Jay-Z recently sat down for a rare, in-depth interview to discuss his decades-long career and current thoughts on the rap game. The hip-hop mogul shared his perspective on a past legal battle and the highly publicized rap beefs of late. This Jay-Z news comes as he celebrates major anniversaries of his classic albums.

Rape Case Aftermath

Jay-Z opened up about the civil lawsuit that accused him of sexual assault, a situation that deeply affected him. He told GQ that the allegations caused uncontrollable anger. Jay-Z stated he refused to settle because it was not true and not in his DNA. He knew the weight such a lawsuit would bring to his family and couldn’t go through with it. Jay-Z also shared how his partners stood by him, recognizing his character. The case was eventually dismissed.

Kendrick Lamar & Drake Drama

Regarding the Kendrick Lamar and Drake feud, Jay-Z clarified his decision to select Kendrick Lamar as the Super Bowl Halftime Show performer. He explained that Kendrick was having a monster year and it was the right choice. Jay-Z dismissed the idea that his choice was part of a conspiracy against Drake. He expressed his frustration with being dragged into their personal battle. Jay-Z stated, “What do I care about them two guys battling? What’s that got to do with me?”

The Death Of Battle Rap?

Jay-Z also reflected on the impact of battle rap in hip-hop today. He feels that while the excitement is understandable, the current state often involves too much negativity. Jay-Z suggested that perhaps battle rap doesn’t need to be a part of the culture any He pointed to his own past battles, like the one with Nas, as something he now regrets given their current strong relationship. He admitted his commentary might seem hypocritical, noting his growth.

Relationship With J. Cole

Furthermore, Jay-Z addressed his relationship with J. Cole. He explained that the narrative of them not loving Cole is false. Jay-Z stated they believed in Cole enough to let him find his own journey. He mentioned trying to help Cole expand his audience by suggesting collaborations. However, Jay-Z emphasized that he never forced these on Cole. He is proud of what J. Cole has accomplished.

New Jay-Z Album?

Fans have been wondering about new music from Jay-Z. He shared that he feels fulfilled creatively at the moment. Jay-Z explained that if he were to release music now, it would reflect his current experiences and might be too angry. He feels the world has enough negativity. Jay-Z is unsure what he needs to create to fulfill him. He wants any new music to be a true representation of his feelings

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