Clark Kent on Introducing Biggie to Jay Z, Biggie Best Rapper but Jay Z Best MC

[@justforkicks6755]

Dope story. If Big and Jay would have made an album...shit would have been crazy. Could you imagine, the locks, beans, Freeway, Bleek, DMX, Big Pun, making guest appearances, doing hooks, with Kanye, Premier, Large Prof, Swizz Beats, Just Blaze, producing tracks? It would have been GAME OVER.

[@kindell1]

That would've been amazing 🔥

[@krzysztof4607]

Brooklyn's Finest when they're going bar for bar is dope

[@md.s2536]

Krzysztof TRIGGER WARNING: brooklyns finest is extremely overrated. The beat is just too busy and distracting. And Jay and Big drop some mediocre verses by their standards. With some really mehhhh punchlines that they seem overly proud of. "If my bitch had twins she'd probably have 2pacs..... Get it, 2pacs?" Uh, yeah I got it the first time big, it wasn't subtle. "Like short sleeves I bear arms" - it's just an average throwaway line that Jay seems so hyped on himself for. However, "I love the dough" was a fucking classic home run banger. Brooklyns finest was like a practice throwaway track IMO.

[@KG-zf5ze]

@@md.s2536 bruh shut up. You probably a rapper and that song is better than all your songs

[@verkital1911]

@@md.s2536 your lame.

[@QUAN81880]

People are so polarizing. B.I.G., Nas, and Jay are all nice. Jay's ability to not write and still sound amazing is top notch. He was able to spit introspective street tales while still appealing to pop audiences. Not to mention, he was one of the first artist to slow down his flow in an era that everyone was rhyming fast (ala Das Efx) including himself. Nas is a dope as writer who paints pictures. His ability to be conscious one moment and gritty the next is bar none. He took Rakim torch to another level. I say this because Ra never had the same commercial success Nas did. Although, Ra did have some big records (to the ole headz I remember 86-91)... B.I.G. was an ill storyteller and put words together like no other. "I Got a story to tell" is one of my favorite Big songs. He made it cool to be Big, Black, and Cool, which help to launch the success of Rick Ross. Kudos to all them brothers. They are all great in their own way. Much Love!

[@Powerule23]

Jay wasn't one of the first artist to slow down his flow back in that era. Granted, Jay started off fast-flipping and slowed it down, but most rappers back then kept it basic with exception for a handful of rappers who fast-flipped as compared to just flowing. Style is everlasting; gimmicks are generally short-lived. (Fast flipping and speed rap are two different things - Das. Bones Thugs, early Jay et al fast-flipped; Kool G Rap, Big Pun et al speed rap). Rah was basically boxed-in as a conscious artist once hip-hop became thugged-out and vulgarity was the norm. I agree that Nas basically took Rah's influence to another level. When Nas first came out, he was hyped as a wonder child and lived up to expectations. I remember when his name started to ring and was featured by Ralph McDaniels. Dude blew up quick. And yes, BIG made being big, black, and cool to be be real cool. RIP to my homie. I met him in a weed spot on Clifton Place and he made sure I was good when I passed through St. James and the Ave; and I made sure he was good on my block across from LG. I miss him and think about him everyday. He was a really good dude.

[@QUAN81880]

I remember first listening to Reasonable Doubt when it dropped in 96' with my uncle and him saying "I don't like him, he sounds like he's talking and not rapping" Back then, it was all about flowing and Jay did not have the standard flow of that era, especially after leaving Jaz-O. He sounded like he was talking to you and conversing. This is what I'm trying to convey.

[@Powerule23]

QuanThaGod I agree. I wasn't feeling Jay at all when he first came out, particularly when I heard him with Jaz on the Originators. That being said, he turned a corner by the time he dropped Reasonable Doubt. There's some real joints on that album, including A'int No N--- that blew-up on the radio and is arguably the song that solidified his early status in NYC. And yes, on Reasonable Doubt, he did create a rhyme pattern what was distinctive from most other artists. He painted pictures on that album in a conversational manner that you describe, that he polished on In My Lifetime Vol I. Jay's first three albums are a measure of his growth. By the time he dropped Big Pimpin' on his fourth joint, he completely placed the game on smash as an artist and was knee-deep as a business man.

[@Powerule23]

***** It's funny you mention that track, because that song blew him up nationally. Not long after that track, he was pictured in the audience during a Knick's game broadcast, and was officially "that dude." That song was definitely a game changer in a lot of ways.

