You must have heard your idol say he liked AZ although he has always been a very underrated rapper he appears to be a cool dude with that said you heard your idol say that so for you it was time to regurgitate and take your idols words to heart
That was an example of how we should handle things. Classy like a real boss should. If we’re going to be up in arms every time someone says something about us, it shows our lack of understanding of how to de-escalate minor matters that could become major ones. Nuff respect for AZ.
AZ drops jewels and he knows the rules of engagement and warfare he knew what 50 was doing. Like he said if you bring my name up I'm doing something. Just don't cross the gun line,I'm not going to play with that.I like the fact that you don't see alot of dudes around AZ.
I guess you missed that 50 lived on the other side of the gun line 😂😂😂😂 maybe you need to listen to all the Ogs talk about 50 back then 😂😂😂😂he had niggas scared in real life
@@thehighestlevel4374there are some people walking around who will force you to kill them. You don't antagonize someone who's ready to die if you're not prepared to be the one to kill him
@@thehighestlevel4374you heard your idol say that so for you it was time to take your idle words to heart and regurgitate everything he said about AZ you guys got to stop Idol worshiping these people 😂😂😂😂 🤡🤡
@@thehighestlevel4374 50 aint playing aith no brooklyn niggas , especially east new york / Brownsville now go ask your OG’s about that. FiF aint stupid thats why he got a gang of ENY/ Brownsville niggas with him and brooklyn tatted on his neck.
A lot of people don't know but AZ is super nice wit his hands.. definitely aint no push over and he was known to get busy.. never on no extra tough sh-t tho.. carry himself like a real g
Only way 50 knew to pay homage to his heroes or young artists he fuck with without putting em in his pocket was to throw a shot at em .......welcome to the race I gave you a lane
Az really is up there with Nas. From there work together with the Firm even though short lived. The features on both of their own projects together. Although AZ isnt as praised Nas like other greats. Az is definitely on that level with the greats for HipHop.
This was one of the more lowkey, under the radar "beefs" people rarely speak of(or even know about). 50 doesn't even bring this one up. It was such a weird and out of nowhere beef that then went nowhere.
Understood the verbal jab was just a part of the biz nothing to take personal and saw it as a salute to what he's done in the game... that's how an MC responds 🎤🔉🔊💪🏽✊🏽👊🏽💯
Laid back cool dude 💯 Not looking for trouble but ready if it comes. Too many guys have a need to prove they’re tough guys. When a fire is hot & raging sometimes it’s best to stand back and let it burn out.
that’s probably because it’s more to music than just lyricism…some folk go for the vibe while some go for the lyrics…to each is own whatever resonates with the individual
AZ has always been a premier NYC rapper since I heard Doe or Die when it dropped. He is one of the most overlooked east coast lyricists and his releases were always consistent.
I swear I was in love with AZ back in the day..I remember when Nas did my college homecoming in 96’ and brought out AZ the crowd went crazy. He was always a thorough dude from what I remember.
knowledge begat wisdom, wisdom brings for an understanding of self. Everything falls into place from there, no need to engage by going into a rage over nothing you can't change. Always appreciated AZ's wisdom knowledge
: 50 wasn’t even dissing AZ, he just used his name to show, that if he tried to be more lyrical & technical than he really was at that moment, he wouldn’t have been praised the way he was for what he was preaching…THINK!
Fif's nod to AZ was that even though he was lyrical, he couldn't make a hit. That's why he specifically "bs joints"; it was a reference to the actual record. NE dudes think it's all about lyricism even though less lyrically talented artist make hits all over the country. All that talent and still missing the bag.
@@jaranameer2882Why are ppl trying to make out 50 to be Socrates or some ish. It's not that deep. He specifically said "🐂ish joints like AZ" because he knew rap "beef" sells records. Still does. And he was on the warpath like AZ said, dissing any and everyone to keep that persona pumping. Period. AZ a G in the streets for real though that's why he ain't feed in to that baby diss. 50 a marketing genius, not some ghetto guru where everything he say is SUPER deep. Y'all gotta stop drinking that Kool Aid. 50 looked up to AZ Nas Big etc...like he said if AZ wasn't popping Fif wouldn't even have mentioned him. AZ been a boss and still is. 50 been a boss and still is. But it's levels to ish. They both dope for different reasons.
