Music beef is one thing—but poison? That’s just too spicy!

Okay, let’s be real—music beef is as old as the industry itself. Sometimes it adds a little extra drama to the game, and hey, we all love a good dose of tea.

But Marioo’s recent fallout with ChinoKid? Whew! This beef just went from mildly spicy to “yikes, did someone forget to add water?” spicy real quick.

Not only did Marioo ask fans to check in with Chino on what’s causing the tension between them, but he also threw in a wild card—an accusation that Chino might have tried to poison him. Wait, what?

Yes, you heard that right—poison. I mean, we’ve all had bad vibes with a co-worker or two, but this is next-level stuff. What happened to just writing a diss track? Or throwing some shade on Instagram?

Apparently, we’ve graduated to the "Who spiked the punch?" phase of the feud.

And honestly, this is where it stops being funny. Someone tell these two that beef belongs in the kitchen, not in actual poisoning attempts.

This isn’t the first time we’ve seen high-profile artistes fall out.

Let’s not forget the drama between Diamond Platnumz and Harmonize. What started as a close-knit brotherhood within Wasafi Records turned into a public feud that played out over interviews, Instagram posts, and, of course, music.

Harmonize left Wasafi, and what followed was a string of indirect shots from both sides.

But even with all that tension, the feud stayed where it belonged—on the charts, in interviews, and the occasional passive-aggressive social media post. No one was accused of slipping something into the other’s drink!

With Marioo and ChinoKid, though, we’re stepping into dangerous territory. Poison? Really? Let’s be clear: music beef is one thing, but when it comes to poisoning, that’s not just stepping over the line—that’s obliterating it.

The idea that something as petty as professional jealousy or personal grievances could escalate to a point where someone’s life is at risk is, frankly, ridiculous.

No one should ever have to worry about their safety, especially over something as subjective as who’s topping the charts. If there’s any truth to Marioo’s accusation, we need to have a serious conversation about where these rivalries are heading.

Music should be a form of expression, competition, and yes, even conflict—but when that conflict turns into actual harm, we’ve lost the plot.

Poisoning isn’t just a criminal act; it’s a low, cowardly move that doesn’t belong anywhere, especially not in the entertainment industry.

The fact is, competition can be a good thing. It pushes artistes to create better music, innovate, and give their fans something to talk about.

Look at how Diamond and Harmonize used their rivalry to fuel their individual careers.They’re both huge stars today because they channelled that tension into their work—not into personal attacks (at least, nothing more than a few snarky comments).

But with Marioo and ChinoKid, this is a whole new level of petty. Poisoning someone is not just crossing the line—it’s setting the whole field on fire.

So, Marioo, ChinoKid, if you’re reading this, here’s my advice: Squash the beef and get back to what you do best—making music.

Your fans want tracks they can dance to, not drama that belongs in a crime series. If there’s any truth to this poisoning accusation, let the law handle it. In the meantime, give us a killer collab, not a literal killer incident.

Because really, beef is fine, but poisoning? That’s a step too far—and way too spicy for anyone’s liking. Let’s keep the heat where it belongs: in the music, not in real-life drama.