We haven’t had a good rap battle in ages – nothing gets us more excited than hearing rich young black men giving each other a jolly good slagging in songs. Lately, Cam’ron has excelled himself at this.
Anyone can make a three or four minute song calling people idiots and saying that their girlfriend is a bit rubbish, but Cam’ron has recorded a song entitled You Got It, where he lays into Jay-Z. For eight solid minutes. We’d give Cam’ron some mad props, but we aren’t entirely sure what that means.
Cam’ron (CDs) is an unstoppable rapper. Not even people firing bullets
into his arms in October can put Cam’ron off from his day job: being a
bit rude to Jay-Z on records. And in You Got It, he seems to have outclassed
the field.
For some reason, in You Got It, Cam’ron directs his rage towards
Jay-Z. Even though Jay-Z isn’t really a rapper these days. Like Cam’ron
cares a jot about things like that. During You Got It, Cam’ron calls
his rival "ugly," and mentions his fiancee, Beyonce Knowles, who sand on a Cam’ron track in 2000.
Luckily for Cam’ron, ‘Beyonce’ and ‘fiancee’ rhyme with each other, something which the
rapper is quick to pounce on:
"Beyonce, fiancee?/ Check my second LP/ I might bring her back/ That’s your girl,
that’s your world/ Had the thing fucking singing ’bout slinging crack!"
Cam’ron also implies that Jay-Z might be a little older than he claims he is, by using some wicked mathematical deduction skills:
"I don’t respect my elders/ You talk about you a ’80s baby/ You 37 years old/ You was born in 1968."
And
worst of all, Cam’ron – a man who you can see at the top of this page
wearing a furry purple hat – also takes the time during You Got It to
lay into Jay-Z’s sartorial style:
"I open up the Daily News. How’s the ‘King of New York’ rockin’ sandals with jeans?"
Before adding, slightly incredulously:
"Open-toed sandals?"
Finally, Jay-Z’s woes deepen as Cam’ron declares that he’s probably as rich as his rival:
"You ain’t the only one with big wallets/ Got it/ My shit’s brolick/ But ya publishing should go to Miss Wallace."
Our
sympathies extend to Cam’ron; our shit was brolick for a week or two in
the late nineties, and it was very uncomfortable indeed.
How will Jay-Z respond to Cam’ron’s publicity-seeking furious anger? Making a cake that looks like Cam’ron’s face? Writing "Cam’ron done a big plop up his bumbum" on a wall near Cam’ron’s house? Only time will tell. Incidentally, hecklerspray thinks that white English middle class indie bands should get on this whole battle thing, too. We’d like to hear Keane call Athlete a bunch of skinny bitches on their new album, please.
Read more:
CAM’RON FIRES INTO JAY-Z – Contactmusic
[story by Stuart Heritage]
Irony says
Camron needs help selling albums again.
its understandable, last time he needed help he went to Rocafella. Things have changed now but he still can’t stand on his own two so I guess he must get help from the Roc again by any means necessary.
He put out another dis track trying to discredit Jay-Z called “Swagger Jacker” in which he goes on and on about how Jay-Z has stolen other people’s flow.
Camron was so lazy, he couldn’t even gather his own facts, he lifted the entire dis track from someone else released last year some time.
The Original:
http://s54.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=06I6EE0TPR4F63M2XIX4P3RM3S
Camron’s Copy:
http://s54.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1BU0DGIJH6I1U0ER8HXIIAA1PL
Now aside from mixtapes Jay-Z has put out a whole lot of music:
Over 33 million albums sold….
* Reasonable Doubt | 6/96 | 1xPlatinum
* Vol 1. – In My Lifetime | 11/97 | 1xPlatinum
* Vol. 2 – Hard Knock Life | 9/98 | 5xPlatinum
* Vol. 3 – Life and Times of S. Carter | 12/99 | 3xPlatinum
* Dynasty – Roc La Familia 2000 | 10/00 | 2xPlatinum
* Blueprint | 9/01 | 2xPlatinum
* MTV Unplugged | 12/01 | Gold
* Best OF Both Worlds | 3/02 | Platinum
* Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse | 11/02 | 4x Platinum
* Blueprint 2.1 | 4/03 | Gold
* The Black Album | 11/03 | 3x Platinum
* Collision Course w/ Linkin Park | 11/04| 2x Platinum
Now with all of those records it would be hard not to have any referneces to other people lyrics or beats, unless you are an ego maniac.
Do the math: If you quote anyone for the past 10 years, you should be able to come up with hours of references to other people. The best they could do is 5 minutes. I suggest that Camron develop some business of his own or at least come up with is own dis track.