[@Powerule23]

***** No doubt. After he did Big Pimping, I started listening to UGK and 8ball & MJG. I was already listening to the Geto Boys and Outkast. By '98, the south really started to rise and the "sound" of hip-hop began to shift slowly but steadily to the southern influence.

[@classof2010president]

I love these Jay Z stories.

[@turtleanton6539]

Everyone does

[@davidmckinney6066]

I meant Jay z in 1997 in Brooklyn him and Dame was at a shoe store in Brooklyn I have the pic we took together!! I didn’t know who he was at the time!! Lol

[@TrentonJohnsonJr-ip9zh]

He’s Jay Z’s side chick

[@richierich874]

Long story short they were both wearing Timbs and they immediately connected lol

[@Lootroq]

Lmao

[@supasaul9973]

Richie Rich 😭😭😭

[@olijadu]

i know we love to hate on Jay sometimes but he is something else. his lyrical cleverness is unmatched. Jay is the king of bars, Biggie is the King of Flows, Nas is the king of story telling. Tupac is the king of passion

[@igg3937]

Spot on. Time gives you perspective on all these cats. They are all legends on the aspects you pointed out.

[@JoJoWoody]

sound like some avatar shi

[@Dmaj089]

Thing is Jay can go any route, in his music. He the one

[@chaunt100]

AND KNOWLEDGE REIGNS SUPREME OVER NEARLY EVERYONE!

[@bl2528]

I love these interviews! There will never be a golden rap era like the 90s. Never.

[@daystar73]

Respect the 80s...

[@mo2k638]

the intruder 😂😂 the simple cat hat rat back that’s like saying 80s ball was better then 90s 🏀 they game evolved and lyricism was on another level

[@mo2k638]

the intruder 80s rap ain’t messing 90s sorry 90s rap is the golden era

[@mo2k638]

the intruder you don’t even know when I was born sir don’t make assumptions based on my comments

[@mo2k638]

the intruder 80s had ll cool j and let’s not forget about the transgender scandal 😂😂

[@josephmikell8706]

Clark Kent hands down tells the best stories about jayz n biggie he a true legend

[@haneefahson973]

BIG the GOAT..Just how we mention him with Nas,Pac,Hov etc off 2 albums tell you how special Chris was RIP

[@pennietarentino5915]

Biggie Wrote His 2 Albums & Lil Kim & Diddy & Jr Mafia Album Biggie Was Busy

[@jamaaldavis2230]

The Chris was special to Big Pun....yh..very....💯

[@jamaaldavis2230]

@@pennietarentino5915 otha Chris rios was there wit wallace..☝️💯

[@jamaaldavis2230]

@@pennietarentino5915 big pun if u dont kno

[@andreadams6576]

Absofuckinlutely!!!!

[@jus3278]

RIP DJ Clark Kent

[@bgarry77]

I love these type of real behind the scenes stories.... Def one of the better VLAD interviews!

[@Casanova102986]

The Notorious B.I.G. is the GREATEST RAPPER, MC, RHYMER ever.

[@jamaaldavis2230]

Nah.....short career..

[@vernonjohnson997]

He's not better than the God MC Rakim..real talk

[@214-v4g]

Probably.

[@214-v4g]

@@vernonjohnson997 Nah he’s much better than Rakim bruh. Him and Jigga

[@chaunt100]

​@@214-v4g nahhh

[@anelka10]

Clark Kent is very interesting to listen to.

[@lorendouglas6751]

Smithy18

[@mattyamweelo6027]

The way he tells his stories

[@schematicb5393]

And you can tell he really has love for the artists too

[@dsampson380]

i can tell clark kent got hella unreleased songs tucked away in his mansion

[@ronaldgreenjr1423]

Dope interview...I don't have no problem with people saying Biggie was the greatest lyricist at all time. Jay Z and Nas are definitely dope MCs. Lloyd Banks is one of the most underated. Outside of the greats like Rakim, Kane, and AZ. Pac is the greatest rap artist of all time.

[@ThePrentisturks]

Ronald Green banks nice! for some reason he and cats like young chris don't get the traction they should...coldest corner 2 is undescribable

[@Resjek]

Ronald Green Lloyd Banks isn't motivated enough to get noticed though. He's sick and gifted as fuck but he isn't motivated to put himself out there. He had all the chances in the world

[@ronaldgreenjr1423]

Yeah that's true...it's a shame to because Banks been consistently making good music his whole career. He just doesn't have the star quality. I think it's because h. e expect 50 to do everything for him. But that new ALL OR NOTHIN project is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. "Insomniac"

[@vitamin828]

Biggie weren't no great Lyricist, he was overrated if you ask me

[@EMPEROR_KING_SIDDY]

@Ronald green they all good however greatness comes from being a real under dog that's why 50cent has to be #1 of all time

[@WalrusLife]

You KNOW he's got that version with Jay on all 3 verses! Hope he releases that one day.

