10 EDM Beefs That Don't Involve Deadmau5

To some, EDM is nothing but pilled-up ravers smiling and hugging each other, bopping around to repetitive beats. Whle that description can be pretty a

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To some, EDM is nothing but pilled-up ravers smiling and hugging each other, bopping around to repetitive beats. Whle that description can be pretty accurate, it's not all PLUR and daisies. The arguments and disagreements that EDM producers, DJs and labels might have aren't as prevalent as in hip-hop or rock, there have been some heated exchanges over the years. Yet, when you first think of "EDM Beef," the immediate name that comes to mind is EDM's resident firecracker, Deadmau5.

We're here to tell you that no, all EDM beef isn't mau5beef. You probably don't believe us. Walk with us as we tell you tales of producers being pushed down steps, MCs proudly defying orders from hip-hop legends, artists tweeting-off about their labels, and the ever-popular thievery allegations. And not one mau5 to be found in the bunch.

The Prodigy vs. Beastie Boys

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This is one of those things where the Beastie Boys were known in their early days as the sophmoric pranksters who made captivating music. They got older, "wiser," and forgot what it was like to be rebellious with their music. The Prodigy caused a bunch of controversy back when Electronica was a thing via their single "Smack My Bitch Up." The Beasties and The Prodigy were both booked to play the 1998 Reading Festival, and the Beasties asked The Prodigy to not perform "Smack My Bitch Up;" Prodigy MC Maxim Reality took to the stage during their performance at a festival and responded in kind:

Yeah, Maxim Reality didn't give a fuck. Word is they patched things up, with a Beastie tune being placed on The Prodigy's Dirtchamber Sessions mix CD, but the score read 1-0, Prodigy.

Goldie vs. Redeyes

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Diplo vs. Venus Iceberg X

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Rusko vs. Mad Decent

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Die Antwoord vs. Lady Gaga

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Twisted Individual vs. Distorted Minds (vs. John B)

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Twisted Individual wears the name "twisted" for a reason; he's got a warped sense of humor and doesn't care who knows. He also had a signature dnb sound, and felt that the duo Distorted Minds was jacking his style on their breakthrough single "T-10." He responded with a track, "Bandwagon Blues," that took them to task and made the floor rock. John B, forever the rabble rouser, parodied Twisted's parody with "Blandwagon Poos," bringing in some much-needed humor into a beef that ultimately felt pointless.

We're not sure if Twisted and D Minds sat together, but this legendary exchanged between Twisted and Grooverider still has us in stitches:

Hardwell vs. Swedish House Mafia

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Skream vs. Cher Lloyd

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Munchi vs. Azaelia Banks

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Avicii vs. Leona Lewis

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