Jay-Z recorded a diss song about DeShawn Stevenson in defense of his buddy Lebron James that was played at Love in D.C. this weekend (and of course made its way to the blogosphere). Click here to listen
Washington Post has the story:
Jay-Z, the Jigga Man, H-to-the-Izzo, Mr. Beyonce Knowles,
made a diss record about DeShawn Stevenson that was played at the D.C. night spot Love on Friday night, according to several witnesses. I have not heard the song or the lyrics but I was told that Jay-Z freestyled over the beat for the track, “Blow The Whistle” by rapper Too Short. The beat is hot, and if you want to know how that beat goes at least, click on this.
But anyway, witnesses at the club said that the DJ gave the microphone to Cavaliers reserve Damon Jones. Jones allegedly made some unsavory comments about Stevenson and the Wizards, according to people in attendance. And just before 2 a.m., the song was played. It was played five times from what I hear (I feel like a gossip columnist here. I really wish I was writing about basketball, people).
What was DeShawn’s reaction? He went at James.
“He says he has a lot of swag, but I don’t think that’s something to do,” Stevenson said about James. “This is basketball. I’m not worried about the song. I’m not worried about what he did. But for Damon Jones to get on the mic. And I heard he was saying foul stuff about me and stuff like that, they’re taking it beyond basketball to me.”
So apparently all this stuff started because DeShawn Stevenson called Lebron overrated and said he didn’t like him. There have been some pretty retarded non-rap beefs that spilled into music that I can think of (i.e. Timbaland vs. Scott Storch)…but this little beef between DeShawn and Lebron/Jay-Z seems even more pointless. To be honest, I don’t really follow sports much so I didn’t even know who DeShawn Stevenson is until this whole diss thing came about lol. I guess Jay must be really bored these days to take the time to record a diss track. I think it makes him look a little unprofessional considering that he is part owner of a NBA basketball team. However, my only real gripe though is that he just didn’t match the hotness of Too Short’s original “Blow The Whistle”. That song is classic (on the West Coast) but Hov didn’t bring that same energy. Oh well…hopefully these guys will get back to playing ball and leave the beef alone since it kind of makes them all look stupid.
What do you guys think of Jay-Z dissing DeShawn Stevenson? Do you think it’s fair game since DeShawn has thrown a few subliminal jabs? Shouldn’t Jay-Z be holding himself to a higher standard of professionalism in matters concerning the NBA?
Posted by Reecie
Reecie
thehonorable
next! deshawn who? shit was unnecessary on hovs part, dont really like him anyways
Are rappers looking for a reason to beef these day? I kind of expect something like this from 50 cent.
Don’t know who Deshawn is,and don’t care too.But he is right about one thing,”Lebron” is over over overrated!
Jay Z your acting imature………
S.S show them what it means to be a man
Mr. Beyonce Knowles, What the hell
Ether
not today,
U mean Mr running down Beyonce Knowles boohty………….
Lol
The Jay-z diss was weak. I understand the concept of blow the whistle but the content was poor. I mean come on, all he was talking about was getting money. Now I represent the D.C. area better known as the DMV and we have our own comback to the diss. The guy is by the name of Proverb and he murders Jay on his own beat. Proverb looked like Jay and Jay looked liked Soilder Boy…lol Real Talk check it out. DMV STAND UP… WE GOT THIS
he’s wack for coming @ deshawn. and it’s a pity deshawn isn’t like a BEAST player, or a player that gets especially hyped from drama like this. luckily, tough juice, aka caron butler, saved the day today, and we got a crucial game 6 (sans arenas) in DC. let’s fucking get it. can i curse on here?
I thought the rap was pretty hot and the beat was bangin… nevertheless, it still seemed outlandish that this actually happened. What was the reason for all of this drama? To far man. Take it easy, its not that serious… didn’t even know who DeShawn was until today lol