[@michaelmills1141]

at 11:00, "so there's a completely different version, do you still have it?" Clark smiles LMAO

[@bodent6159]

From a person that loves rap love to rap even now..this dude is the truth..knows talent it's dope

[@anthonymoody5459]

Good interview. Kent knows how to tell a story...Legends

[@mansamusa2012]

AZ was in the Dead Presidents video too. AZ Jay Z should do a record a long time ago!!!!!!!!!!!

[@turtleanton6539]

For sure

[@gregoryswift9573]

Idk any of his music but his voice in "lifes a bitch" is on point.

[@therealjackieheezy]

Iceberg MM ...and the beef begins

[@jamaaldavis2230]

@@icebergmm2012 facts💯☝️

[@Dmaj089]

​@@gregoryswift9573listen to the Format, AZ

[@beeazy2847]

"Please don't bow in my PRESENCE, how am I a LEGEND? Ive just got 10 number ONE albums, maybe NOW 11" Jay Z in 2009, 3 number one albums ago.

[@ALBERTEINSTEIN777]

THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST VIDS ON VLAD THIS QUARTER.

[@ramellyde6232]

facts

[@Misty21109]

One of the best ever the story of two legends thank you for this

[@TheSoulman44]

ALBERT EINSTEIN zx

[@jamesperry6751]

ALBERT EINSTEIN y cus u like hearing LIES?

[@moonmanmike1343]

"we ain't paying puffy no money" - dame dash.

[@spcgardner]

MOON MAN MIKE1 ●●Lmfao !!!!! gotta respect Dame Dash.

[@DinoSBlaise]

Typical Dame

[@thablackkat9905]

MOON MAN MIKE1 They sure paid Puff on that second LP tho. In My Lifetime Vol. 1 was mostly produced by Puff and his Hitmen.

[@Fatalflawtv]

thats really some shit dame would say lmaoooo

[@MagimonOfficial]

This is so legendary, thank you Vlad

[@armyone90]

can't wait to get the full interview of this joint.

[@thisizdub]

i once read a story that when they met to do this song Jay passed Biggie a notebook to jot down words for his verse, the Bad Boy rapper passed it back and responded that he doesn't write down his lyrics. Jay said that he didn't either, and they got busy

[@Jayfly30]

Did you even listen to Clark

[@VinceBond-ky2zt]

BIG passed the notepad back because he wasn’t ready to lace the bars. Jay did it at the spot and BiG came back after 2months with his verses

[@LosHomiesDre]

@@VinceBond-ky2ztbiggie didn’t write

[@Sedp23]

Clark Kent says big was writing his rhymes up until brooklyns finest, but easy mo bee said biggie stopped writing his rhymes on paper and was writing his rhymes in his head during ready to die ....kent sounds like he's lying or exaggerating to big up jay

[@donpedro35]

Sed P word, I got confused too

[@marcussnow8648]

2pac been in competition with Nas since illmatic dropped . They was throwing subliminals at each other in their albums . 2pac was a fan of Nas music

[@dfw3434]

Pac Didn’t throw Subliminals HE WOULD MENTION UR NAME ..: 💯

[@Synchronite]

@@dfw3434 Holla @ me is a sub

[@eazedrop8140]

@@Synchronite holla @ me is about Stretch, Big and the girl who accused him of rape

[@ticalmethod4554]

FAAAACTS!!!!!!!

[@kuraudo9700]

@@Synchronite Holla @ me is about Stretch.

[@_E1k]

people don't understand that 2pac was not a great rapper, but he just had a lot of passion which made him one of my favorites

[@racentour5172]

So does that mean I get to say my fav (Meek Mill) is the best ever? I mean he is SUPER PASSIONATE!!! Right???

[@_E1k]

Racentour nah pac was an icon

[@_E1k]

King he wasn't a great rapper , he made great music

[@racentour5172]

Yea but that's the point. He didn't produce or sing. All he had to do was rap, but he wasn't even good at that tho.

[@dramahawkpromotions9621]

exactly PAC just had a great work ethic

[@peterking5537]

This fella had no doubt after meeting Jay that he was special. So sad we never had the opportunity to see how great Biggie would be.

