Pete Rock Not A Fan Of Lupe Fiasco's "Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free)"

The legendary producer took to Twitter to express his disapproval of Lupe's use of the "T.R.O.Y." sample.

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Earlier tonight, we posted Lupe Fiasco's new single "Around My Way (Freedom Ain't Free)," which contains the same Tom Scott sample used in Pete Rock & CL Smooth's classic "They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)." Shortly after the release, Pete Rock took to Twitter to express his disapproval of Lupe's use of the sample. He made it clear that he is a fan of Lupe Fiasco, but feels that the "T.R.O.Y." sample should be left alone. See below.

No disrespect to lupe fiasco and i like him alot but TROY should be left alone. Feel so violated,the beat is next to my heart and was made
Outta anguish and pain. When it's like that it should not be touched by no one!
Man I'm a lupe fan and everything but TROY was my homie man. I think about him and Hev every fucking day!!!! Smh
Who ever Re-created that didn't do a good job @ all. #nohate
I'm not flattered @ all. Dat shit is wack, and the producer should be ashamed of his fuckin self. Smh
I think lupe is a great artist, I'm that angry with him but it's a major label idea. I can feel it.

What do you think? Should Lupe have left the "T.R.O.Y." sample alone?

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