At one time, Nas used to rap that Hip-Hop was useless. He could be saying that once more after listening to what Brooklyn “rapper” Fivio International mentioned about him.
Talking with “reformed” Nas hater Jim Jones on the debut episode of his podcast, Artist 2 Artist, the Dipset Capo introduced up the Queens legend’s title, sparking Fivio International to share a take he actually ought to have saved to himself.
“I’m not saying that the person is wack, he’s not a legend,” the “What’s My Identify” rapper mentioned at across the 46:30 minute mark of the podcast episode. “I received a music with the n***a—I received a music on the album and the album received a Grammy. However I can’t sit there and say a Nas bar to you or a music.”
He then tried to avoid wasting face, claiming that he preferred “One Mic” off Nas’ 2001 album, Stillmatic.
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“However I can,” Jones responded, including that he may title songs from Nas’ music catalog. “I perceive. That’s what I need the folks to know—however I can ’trigger Nas was my period. … I got here up fucking with Nas. I do know the Nas shit. … However transferring ahead, I began a complete new period in a complete new style and a era of individuals. I simply be doing me.”
Fivio International’s feedback about Nas come after Jones introduced up Esco’s title throughout an look on Fats Joe and Jadakiss’ podcast whereas discussing his achievements in his music profession.
“They neglect, I received a hell of a catalog. Gold data, platinum data. … Test my monitor document. Then verify everyone else monitor document,” he mentioned. “If you wish to go to the Billboard entries, pull up Nas’ Billboard entries and pull up my Billboard entries.”
As a solo artist, Jones has two songs on the Billboard Sizzling 100, together with 2006’s “We Fly Excessive,” which peaked at No. 5. In distinction, Nas has 27 Sizzling 100 entries and two prime 10 entries. Now, a few of these Nas data noticed him as a featured artist on each of these songs, whereas Jones was the solo artist on his.
Jim Jones has additionally been speaking recklessly about Nas recently.
Nonetheless, Hip-Hop social media has been dragging Fivio International; you’ll be able to see these reactions within the gallery beneath.