I never really listened to AZ music but I always admired big homie because he always seemed like a cool laid back gangsta who wasn’t into all the rap politics and shit
A-Z....ALPHA-OMEGA....AZ, I got a feeling he is not the guy to play with... He comes off as a doer, not a talker.... That's why his rhymes hit you in that relaxed but intense pocket of flow... Like a mafia do.. Respect the God AZ
"50 it's only a run, enjoy this here Matter of fact you ain't done, enjoy this year And it's only fair I make this clear You could neva fuck wit me, so don't neva fuck wit me If money makes the man then on Iraq land Saddam statue will still stand on top of the sand You a fan so overall respect my hand Cuz I can see what's goin' on, I respect your scam And we can toast to the life that showed us both That trials and tribulation only bring forth growth And when we ghost, you know who will be felt the most So live your life 'til the reaper approach." AZ
I mean, 50s come up was the stuff of legend. Dude almost died, came back on a mission and got the attention of two of the greatest of all time in Dre and Em. White folks or not he worked his ass off for that.
@Nicolas good point but he’s still not better than AZ. It’s like comparing an educated poet to a community college creative writing student. AZ’s lyrics and flow are just completely superior, objectively speaking.
Lyricism sure. 50 ain’t even the best in his crew. Banks was always the dude that could rap his ass off. But some of these dudes acting like 50 can’t rap lol. Like come on dude was ciphering with guys like NORE in the late 90s. Dude had a deal before he got shot. Very few are as good as AZ, Nas, Cormega, etc. But 50 is respectable for sure.
See New York Nigz real different cause to this Day I remember seeing some Rap Dude's got TRULY shook when they saw Prodigy irl so for artist to NOT start nuthin sez ALOT
Respect the game, respect fo others, Bruh was/is wise beyond his years!!! It ain't about beefin through lyrics, threatening and taking lives! Bruh comfortable, made his mark and is probably happily live of his monetary accomplishments and royalties.... AZ still and always has been a *Class Act*....💯💯❗️
50 isnt even a good lyricist my dude.... His pen isnt "deep" at all. Dear god what some of you have done to hip hop is utterly shocking. Makin it out like this dude Black Thought or Mos Def....
@@stevenshaw6256 you mean the version who's ass was saved by the popularity? 50s best version, the version which made Power of the Dollar couldn't fuck with AZ on a good day
I love how AZ carries himself after all these years.
I been listening to AZ back in the days NY
La memoria man
Facts
AZ is a real G' nothing but official in the streets and in life.
❤ facts. real bklyn cat and he respectful.
YEAH ITS ACTUALLY INSPIRATIONAL
AZ albums still hold up now. 💯
💯 Also his joints with Nas are on another level.
9 lives my top 10 fav album of all time
Holds up my glass on the coffee table, along with all Nas flops
Pieces of a man is 🔥🔥
Yup
AZ is the most overlooked MC.
Literally never heard of him
@@Kloutkulturelol what are you 10 yrs old?😂
@@jrrex08 33 💀💀💀💀
@@Kloutkulturehe was Nas boy. Everybody claimed he was a great, but he’s mid tbh.
@@oophorror2251 I see. I’m on the west coast so all my legends was Dre, pac, snoop, mac 10, Warren G, Nate Dogg, ect
AZ has always been the most mature brother throughout all the stages of his career.
When your flow is as smooth as a cognac I can understand
🖨
AZ is one of those guys who is your favorite rapper favorite rapper .
JAY Z EXPLAINED AND EXPRESSED THAT A.Z. WAS DEFINITELY HIS FAVORITE SO!!!!!!!
