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Jul 23, 2021 · KANYE West and Jay Z have been the closest of friends in hip-hop, collaborating for many years on several tracks until their friendship turned sour. But as Ye's track list for his tenth album Donda revealed, the two rappers have rekindled their bond.
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Nov 11, 2013 · Jay-Z vs. Kanye West: Head To Head by Jay-Z, Kanye West released in 2013. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
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Made it in America: The story behind Kanye West and Jay-Z’s unique relationship As fans pray for a reunion between two of the world’s greatest hip-hop stars, Sam Moore delves into a timeline ...
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- THE BEGINNING. Kanye West was first recruited to produce tracks for Roc-A-Fella Records — which was founded by JAY-Z, Damon Dash and Kareem "Biggs" Burke, who began the label in 1996 — after he worked on the self-titled track off Beanie Sigel's The Truth album in 2000.
- THE START OF SOMETHING NEW. While Kanye had aspirations of becoming a rapper, it took some time before Roc-A-Fella Records took him on as an artist. In 2002, he was reluctantly signed to the label since he was viewed as a producer first and foremost — which sparked rumors that Jay didn't want to sign Kanye.
- JUST LIKE FAMILY. Kanye and Jay's working relationship eventually blossomed into a friendship, which Kanye chronicled on his 2007 song, "Big Brother." The song tells the story of a relationship that is both loving and difficult — much like a bond shared between siblings.
- STICKING UP FOR BEY. During the 2009 MTV VMAs, Kanye infamously took the mic from Taylor Swift when the country crooner took home the Best Female Video Award for "You Belong with Me" over Beyoncé's "Single Ladies."
Aug 3, 2021 · A month after Jay-Z released "Kill Jay-Z," Kanye West left streaming service Tidal, owned largely by Jay-Z. It looked as if relations between the two were at their lowest, but in 2018 there were signs that they could be thawing.
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Packed with exclusive interview material, this 2CD set tells the full story of two titans of Rap: Jay-Z and Kanye West. Place your bets Ladies & Gentlemen as these two heavyweights of rap go head to head in the biggest urban showdown since 2 Pac and Biggie.
Sep 27, 2013 · Place your bets Ladies & Gentlemen as these two heavyweights of rap go head to head in the biggest urban showdown since 2 Pac and Biggie. With Kanye being touted as saviour of the genre but Jay Z still often seen as the baddest of them all, only time will tell who will take the hip-hop crown over coming years.
