Frenemies: A History Of Lil Wayne & Jay-Z's Relationship
By Julian Pereira | Aug 27, 2011 | 2:32 pm | Permalink
Two of rap’s biggest juggernauts of the last decade, Jay-Z and Lil Wayne have an expected competitive relationship. Over the years there have been embracing shout-outs from both sides but not without an equal amount of slyness, slick shots, and tension.
Mutual respect has always quelled notions of an all out lyrical war, but earlier this week Weezy took an unmistakable shot at Jigga when the song “It’s Good” (along with the rest of his new album, Tha Carter IV) leaked. To make sure you’re all caught you up to speed, we’ve put together Frenemies: A History of Lil Wayne & Jay-Z’s Relationship. Read ahead to see the complicated relationship between two of the best rappers in the game.
B-Boy Rock-Star August 27th, 2011 at 03:28 PM
Excellent Job Complex... !!! Thiz iz an awesome article...
william grizzly August 27th, 2011 at 03:47 PM
#25. true that bey was making more money than jay in the past, but this year hov was the bread winner in that home yo. great article aside from that, and some grammar mistakes.
Just Biz August 27th, 2011 at 04:27 PM
Yall forgot when Wayne dissed jay subliminally on Beat Without Bass. "You old ass rappers better stay on tour You're like 44, I got a 44, I'm 24 I could murk you and come home when I'm 44"
London Calling August 28th, 2011 at 01:44 PM
LOL! That's a hot bar.
bundy August 27th, 2011 at 04:46 PM
GET 'EM JAY!!!
HUNGRY-hungry hippo August 27th, 2011 at 04:57 PM
i dont think jay should respond, not that he couldnt get back at wayne , he would embarrass wayne, but its too expected, and that would be giving him what he wants, jay should just continue making good music, and beat wayne on the charts not some battle
Chad J. August 27th, 2011 at 06:42 PM
I like how complex tried to low key bang on lil wayne with those last two sentences at the end! lol
Chad J. August 27th, 2011 at 06:45 PM
I like how complex tried to low key bang on lil wayne with those last two sentences at the end on pg. 7! lol
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dete August 27th, 2011 at 11:05 PM
i think jay z meant money as far as overall..he has way more money then beyonce..juss that shes making more money now..but he been doing it since 96..so he has more money than any person in hip hop or rnb including her
Chan August 28th, 2011 at 08:13 PM
This is a great article. It really gives you more insite on the Jay and Wayne relationship. I agree now with Wayne. I don't think there will be any repercussions because their friendship/feud seems to be very friendly. It not like either one is taking it personally like the Jay/Nas beef. It is more just having fun competing.