You must have heard your idol say he liked AZ although he has always been a very underrated rapper he appears to be a cool dude with that said you heard your idol say that so for you it was time to regurgitate and take your idols words to heart
@@jonathanparks107wtf are you talking about out
How many times will this played out saying be said? We’ve all heard it already. You’re not saying anything new.
niiice
"if my talent can't do it,I don't need to be here"❤💯💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿👌🏿🙏🏿
True G
AZ was always on point
Yeah like officer Rickey
AZ is Underrated
Criminally Underrated
Criminally Underrated 😢,,but his 2020s run has been 🔥,, Same with Cormega
Facts
To NY niggas
@@92CJLove Closed-minded just like some NY niggas. Let that Source Awards shyt go bruh
AZ is a Prestige dude...I love his style....always have...super dope MC
That was an example of how we should handle things. Classy like a real boss should. If we’re going to be up in arms every time someone says something about us, it shows our lack of understanding of how to de-escalate minor matters that could become major ones. Nuff respect for AZ.
Amen
Well said. Salute that 👌🏾
AZ drops jewels and he knows the rules of engagement and warfare he knew what 50 was doing. Like he said if you bring my name up I'm doing something. Just don't cross the gun line,I'm not going to play with that.I like the fact that you don't see alot of dudes around AZ.
I guess you missed that 50 lived on the other side of the gun line 😂😂😂😂 maybe you need to listen to all the Ogs talk about 50 back then 😂😂😂😂he had niggas scared in real life
@@thehighestlevel4374there are some people walking around who will force you to kill them. You don't antagonize someone who's ready to die if you're not prepared to be the one to kill him
@@thehighestlevel4374Apparently somebody wasn't scared. They shot him up. Missed that part huh?
@@thehighestlevel4374you heard your idol say that so for you it was time to take your idle words to heart and regurgitate everything he said about AZ you guys got to stop Idol worshiping these people 😂😂😂😂 🤡🤡
@@thehighestlevel4374 50 aint playing aith no brooklyn niggas , especially east new york / Brownsville now go ask your OG’s about that. FiF aint stupid thats why he got a gang of ENY/ Brownsville niggas with him and brooklyn tatted on his neck.
A lot of people don't know but AZ is super nice wit his hands.. definitely aint no push over and he was known to get busy.. never on no extra tough sh-t tho.. carry himself like a real g
So isn’t 50, he use to box/train when he was a teenager.
@@BlackMarq20 pretty sure half of NY all boxers lol
@@yz2374😅
Lmao Most NY dudes Can’t Squabble and I mean the the non FBA dude 😂
@@papoopse100cap 🧢
AZ the smoothest 🥷in hip hop in my opinion, straight playa💯💪🏾
You got Michael Bivins then you got AZ. Who TF is cooler than them 2. Probably only me lol
@@winmajistyplanet9879those are 2 good ones... they are never out of character always smooth
Nas definitely in this category
AZ was on some grown man shit
He understood where it was gonna go and how everybody peoples was gonna pay a cost
It wasnt worth it then or now
He’s an old school hustler…that Ralph Lauren and his posture oozes it
Don’t forget az got to see FAP and LO LIFES finesse polo it’s BROOKLYN sun💯💯💯
@@deyjahellington7945 I’m a Bush Baby who moved to The Ville…trust me, I know the vybz
You could never fuck wit me, so don't ever fuck wit me.
His response was dope on the Format
Tru
and that’s all he needed to say to 50 nothing more because it’s facts
AZ still is sharp with that pen 🖊️
💯📠
AZ - Humble Legend
AZ is who your favorite rapper listens to.
Nas has been my favorite rapper since I was a child. Listening to him introduce me to how nice AZ was. I need to watch this interview
That hoodie is fireeee
Facts! Looked it up online. That bad boy is like $600
@@RollyFingers man what website
@@Ladale-hc5fr well for starters, I want to apologize on the price. It runs for $398 on Saks Fifth Avenue website as well as Capsule Hoodies.
@RollyFingers
I'm not sure of the price, but know that sort of Polo will cost you a few hundred and up.
Only way 50 knew to pay homage to his heroes or young artists he fuck with without putting em in his pocket was to throw a shot at em .......welcome to the race I gave you a lane
That’s corny af. You can tell he was raised in a 🌈 household
AZ is so underrated…one of the best to ever do it!!! ENY Brooklyn stand up!!!
I agree
@@osirismessiah7281 he been in my top 5 since lifes a bitch
Az really is up there with Nas. From there work together with the Firm even though short lived. The features on both of their own projects together. Although AZ isnt as praised Nas like other greats. Az is definitely on that level with the greats for HipHop.
