During an upcoming episode of the Drink Champs podcast, Memphis Bleek opened up about the downfall of Roc-A-Fella Records. In a clip from the forthcoming interview, the rapper reveals that Jay-Z had warned him that the label wouldn’t be around for much longer. When he tried to let others know, however, he claims nobody would listen to him.
“I told n***as, ‘Listen, y’all bugging! This sh*t ’bout to be over!” he explains. “Y’all wanna separate it? Okay! I’m tryna keep this sh*t together, baby! Like, the big homie over here telling me, ‘The scissors, they coming.’ It’s like, nobody wanted to listen.” He continued, explaining how now that it’s too late, people have started to listen. “Now, it’s over and everybody listening, get the f*ck outta here!”
Though Roc-A-Fella is no more, Memphis Bleek recently discussed the potential of an upcoming collaborative album with the founder. During an interview with TMZ, he revealed that he’s tried to get Jay-Z onboard with the idea in the past. When asked about it, he told the outlet, “I’m on that boat too. I wish!” As for whether or not he thinks it could actually happen, he unfortunately said, “I don’t think so.“
“Hov too far gone, man!” he continued. “I was supposed to try this when he had $100 million, not a billion. When you got a billion, it’s hard to get you in the booth. Only his wife can do it.” The rapper hasn’t lost all hope for a potential collab, however. “Hold it ’cause I’m trying,” he said. “I still send him joints, I get shot down like a clay pigeon,” he explained. “But something gon’ stick one day, ya know? But if we could drop an EP together, that would be — c’mon, that would close off the whole trilogy of the ‘Coming of Age’ story. [Fans] need something classic.” Keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Memphis Bleek and Jay-Z.
Irv Gotti says that JAY-Z didn’t need any help with the success of Roc-A-Fella and that Dame Dash was just “along for the ride.” He spoke about the iconic record label during a recent appearance on the Drink Champs podcast.
“I don’t think Jay likes Dame,” Irv Gotti said during the interview. “Did I say something that people don’t know already?” From there, he added: “Jay didn’t need nobody. [Dame Dash] started Roc-A-Fella with Jay and Biggs, so he should get credited. I’m saying the making of the records, I don’t know what you want me to say. Jay didn’t need nobody. Jay was picking the beats, Jay was rapping over the beats, Jay was making things. It was all Hov. Dame was along for the ride. It was a great ride.”
Irv Gotti & JAY-Z Celebrate 10th Anniversary Of “Reasonable Doubt”
Jay Z and Irv Gotti during Jay-Z Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of “Reasonable Doubt” – Inside at Rainbow Room in New York, United States. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/FilmMagic)
The topic of JAY-Z and Dame Dash arose while discussing the Book of Hov exhibit at the Brooklyn Public Library. N.O.R.E. referenced rumores that Dame Dash’s name was allegedly removed from the event. “Our goal, with The Book of Hov tribute exhibition, is to provide a behind-the-scenes look at a Hall of Fame songwriter and performer, successful business person, and a consequential philanthropist who has never forgotten the lessons he learned on the road to success,” a statement on the exhibition’s website reads. “And the borough where his journey began.” The exhibit will run through October of this year.
Irv Gotti Praises JAY-Z
JAY-Z and Dame Dash’s relationship has had rocky moments several times over the years. In 2021, JAY-Z and Roc-A-Fella Records sued Dame Dash over an attempt to sell Reasonable Doubt, as an NFT. Elsewhere in his appearance on Drink Champs, Gotti discussed working with Nas, the YSL case, and much more. Check out the interview above.
Irv Gotti returned to Drink Champs this past week, and the topic turned to his history with Roc-A-Fella records. When asked if he was in The Book of Hov, Gotti says he didn’t see it but believes Dame Dash was removed.
“I don’t think Jay likes Dame,” Gotti opened. “Did I say something that people not know already?”
He added, “Jay didn’t need nobody. Jay don’t need nobody.”
DJ EFN asked if believes Dash didn’t have any involvement in the Roc’s success, to which he said no. “He started Roc-a-Fella with Jay and Biggs, so he should get credited. I’m saying the making of the records, I don’t know what you want me to say. Jay was picking the bets. Jay was rapping over the beats. It was all HOV. Dame was along for the ride. It was a great ride.”
You can see it below.
