10 Best Diss Tracks In Hip Hop

10. To Da Break Of Dawn - LL Cool J (1990)

Long before LL Cool J portrayed a streetwise detective on NCIS, he was one of the most highly respected hip hop artists of the '80s and early '90s.

But like many of his contemporaries, he wasn't without his haters. He notably had a long running feud with fellow New York rapper, Kool Moe Dee. Moe Dee accused LL of stealing his style and flow.

Moe Dee released How Ya Like Me Now in 1987. The title track was a straight attack against the up and coming LL. He berated the rapper numerous times for proclaiming himself the best. The album cover also made reference to Dee's intentions. He's depicted in front of a Jeep rolling over a red Kangol Hat, a signature piece of attire for LL.

This resulted in the two rappers duking it out on the mic for the next few years. Although the back and forth was hotly contested, LL Cool J's To Da Break Of Dawn is remembered as a highlight. Amongst the many verses thrown at his rival, LL included the line, "You couldn't bust a grape in a fruit fight", perhaps the cleanest but most enjoyable insult on this list.