💯
All FAX 📠 ❤️🔥💯⚡️⚡️⚡️
@@TheStreetFoolosopherMr187huh?? You must mean Cormega AZ is on every song on the Firm album
AZ is a legend, put respect to the mans name
That is real talk! "if my talent can't do it, then i don't need to be here"
This was one of the more lowkey, under the radar "beefs" people rarely speak of(or even know about). 50 doesn't even bring this one up. It was such a weird and out of nowhere beef that then went nowhere.
A few key people Fif worked with got around to Fif, including Nas, and told him he better chill on that one.
One of the most respected MEN in the game that just happens to be a great MC
Fif bars sounds like a compliment 😊
Nah. It’s bleeped. “ If I put out bullshit joints like AZ every chance niggas get they’d try and play me” 50 is a savage😂
@@traderhines76AZ was like "why he said fuq me for?" That's just fif being fif
@@traderhines76And AZ would’ve bodied him just like Kiss did. 🤷♂️
@@nasirjones9149 AZ did respond. It was nothing phenomenal.
50 cent has more money than AZ
The OGs have more WISDOM than the YGs
Az was always a real one in every aspect he understood rank 💯👑
That song "what If" is a timeless classic
Can’t lie it is 🔥🔥
I've been trying to look this up and I can't find it. It doesn't seem to be on any of his albums either
@@YinYangSeperationGRODT Soundtrack
Movie soundtrack
Ohhh I see you now lmao
"If I put out bullshit joints like AZ, every chance niggas get they'd try and play me"
Az is a whole different Caliber 3/4’s of the rap game don’t want it with Sosa East New York pay attention
Understood the verbal jab was just a part of the biz nothing to take personal and saw it as a salute to what he's done in the game... that's how an MC responds 🎤🔉🔊💪🏽✊🏽👊🏽💯
A Z the visualizer pure Nice NY , skillz impeccable TA this day " SALUTE" OG
AZ was definitely a high caliber rapper
Was?
@@DavidLoveOfficialthat's what I came to say beloved. Waaaaaaaas?(soldier boy voice)
50 a high caliber street dude 50 wouldve god AZ touched please believe that and lined AZ up and i love AZ but thats the truth
@@lordjusticeel157😂😂😂
@@SolomonandTheIncentivesNobody's invincible. Never underestimate the next man..
Doe or Die is amazing man
"You a fan, so overall respect my hand, cause I can see what's going on, I respect your scam" Royal Salute
🗑️🗑️🗑️🗑️🗑️
@@markmercado89naw az will eat 50 in a battle
@@marquisbutler2780 No he wouldn't.Not wit bullsht joints🤣🤣🤣
@@markmercado89 real hip hop heads know Az is better
50 can't fuck with Az
Laid back cool dude 💯 Not looking for trouble but ready if it comes. Too many guys have a need to prove they’re tough guys. When a fire is hot & raging sometimes it’s best to stand back and let it burn out.
Life's A Bitch & Then You DIE👑
As a true Brooklyn Knight would keep it, calm and relax. Salute to you King ✊🏾
He said for sure he would have took it to streets that speaks volume
Royal Salute was a brilliant response track
That "what if" song is underrated gem
💯
50 couldn't fuck with AZ Lyrically but 50 buzz was way too heavy and most people didn't understand complex lyricism back then
People still don’t nowadays
Ahhhhhh.
Thank you.
💯
that’s probably because it’s more to music than just lyricism…some folk go for the vibe while some go for the lyrics…to each is own whatever resonates with the individual
Lyricism isnt everything. There is way more to rap. And imo nowadays there are too many people overestimating lyricism.
@@questionyourself718 Overestimating?
Damn. Now I've heard everything.
AZ has always been a premier NYC rapper since I heard Doe or Die when it dropped. He is one of the most overlooked east coast lyricists and his releases were always consistent.
Sugar Hill will ALWAYS be that one.
Always
ALWAYS
No one every brings up AZ mixtapes .
Especially the mixtape cookin soul did
Cookin Soul mixtapes were nothing but magic.
Title
Az was that dude back in the day he had some classic joints but to compare him to 50 cent ? Let AZ have his flowers as a pioneer in the rap game !!
