DJ Premier talks Jay-Z vs. Nas feud

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterTen years ago, the biggest subliminal feud in years had finally reached its peak. Jay-Z and Nas were two of the biggest rappers in New York City. Both rappers were fighting for position and looking to take each other out. On "Takeover," their feud was official when Jay-Z called him out.Upon hearing "Takeover," Nas recorded the "H to the Omo" freestyle

Nas working on "Stillmatic" sequel

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterTen years ago, fans and critics agreed Nas' career was pretty much over. Two years had passed since he released two lackluster albums and his most notable song was a collaboration. Adding insult to injury, his rival, Jay-Z, was becoming a rap icon. When Jay-Z called Nas out by name during the 2001 Summer Jam, it was universally agreed that Nas was

Kool G Rap discusses Rap Beef

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterDuring the early post-Biggie/Tupac days in rap, beef was a major thing. For a short period of time, rappers actually respected each other. But, after the feud between LL Cool J and Canibus, the rappers were back at it again.Following their feud, Jay-Z and Nas also entered one of the biggest battles to date. Unlike the feud between Biggie and Tupac,

Prodigy said he almost fought Jay-Z after Summer Jam 2001

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIt is no secret that Jay-Z and Mobb Deep have issues with each other. The primary feud is not between Jay-Z and the group, but rather Jay-Z and Prodigy. For years, the two exchanged subliminal disses on songs.But, by 2001, Jay-Z had officially crowned himself as the king of hip hop. With this, he had to defend his throne, which meant dissing Prodigy.

Prodigy talks Nas truce

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFor years, Nas and Mobb Deep were partners in the rap game. The two were so close, Nas was considered the third member of Mobb Deep. When Jay-Z went after the duo, he mentioned Nas and together they battled Jay-Z.But, in 2005, Nas and Jay-Z ended their feud and became friends. By this time, Nas already had issues with 50 Cent, who had just dissed Mobb