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Ras Kass recently did an interview with My Expert Opinion. During the interview, he explained how he believes he “fumbled” what could have been a huge opportunity. The artist says that Roc-A-Fella Records was looking to create a West Coast division of the label at the time. He shares that when Jay-Z allowed him to crash at his house in New York, a night out might have cost him a deal with Roc-A-Fella West Coast.
“I was brought out,” he began, “That was kind of the idea, you know — to bring the West Coast out.” “So I stayed at State Street — at Jay’s house in downtown Brooklyn,” Ras Kass continues. “So I came out for a summer and started recording with Jaz-O, […] I ended up going back to L.A. and just, time changed, you know what I’m saying?” The artist then continued, detailing the night he believes cost him the opportunity. “I think I was picking the wrong production, to be honest, at the time. One time, me and Jay went to the club together. And I got too drunk back then, I was drinking Hennessy and I was like, yo, we might really get down,” he explains.
Ras Kass Reflects On Roc-A-Fella West Coast Opportunity
He explains that he was nervous that a potential fight could break out, which made him drink more than usual. “So I just kept drinking Hennessy and just waiting for the war to pop off, and then he got on the mic and rhymed, and killed it, and then he called me to the mic. And I was too drunk. I think I fumbled on that one, that n***a is unforgiving. That was the one opportunity that, if I had gone back, would have changed everything.”
“I lost focus on what the end game was, which is the bars,” he explains. Ras Kass then reveals that he frequently reflects on the opportunity, considering what he could have done differently. “Remorse is the most pointless f***ing emotion ever made,” he says, “cuz you can’t fix it.”
The legacy of Roc-A-Fella is set in stone, although its demise remains a point of conversation. Dame Dash, Jay-Z and Biggs Burke formed one of the greatest labels of all time that soundtracked an era in music and set the blueprint for artists moving forward. Although the company would later dissolve as Hov branched off to create Roc Nation, the imprint they left within music, film, fashion, and culture as a whole remains unseen. However, if there’s one thing for sure, it’s that the internal friction between the executives ultimately led to its demise.
To this day, Jay-Z and Dame Dash continue to detail the stories behind Roc-A-Fella during interviews. However, in a recent appearance on Math Hoffa’s My Expert Appearance that dropped last month, Dash detailed the exact moment when he knew Roc-A-Fella would no longer sustain its position at the top. Apparently, it was a moment when one person, in particular, refused to play “pause” that indicated Roc-A-Fella would be no more.
Without mentioning names, Dame Dash suggested that he knew when the label was “over” once Jay-Z pushed back against playing juvenile games. “I knew that Roc-A-Fella was over when they stopped playing ‘pause,’” he said. “The other side was kinda like, nah, we don’t play that no more. We grown, you know? And I was like, ‘it’s over.’” The room erupted with laughter as they suggested “the other side” Dame referred to was Jay-Z.
Still, Dame Dash continues to praise the efforts of Roc-A-Fella during their time together. As we celebrate hip-hop’s 50th birthday, Dash explained that the label’s legacy remains discussed in rap circles, despite not working on Roc-A-Fella for 20 years. “During Roc-A-Fella, I never looked at another crew and thought they were having more fun than me,” he explained. “I’m 52. We talking about 25 years ago. I haven’t even touched Roc-A-Fella, pause, in 20 years and they still talk about it like it was yesterday. I gotta be the best that ever did it!” Check out the snippet from the interview above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments below. Is Roc-A-Fella the greatest rap crew of all time?
Did Jay-Z purposely hold back his own artists so that they didn’t become more successful than him? According to a new rumor, that may have been the case. TK Kirkland, a comedian hailing from Compton, recently spoke with The Art of Dialogue. He had quite a bit to say about Jay’s alleged behind-the-scenes behavior. Apparently, he was told the information straight from a record executive. TK Kirkland isn’t exactly the first source one might think of for insider information. However, he doubles down in the interview, confirming that he “knows everyone.”
Kirkland accused Jay of deliberately impeding the commercial success of his Roc-A-Fella artists. Allegedly, he wanted to prevent them from surpassing him in popularity. “Beanie Sigel was the sh*t, n*gga. They would only let Beanie Sigel sell so many records,” Kirkland says in the video below. “This came from an executive at Roc-A-Fella… And they would only let Beanie sell so many records, and that was it. They wouldn’t push it no more.” The comedian went on to say, “You couldn’t be bigger than Jay-Z on Jay-Z’s label. Interestingly, this is not the only rumor making the rounds about Jay this week.