AZ>>>>>50
@@timphillips3971lmaoooooo
Yikes.... youre comparing careers and not ability. Careers not close to 50. Ability is miles and light years ahead of 50.
Pick your battles wisely.. This didn’t make him less of a man but more of one ☝🏾 🫡💯🤴🏾
Honestly, I heard AZ bars back at him. 50 wanted no parts of that.
AZ downplayed what really happened. He went in on 50.
That az response was garbage!!!
What song? All I remember was the few bars which they played on this video
@@pl3387 Mixtape record. I don't know the title.
@@markmercado89 Go breathe into a paper bag, 50 fanboy.
50 had one of the greatest hype in the rap game and the fact that he was able to zone inn and connect the dots was amazing.
The Visualizer 💯💯💯
I swear I was in love with AZ back in the day..I remember when Nas did my college homecoming in 96’ and brought out AZ the crowd went crazy. He was always a thorough dude from what I remember.
knowledge begat wisdom, wisdom brings for an understanding of self. Everything falls into place from there, no need to engage by going into a rage over nothing you can't change. Always appreciated AZ's wisdom knowledge
One of the greatest pens to touch paper📝
: 50 wasn’t even dissing AZ, he just used his name to show, that if he tried to be more lyrical & technical than he really was at that moment, he wouldn’t have been praised the way he was for what he was preaching…THINK!
No that was a clear diss. He said AZ put out bullshit joints (albums).
@@jaranameer2882exactly
Fif's nod to AZ was that even though he was lyrical, he couldn't make a hit. That's why he specifically "bs joints"; it was a reference to the actual record. NE dudes think it's all about lyricism even though less lyrically talented artist make hits all over the country. All that talent and still missing the bag.
@@jaranameer2882Why are ppl trying to make out 50 to be Socrates or some ish. It's not that deep. He specifically said "🐂ish joints like AZ" because he knew rap "beef" sells records. Still does. And he was on the warpath like AZ said, dissing any and everyone to keep that persona pumping. Period. AZ a G in the streets for real though that's why he ain't feed in to that baby diss. 50 a marketing genius, not some ghetto guru where everything he say is SUPER deep. Y'all gotta stop drinking that Kool Aid. 50 looked up to AZ Nas Big etc...like he said if AZ wasn't popping Fif wouldn't even have mentioned him. AZ been a boss and still is. 50 been a boss and still is. But it's levels to ish. They both dope for different reasons.
@@jahsafe4131He did feed into the diss🤦🏿♂️Which is why he responded & 50 was right it was a "bullsht joint by az"😂😂😂
Still bumping the format 2024 🙌🏻💯
AZ is really too advanced and mature in his thinking. True brotha right here. Salute.
One of my favorites growing up , the duo with nas was master piece , az and naz / jada kiss and styles p were different!!!
AZ is a G
AZ one of my favorite rappers. Str8 up chill, humble and real af. Mad underrated
Smart man pick your battles wisely grown man shit not necessary to feed into every negative comment
The most underrated rapper of all time.
Royal Salute, peep the last few bars crazy.
One thing I would say about AZ, he’s a well respected rapper, his whole demeanor demands respect ✊🏾 🔥
AZ has been and always will be one of my absolute favourite artists. Never compromised. Always brought the heat. Shout out to the brother🎉🎉🎉
A Thorough Bread indeed 💯
Brooklyn Elegance Master Don. What's P
I never really listened to AZ music but I always admired big homie because he always seemed like a cool laid back gangsta who wasn’t into all the rap politics and shit
Like AZ said “and my mentality is money. Orientated, my destiny is to live my dream for all the peeps who didn’t make it /this year“
“If they wrote a book about your life, you think anybody’ll read it?”
"No fucking question "
"The FLYEST"
Verbally, 1 of the GREATEST
A-Z....ALPHA-OMEGA....AZ, I got a feeling he is not the guy to play with... He comes off as a doer, not a talker.... That's why his rhymes hit you in that relaxed but intense pocket of flow... Like a mafia do.. Respect the God AZ
AZ was such a smooth emcee....