Now on to his latest attempt: Camron names his 5 top reasons for doing his next dis track:
1. “You stole Roc-A-Fella from Dame.”
2. “You stole Kanye from Dame.”
3. “You stole Rocawear from Dame.”
4. “I seen that n—- throw that diamond up before them shots was fired.”
5. “How’s the King of New York rocking sandals with jeans!?”
Reason 1, 2 and 3 are about Dame, Can’t Dame speak for himself or did he suddenly lose his tongue?
Reason 4 is a weak way to tie Jay into his shooting, this too is not original. Tupac made the same claim against BIG, damn Camron, at least try to be original.
Reason 5 LOL Let’s get this staight: Camron is giving out fashion critique? WOW! What a Joke, coming from Mr. “Pretty in Pink” Herself.
http://www.askmen.com/toys/interview_60/pictures_60/75b_camron.JPG
http://www.thejunkblog.com/uploaded_images/camron-773263.gif
http://www.ithaca.edu/students/staylor1/camron.jpg
http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/rnnr/camron.jpg
http://soundslam.com/articles/news/images/050708_camron.jpg
http://www2.rocafella.com/diplomats/gallery/6148-772003-64305.jpg
Cam’s Ride: http://producer243.tripod.com/camron.htm
Have a seat Cam. You’re Soft and Pink! And in case you need someone to point it out for you Cam. Pink is for Girls.
Now you know what Harlem World really thinks about you.
DreDay says
Cam said the 5th Reason ( He got about 150) was Jay called him self a 80’s baby.. How he a 80’s baby when he was born in 1967? Do the Math.. “You can Fool the whole world long as New York Kno”
Tims says
You wanna know why Dame dont speak, Cam dissed Jay unintentionally on some songs b4 this one , like the bird call remix where he says dissin Dame/ Dame dont rap/ shame on black, he’s dissin Jay-z, Dame doesnt rap. You guys dont listen cam’s tracks, dissin him in his pink wear, u all were wearin pink when he was rockin so stop tryin to front. All of Harlem was wearin pink. And u gotta give credit, since he’s the only one with the balls to diss jay-z, and as hard as he did. Y’all dont know shit, u jay-z dickriders, cam is gonna break all ure hearts jus like Nas did. Jay-z made sure cam wouldnt diss him thats why he gets fined for dissin them. Dipset! Harlem!
jt says
man i dont even matter cam is better than all them. so jay can do or say whatever but cam will keep it real with them tims.
hova lover says
man cam’ has got to be the stupidest nigga to ever fucken even think about trying to diss the hov! are u stupid nigga or what? man y the fuck u talking bout wearing sandals with jeans, nigga, hova is a g, he rocs what he rocs and its gangsta, unlike u, trying to wear pink, nigga, i mean, u lil girl’, are u fucken out of your mind! ur trying to start beef, but it ain’t even gonna go there, cuz it takes two great mc’s to be beef, and u aint one BIIIIIIIIITCH!
hova lover says
man cam’ has got to be the stupidest nigga to ever fucken even think about trying to diss the hov! are u stupid nigga or what? man y the fuck u talking bout wearing sandals with jeans, nigga, hova is a g, he rocs what he rocs and its gangsta, unlike u, trying to wear pink, nigga, i mean, u lil girl’, are u fucken out of your mind! ur trying to start beef, but it ain’t even gonna go there, cuz it takes two great mc’s to be beef, and u aint one BIIIIIIIIITCH!
Hova is ova says
hova lover u callin cam a girl look at ur fukin posting name ” Hova Lover” i bet u been lickin gay-z balls all they long. for all of u who think u got it is a publicity stunt look at Gay-z, the cat declares his retairament and still givin shows. Man fuck gay-z, the cat is not a legend he steals bars!!! if gay-z didn’t want to get out the game he is gonna now cuz the hova is ova!!
Big Illanoyz says
Look man, comin from Chicago, Cam is here all the time. He’s got a kid on the westside. So in the summers, I see the dude. In any case, Cam is cool but he aint on the level that Hov is. Y’all wanna say he steals bars…so what?! 33 million sold, so its obvious the world dont care. Not to mention the fact that its not gonna diminsh him as a rapper AT ALL. Whats Cam soundscan numbers look like? What about the entire Dipset as a matter of fact? You combine all of their sales and it aint even close to 33 mil, and thats a FACT. Stop hating and “throwing rocks at the throne”. Cam need to chill anyway…remember Juelz Santana is signed to Def Jam and Hov signs that kids checks aiiight!! I know cats like to see somebody go at the man on top. Hell, if Big were alive it would only be a matter of time before you ignorant assholes would’ve been dissin him too, so stop it. Cam got an album comin out soon and he’s gotta sell it and thats all this is about. Behind this dis track and him getting shot w/that .22, he might go double platinum this time. Who knows. Y’all get it together man…stop hatin and recognize greatness. People hate on Michael Jordan too and there’s no question he’s the G.O.A.T.
