“Ain’t nobody that can stand on that stage with me,” Jay Z said. In a Twitter Spaces conversation with R&B singer Alicia Keys, this comment came from Jay. Jay Z and Alicia Keys are New York natives and collaborated on the hip hop banger, “Empire State of Mind.” Jay Z hopped onto Alicia Keys Twitter Spaces alongside Rob Markman of Genius’ conversation in support of her new album, Keys.
Jay Z “Verzuz” Who?
“I ain’t gonna lie, no disrespect. Everyone’s amazing. They’ve done what they’ve done. No one can stand on that stage with me. I’m just telling you guys the real. There’s not a shot. There’s not a chance in hell that anyone can stand on that stage for I don’t know how long it is? Two hours? Two hours… That’s ain’t gonna never happen. Let’s move on from Verzuz and move on to this Keys album.”
Alicia Keys & Jay Z in a @TwitterSpaces …bananas. https://t.co/70tFmQeYnY
— Kozza (@Kozza) December 22, 2021
Twitter has erupted in defense of Mr. Carter’s claim. Many artists have come up suggested during an epic showdown. A Carter vs. Carter suggestion between Jay Z and Lil Wayne seems to have received the most uproar. Both rappers are heavily influential and carried generations through rap. It is safe to say they are still the most successful in Hip-Hop.
Jay Z and Kanye West Verzuz also caused some push in the Twitter-sphere. With Donda reuniting the Roc-A-Fella brothers, Ye has made his way to the front of the list.
https://twitter.com/Mxziggy/status/1473468234514849793?s=20
Lastly, Eminem has made an honorable mention in the moment. Eminem has lengthy accolades in rap, and many want to know, why not? Markedly, Em has reigned decades and gave archival hits with Hov along the way. Speculations arise if Hov can stand against Em in the Verzuz battle. At this point, can we get a concert?
If You Can’t Beat Em, Join Em
We all know the last person to jump on stage with Hov; it didn’t end well. Lil Mama is undoubtedly living down the moment she decided to jump on stage at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, during Hov and Keys’ performance of “Empire State of Mind.” Hov addressed the infamous moment and said it’s all love. Keys also mentioned in her Drink Champs interview that she never really knew she jumped on stage.
Hov speaks on Lil Mama jumping on stage during the #VMAs:
"She's a New Yorker. She got excited. Things happen. We [I & Alicia Key] love her."
“I don’t recommend artists jumping on other artists' stages though, but she did it from a place of love.”#Jayz #aliciakeys pic.twitter.com/RweA3f0VEB
— Landon Buford (@LandonBuford) December 22, 2021
While this conversation makes its rounds, we can hope something comes out of the suggestion box. With Jay Z now being the most Grammy-nominated artist of all time, he is one of the greatest, and we salute his contributions to the rap game.
Written by Antoinette Ford