He was one if the first NY rappers that listened to heavy 💯
Yeah that's like fighting a boxer past ilhis prime in retirement when you're a young lion
What 😂 whos the young lion and whos the retired boxer? This old they both was still in their prime
Sugar hill came out in 95....how the fuck was AZ in his prime when 50 ain't drop till 03 and got dissed after that cuz Royal Salute came out in 06
"50 it's only a run, enjoy this here
Matter of fact you ain't done, enjoy this year
And it's only fair I make this clear
You could neva fuck wit me, so don't neva fuck wit me
If money makes the man then on Iraq land
Saddam statue will still stand on top of the sand
You a fan so overall respect my hand
Cuz I can see what's goin' on, I respect your scam
And we can toast to the life that showed us both
That trials and tribulation only bring forth growth
And when we ghost, you know who will be felt the most
So live your life 'til the reaper approach." AZ
50 don't want to talk about that 😂
🗑️🗑️🗑️🗑️This that bullsht joint by az😂😂😂
I use to hear people say nas and az are the jordan and pippen of hip hop.
Still got AZ in rotation! The real ones know.
A.z is that nicca
Az was in my top 5 still love just need to hear more
won't lie i herd that bar and kind of was like AZ get punked, just for a min cuse AZ a legend with some classics
AZ you a fuckin legend don't let his lil verse get to ya head I still bump yo shit til dis day 💪💪💯💯
50percent could never be greater than AZ. Commercialism and record labels never made the culture. True emcees like AZ, make the culture.
50 came at a time when white people truly started to promote rap more and he was under eminem so it helped.
I mean, 50s come up was the stuff of legend. Dude almost died, came back on a mission and got the attention of two of the greatest of all time in Dre and Em. White folks or not he worked his ass off for that.
50 was/is the culture. He was curving his spine to please dem.
@Nicolas good point but he’s still not better than AZ. It’s like comparing an educated poet to a community college creative writing student. AZ’s lyrics and flow are just completely superior, objectively speaking.
Lyricism sure. 50 ain’t even the best in his crew. Banks was always the dude that could rap his ass off. But some of these dudes acting like 50 can’t rap lol. Like come on dude was ciphering with guys like NORE in the late 90s. Dude had a deal before he got shot. Very few are as good as AZ, Nas, Cormega, etc. But 50 is respectable for sure.
Hoe happy Jackie most underrated az songS
AZ is probably the single most underrated hip hop artist in existence. Inspectah Deck up there too.
That album in general is underrated.
@@ryanblanchard2508 yessir man, top 20 all time for sure.
@@giftedx1391 doe or die man a true hidden classic, even his new stuff is just as good.
A-Z. Everythang else dwells within that zone. Only one can transcend the framework. I always have a second to tilt my hat.
AZ is underrated
See New York Nigz real different cause to this Day I remember seeing some Rap Dude's got TRULY shook when they saw Prodigy irl so for artist to NOT start nuthin sez ALOT
Legend. hall of fame of hip hop
Respect the game, respect fo others, Bruh was/is wise beyond his years!!!
It ain't about beefin through lyrics, threatening and taking lives!
Bruh comfortable, made his mark and is probably happily live of his monetary accomplishments and royalties....
AZ still and always has been a *Class Act*....💯💯❗️
AZ is straight O.G. keep it banging my brother 💯
Fifty pen is deep he was pivotal in a few hit records before he was mainstream and he wasn't a one hit wonder jmo
50 isnt even a good lyricist my dude.... His pen isnt "deep" at all. Dear god what some of you have done to hip hop is utterly shocking. Makin it out like this dude Black Thought or Mos Def....
AZ flyest dude in the game...
AZ is 50 Cent's favorite rapper . That's why he took shots at him . To acknowledge AZ's skills .
AZ is one of the illest to ever do it. So underrated.
AZ will tear apart 50
Good joke
NOT that version of 50
@@OMAR-vk9pi you live in a delusion boy
@@stevenshaw6256 you mean the version who's ass was saved by the popularity? 50s best version, the version which made Power of the Dollar couldn't fuck with AZ on a good day
Lol not physically not anyway anyhow! 50 back then was a beast literally!!
My favorite rapper of all time
Az carries himself very respectfully
“What if” is one of the most underrated songs ever. 🔥
Real 👑 talk 💯