[@cagnazzo82]

We did see how great Biggie was though. He literally died because they wanted to take out the east coast's top rapper in retaliation for Pac. Every song he was on at that time was a hit. What's unfortunate is that his style didn't make it to the 2000s cause that's where he would have really shined (just like Jay-Z). I imagine a timeline with Jay, Biggie, and DMX all on the same tracks would have been a golden era.

[@peterking5537]

@@cagnazzo82 Good comment.

[@REDD_BLITZ]

I just never got that vibe or intense feeling from J as I did when I first heard Biggie and Nas.

[@esseen100]

A lot of people didn't. I remember Jay from his time with Jaz, then his solo stuff on Clark's remixes and Chubby Chubb mixtapes. This was around '93. I remember thinking, "That kid Jay Z is prolly one of the best out, but no one is checkin for his ultra lyrical fast style anymore." Same thoughts when he jumped on Original Flavor's joint. When he started rockin' with Big and dropped his first album I was a bit put off by the new "gangsta" image, that he never repped prior. I thought Reasonable Doubt was kool, but the only thing that really stood out to me was "Regrets". I kept up with what he was doing, and kinda laughed when on "Where I'm From" he threw himself in the mix as comp for Big and Nas. Then came Vol.2 Hard Knock Life ". From that point I believe Jay found his stride and himself as and artist and he became one of my favorites and MVP of the rap game as far as I'm concerned.

[@RexT3rra]

Can I live an cant knock the hustle 2 of the best songs of the 90'z

[@esseen100]

@Jamaal Davis that's not it. What didn't resonate with me was J's switch in style. You probably weren't checking for Jay-Z before Reasonable Doubt. Jay-Z was an ultra lyrical MC who was competing with the likes of Rakim krs-1 Slick Rick even his mentor Jaz. But what happened in the mid-90s was him flowing with the site zeitgeist that had the biggie's the Nas' and the Mobb Deep's speaking about the street life particularly the hustling. Granted Jay-Z had more experience than them which made getting into that style and easy layup, it's still struck us who knew Jay-Z for having an original style that wasn't dependent on Street Talk feel a little bit awkward about his transition.

[@esseen100]

@Jamaal Davis most definitely Bro. I don't disagree with you, Jay ended up becoming one of my favorite rappers. It was just rough seeing a dude who was so pristine style and content-wise (partially due to the spiritual affiliation that came with Jaz-O) to pop out later as a hustler. At the time Jay didn't have a street reputation. No New York rappers did except Rakim & Just-Ice.(and look at what they rapped about). I knew what he did because my guy DJ Tron who dj'ed for Jaz and Jay & lived next door to me at Morehouse in '91told me Jay was making some big moves "outta town". 😂🤣

[@esseen100]

@Jamaal Davis Jay was an understudy the first 5 years of his career. Since HP which came out in 1986 until 1991 when Jay came out with The Originators Jay-Z was Jaz -o's understudy whether it was rhyming alongside of him, or even DJing for him when Jaz was a battle rapper Supreme at clubs like Celebrity International, Jay-Z was to Jaz what DJ Run(Run DMC) was to Kurtis Blow, a menti, and there's no shame in that. That's the culture culture of hip-hop. Someone who's more experienced in the game putting on someone who's younger or less experienced in the game and letting them learn the game around them.

[@ebozion32]

Clark is a legend, but he can't be saying Jay-Z is the best Mcee with a Nas themed Illmatic hat on. Nas🐐

[@tat8894]

disrespectful if you ask me lol

[@jclokes]

Ebony Owens He is from Brooklyn. Enough said. I am from Brooklyn, never putting anyone above Jay and Big. It ain't personal, it just is. like to this day I refuse to listen to pac, it ain't personal, it just is.

[@NYCHeavyHitz212]

+Jason Clokes even Jay listens/listened to Pac. It won't hurt ya character to do so at all. Lol

[@jclokes]

JRPiff212 ....Nah...lol!!! The Franklin Ave. In me won't let me do it. My Timbs, Yankee Fitted, & Hoodie would be offended....

[@tat8894]

Jason Clokes lmaooo

[@troylee76]

Dude looks like he’s maybe 40. Really 30’s. Listening to his stories He’s damn near 50

[@jamieldn]

I love interviews with DJs and producers that worked with legendary artists bc these guys get the true essence of their greatness. You have to take their assessments and opinions very seriously bc these cats know what they're talking about. Like a football coach knows their best players or most valuable - it's never the fan favourites. And I wish hiphop fans appreciate their legends a bit more instead of obsessing about who's better than whom and top five or other pointless shit. A lot of fans disrespect Jay z and think he's some average MC that is overrated when evidence points to the contrary. Enjoy the music and the artist while they're here. Peace.

