Maino said he did slap Hitemaka during an argument in 2008, which “corrected his mistake.” [Hitmaka] After Hitmaka claimed the slap never actually happened, Maino discussed the incident in an interview with Angela Yee on Way Up. .
“Berg, why are you talking about this?” Maino said. “We’ve been talking about it for over 10 years [ago]. This is not relevant. Why do you spend time making up these stories? He added: “It’s all caps. That’s my question. Why are you still talking about this? Whenever I give interviews [and] They mentioned it and I downplayed it…I just met him last year. I have nothing we have passed. Why are you still talking about this?
Maino and Hitmaka pose in New York
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 8: Hitmaka and Maino attend Jim Jones and Hitmaka’s “Back to My Top” Executive Dinner on March 8, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
Maino continued: “Not to mention, not only are you talking about it, but if you’re going to talk about it, at least tell the truth! We were all in different places at the time. I did a lot of things and a lot happened to me and a lot of people at that time Minor conflicts and issues, but we’re past that… You brought it up, but you’re not even telling the truth – you’re talking about Hitmaka’s denial stemming from an interview with DJ Akademiks a few years ago where he admitted he did ” “Some stupid thing” led to the beef in the first place.
Maino responds to Hitmaka’s claims
See Maino’s full response to Hitmaka above in Way Up with Angela Yee. Stay tuned for further updates on Maino and Hitmaka on HotNewHipHop.
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