Queens Strikes Back: Donovan Richards Revives Epic Rap Rivalry

Sean Carter, known as Jay-Z, and Nasir Jones, widely recognized as Nas, have a complicated past. Initially, the legendary emcees from Brooklyn and Queens were embroiled in a fierce rivalry that ignited in 1996 when Nas allegedly skipped a studio session for Jay-Z's seminal debut, “Reasonable Doubt.” This feud persisted until 2005 and significantly influenced their careers. Nas launched his infamous diss track “Ether,” while Jay-Z gained attention for challenging a peer of Nas's caliber. Fast forward to today, and the two have reconciled, collaborating on tracks like the 2021 release “Sorry Not Sorry,” produced by DJ Khaled, a clear indication that their animosity is behind them. Recently, Nas celebrated a monumental victory as his $5.5 billion Resorts World Casino project in South Ozone Park received the Community Advisory Committee's unanimous support. This transformative development positions him as a key figure in the community, leading to playful banter about his past rivalry with Jay-Z.

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