[@ctcmonk]

Dope Dope Story and interview...

[@arinic7]

I thought big and jay went to the same high school. Thought they knew each other from there. I heard busta also went to westing house

[@Jay-zn1jm]

That's what I heard too

[@KayMattersOfficial]

arinic7 yh I heard that too but I think Busta and Jay went to the same high school cos Jay confirmed they had a battle in high school

[@KaizerMan]

arinic7 Yeah Busta Rhymes, Jay-Z, Biggie and I think DMX all went there. However Biggie didn't really tell anyone he was a rapper back in high school. Only Busta Rhymes and Jay-Z were known as the school rappers and they actually had a rap battle in the school cafeteria. Funnily enough Jay-Z won because he rapped faster than Busta. Oh how the times have changed lol

[@koreysylver9276]

They did go to Westinghouse together. And we’re in the same grade because they are/were both the same age. 1972 babies.

[@koreysylver9276]

Matthew Brice indeed he was. Thanks for catching my mistake

[@JosephWitty]

Nas is the best MC of all time!

[@JosephWitty]

Facts

[@Southmuzik81]

Dan Gorgan I showed that shit to a white boy I worked with like a month ago. Shit blew his mind lol

[@moonmanmike1343]

dwade when he retires

[@jdunlap702]

MOON MAN MIKE1 😂😂😂😂

[@MarleyOrHendrix_]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@wise9755]

Great stories but his hat say's it all! In that era Hov said it himself "who's the best MCEE BIGGIE JAY-Z and NAS"

[@Rakeemgrant]

@Jarrel Ely Sauce Money

[@barneymiller7634]

MAJOR PROPS DJCLARKKENT!!!! His Vision Saw Greatness Personified In The Future....Thats Vision & Told Have 2 Major MCs & Was Fair 2 Both.. Salute!!!! Stand-up Dude

[@nsls8223]

I like when the person that gets interviewed keeps it real like Clark does here.

[@turnerj3699]

How he describes Jay-z: God My opinion: He aight.

[@tommy9970]

Jamal Turner and my opinion on you : idiot hater

[@turnerj3699]

As Eminem once said: "You find me offensive? I find you offensive for finding me offensive!" Lol

[@jaxnorthmusic7863]

FACTS!

[@ucookin]

jay-z is em's second favorite mc to redman

[@qdtsmooth]

true story jamal..

[@DJObiSmalls]

That hat is FIRE.

[@husseinkanteh2084]

10:20 so basically jay z inspired biggie to just record without writing. But ppl out here thinking it's the other way round

[@shawnorjiakor]

Hussein kanteh Damn. I'm shocked.

[@kage5584]

Hussein kanteh Jay-Z never wrote his rhymes because he had no pen and paper when he was out in the streets. Jay was rapping from young and was hustling starting at 14 so that's a lot longer than what you'd think

[@ariathedon2014]

big L didn't sound "pale in comparison" when he was on the same track or freestyle

[@mo2k638]

Lyrikile Trife really a freestyle 😂

[@unikraze]

he said the exact same talking points on combat jack

[@dajumpoff08]

That means it's a true story

[@goneyesterday377]

Yep, on The Blueprint Jay shouts him out on the track Blueprint too "Clark sought me out".

[@tariqrodriguez1612]

I love hearing this story clark Kent's a good story teller

[@hdoggmasterdx]

Clark Kent holding out on that "No More Mr. Nice Guy" should of put it out on the 20th Anniversary disc or something.

[@eyeamgod2734]

This is why Jay-Z sets himself apart from the pack

[@kadiraydukureh7680]

Very Underated producer

[@camilolaynesr.636]

The best rappers of all time: 1. Biggie 2. Jay-Z 3. Nas 4. Rakim 5. KRS-One 6. Big Daddy Kane 7. Lord Jamar Brand Nubian 8. QTip 9. Mos Def 10. Chuck D

[@NobuWatts]

THis shit is nostalgia to me.

[@eulogist8120]

finally a decent interview vlad

[@kevinboyyyyy]

Such a dope interview

[@Oridginale24]

Jay-Z is a professional biter. He sits back and watches samples that other artists use and then Jay will use that same sample in the same year. Jay quotes Biggie more than a muthafucka. Jay has a weak rap voice compared to Pac, Nas, or Big. Jays lacks emotional depth and lyrical content. He straight up lacks originality. Jay-Z is a smart businessman who happens to be a skilled lyricist. That's why he made it so far. In terms of artistry and musical impact, Jay ain't got shit on Pac, Nas, or Big.

