When journalist Kayla Nicole channelled Toni Braxton’s He Wasn’t Man Enough for Halloween, the internet lost its mind, was it petty, or pure power move?

This week, we unpack the art of the musical clapback, from 90s icons like Brandy and Monica to Kendrick Lamar’s They Not Like Us.

Why do we love songs that bite back? Because they’re more than shade, they’re emotional alchemy.

We’re talking empowerment, authenticity, and the healing frequency of a good diss track.