Ever notice that Jay Z went through the 5 stages of grief over losing to Nas on Blueprint 2?

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It just proves how epic that whole battle/beef was. I'm still like :pachaha::usure: when people say Jay murdered Nas with "Blueprint 2" and that the song was the best diss out of the whole battle. It wasn't even a diss. It was more of an apology and a concession than him :pacspit: @ Nas. Jay had harder lines aimed at the listener and everybody who sided with Nas than he did Nas. In fact, Jungle was on the receiving end of the most disrespectful line of the song.

It's crazy though. 2002 is like the lowest point of Jay's career musically and how he was starting to be perceived. 2014 might be worse though considering the Solange elevator debacle and the "Jay fell off" whispers becoming more like screams.
2002 is also when jay and beyonce supposedly starting dating, and then a year later he "retired." that ether was strong enough to make him settle down with a chick and quit rap:banderas:
 

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Dame Dash:

I think [Nas] is an icon, he is a legend, he should be in a hall of fame. He’s a rock star, all that s*it. I give nothing but props. He had beef with [Jay-Z and Roc-a-fella], he even called my name. Which I love. You know, big shout out for that. Anytime you say my name I love it.

So, I respect it. It’s gangster. He’ was the only person who got at Jay. That was the first chisel in our armor. Trust, me we didn’t like it. You know what I’m saying? We did not like it over there. I couldn’t speak to Jay for two weeks. Like, I had to leave. Like I was gone. I did not like that shyt.

And that’s just the history of it. We were undefeated until [Ether]. So I gotta give him props as a warrior. He’s a rap warrior!

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You agree with me and U.O.E.N.O.

Right after "Takeover" surfaced, Nas dropped that "Stillmatic Freestyle". He didn't wait long for that.
Then came "Ether" and (like I said) Jay took the bait and was rappin' on his heels...
Stillmatic freestyle came before takeover.He dropped it right after summer jam when Jay said "ask nas he don't want it with Hov".
 

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Stillmatic freestyle came before takeover.He dropped it right after summer jam when Jay said "ask nas he don't want it with Hov".

Almost...because Jay did "Takeover" at Summer Jam with only the P disses and that one line you mention about Nas,
then he did his verses to Nas after "Stillmatic Freestyle". He baited him.
 

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Almost...because Jay did "Takeover" at Summer Jam with only the P disses and that one line you mention about Nas,
then he did his verses to Nas after "Stillmatic Freestyle". He baited him.
Yup Nas admitted Jay got him with that.Jay had everything set up perfectly for the blueprint release.
 

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Last Real nikka Alive>>>ether

Then this nikka's with Jigga too much, he used to say Jay wanted my spot
I laughed, stayed home, never hung a lot
A quiet man who used to be alone planning
Baby moms thought I was too quiet, couldn't stand it
She hit the streets, later on she hitting the sheets
With a rapper who wanted me on his songs, thinking he strong
I taught her how to watch for cars who might follow
Taught her street shyt that I know
Her weakness was shine yo
But that's her, I ain't mad baby, it made me stronger
Now I get my paper longer
Illmatic I was boss, It Was Written I flossed
One of the most creative LPs ever to hit stores
In the Firm I learned I Am NaStradamus
QB's Finest, Oochie Wally, faced more problems
I gave it all up so I can chill at home with mama
She was getting old and sick so I stayed beside her
We had the best times, she asked would I make more songs
I told her not til I see her health get more strong
In the middle of that, Jay tried to sneak attack
Assassinate my character, degrade my hood
Cause in order for him to be the Don, Nas had to go
The Gam-B-I-N-O rules I understood
What y'all want, see, I already had
The Gift and The Curse? fukk that shyt, the first shall be last
I'm the man's man, a rapper's rapper
G-O-D S-O-N, they'll be none after
I was Scarface, Jay was Manolo
It hurt me when I had to kill him and his whole squad for dolo
:whoo::blessed::wow:
 
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