[@BestRapperInAsia]

greatest rapper or MC debate.. NY : Nas,BIG,Jay z or Rakim World : Pac

[@DUHKING24]

Best Rapper pac was a average mc nothing special compared to others

[@kaseskells]

Sports & Music nah he white

[@BestRapperInAsia]

i mean real hip hop fans.not all the people in the world are hip hop fans..there are non hip hop fans who have one hip hop song in their playlist,they choose eminem because he is the most famous best rapper in the world.. Most famous rappers in the world are eminem 50cent snoop dogg pitbull lil wayne if u go to a village in china or anywhere in the world and ask "who is snoop dogg",,they will say "Ra Ra Ra Ra its the motherfuckin do double G"

[@greenstuff2smoke]

Best Rapper exactly it's usually the people who barely listen to rap or don't know shit about rap that say Eminem is the best usually not always

[@BestRapperInAsia]

they think rapping fast means the best rapper,,lol they listens to 'rap god' alot,,

[@FRESHDON.]

Check out Big L and Jay Z freestyle, L outshines Jay eazy! #facts

[@FRESHDON.]

***** Are you serious? Big Ls bars and delivery outshines Jay easily. That freestyle proved it

[@goneyesterday377]

Jay Z tied Big L in a battle which lead to L respecting him, and then they became good friends, and so Big L took Jay around to radio stations and other places to help put him on. When Big L died in 99 he was preparing to sign to Rocafella, and Jay has shouted him out numerous times since then and wrote about L in his book. Yet Big L fans for some reason think it's cool or somehow in Ls defense to shit on Jay. Fyi, when L died Jay already had albums more successful and more critically acclaimed than L who sadly only had one project that didn't do very well and wasn't very good. If you don't think that Jay is at least as good as Big L (Jay's clearly better), then ita because you either hate Jay for being successful, or you're enamored with Big L for being an underground MC who was killed. Lupe Fiasco had an excellent tweet the other day explaining just why Jay is a better and more varied rapper than Big L. (Also, the Freestyle argument is the dumbest fucking argument ever, in no universe is a single track indicative of any significant lack or skill or superiority over any artist, in, anyone's career, period, you want a legit argument? Compare their damn tracks and not a freestyle kids who just heard about Big L use to hate on Jay Z just because they're hipsters.)

[@FRESHDON.]

Aaron Carter I'm no Jay z hater! I'm stating facts. Imo Big L outshines Jay flow, delivery and bars. What's Lupe Fiasco gotta do with anything?

[@josephalexandernoyes]

+Aaron Carter if you told me I could only listen to L or Jay, it would be a very hard decision... No bullshit

[@josephalexandernoyes]

+fresh don no doubt that Big L is underrated

[@Resjek]

I'm a Nas fan, grew up on Marcy right around the corner from Jay and I still always fucked with Queens lyricists. I could relate to their shit more. I had to grow up to respect Jay Z and his skills. Oh and Jay was all over Bk, normal ass man. He probably got a few kids in their 20s now that he won't claim

[@koreysylver9276]

Big & Jay met at Westinghouse in Brooklyn. Busta Rhymes too

[@athruz8278]

NEVER SEEN CRYSTAL POUR FASTER...

[@999across]

So you mean to tell me Roc A Fella wasn't inspired by the Illuminati & all the internet gossip is just BS? (insert sarcasm)

[@oakboyh]

How many times is dude gonna do the same interview.

[@postalfella9800]

and you watched it all over again, so step hating you ass pirate

[@DuceVasquez215]

damn this was Beautiful

[@dDddddddddddddhhh]

RIP DJ Clarke Kent ❤

[@Casanova102986]

Biggie started NOT writing down his lyrics with Juicy on Ready to Die. This is before he ever met Jay-z. Jay-z admit he like to record in person with artists rather than recording tracks solo because he found out Biggie didn't write down his rhymes either when they recorded Brooklyn's Finest together. Here is DJ Primer talking about how he EYE WITNESS Biggie NOT writing his lyrics BEFORE he ever met Jay-z. WATCH HERE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5nMi5amd9ycp7M Jadakiss talked about witness this. I'm sure Jay-z realize for certain Biggie was the greatest once he realized not only is he that ill, but HE'S NOT WRITTING THIS DOWN! Biggie is THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME.

