Veteran Pomona, California emcee/producer Big Hutch (a/k/a Cold 187um) has taken umbrage with Young Money Records artist Tyga recently adding “187” to his name.
In a post yesterday (February 21st) on his manager’s Big Shot Music site, Hutch stated his disagreements. “I’m not cool with Tyga’s use of 187 as his brand for his project(s) because he didn’t holla at me about it. Everyone knows who the real 187um is out here in Southern California. That name had been relevant for over two decades and now some new young cat comes along and thinks he can just run with it without at least talking to the originator of the brand?”
The Above The Law co-founder added, “You can’t just use somebody’s name or brand to glorify your own existence. That’s called ‘biting.’ Whether people think it’s a big deal or not…what happens when people start referring to him as ‘Tyga 187’ or ‘that is the 187 guy;’ that simply doesn’t sit well with me, especially surrounding the fact him or none of his associates took the time to holla at me about it knowing I’m still a relevant entity in Hip-Hop. If he was to call himself Tyga ‘Cocaine,’ the real Kokane would have a problem with it. If he was to call himself Tyga ‘Quick’ or Tyga ‘8,’ the real [DJ] Quik and [MC] Eiht would have a problem with it plain and simple. It’s their brand.”
Previously, Gang Starr’s Guru publicly criticized then Roc-A-Fella Records engineer/A&R Young Guru for similar principles. The last three years have also seen a high-profile dispute between Freeway Ricky Ross and the rapper Rick Ross, that has resulted in legal action.
Tyga has yet to officially announce a name-change. In November, the Los Angeles, California artist released a mixtape called 187, which also featured a single of the same name.
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if you check its really only suburban wannabees who do this
^^^^Exactly
Hutch a legend. That lil weak ass nigga aint gonna be doin nuthin in another year.I wish someone would slap the fuck outta the kid
Old, unemployed rappers love to whine and complain. That’s how you know this guy is BROKE and UNEMPLOYED. Hutch is definitely a WELFARE RECIPIENT. That’s what happens when you listen to too much Jay-Z. YMCMB fans are the most ambitious and hard-working. That’s why YMCMB fans have the highest income of all rap fans. Not surprisingly, Jay-Z fans are typically the poorest…followed by Common and Pusha T fans.
its called biting…wen did that become legal. sht wudn fly in 88
187 is a very common expression that has a known legal source. It’s not like Hutch created it. He bit it too.
tyga is a rich kid from the valley. the fuck he know about 187. nigga went from coconut juice to 187 coke boy shit with ross.
So now we should celebrate poverty and afford special privileges who grew up poor? You sound like a welfare recipient Jay-Z stan.
I do not have anything better to do and i am not mainstream but i hope complaining about Tyga will get my name out there some more. I am not crazy about Jay naming his daughter Blu Ivy… i mean come on… my cuz named his daughter Ivy Blue Cheese… we call that biting where i am from
Real shit, Tyga he’s a bitch, ether him Hutch please, do it for the rap game and the little integrity it has left
Oh God… Wouldn’t it be funny to see the law enforcement come at this guy for “biting” off of them… This guy did not coin the term 187… If he wants to be relevant in this time than go drop a new album or a hot track… Maniacs….. What part of the game is that…. its like they hustle backwards…
I hate Tyga and Young Money in general.
But, if you have to SAY your relevant, it means you’re almost certainly not, sorry Hutch.
That’s right OG.
This nigga said he’s a relevant entity. LMAO.
Living Like Hustlers > Anything Tyga ever did.
“Tyga 8”
LOL
tyga and old 187um suck !!!!
to be honest though, i didn’t know about this. if he hadn’t brought it up i wouldn’t have known…