Alan Lee says
Yo man, I think Cam’ron is just trying to get attention before his album releases next month. I am a big fan of both HOVA and Cam’ron. So I think Cam’ron is going in the wrong direction. If he tries to diss somone, he shouldn’t have dissed HOVA because HOVA is way too strong for him.
Cam’ron will probably end up like those motherfuckers called Ja Rule and Irv Gotti because no doubt tha HOVA will diss him back.
HOVA will probably make something like ‘Takeover’ which will kill his Harlem World thing….
Cory Banks says
Jay-Z is not an original rapper, he steals people lines but he great at it. Beyonce is a freak that wears nothing but tracks in her head, but she is thick as a corn dog. CAm’ron been making money and Jay-Z too, but you rep what u sow. Jay-Z hit Nas baby mommy and Cam’ron hit Jay-Z so called finacee, u feel me. Jay-Z and Cam do not need attention, they have money and dipset is hot right now. So I am going with Cam because Jay-Z is not the best rapper alive. They have rappers such as Eminem, Nas, etc.
dipset kid says
cam is the hottest nigga fuck jay-z
majestic says
bottom line,cam has an album getting ready to drop,he needs to move some units.controversy is a surefire way to do so.nobody really cares about dipset outside of ny,and once nas and hov linked up nobody really gave a fuck.cam said “how you gonna have a friendly concert called the art of war”,it’s chess moves.i’m not cosigning for jay-z but dude is a smart businessman.i really don’t think cam wants it with hov,not to mention hov and esco.don’t even do it to yourself cam.
Dipset Worst Nightmare says
Yo Straight Up Fuck Harlem….Itz Brooklyn ALL Day Dat EAGLE they have iz not an eagle itz a Rooster/Chicken Wit Colors…Jay-Z Iz Gonna Take Over again even doe he lost 2 Nas……Now Dat Nas Iz Down Wit Def Jam So U Kno Dat Cam Iz Gonna Lose itz Da ROC!!!!!!!!!!
Donedidit says
Camron & JayZ are both top artists. Both have style whether stolen, borrowed, or Corny. The industry miss JayZ, but other artists do not, as he had the game on lock. Dipset is able to get after it & possibly take over the Industry without the dissing just pure talent & that’s why I dont agree with Camron dissing JayZ. I always thought lesser of the person dissing because it shows their pettiness not to mention it’s gay. They need to be dissing G-Unit not EM or Dre but G-Unit especially 50 for thinking (outside his hooks) he’s good. 50 makes me want Ja Rule to come back nastier than ever, cmon Ja, where ya at?
The female Prospective says
Cam better be glad Jay-Z is not feeding into this at this time. How can you beef with a dude who writes and raps “beep, beep, wank, wank??” Cam better keep rockin’ pink and purple before dude is black and blue you feel me. Man, it’s not easy being Jay- President, NBA owner, best rapper alive, hottest R&B chick, clothing, etc. I believe Jay has already said it best “Go play somewhere I’m busy!”
dipsetbitch says
y0o0o cam iz kno doubt da nigga… Jayz need 2 go da fuck sumwer.. if he soo bigg how cum he aint dis cam bacc yet.. da song been out 4 how long???
RD Money says
Aight, I like both these rappers, they are both mad skilled MC’s but u ppl is hatin on Cam like he is Nelly or sum shit. Cam is gangsta aight, hes from da hood, and hes stiil reppin the hood. And if u bitches wonder why he is wearing pink, hes a fuckin blood u dumb fucks, high up bloods wear pink aight bitches, DIPSET ALL DAY EVERYDAY
Madison says
Cam ripped it on this track and the one called swagger jacker. Normally, I am not the biggest Cam fan but he took it. You will only see who the best is when/if Jay comes out with something harder, which will obviously be difficult for him without stealing someones bars…..Ya’ll mentioned earlier that he sold 33 mil, etc…..look at the game today, anybody can sell records and most cats thats listening to Jay now, think he’s hot because they think he’s original & clever…many of his fans are young and werent around to know that Big Daddy Kane, Biggie, Snoop , etc. said the rhymes first.
