MC Serch Says Nas Actually Owns Some Of Jay-Z’s Catalogue

It’s been twenty years because the notorious battle between Jay-Z vs. Nas formally kicked off. The 2 Hip-Hop icons are actually on pleasant phrases, however they left behind some traditional diss information within the can that Hip-Hoppers nonetheless debate to today.

Although many really feel that Nas took the “W” with the discharge of “Ether,” many felt that Jay’s “The Takeover” was superior just because it was a extra fact-based joint than the name-calling and snappin’ nature of the Queensbridge rapper’s response.

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One of many many traces that stood out on Jay’s preliminary shock assault on Nas was his declare that Nas didn’t receives a commission for sampling his voice for his breakthrough hit “Useless Presidents” saying, “You made it a scorching line, I made it a scorching tune / And also you ain’t get a coin, n*gga, you have been getting f*cked then / I do know who I paid, God: Serchlite Publishing / Youse a (laaaaaaaame)…”

Whereas initially it seemed like Jay was talking information, was it truly true? Apparently, it’s not as MC Serch (of Serchlite Publishing) explains that not solely did Nas receives a commission for having his voice on Jay’s first single on Roc-A-Fella, however he technically owns a bit of Jay’s catalogue. Showing on Nore’s Drink Champs podcast, Serch was requested in regards to the line, mainly insinuating he signed Nas to a foul contract, and he defined why Jay would’ve thought Nas didn’t get something.

He recalled the day Jay, Dame and perhaps Kareem “Biggs” Burke requested him to assist them clear the Nas pattern saying “Deal with us.’ I stated okay, no downside, give me twenty-five hundred — however know that we’ll have twenty-five % of your report, on the publishing. He was like ‘alright, cool.’” Serch certainly did get that $2500, “However when you take a look at the liner notes of “Useless Presidents,” Nas is without doubt one of the publishers. In order that line can dwell so long as it lives, however Jay don’t personal a bit of Nas’ catalog, however Nas owns a bit of Jay’s catalog. And that’s a reality although.”

So, is that one other inadvertent win for Nas? In all probability. We’re certain Jay received’t thoughts although.

Try the interview under and tell us your ideas on who you assume received the battle for New York supremacy again within the early 00’s.

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