“We played enough defense, 2026 is all offense” - JAY-Z x GQ Interview.
They say a midget standin' on the giant's shoulder can see much
Further than the giant….
So I got the whole rap world on my shoulder, they tryin' to see further than I am,
And I have been tryna be patient with they preoccupation with David and Goliath,
But sooner or later, that patience gonna run its course,
& I'm forced to be a tyrant”
DMX reportedly owed Def Jam around $12 million toward the end of his time with the label. Dee from Ruff Ryders approached Jay-Z about the debt, and Jay-Z agreed to wipe it clean, allowing DMX to leave and sign with a competing label without owing anything.
Hov fried multiple artists & their fanbases then had the most wholesome moment ever. 😂❤️
JAY-Z interacting with author/activist Salamishah Tillet’s kids at Roots Picnic.