Will.I.Am Praises Black Thought Over JAY-Z
Jadakiss Calls Out Tech CEO’s Jay-Z vs. Black Thought Take as Culture Vulture Clickbait
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Jadakiss is speaking out against a recent comparison made by a tech CEO pitting Jay-Z against Black Thought, accusing the executive of intentionally stirring up division within hip-hop for online engagement. The LOX rapper, alongside Jada pinkett Smith, didn’t hold back their criticism, arguing the comparison was unnecessary and harmful to the culture.
The Spark: A Tech CEO’s Controversial Opinion
The controversy began when a tech CEO publicly declared Black Thought to be “a trillion times better” than Jay-Z. This statement quickly circulated online, prompting debate and, according to Jadakiss, a intentional attempt to manufacture conflict. The original post, shared widely on social media, ignited a firestorm of discussion amongst hip-hop fans.
“Leave our fking culture alone,” Jada Pinkett Smith emphatically stated during a discussion with Jadakiss. “that’s my opinion. because you’re starting off some sht and then he’s going to be in the state-of-the-art hills somewhere making cars… We need no more nuclear bombs set off in hip-hop unless it’s called for. This guy’s a rich tech…he makes cars.”
Jadakiss echoed this sentiment, adding, “He should have kept his thoughts to himself.”
Why Jadakiss Believes It’s About Clicks, Not Culture
Jadakiss went further, explaining his frustration that these kinds of divisive debates seem unique to hip-hop. He argued that such comparisons are rarely, if ever, made in other musical genres.
“You’re never going to hear a rapper say fing Coldplay is a million times better than the Black Eyed Peas,” he pointed out. “They put that out there,and that’s the reason that hip-hop is hanging on a string.”
He believes the intention behind the comparison wasn’t genuine artistic critique, but rather a calculated move to generate online traffic. “They’re fing making everybody go against each other for no reason. Just for small talk and clicks and to get the most traffic to your thing,” Jadakiss stated.Jada Pinkett Smith agreed, adding a pointed remark about the ease with which anyone can generate such opinions today.”If that’s how he feels, fk it. That’s how he feels,” she conceded, before sarcastically noting, “you can Google, ChatGPT, whatever the fk you want. You’re not going to find Hov or Black Thought nowhere saying, ‘The Backstreet Boys are a trillion times better than NSYNC.'”
The Larger Issue: Protecting Hip-Hop’s Integrity
Jadakiss’s comments highlight a growing concern within the hip-hop community about outside interference and the exploitation of internal debates for external gain. The rapper’s frustration stems from a feeling that the culture is being treated as a source of content, rather than a respected art form.
This isn’t simply about defending Jay-Z or Black Thought; it’s about protecting the integrity of hip-hop and preventing it from being reduced to a series of manufactured controversies designed to drive clicks and engagement. The core message is clear: respect the culture, and refrain from intentionally sowing discord for personal or professional benefit.