[@sgdageneral2202]

Exactly

[@mrbrownroyyal]

Does anyone know what happened with Vlad and Foxy Brown? He barely (or ever) asks questions about her, and Clark is her cousin and put her on "Aint No Nigga". Other videos I noticed the same thing. Or if Vlad if you read this could you respond, just curious

[@comptondee]

This history lesson was dope.

[@DarnellHendeason-dk3uw]

Great interview

[@kobejordan0823]

We need to start a petition to get "no more mr nice guy" asap

[@athruz8278]

SEE STORIES LIKE THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN PUT IN THE MOVIE . LIKE THE RECORDING OF BROOKLYN FINEST.

[@RottenSircus]

These stories are movie worthy !!!

[@JCR888]

According to Jay himself, he said big didn't write.

[@radarinfinite1032]

Well he didn't after he saw Jay not writing. Dude took 2 months to make a verse.

[@shepardmusic5380]

That was a JayZ esque line ,I think Jay gave it to him.

[@LosHomiesDre]

@@radarinfinite1032 biggie was also known to freestyle songs and add bars in while being in the booth

[@radarinfinite1032]

@@LosHomiesDre not really. Biggie used the pen. Ask Red man , ask Clark or anyone who was around. He was able to freestyle but not that much. He stopped writing when he saw how I'll Jay was and didn't write so he thought I can't be the best if I don't do that.

[@LosHomiesDre]

@@radarinfinite1032 well I heard a lot of niggas say he striaght up freestyles his verses I heard multiple stories for example Premier said it when Unbelievable was made Biggie did it off the top and that was in Ready To Die

[@guccimontana7530]

Loved the interview learned a lot would love to meet the immortal Dj Clark Kent. But I wanna know how Jay and Big met thru Clark Kent when they went to high school together? Explain Kent Explain? 🤔🤔

[@dafamozfam]

Yeah biggie Jay-Z and Busta it was called the tri fecta look it up

[@kicklikelee4961]

BIG IS WAY BETTER THEN JAY BARS FOR BARS HE WAY DOPER

[@jamaaldavis2230]

Disagree...biggie rhymes are simplistic....very..dope but basic....young hov used double entredes ...

[@arrynbeacon8077]

lets get this right once and for all. 2pac is the goat

[@3rdGenerationCancer]

Wrong

[@arrynbeacon8077]

@@3rdGenerationCancer yoo I'm still alive! 😃

[@3rdGenerationCancer]

@@arrynbeacon8077 Good! Now join that dead ballerina you worship so much

[@esseen100]

This contradicts Jay's story of passing Big a pad, him refusing it, and then learning they both don't write. 🤔

[@stephencox8723]

not really, that was bigg's perception of it. maybe biggie already knew that jay didn't write due to clark saying so. so when the pad was put in front of him big fronted like he didn't write as well probably why he didn't finish the verse that session.

[@esseen100]

@@stephencox8723 I believe half of what you're saying is the deal.😄

[@jason615lakers]

So basically big had writers or was he basically freestyling and just remembering all the rhymes

[@esseen100]

@@jason615lakers I don't think he had writers, something about the respective stories doesn't match.

[@esseen100]

@@stephencox8723 it was Jay who told the story of Big refusing the pad, that's why Clark's version is so interesting.

[@AlvinMaricheau]

Classic man love it

[@Kentelligent24]

Says all of this with an Illmatic fitted on 😄

[@MillZ56]

RIP DJ Clark Kent 🫡

[@Centori88]

Dj Clark Kent???!!!Oh I’m definitely watching the full interview with a pen and pad!!!!

[@marlonbaynes8694]

Clark Kent do you remember Mrs. Noodlleman our 3rd grade teacher. P.S.91 in BKNY

[@camper4591]

Interview ski! Classiccc underrated producer!

[@ajaysilence1808]

for me biggie is one of the greatest of all time the only thing is big only got two lp's but is still the shit and what would it be if He would be still alive.......

[@kicklikelee4961]

Big bar is just as good as jay, but big has way better flow, way better delivery , overall he is way better than jay. Jay can't touch big on any level period. Go listen to bone thug n biggie, big killed it.

[@vishalkhadanga7669]

Respect to kent but id say the best rapper +mc is b.i.g

[@NGT4LIFE]

i prefer pacs music and lyrics over jay and bigs....i just dont feel them the same way i feel pac. pac and nas are my top 2.

