Nas is back in the spotlight as a resurfaced video from 2005 showcases him dismissing Jim Jones, just as their long-standing feud reignites online. In the clip, which has been making the rounds, Nas laughs off the notion that the Dipset rapper ever deserved a lyrical response, stating, “Imagine putting pen to paper to write about him.” The audience erupted in laughter at his remark.
The timing of the video’s resurgence is particularly interesting, coming on the heels of Jim Jones’ recent assertion on the “Joe and Jada” podcast that he has had a greater impact than Nas and is more relevant to younger audiences. In response to Jones’ claims, Nas expressed, “I’m not anxious to hear the Jim Jones diss record,” asserting that Jones never made his peers feel “nervous” in the way that legendary artists like Notorious B.I.G., Tupac Shakur, Canibus, and Eminem did.
Continuing to roast Jones, Nas added, “But these n#####, like a Jim Jones,” which prompted an audience member to ask, “Who the f### is that?” Nas quickly responded, “Exactly,” reinforcing his point about Jones’ lack of impact.
The resurfaced video comes after a heated exchange between Jones and Shannon Sharpe on the “Nightcap” podcast, where Sharpe challenged Jones’ statements, asking, “What were you smoking when you said you’re better than Nas?” Unfazed, Jones clapped back, mocking Sharpe’s style while standing firm on his beliefs.
Despite the heated exchanges, Jones later confessed on Instagram that his comparison to Nas was a calculated strategy to boost his streaming numbers, highlighting the ongoing relationship between rivalry and marketing in hip-hop.
The original clip of Nas dismissing Jones dates back to a time when Dipset frequently took shots at him in the early 2000s, making this renewed rivalry all the more significant considering their shared history.
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