Til this day i still don't know wtf Jay is referring to that was SOOOOO disrespectful on Ether.
What is it that he's stuttering about in this interview? What was it that Nas said in the song?
Think about somebody in your profession/craft/whatever that you truly admire, and this person has had a real influence on how you do what you do...
Putting all the financial success aside, you want this person to respect you as an ARTIST like him (not all that fake "I like him because he is a good businessman/hustler garbage), basically your soul needs this person to validate your craft, and put his stamp of approval on it...You need this happen...
So you make attempts to collaborate and break bread with your "artistic hero," and you have all money in the world to make this happen...
Unfortunately, this person rejects you...Over time you become bitter, and when you reach the height of your popularity in the game, you start thinking to yourself, "F+ck him, I am rich, I am the hottest thing right now, I can destroy this person, everybody loves me"
So, You go on a full out war with this person, and instead of you getting the best of him, he exposes your true identity, and the useless motive for this beef...
He reminds you that even with all the financial success you have, he is still your father, and he can spank you whenever he wishes, because ARTISTICALLY, you are still not on his level, and to make matters worse, the public agrees with him...
To understand why "Ether" is so effective, you have to think about it this way...
Look at what is happening with the Muslims and Jews, it is because of "Ether" a.k.a rejection from somebody you admire and respect...
Have you read "The Great Gatsby" that's another example of why the theme of "Ether" is so effective...
Have you watched "Casino" DeNiro was in love with Sharon Stone's character and willing to give her everything she wanted, but she rejected him for some no good loser, again, this why the theme of "Ether" is so effective...
If you don't understand why "Ether" is so "vulgar" and demoralizing, thank your fortune, because people who have felt it know how deeply it hurts...
It burns the soul...