Kama Reveals Toronto’s Biggest Hip Hop Beef: Kardinal Offishall vs Mayhem Morearty

Toronto Rap Beef Kardinal Offishall vs Mayhem Morearty

By WorldWide Entertainment TV

In an exclusive sit-down with WorldWide Entertainment TV Network, Toronto rapper Kama shed light on one of the most infamous chapters in Canadian hip hop history — the fallout between Kardinal Offishall and Mayhem Morearty.

The Circle vs The Streets

Kama reflects on the evolution of Toronto’s rap scene, explaining how The Circle — a legendary crew featuring Kardinal Offishall, Choclair, and Saukrates — laid the groundwork for Canadian hip hop before the streets got more heavily involved.

Later generations, including Kama himself, Smugglaz, Infinite of Ghetto Concept, and Don Million, would bring a raw street edge that pushed the city’s sound into a new era.

The Black Jays Fallout

According to Kama, tensions began when Mayhem Morearty joined Kardinal Offishall’s Black Jays crew. Mayhem reportedly felt Kardinal wasn’t coming through on promises, which led to one of Toronto’s most heated rap beefs.

What made the situation even more personal was that Kardinal, Mayhem, and Kama all grew up in the same neighborhood — Oakwood and Vaughan.

Kama’s Role as Peacemaker

Kama reveals he stepped in to prevent the beef from escalating beyond music. He recalls making Mayhem promise that things would remain on record and never spill into physical confrontation.

“It wasn’t a good look for the city,” Kama explained. “I told Mayhem: keep it on wax, don’t let it get violent.”

The Prezidente Factor

Things became even more serious when Kama discovered that Prezidente, a figure with a heavy street reputation, was rolling with Mayhem. Realizing the danger, Kama admits he put his own life on the line to keep the peace on Kardinal’s behalf.

Despite this, Kama claims that when Kardinal later became the A&R of Universal Records Canada, he did not reciprocate the loyalty shown during those tense times.

Toronto Hip Hop Legacy

This story is more than just a rap beef — it’s a window into the history of Toronto’s hip hop scene. From The Circle to Black Jays and the street generation, Kama’s testimony highlights the challenges and triumphs that shaped Canadian hip hop culture.

Watch the full interview below via WorldWide Entertainment TV Media: