N.O.R.E.’s podcast appearances are on an untouchable win streak.
First there was the time when the Capone-N-Noreaga member claimed the late Big Pun walloped Jay Z with a champagne bottle (a claim that prompted to Jigga to cold call him the day after Thanksgiving) and now, there’s an alleged incident where he was at a Def Jam Christmas function where he overheard Michael Jordan scoff at the mere notion of socializing with rappers who weren’t in his tax bracket. (Or ones not named Jay Z.)
“[MJ] said, ‘Fuck rap.’ I seen the nigga say that…Quote me,” N.O.R.E. told the Rap Radar podcast, recalling how artists such as Method Man and Redman were waiting their chance to speak to the NBA’s G.O.A.T.
Jordan’s longtime rep, Estee Portnoy, felt the need to respond seeing that the story went viral across rap and sports publications alike and unsurprisingly, the Jumpman camp are calling bullshit.
“MJ wasn’t at this party, doesn’t know N.O.R.E., and is a fan of ALL music,” she tells TMZ before adding “Drake is in his brand, and Nelly is a partner of his with the Charlotte Hornets.”
A couple of quick Google searches later, N.O.R.E. found images of the Christmas party he was referring to; Mariah Carey’s 2002 Charm Bracelet album release party.
Jordan Brand has long been revered in the Hip Hop community and the mere mention of the logo can often field incredible results for rappers. “Jumpman” from Drake’s 2015 joint mixtape, What a Time to Be Alive, became Future’s highest charting single as a lead artist. Mike WiLL Made-It saw similar success with his 2013 “23” single with Miley Cyrus and Juicy J, reaching No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. The platinum-selling producer also said he got phone call from the man himself shortly after the song broke.
That’s not saying N.O.R.E.’s story doesn’t fall in line with the reputation Jordan’s aura has sprinkled around the Hip Hop community, either. Several years ago, Chamillionaire posted a now infamous vlog where he claimed the basketball icon disrespected him and Yung Joc at an event.
Earlier today (March 25), N.O.R.E. visited Angie Martinez’s Power 105.1 podcast to promote his new project, Oh No! It’s…Drunk Uncle and doubled down on his version of the story and tweeted out, “I have nothing but time to keep responding to this.”
Watch N.O.R.E.’s Jordan recount as well as Chamillionaire’s unfortunate (alleged) MJ encounter down below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NG2JXO2qsA
People REALLY thought NORE was lying huh? Smh.. You guys really think your idol Michael Jordan cares about you, he doesn’t man. He’s the black Ralph Lauren. Just wear the shoes man.
“untouchable win streak.
First there was the time when the Capone-N-Noreaga member claimed the late Big Pun walloped Jay Z with a champagne bottle” How is this a ‘win streak’? By promoting ignorance and violence having to do with DEAD reap legends. Doesn’t sound like a win to me. Sounds childish and disrespectful HiphopDX
MJ don’t care about black people while black people are dying to acquire some Jordan shoes. Hip Hop community is the biggest free promoter of Jordan shoes trademark btw. And quality of Jordan shoes went rapidly down and that’s a fact.
hows that MJs fault you dumbshits kill over SHOES?
Nore’s a fuckin’ gossip queen now. It seems like a lot of Queens rappers are.
Yeah, that’s why niggas likes Nas, Cormega and Havoc are a bunch of pathetic losers. They’re always crying about something. Why do you think the borough is called “Queens”? Sounds bitchmade. Brooklyn niggas, like Hov, are much realer and are always goal-orientated.
I wish you knew how fckin stupid you sound.
Yeah, that’s why HOV is a boss and Nas is a loser. NORE tells a rumor about Pun hitting HOV in the head with a bottle of champagne, on a podcast!, and HOV hunted his phone number down on thanksgiving to kindly ask not to speak about. That’s how a real man handles shit. Brooklyn niggas always kindly asking people over the phone to not spread rumors about them.
Since when has Michael Jordan given any indication he cares about anything other than Michael Jordan?
Wassup in 2016 i guess its cool to diss Jordan wtf…
The truth is not a diss
Jordan hates the people who buy his sneakers just like Bill Cosby hates the people defending him. Good thing I only rock sketchers like a real one
Sketchers? Lmfao
When they say Kobe is the closest thing to Michael Jordan, they meant it.
People buy Jordan’s because of the look, not because Jordan was a great player. If you’re going to say people shouldn’t because Jordan doesn’t like black people than you do research on the owners of all the brands you support and all the suppliers of the foods you eat. You’d be cutting a lot of stuff out your life.
I’m sorry but just because you’re black doesn’t mean you have to be a supporter of rap. But people think you do. Jordans are talked about in a lot of rap songs but he doean’t need it. I’m sure he doesn’t just talk to Jay. Drake has to get some love, too.
Fuck MJ if I see that nigga ima shake my dingaling in his face to show him that money and fame don’t mean shit
Fuck jordans! Da most realest Niggas from Africa walking barefoot. Word to the mother!
The two examples for “rappers” on Jordans team are Nelly and drake. Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahaj
Who cares what kind of music mj listens to lmfao.
HOV really does has nice lips tho. That’s why Queens Niggas are a bunch of losers. They don’t have thick, juicy Brooklyn lips!
rappers swear they are all tough and hard but are the FIRST to cry about things. who cares if MJ doesnt like rap . hes entitled to like WHATEVER he wants to like.. just bc hes black…if a white person had said that about MJ the black community would be crying for a week and him being a racist and sterotyping
Yet, he took photos with Macklemore with no problem. Just as he has the right to criticize them, they have the right to be offended by him. Besides, rap music is one of the reasons why he’s so successful…
it makes me laugh when guys like NORE are supposed to be hard gangstas but then get into these real housewives type squabbles on social media. who the hell cares about this crap. who cares what MJ did or didnt say. grow up dude
It’s an historical account. Stop actin like you never recounted done shut that happened to u. No different with Nore just cause he’s got a platform
It’s funny cuz Nore just made a statement and the blogs/sites are the ones who run with it. C’mon now.
Rain, you look kinda sexy I’d give you the D…bet that ass is fat and tits are right. Face and smile definitely on point
This MJ is an asshole thing is really taking off…again. Do I believe it, yes. Will I still wear Jordans, yes – because they’re fly and it represents his athletic prowess, not his bad attitude.
This happened over 10 years ago. Who cares? Even if it happened yesterday, again, who cares??
Don’t expect a boycott on Jordan anytime soon. Black folks don’t boycott black folks that hate other black folks- that’s the norm!
People are entitled to feel whatever way they want about jordan. If he’s an ass or role model. But spending $200-$400 on sneakers and you dont own a car, house, or anything that benefits you in life, is just childish. They are just a fad and fads come n go. Wake up people! Prioritize!
It’s not a fad if he’s been making shoes since 1985 and people are still buying his shoes that never seen him play, long after he retired…