Rymir Satterthwaite is a 30-year-old man who claims to be Jay-Z’s illegitimate son. The man has been attempting to obtain a paternity test from the rapper for the past ten years. Despite his efforts, Jay has managed to avoid complying with the request. Unfortunately, Rymir’s mother, Wanda, passed away in 2019 due to medical complications. However, Rymir has recently shared a signed affidavit from his mother, which was unsealed, with DailyMail.
The document, dated February 2015, recounts Wanda’s claims that she met Jay-Z as a teenager in New York, where they spent a night together at his aunt’s apartment in Brooklyn. Though they initially used protection, it failed, resulting in Wanda’s pregnancy. Wanda maintained that Jay-Z was Rymir’s father until her death, but the rapper’s lawyers have denied all of the family’s claims throughout their legal battle. What do you think of all of the new rumors about Jay recently? Do you believe any of them or are people using his name for clout? Sound off in the comments!
While we all got to know Manhattan-based Jay Z for his illustrious rap career, many of the past ten years have seen him delve into the business world. Much of his 2017 project 4:44 dove into this reality. From referencing expensive paintings to his vast portfolio, he’s pursued a vision to re-write his legacy. Hov wants to move from being seen as solely a rapper to an influential billionaire.
Jay Z’s endless ambition shouldn’t come as a surprise to any of his fans. Many records passed on him back in the mid-’90s, believing he was too old to warrant a contract. He would respond by creating his old record label, Roc-A-Fella Records. There, he would curate his ability to pick out unique talents. Helping propel the careers of Kanye West, Freeway, Beanie Sigel, and more, he’s been wisely investing in other people since the beginning of his career.
Hov’s business ventures have certainly paid off. The multi-creative force first being tagged as a billionaire back in 2019. Joining an elite group of American Black billionaires, he was the first hip-hop artist to join the 10-figure ranks. Growing up in the Brooklyn projects, it’s been a hell of a journey for Shawn Carter. Jay Z stated he had “a million ways to make money” on The Blueprint. He’s since proven this sentiment true. Today, we’re looking at the biggest business ventures from Jay-Z, one of the greatest rappers of all time.
Roc-A-Fella Records
NEW YORK, NY – CIRCA 1998: (L-R) American entrepreneur and record executive Damon Dash and American rapper, songwriter, record executive, entrepreneur, and media proprietor Jay-Z performs during a Def Jam Island Records party circa 1998 in New York, New York. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images)
This one goes without even needing to be mentioned. Jay Z was snubbed by record companies across New York due to his age (a ridiculous sentiment when looking back). He responded by founding Roc-A-Fella Records along with Damon Dash and Kareem Burke. The label’s first album would be Reasonable Doubt, the breakthrough debut project from Jay. The label would later sign Kanye West, cementing Roc-A-Fella as one of the household names in the music scene.
Roc-A-Fella would halt in 2013, with its final project being the Magna Carta Holy Grail LP. After a falling out with Dash in the late 2000s, the label would gradually deteriorate. However, the overarching reason for the label’s end was multiple members were simply looking elsewhere. However, Jay Z’s first business venture was undeniably his most important. He would leverage its massive success for the rest of his career (both musically and financially).
D’USSE Cognac
CHICAGO, IL – JULY 22: (EXCLUSIVE ACCESS, SPECIAL RATES APPLY) Rapper Jay Z attends the Jay Z and D’USSE Cognac Host The Official Legends of the Summer After Party at Lumen on July 22, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Brian Ach/Getty Images)
Jay Z officially partnered with Bacardi to release D’USSE Cognac back in 2012. Over the past decade, it’s become one of the largest-selling spirits in history. A brandy produced in France, the brand was created with a vision to offer something different to American consumers. Jay Z has spearheaded the brand’s creative direction, contributing to the products’ disruption of the spirits industry.
However, Jay’s partnership with Bacardi has recently been the source of controversy. After expressing his desire to sell his 50 percent stake in the company last year, Bacardi offered him $500m. The situation would morph into an ugly legal battle, as Jay Z claimed his stake should be worth around $1.5 billion. As of February, the two parties came to an agreement. Jay would make $750 million in the deal while retaining a significant ownership stake in the company.
