-hop since day one, and honestly, they help keep the scene alive and push artists to raise their game.

But beefing with comedians? That felt like a swing in the wrong direction.

Brisk is a talented rapper. Maybe not the most popular, but definitely one of the good ones. Back in 2017, when he dropped that heartfelt tribute to YB with Yubraj, I genuinely appreciated the honesty — a refreshing change from the usual clout-chasing tributes.

Yet, beefing with comedians and even dropping a diss track? That wasn’t his strongest move. Diss tracks need to be exchanged between those who can match or outdo each other’s lyrical skill. Comedians aren’t exactly known for that kind of battle rap.

Then, just when things were heating up, comedian Aayush Shrestha dropped a stand-up set addressing the entire drama — and man, did he hit the mark.

Aayush came across as a genuine hip-hop fan with a solid understanding of the scene. With a sharp, humorous touch, he talked about how rappers like Nawaj Ansari, Jamesy, and Lil Jhola each bring their own unique styles and strengths to the table. He praised their work thoughtfully.

What really stood out was how Aayush pointed out the close relationship between rappers and comedians, especially in Nepal. He said something along the lines of: “We’re the same breed. We’re working with an imported culture — a culture that resonates with us, but it’s still imported.”

And then, he dropped the real truth bomb: whenever the public is taught about rules and obedience, the first ones to get arrested or targeted are rappers and comedians. And that? That’s painfully true.

Aayush’s nine-minute set was packed with sharp punches and clever observations — truly one of the best takes I’ve seen on this beef.

So, while the rapper vs rapper feud might be expected and even necessary in hip-hop, the rapper vs comedian battle seems misplaced.

Aayush Shrestha’s stand-up reminds us that these communities share a bond, a culture, and even a struggle. Instead of clashing, maybe it’s time to appreciate what each brings to the table.

So yeah, while the rap scene keeps evolving and debates keep happening, sometimes it takes a comic to drop the realest mic.