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Jay-Z and Lance Rivera’s Beef | Hip-Hop News
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Hov’s freestyle at Roots Picnic reignited old beef — specifically, a 1999 stabbing by Jay-Z — sparking a fiery response from Lance Rivera, who’s not mad but demands a cut for being part of Jay’s lyrical marketing machine. In a respectful yet pointed letter, Rivera applauds Jay’s journey and legacy, but calls out the recurring references to their past as nothing more than a business move. He’s asking: if Jay’s using history for buzz, should he pay Rivera every time? The debate? Respect vs. profit — and who really owns the story.
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