Rocawear
Jay-Z during Benefit Concert for Team Roc at the Apollo Theatre at Apollo Theatre in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by KMazur/WireImage)
Rocawear, a clothing line, was released as a subset of Roc-A-Fella Records. At its peak, the initiative would generate annual sales that superseded $700 million. While Jay Z would eventually sell his ownership rights for an estimated $200 million, he would continue to oversee marketing and product development. The company would later partner with Pharell Williams’ Billionaire Boys Club clothing label in 2011, re-invigorating the company’s value and name recognition. Rocawear continues to sell clothing that fits into the aesthetic of downtown New York, from oversized cargo pants to casual glamour that fits the stylistic trends of Manhattan.
40/40 Club
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 28: Jay-Z attends Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club 18th Anniversary celebration at 40/40 Club on August 28, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
A pristine sports bar chain based in New York City, Jay Z co-founded the 40/40 Club with business partner Juan Perez in 2003. Adorned with luxurious decor and iconic sports memorabilia, the spot is also known for hosting private music events where Lil Uzi Vert and (of course) Jay Z have performed. Jay initially had worldwide aspirations for the sports bar, wanting to build locations in Tokyo and Singapore in the early 2000s. The plans never materialized, and the 40/40 Club exclusively exists in New York. However, the initiative is another example of Jay Z looking to expand his presence beyond music.
Roc Nation
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 09: Diddy,Jay-Z and Usher attend 2019 Roc Nation THE BRUNCH on February 9, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation )
Jay Z and Jay Brown founded Roc Nation, a multi-personified entertainment company. Founded in 2008, the company contains various sub-companies ranging from a recording label to concert production. The company is home to artists such as Future, Rihanna, J Cole, and Big Sean. Roc Nation is likely his most successful business venture to date, as the company transcends a variety of creative and athletic lanes. The company’s current valuation is around $140 million.
By 2013, Roc Nation had founded Roc Nation Sports, home to names such as Kevin Durant and Victor Cruz. Jay Z would have to give up his $4.5 million stake in the Brooklyn Nets to begin the sports agency, as there would be an illegal conflict of interest.
Tidal
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 30: Usher, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Madonna, Dead Mouse, Kanye West, Jay Z, Jason Aldean, Jack White, Daft Punk, Beyonce and Win Butler attend the Tidal launch event #TIDALforALL at Skylight at Moynihan Station on March 30, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images For Roc Nation)
The first artist-owned streaming service, Jay Z released Tidal in 2015 along with her wife, Beyonce. He originally purchased the obscure Norwegian streaming service for $56.5 million, re-branding it as a “artist-first” company. The overarching reason for the initiative was to give musicians more creating autonomy over their profits. Services such as Spotify have long been criticized for not fairly paying artists.
In retrospect, Tidal was an admirable effort that ultimately fell flat. Failing to create a valuable differentiating point for consumers, Tidal struggled to pull consumers away from other services. In addition, they were hit with several lawsuits upon launching. While the idea was rooted in looking to support artists, it proved that running an essential service involves far more roadblocks than was anticipated.
Armand de Brignac
LONDON – JULY 02: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK TABLOID NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 48 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Jay-Z attends the Armand de Brignac ‘A Taste of Gold’ party hosted by Jay-Z and the editor of GQ Magazine Dylan Jones, at Automat on July 2, 2008 in London, England. (Photo by Dave M. Benett/Getty Images)
Additionally known as Ace of Spaces, Armand de Brignac is a French Champagne owned by Jay Z. Owning the brand since 2014, the beverage contains roots from French winemaking houses in the 1600s. Before the pandemic, the brand was approaching one million bottle sales annually. Like many of Jay Z’s other business ventures, Armand de Brignac is a luxury-based brand that appeals to a wealthy consumer base.
Recently, Jay Z sold a 50 percent stake in the company to LVMH. They own other name-brand champagnes such as Dom Perignon and Veuve Clicquot. Jay stated, “We are confident that the sheer power of LVMH in developing luxury brands will give Armand de Brignac the commercial power it needs to grow and flourish even further.” Jay Z reportedly made over $300 million from the deal, cementing his status as a billionaire.
Uber
While Jay Z is most well-known for creating (or purchasing) other businesses and building them up, he’s also proven to be an intelligent angel investor. A primary example of this was his $2 million purchase of a stake in Uber back in 2011. Seeing the company’s vision for innovating the transportation industry, that stake is worth over $70 million. In fact, Uber isn’t the only proof of Jay Z’s competence as an investor. He’s also made millions from investments in JetSmarter, Julep, and Away. In addition, he’s supported a variety of exciting startups that display exciting levels of potential.
