Kama Reveals Truth Behind Kardinal Offishall & Mayhem Morearty’s Legendary Toronto Rap Beef

Toronto hip hop history resurfaced this week as rapper Kama sat down with WorldWide Entertainment TV to revisit one of the city’s most infamous rap feuds — the fallout between Kardinal Offishall and Mayhem Morearty. In the exclusive interview, Kama details how the rift between the Black Jays and Toronto street rappers nearly escalated beyond music, and how he personally stepped in to keep the beef from turning violent.

Toronto Rap Origin Stories - Kardinal Offishall vs Mayhem Morearty

In a new exclusive interview with WorldWide Entertainment TV Media, Toronto rapper Kama sheds light on one of the biggest rap beefs in Canadian hip hop history — the fallout between Kardinal Offishall and Mayhem Morearty.

The Circle vs The Streets

Kama explained how The Circle, led by Kardinal Offishall, Choclair, and Saukrates, dominated the Toronto hip hop scene before street rappers such as himself, Smugglaz, Infinite of Ghetto Concept, and Don Million started to make waves. This shift marked a turning point in the city’s rap culture.

From Brotherhood to Fallout

All three rappers — Kama, Mayhem, and Kardinal — grew up in the Oakwood and Vaughan neighborhood. According to Kama, tension rose after Mayhem felt that Kardinal failed to follow through on promises when Mayhem joined Kardinal’s Black Jays collective.

Cooling Down the Beef

Kama says he personally stepped in to prevent the situation from escalating beyond music. He convinced Mayhem to keep the beef on wax and not let it spill into the streets, a move that potentially prevented serious conflict in Toronto’s rap community.

The Prezidente Factor

Kama also revealed that Mayhem’s ties with Prezidente — a figure known for his heavy street reputation — added weight to the feud. Kama admitted he risked his own life by de-escalating the tension for Kardinal, only to feel that the favor wasn’t reciprocated later when Kardinal signed on as A&R at Universal Music Canada.