[@luismercado7773]

NGT4LIFE 💯

[@pauloskidane2819]

Facts

[@keensterd3654]

Okay. I prefer Big for sure. "Ready to Die" is one of the greatest rap albums of all time and for me better than any Pac album.

[@LilJrich]

What song are they talking bout big was suposed to got on ????

[@OmarScruggs]

is that a Stillmatic or Illmatic hat?

[@supaman432]

looks like it says trillmatic

[@Charmer4856]

Which song is he referring to? The song BIG wanted to be on?

[@kenfreeman1027]

classic history ..

[@Mr.Oct___]

B.I.G. Is the greatest. ...People forget Big only lived to be 24 years old.

[@Mr.Oct___]

@Jamaal Davis who's ur #1? Let's do a comp...

[@Mr.Oct___]

@Jamaal Davis Bruh...I love Face but there's no way you van have him above every rapper who ever lived known to man.

[@Mr.Oct___]

@Jamaal Davis It IS a debate goody. That's wut we're doing. Every rapper builds on predecessors influence/impact. Even Face says on the track..."I grew up on Krs-1 & Rakim...Bi*ch YOU GREW UP ON ME!" That's kool. & everyone has predacessors. KRS-1 career is longer than face's. But even Chris will tell you his body of work isn't all phenomenal. He also believes theirs no one living but Nas he could do a verzuz w/. & puts Nas as greatest MC. You call my opinion an opinion...& Yours a fact. Wtf? Stop it. Face can't fu*k w/ B.I.G. despite influencing his art. & i love the guy. But Notorious was next level & Special. Throw out Face's best story & I'll throw out BIGS..Let's see who wins. ..

[@Mr.Oct___]

@Jamaal Davis Bruh...You wrote like 15 separate disjointed & contradicting statements. I'm going to come back & break ur sh*t down & fu*k your bullsh*t arguments up when I get a moment. This is more than hilarious. Don't edit them either. Right now they are unmolested. Let them sit as is.... I'll be back.

[@Mr.Oct___]

@Jamaal Davis Nah...you have FACTS remember?? My sh*t is all opinion. We'll get to it when i sit back down & can digg into the dumb sh*t you wrote. All good.

[@pdotsmith57]

Dame Dash funny af, Damn is that dude

[@ericsutton9853]

I never thought biggie was better than jay. It’s seem people said that because he died young.

[@internationaljones2939]

That shit just blew my mind. All these years i thought big started the whole no writing thing, and it was fucking jay yo.

[@BrotherMan1969]

A lot of emcees back then didn't write because the skill was being able to freestyle from the dome.

[@jamaaldavis2230]

@@BrotherMan1969 Wu Tang wrote..but their lyrics a lil too in depth compared to a biggie or hov lyricism ..by far

[@Morenitto89]

Big L slayed him on that freestyle so stop it Kent.

[@mo2k638]

😂

[@jamaaldavis2230]

Freestyle..yess..what L career could've been unknown..jay achieve it...stop hating..

[@KennyLauderdale]

cool interview

[@kingnaldo4058]

How da phuck *Jay-Z is a better MC* when he stole over 40 of *Biggie's Bars* for his own songs..... GTFOH🤔

[@reggiemartin6709]

Regardless of who's the best. Biggie was his boy. If your boy died you'd keep his memory alive. Everytime Jay quotes Biggie he's showing love.

[@MrMessyb]

Reggie Martin I hear you but the way he does it, if you don’t know biggie’s bars you would NEVER know and just think the bars were Jay’Z’s. I know on the Black album he said “I say a BIG verse, I’m only bigging up my brother”, but it doesn’t come across that way. It comes across as stealing cos he doesn’t even mention Biggie’s name at all when he uses Biggie’s bars, not even in the adlibs. He could at least say “like the great BIG said” or “my man BIG would say” or something! So new hip hop fans know he’s using Biggie’s bars and he’s actually truly giving homage. Like on the song “Niggaz in Paris” when he stole Biggie’s wordplay with the name Michael and “anyone Tyson, Jordan, Jackson” and Jay-z flipped the wordplay a little and used “Mike” instead.

[@riloross2463]

@@MrMessyb cause you don’t know the history

[@MrMessyb]

@@riloross2463 lol okay buddy

[@AbstractDivinity1]

Why Vladtv didn't mention DJ Clark Kent passed away?

[@williamcanyon5693]

Rakim,jay,nas , biggie, big pun, Kool g rap, Jadakiss,Scarface,fabolous,ice cube

[@FlipStar26]

I love these tales!!

[@Kwaku211]

Awesome story...should've put that in the 'Notorious' movie.