While going independent is becoming more and more prevalent, plenty of rappers are still opting to sign rap record deals with major labels. Of course, there’s a noteworthy tradeoff when an artist signs to a rap record label. The artist gains access a widened network of creatives, and no longer has to focus on tasks such as marketing their album or setting up their tour. In addition, the up-front paycheck is always attractive to artists who’ve spent years broke.
These days, we’re familiar with several of our favorites in Hip Hop being affiliated with their collectives. However, according to insiders or the artists, themselves, those deals almost didn’t happen. In fact, many of them almost signed with another label, which could have changed the courses of their careers. Here are a few rappers who were close to moving in a different direction.
Lloyd Banks
During his most recent appearance on the Rap Radar Podcast, Lloyd Banks revealed how close he came to signing with Kanye West‘s G.O.O.D Music record label during the early 2010s. He stated: “So, at one point, it was supposed to be a G-Unit, G.O.O.D Music type of situation. I was on other records, too. They never came out or whatever, the business didn’t get done. But yeah, that was probably like 2010, 2011.” After Ye publicly hailed Banks as a Top 5 rapper in the game at the time, the two got together to create “Start It Up.” Lloyd Banks’ new project, The Course of the Inevitable III, is set to release on April 21st.
Lil Wayne
After releasing The Carter in 2004, Lil Wayne was solidified as one of the hottest names in hip-hop. Jay-Z’s Roc-A-Fella Records emerged as a serious contender for a young 22-year-old Weezy. At the time, Wayne was transparent about his endless love for Jay-Z as a rapper. However, an alleged lowball offer of around $175,000 strayed Weezy from signing with Hov. He would instead re-sign with Cash Money, going on to release the second and third installments of The Carter series.
The potential for Lil Wayne and Jay Z to link up has to be one of the biggest “what if” stories in hip-hop. The two competed against each other for the best rapper alive title throughout the late 2000s. In fact, the two traded subtle shots at each other on various tracks. The supposed beef more-so read as a healthy competition between two of the greats rather than anything personal. They collaborated on “Swagga Like Us” and “Mr. Carter.” However, we likely missed out on plenty of great music between the two when Weezy opted to stay loyal to Cash Money.
Tupac Shakur
When people think of rappers who nearly signed to other record labels, Tupac likely isn’t an MC comes to mind. It’s difficult to think of Tupac without thinking of Suge Knight or the entire Death Row attitude. However, Tupac nearly signed to another famous rap collective, No Limit Records, in the early ’90s. Spearheaded by Master P, the two each lived in the Bay area at the time. In an interview with HipHopDX, P stated that Pac was the “one little piece that I was looking at like, ‘You know what? This could be alright.’” However, it doesn’t appear that a deal between Tupac and Master P was too close to ever being done. While it’s fascinating to imagine where the two creative powerhouses would’ve gone together, it’s hard to visualize Tupac’s career without Death Row.
By 2016, Lil Uzi Vert was all over the imprint of hip-hop. His spacey, trap-based beats on Lil Uzi Vert vs. The World and The Perfect LUV Tape took over the scene. As a result, he was one of the most in-demand artists for rap record labels to sign. The Philadelphia-born rapper initially made headlines after he announced he was signing with Wiz Khalifa’s Taylor Gang imprint. With Khalifa confirming the news over Twitter, the setting appeared to be set in stone.
However, DJ Drama and Don Cannon’s Generation Now promptly stepped in amidst the news. After Uzi began talks with the Generation Now label, Khalifa promptly backed out of their once presumptive agreement. Uzi has been vocal about his issues with the records deals he’s signed, once accusing his label of not allowing him to release music. However, Generation Now and Uzi still appear to be working together.
Nas
Believe it or not, Nas’s commercial value as an artist was highly doubted leading up to Illmatic. A young and hungry rapper roaming the streets of New York, Nas struggled to find a record deal in the early ’90s. With Illmatic essentially finished, he was inches away from inking a deal with Def Jam Records. However, Russell Simmons made the executive decision to pass on the MC, believing that Illmatic would flop commercially.
In fact, Simmons wasn’t completely wrong. Illmatic wasn’t exactly leaping up the top charts after its release. In addition, the eclectic and soulful beats of the project didn’t pop out to the casual listener. The subtleties of Illmatic would later solidify it as one of the greatest rap albums of all time, propelling Nas into a storied career that still going strong to this day.
