Jay-Z represented Brooklyn all night during his performance at the brand-new Barclay’s center on Friday (September 28).
In addition to performing Brooklyn-centric songs like “Where I’m From” and “Brooklyn Go Hard,” Jay covered fellow Brooklynite Notorious B.I.G.’s “Kick In the Door” and “Juicy.”
But the most special tribute to BK happened when Hov brought out a man instrumental to his career: Big Daddy Kane.
Jay stepped aside for the legend, who performed classic tracks such as “Ain’t No Half Steppin,”” “Set It Off” and “Warm It Up Kane.”
BDK was instrumental in Jay’s early career, including him on the single “Show & Prove” and taking him on tour with him in the early ’90s.
“Big Daddy Kane was before me, before B.I.G., we gotta understand our history,” said Jay on a night where he repaid his mentor.
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OK, Hov. that’s a good look…
paying homage to one of the originators..Hov paying respect and exposing him to a new audience is commendable..
this is good for hip hop.
Thanks Mr. Carter! BDK is incredible, glad to see you pay homage
Well Played Sir.
i concur with all the statements, below. defo a bless move, by HOV.
Since Kane put him on first…. its only right
Why did he perform “Kick in the door” that was a biggie diss to Nas.
like hov cares what ya’ll think lmao..
I hate this nigga so much…
…lol……..
man it’s kinda fucked up when people don’t even expect Hov to exhibit anything remotely resembling loyalty….nice move though playboy….
This nigga LOVE to kiss Biggie’s ass.
He and Biggie grew up together stupid. Why wouldn’t he pay tribute to his childhood friend?
JAYZ is the slimiest greediest fakest SNAKE in the industry! EVERYTHING that comes out of SHAUN CARTER’S mouth is a lie!
This nigga says “he really aint into politics” than he hosts a $40,000 a plate fundraiser for Obama.
How many ya’ll nigga’s can afford that meal??
Ya theats for the average black man!!! Come on folks.. wake up!!
JAYZ = ILLUMINATI PUPPET!!
What is Jay’s love affair with Big Daddy Kane?
“He and Biggie grew up together”
Ironically, they both flunked English.
In related news, Hologram Tupac was gunned down in Las Vegas — http://placeitonluckydan.com/2012/09/tragedy-vegas-tupac-hologram-shot-death-visual-effects-drive/