I used to believe in Jay but after hearing Swagger Jacker, I am convinced that his flow is not talent, he just puts it together and makes you believe it and thats his talent…on the flip side, as a Beyonce’ fan, I didnt get the reason for Cam saying anything about her being on his second LP if theres no significance.
Murder inc says
Jayz its about time you say summin about this dude cam ,tearing yu apart nigga..
first of all u aint the king of new york nigga …yu a 60s nigga without family yu a disgrace 2 erap game hommie.and that destiny child bitch yu chasin she dont wanna settle nigga …I think its time yu get ur shit together and be a family man …yu older ma nigga …not hating but dude wen is the world gon here that you have a wife and kids ….46 nigga and still aint dad lol lol funny nigga ….ps ma lil white hommie wanna lay on yu Cock A Fella jayz u a hoe and ya bitch is fat nas destroyed u cam will but a hole in ur ass u scared so u make peace wit ur stupid sandals on bitch
Dipset Bitch says
All I have to say is listen to:
Cam’ron – He’s a biter
If you still respect jay-z then you must think its ok for a rapper to steal a line from another rapper
What if someone stole your line.. and there sellin 30+ million albums off your shit..and you aint seein no money? its called plagerism
This isnt about reppin crews, or tyring to get attention for a new album, this is about exposing plagerism
And i give cam props for that.. so i liked both rappers a lot but i have to say jayz has no more respect from me
dipset take ova says
jay-z is a soft ass hoe and its time for the dipset take ova in the rap game.
it’s dipset bitch!!!!
D-Sword says
You know what, Cam is doin his thing, get off his dick, for real man. Now that I think about it, every old song I listen to I hear one of Jay-Z’s lines, whats really good wit that? Cam got every right to do what he’s doin, get off Cam’s dick. “Addressin the mass public/ My attitude is fuck it, cuz muthafuckas love it” Aight Jay, get off Pac’s dick…
kaysley says
yo yo yo wts all the hassles for y’all kno jay has got much loyalty to most of em rappers out there so dont expect him t clap back at dat lil nigga cam cos his full of shit way bak in rocafella cam’ gave d rocs lil or no fame right now he’s gat no game and believe me he’s gat no cost in this rap shit 2 sell records.y’all shd learn 2 r-e-s-p-e-c-t the r-o-c
BEZIE says
YALL NIGGAS IS CORNY HOW YOU GOING TO HAVE A NAME LIKE HOVA LOVER OR DIPSET KID COME ON DUKE YOU ARE YOUR OWN PERSON BE UNIQUE WHAT WOULD YOU THINK CAMRON WILL SAY “LOOK AT THESE SMALL TIME MAGGOTS JOCKING ME” CAM IS WACK AND HE WILL NEVER BE REMEMBERD IF YOUR SON ASKED YOU IF CAM WAS ONE OF THE BEST RAPPERS WHAT WILL YOU SAY THAT HE IS IF SO LET ME PUT IT THIS WAY YOUR CRAZY
illyria says
Whass the deal with Cam N Nas?!
Peter says
all u bitches who think cam is hot u wrong cuz he not faggetass nigga better be on her best behavior when SHE tries to diss jay z,cam think she hard cuz she wear pink but jay z got 99 problems but a BITCH aint one
jack johnson says
cam is playing himself. he is trying to do anything to sell. what would jay gain by going at cam? street credit? he already got that. money? he made 365 million last year. cam’s song was not hot at all. the beat and lyrics were awful. swagger jacker is not cam’s song. to be honest, cam is an alright rapper. he is not in the top 10.
if jay is biting all the guys, why is he most of those guys favorite rapper? lil wayne name his cd after jay, carter.
eagle says
ya’ll is wack. dip set is completely wack with their nursary rhymes. “okey pokey holy moly” give me a break nigga. why won’t ya’ll listen to real hip hop? buy or bootleg Reasonable Doubt, you’ll see why jay is named HOVA. other classic materials are Illmatic, ready to die, all eyes on me…etc do your research and look up Rakim, KRS… whoever said camron and these dickset hoes are fuckin hot is a certified crackhead. “apple sauce, big apple’s boss, call ’em apple sauce” nigga please….nuff said
Toneloc says
Man cam’ron should stop with childish shit!!Hova is a grown ass man he doesnt need to beef with anyone just to get record sells like cam is doin. i give it to cam to he has a tight beet, but he doesnt deserve it!!!
Bob says
Someone forgot that wayne is real named Dwayne carter.lol but all is all Jay is the legend but cam gotta address some issues.