Of the mainstream artists who decided to go fully independent, Chance The Rapper is one of the most notable names on that shortlist. However, there was a point in time where Chance nearly signed to Top Dawg Entertainment. After the nationwide success of Acid Rap, the Carson-bred collective reached out to the Chicago-based MC. Beyond talks with TDE’s president, the deal never came any closer to being signed. However, the potential ramifications of Chance signing with TDE are fascinating to analyze.
Much of Chance the Rapper’s acclaim and notoriety is rooted in the fact that he never signed a deal. From visiting the White House to Grammy Awards, Chance’s success is held up as a battle cry for artists looking to do everything themselves. However, we missed out on collaborations with the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, and the rest of TDE.
Kanye West
Kanye West signing to Roc-A-Fella Records changed the complexion of hip-hop forever. Delivering his soul-infused beats to the forefront of music, Ye and Jay-Z would eventually form a menacing duo. The two lived at the top for over a decade, releasing multiple collaborations throughout that period.
However, Ye nearly signed with Cash Money before ultimately going with Roc-A-Fella. While Roc-A-Fella was always his end-goal, the prospect of working with the likes of Lil Wayne nearly strayed him from his eventual path. Ye didn’t want to sign with Cash Money because he reportedly felt they were a little “too street” compared to the high-rising Roc-A-Fella. It’s interesting to visualize a world where Kanye West was collaborating with Wayne rather than Jay-Z.
Drake
Still making a name for himself in the late 00s, Trey Songz nearly convinced Drake to sign to his Songbook label imprint under Atlantic Records. At the time, the two had just collaborated on “Successful.” Considering the direction that Songz’s career would eventually go, it’s entirely possible that Drake wouldn’t be the worldwide sensation he is today if he had stuck with the R&B singer. Songz admitted this in an interview with The Breakfast Club, stating, “Drake wouldn’t be Drake if we had made that decision. Drake wanted to sign to me at the time when I wasn’t even Trey Songz yet.”
Would Drake have succeeded anyways? Absolutely, but maybe not to this extent. There’s doubt that years of working with Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj at Cash Money played an essential role in his rise to universal stardom. In fact, the trio are still collaborating, releasing “Seeing Green” back in 2021. Drake was a saving grace for Cash Money, quickly becoming their main act.
Beanie Sigel recently sat down for an interview with VladTV and reflected on Kanye West and his recent controversies. From what the Philly rapper expressed, these attitudes from Ye should come as no surprise to those who know him, and that doesn’t make them any more excusable. Moreover, he specifically pointed at him not having wise people in his corner who actually look out for his well-being and not his pockets. Of course, part of what made Kanye a compelling artist to begin with was his individualistic and single-minded approach to his craft. However, once the money got split up between many parties, Sigel stated, that’s when people’s true loyalties became clear, to the detriment of victims of the Chicago MC’s attacks.
“Kanye drives his own car,” Beanie Sigel remarked of his former Roc-A-Fella label mate. “Kanye was Kanye. I think when you get to a certain point, they saw money change you, it also changes the people around you, and when you got so many people that’s on your payroll, it’s hard to get honesty from them. Kanye needs somebody around him that’s gonna tell him, ‘Shut the f**k up.’ Like, ‘Chill out, bro,’ and he gotta be able to accept that. He needs somebody that don’t care about his money.”
Beanie Sigel Condemns The “Yes Men” Of Kanye West
Currently, the Yeezy mogul is facing opposition in both the court of public opinion and the court of law. Furthermore, two women including Cecilia Hailey sued the rapper for unlawful termination from his Donda Academy after they criticized his strange policies. Not only that, but the lawsuit also includes accusations of racial discrimination, health and safety violations, and more. One of the wildest examples was Kanye West forcing kids to eat sushi every day and prohibited outside food.
“Ye West, I am so thankful for the opportunity to be at your school, but things are not going the way they should, academically, socially or spiritually,” Hailey stated. “And you need to back down and try again with people who know what they’re doing, who can execute a vision, who can help you understand that we don’t know anything about producing albums, but we know how to educate. These children’s lives are in your hands and this vision, especially if you’re trying to carry out the vision of your mother, is just not working right now.” For the latest on Beanie Sigel and Kanye West, stay logged into HNHH.
