Cyrus Langhorne
New York rap veteran Nas is ready to close the chapter on his infamous feud with one-time rap rival Jay Z and dished on why their classic battle raps are simply a thing of the past.
In Nasir Jones’ opinion, his renewed relationship with Young Hov has nixed any interest he may have on revisiting the early 2000’s disses.
“It’s just old. I mean, I don’t feel anything from it,” Nas said in an interview. “It’s old. It’s so old. It’s another chapter. It’s old. Classic for sure. History even – I don’t listen to that. That or the other thing. He knows that. I told him ‘I can’t listen to this.’ I mean, it’s great. It’s great times, but that was then. But that’s my dog. So, that was a different time. That’s my dog. It’s too good right now. Everything is right. History is history. Can’t change history. It is what it is, but it’s love.” (Power 105.1)
Check out Nas dishing on the now-infamous feud right here…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=A9xWoXzBqew
Comparing both diss tracks, The LOX’s Jadakiss said Nas ultimately had a better anthem in 2011.
“I didn’t really like the “Takeover” beat. But the words–you know what the words are! It’s like the Declaration of Independence on the battle tip. What he’s saying is crazy. I like the laaaaayyyyymmmmme part. It was heavy, but Nas’ “Ether” sits on the mantle when it comes to battle songs. From the production, to the way he formatted it, to what he was saying–he touched everything. It was an A-Plus grade.” (VIBE)
Rap veteran Rah Digga previously told SOHH Nas’ “Ether” was one of his biggest records to date.
“Supernatural was also a big battle rap artist back in the day. I was up on him. It’s really just a little bit of everybody. I really liked a lot of the rap battles that took place in hip-hop. You also have Jay-Z and Nas. Although I don’t know if I would technically call that a rap battle, I like when there’s competition. It just brings something out of people that you don’t get in typical songs. “Ether” is one of the best songs that Nas ever made. It just brought out a whole other animal [in Nas].” (SOHH Guest Star)
“Ether” producer Ron Browz previously said Jay had an opportunity to snag the beat.
“It was just one of them beats that I let everybody hear,” Browz explained in an interview. “Whoever came to the house, I was like, ‘Yo hear this.’ One of Jay’s A&R’s actually came to the house to hear that beat too. He said he was gonna give it to Jay, but I guess it never got in his hands. I went through a travel agent to get to Nas, and it got in Nas’ hands. I guess it got to him at the perfect time. Nas was like, ‘Come to the studio and hear what I did’.” (This Is 50)
When asked about the “Takeover” and “Ether” comparisons in the past, Jay said he felt his record outdid Nas’ response.
It’s been nine years and the great debate over Jay-Z vs. Nas still isn’t over. Earlier today (November 15), Hov appeared on Peter Rosenberg and Cipha Sounds’ podcast, “Juan Epstein,” and during the interview, the Brooklyn legend said, despite popular opinion, that his 2001 diss record towards God’s Son, “The Takeover” is better than Nasir’s response track, “Ether.” “I think in the history when we look back, and I don’t mean no disrespect to Nas, I think when we look back it’s not even close,” he shared, adding, “I just think it was a better record.” (XXL Mag)
Nas talks like an idiot.
Always has.
Not to us stupid! Nas is very careful with his words. Words stupid got Tupac and Biggie killed! Feel me! Nas is the GOAT!
Hop off nas’ dick groupie.
Why? We fail to give our stars the credit that they are do and that is they are always winning if you know what I mean! You have to understand homie rapping for over 2O years is unheard my Nukka! They said our shit was going to be dead when they first initiated rap in South Bronx now every genre of music is trying to steal out fame. Listen and learn homie and comprehend this shit! I respect Nas so much because this dude has been through it all. The Bigs, The Pacs and the Jay Zs and the Nukka is still standing. Those dudes are heavyweights! All three have given Nas that Nod big homie. Nas is that dude and you should at least recognize homie for that.. Everyone else has gone and went except Jay Z. Come on dude you have to be great staying in rap that long. Google Nas homie! His shit is legendary without much radio play. Dude is stamped in so many places and the rap greats!!!
You want him to talk cocky like you stupid! Jay and Nas buried the hatchet long time ago. People still want to bring In the hate after so many years… What do you want Nas to say??!
I didn’t say he talks like an idiot and bring up jays name in the same sentence did I? Nas, to me, talks like an uneducated fool.
Well using the word “I”at the end of your sentence proved me right about you! You are uneducated! You write like you talk or is it you talk like you write? Ha! Ha! Ha!
That ether…the shit that made his soul burn slow
You are slow!
if I was quick 2 say fuck u faggit nigga I wasnt typin at u ud probably think I was even slower….
Stupid and slow little fool! You must stayed on the Green Bus while you were or currently going to school! I don’t f with slow dudes! Nas is the GOAT and f what you have heard!
Yes. Use your words little preschooler and stop shouting! Grown folks are talking and discussing!!!
No. Children are talking and discussing. Adults are working…lol…u a dik ridin faggit,lookin 4 some attention……