What Was Prodigy Beef with Jay-Z & Nas?

 

American rapper Albert Johnson, better known by his stage name Prodigy, was born on November 2, 1974 in Hempstead, New York. His greatest professional successes were accomplished as one half of the hip hop duo Mobb Deep.

But almost as much as writing great rhymes, Prodigy loved a good rap beef. His career was filled with battles against many of the greatest rappers of all time, and he usually gave as good as he got.

Why Murder Inc had Issues with Prodigy

 

Prodigy's book assisted in destroying some relationships within Murder Inc and caused issues with Prodigy until his death. This video dives into other issues between Murder Inc artists and what may have caused Prodigy to "ALLEGEDLY" lie in his book.

Tony Yayo Talks Prodigy, 50 Cent and Cops

 

Tony Yayo reacted to Prodigy of Mobb Deep passing away, which led to Tony speaking about various people in hip-hop passing away, including DJ Kay Slay, who was friends with both Vlad and Tony. 

Prodigy's Last Interview

 

The untimely death of Mobb Deep rap idol Prodigy was one of the most unsettling losses hip-hop has taken yet, as his fans and hip-hop counterparts mourned the fall of one of Queens, New York's finest.

Jay-Z vs Nas - What Really Happened

The feud between Nas and JAY-Z was a gladiatorial battle between two rap titans. They started off with subliminal jabs and moved up to body sh*ts. Fans cheered on. Crews got in the mix. Digs got so personal that parents had to step in. Thankfully, the battle didn't end in tragedy like Biggie vs. 2Pac. It ended in triumph. And friendship. JAY-Z and Nas would later shake hands and join forces.

#MusicVideo Prodigy - “You Will See”

 

Prodigy’s powerful message lives on with “You Will See”, the first single off the late rapper’s upcoming posthumous album, The Hegelian Dialectic Volume 2: The Book Of Heroine.

Prodigy vs Jay-Z

 

In the midst of the so-called beef between the east and west coasts, a beef was also brewing between two artists from NY. Their names, Jay-Z and Prodigy, two rappers who would go on to become greats in this industry. 

Prodigy Talks Which Rappers He Dislikes

 

Prodigy (R.I.P.) getting his feelings off his chest pertaining to the state of the rap game the day before he was set to do a 3-year prison sentence. While he didn’t have much good things to say about the rappers making noise in 2008, I have a feeling he would have had even less of an appreciation for the cast of clowns calling themselves rappers in 2020 and beyond.

Tony Yayo Talks Prodigy Saying He Visited 50 Cent in Hospital

 

Tony Yayo was asked to confirm late Mobb Deep member Prodigy's story about visiting 50 Cent in the hospital, along with E-Money Bags, after the G-Unit was shot. Tony Yayo couldn't confirm the story but believed it due to how close 50 was with E-Money Bags. 

Tupac VS Mobb Deep - What Really Happened

 

Everybody knows about Tupacs Beef with Biggie, Jay-Z, Nas, Bad Boy etc. But there's very little coverage on what went down between Pac and Mobb Deep. This was the era that made me fall in love with hip hop as a child.

Jay Z Talks Beef With Mobb Deep

 

Jay-Z has become one of the biggest legends in the history of hip-hop, but that definitely doesn’t mean everyone has to like him. He’s been no stranger to a big list of feuds, with people from Nas to Tupac. There’s a reason for that. He hasn’t always been a titan of the industry like he is now. 

Saigon Talks Mobb Deep Beef

 

Havoc started off speaking about the era in hip-hop before him, which Saigon explained as “an awakening.” Saigon then turned his attention to Mobb Deep coming on the map, and he explained that he “lost half my fanbase” during their beef. Saigon then explained that Prodigy and Havoc were trying to “wake people up” with their music, and he pointed out that 2Pac and Ice Cube were doing the same thing. 

Ya Highne$$ - Keep It Thoro Remix

Ya Highne$$ kicks off 2017 with a fire freestyle, "Keep It Thoro (Remix)."

This time around, Ya Highne$$ pulls up to Queens Bridge and revisits Prodigy's classic street single, "Keep It Thoro."

Ya Highne$$ is the latest edition of the talented artists hailing from Brooklyn, NY. From the Crown heights section, Ya Highne$$ is looking to solidify his name among Hip Hop royalty. With numerous showcase wins under his belt, above average projects released, and witty yet gritty lyrics, Ya Highne$$ is well on his way to hip hop stardom!

Public Enemy Had To Hitch A Ride To A Gig

(The Wrap-Up Magazine) Even hip-hop icons have a hard time catching a cab sometimes. Good thing for Public Enemy at least one fan in Sheffield, England, has their back. When Public Enemy’s taxi failed to turn up to transport them from a record signing to a show supporting the Prodigy on Saturday, local man Kevin Wells gave them a lift instead — and in a hurry.

“It was very, very surreal,” Wells told the Guardian. “We all walked to the car – Flavor Flav, Chuck D and two of their entourage — and they all just piled in. I’m local to Sheffield so I know all the back streets to get there pretty sharpish so I didn’t feel too tense. I knew I could get them there in time.”

He continued, “They were just asking me where I came from and whether I was local to Sheffield. They were saying how amazed they were in England, how close together all the cities are, because they are used to traveling in the [United] States. They said they love that –- though weren’t so big on the weather in England.”

Chuck D and Flavor Flav of Public Enemy perform at the 2015 BottleRock Napa Valley Music Festival at the Napa Valley Expo on Friday, May 29, 2015, in Napa, Calif.

Understanding the Beef Between Mobb Deep and Capone-N-Noreaga

 

With a history that spans over 30 years, the relationship between Mobb Deep and Capone-N-Noreaga has been a complicated one with many ups and downs. Capone admits he and Noreaga were initially viewed as “Mobb Deep rejects.”

Alus - Aladdin

Jersey's own pop princess, ALUS, was so inspired by British rap star Not3s' smash single, "Aladdin", that she just had to make it her own. Premiered in its visual form by Popdust, ALUS' interpolation is definitely this year's 'girl power' anthem, rife as it is with her signature sultriness, assertive sensuality and well-honed performance prowess.

Top 5 Hottest Alicia Keys Photos

When you talk about hot women, +Alicia keys tops the list. This time The Wrap-Up Magazine has released the top 5 hottest phots of +Alicia Keys. Alicia Augello Cook, known professionally as Alicia Keys, is an American R&B singer, songwriter, pianist, record producer, and actress.

 Alicia Keys says her new album is her best work, plus talks Aretha Franklin covering her hit new single. Alicia Keys grew up carrying a knife in Hell's Kitchen, New York, but music saved her. A piano and vocal prodigy, she wrote her first song at 13 and went on to win five Grammys.

 Recording superstar Alicia Keys may call herself “a beauty virgin,” but with her first beauty campaign, she's proving she can easily go the distance. Check out her hot body in this bikini shot of her on the beach.

 Alicia Keys is a singer, songwriter and actress who has a net worth of $45 million. Born and raised in Manhattan by her single mother. In other news! Alicia Keys Throws Husband Swizz Beatz a Coming to America Birthday Party.

Top 5 Hood Anthems

 

You won't believe who's on this list for the best hood songs created. In this list, The Wrap Up Magazine has listed there Top 5 favorite hood songs. These songs are our picks for a debut into the industry. These artist came in smooth with a hit song that will last a lifetime.