Top Dawg Entertainment president Punch jumped into the middle of the growing tension between Doechii and streamer Adin Ross with a sharp one-liner that lit up social media. On Dec. 31, the longtime TDE executive shared his thoughts on X, formerly Twitter, as the exchange between the rapper and the streamer continued to spiral beyond music.
“I think Doe would actually mop little man in a head up fade 🤷🏽♂️,” Punch wrote, using Doechii’s nickname and brushing off Ross with ease.
The comment carried the blunt energy Punch is known for and doubled as a public show of support for his artist. It also pushed the moment from lyrical sparring into hip-hop bravado.
The friction began with Doechii’s recent song “Girl, Get Up,” where she addressed claims that her rise was manufactured. On the track, Doechii rejected the “industry plant” narrative and defended her grind, positioning herself as an artist who earned her spot. Though she never named Ross, fans connected the record to the streamer’s history of questioning artists and industry credibility.
Punch TDE Thinks Doechii Can Beat Up Adin Ross In A 1 v. 1, Per Tweet
Ross answered back in typical internet fashion. He released an untitled diss track alongside Brooklyn rapper 6ix9ine and fellow streamer Cuffem. The record took aim at Doechii while also throwing shots at Lil Tjay, Lil Durk and Gabrielle Alayah, also known as Gigi, the ex-girlfriend of Kai Cenat. The collaboration widened the beef, pulling multiple rap and streaming figures into the mix.
Punch’s tweet shifted the conversation. By saying Doechii would “mop” Ross in a “head up fade,” he suggested the matchup was uneven from the jump. The phrasing leaned into street language, framing Ross as outmatched not only musically, but personally.
The post also signaled where TDE stands. Punch has a long track record of defending label artists publicly, often with humor and directness rather than polished statements. His comment implied the label views Ross’ diss as noise rather than a real challenge.
Neither Doechii nor Ross responded directly to Punch, but the tweet amplified the moment. For many fans, it highlighted a familiar clash between rappers protecting craft and streamers chasing attention, with TDE firmly riding for its own.
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