JAY-Z has been accused of intentionally hindering the commercial appeal of his Roc-A-Fella artists so they wouldn’t pass him in popularity, according to TK Kirkland.
The comedian sat down with The Art of Dialogue earlier this week and alleged that an executive told him that Hov would sabotage certain artists on his roster so that nobody would ever be bigger than himself.
“Beanie Sigel was the shit, n-gga. They would only let Beanie Sigel sell so many records,” Kirkland claimed. “This came from an executive at Roc-A-Fella cus I knew everybody. And they would only let Beanie sell so many records and that was it. They wouldn’t push it no more.
“You couldn’t be bigger than JAY-Z on JAY-Z’s label. You couldn’t be bigger than JAY-Z. You couldn’t sell more records than JAY-Z. But all you had to do was listen to Beanie Sigel shit. And it’s no hate to nobody. JAY-Z, you still my dog.”
A number of fans called cap on Kirkland’s claims and bashed him in the comment section of The Art of Dialogue‘s post.
“Don’t believe it Beans never let the streets go that was always his downfall,” one person wrote, while another said: “Jay pushed Beans more than he did Bleek, that’s saying somethin’. I’m not listening to a n-gga who can’t pronounce the name of the n-gga he talkin bout.”
In a March interview with VladTV, Beanie shared stories from his time at Roc-A-Fella and explained that his “I Go Off” track with 50 Cent was not a diss toward Jay.
The Philly native even added that he wanted to sign with G-Unit due to the issues Roc-A-Fella Records was having at the time.
“That ‘I Go Off’ was just a record that I had. I ain’t have no hook on it,” Beans said. “50 liked it. I sent it to him, he knocked the hook off.”
He continued: “It ain’t nothing about JAY-Z like n-ggas is talking about with that record. Even through the lyrics, ain’t nothing about JAY-Z in there, but 50 started talking crazy. Not crazy, but you know they got that weird relationship. They don’t fuck with each other, but then they fuck with each other.”
He distorted what was said. Jay z wanted artists to be themselves and not to copy Jay z. Jay z wanted to be the only Jay z. It doesn’t mean he wanted his artists to fail. Nas is the one limiting careers
You must love the taste of Camel dick to even think that.
Jay copied them, not the other way around..
This dude saying “Jay Z you still my dog” after he publically disrespects Jay. They prolly have no friendship now to begin with.
This dude saying “Jay Z you still my dog” after he publically disrespects Jay. They prolly have no friendship now to begin with.
How would doing this benefit jay z brand and company Roc nation ? Why would he not want to succeed stupid ? Not everything works out or goes as planned especially every rapper who thinks they are a star
How would doing this benefit jay z brand and company Roc nation ? Why would he not want to succeed stupid ? Not everything works out or goes as planned especially every rapper who thinks they are a star
Roc-a-fella was Dame Dash’s label and he was light years ahead of the roster. What’s with all these attacks on j hova?
a lot of people know jay z is about 30 years deep he don’t need to hold back any brother and if he don’t and they blow up they don’t have that experience in the game under their belt jay z is a legend always will be and people know that they will put any one correct about who and how it is people know better a bit weird how he says this revelation it doesn’t seem to be how jay z is as a business man but ego in the way you got to keep the ego in check……
Kanye was the brightest star they had on Roc-a-fella, if someone is destined to be a star, it’s going to happen. Stop blaming Jay cause that roster couldn’t get over. Does anyone every look back as say “Man, it’s a shame Memphis Bleek and Beans never reached their potential.” As dope as Beans was, you have a ton of lyrically dope artist that don’t connect with fans the way you think they should. Joe Budden, Lloyd Banks, Cassidy, Canibus…the list goes on.
FINALLY.. The truth! Let’s protect that man at all costs.
Jay is a business man 1st so this just sounds dumb why would he not want artist to bring in more revenue…
It’s less about fame and more about sales from an executive level and never in his career have u seen Hov being a diva type of artist, it’s always about the product be it alcohol,clothes or endorsements never about being treated like a diva so, sorry but this is unbelievable
Jay is a business man 1st so this just sounds dumb why would he not want artist to bring in more revenue…
It’s less about fame and more about sales from an executive level and never in his career have u seen Hov being a diva type of artist, it’s always about the product be it alcohol,clothes or endorsements never about being treated like a diva so, sorry but this is unbelievable
Jay was jealous of Cam’ron so he held him back when he joined rocafella.
When Jay was head of Def jam he held Joe Budden back
So this is probably true. I like Jay but he’s no way No1 best MC. Nas is lyrically superior to him.
Budden is better. Eminem is better. Royce is better. King Crooked is better. Black thought is better. Killer Mike is better.
Ab-Soul is better. Rass Kas is better
This is a silly statement. If Jay did this, then why in the HELL did he help Sigel get a clothing line AND a record label?? This is someone speaking on business that wasn’t theirs, and it’s lame as hell. Case and point, Jay did the same thing for homey from Carolina(Mr. Cole World himself). Helped Cole start his record label after seeing the dude do his thing on the artist side. Cole one of the biggest artists out, and his label is making waves. The difference between Cole and Sigel is Cole committed to being an artist, and Sigel did not. Sigel wanted to be in the streets despite his immense talent and the opportunity placed at his feet. And what happened? Sigel got one lung now, doing mixtape cameos for up & comers. J. Cole is holding festivals in his hometown and cultivating careers. Same opportunity from the same man. Y’all believe anything that come out a hanger on’s mouth.
Dame did that. And Sigel was never the owner of State Property. He was just the face. Sigel has said he never made any money off the clothing line.
What reason would Jay-Z have for doing this? If Beanie is a huge hit then that’s more money in Jay-Z pocket and Jay-Z doesn’t seem like the type that want’s to miss out on any chance to make some paper. This is a non story. Carry on!!!
JAY-Z does so Much for ppl. He has helped tons of ppl accomplish things they could never do alone. He has. Heart of Gold. Stop hatin on GODS BEST.
JAY-Z does so Much for ppl. He has helped tons of ppl accomplish things they could never do alone. He has a Heart of Gold. Stop hatin on GODS BEST.
I think there’s some merit to it. He wanted ppl to succeed but only to a certain point. However, Kanye was just so determined and talented, it didn’t matter he was destined to break through. It’s been noted by Guru multiple times that Jay Z wasn’t going to push artists like 50 Cent who actually did a lot for his artist to succeed.