Memphis Bleek Reveals Jay-Z Warned Him About The Downfall Of Roc-A-Fella

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Memphis Bleek says "nobody wanted to listen."

During an upcoming episode of the Drink Champs podcast, Memphis Bleek opened up about the downfall of Roc-A-Fella Records. In a clip from the forthcoming interview, the rapper reveals that Jay-Z had warned him that the label wouldn't be around for much longer. When he tried to let others know, however, he claims nobody would listen to him.

“I told n***as, ‘Listen, y’all bugging! This sh*t ’bout to be over!” he explains. “Y’all wanna separate it? Okay! I’m tryna keep this sh*t together, baby! Like, the big homie over here telling me, ‘The scissors, they coming.’ It’s like, nobody wanted to listen.” He continued, explaining how now that it's too late, people have started to listen. “Now, it’s over and everybody listening, get the f*ck outta here!”

Memphis Bleek Says "Nobody Wanted To Listen"

Though Roc-A-Fella is no more, Memphis Bleek recently discussed the potential of an upcoming collaborative album with the founder. During an interview with TMZ, he revealed that he's tried to get Jay-Z onboard with the idea in the past. When asked about it, he told the outlet, “I’m on that boat too. I wish!” As for whether or not he thinks it could actually happen, he unfortunately said, “I don’t think so."

"Hov too far gone, man!" he continued. "I was supposed to try this when he had $100 million, not a billion. When you got a billion, it’s hard to get you in the booth. Only his wife can do it.” The rapper hasn't lost all hope for a potential collab, however. “Hold it ’cause I’m trying," he said. "I still send him joints, I get shot down like a clay pigeon,” he explained. “But something gon’ stick one day, ya know? But if we could drop an EP together, that would be — c’mon, that would close off the whole trilogy of the ‘Coming of Age’ story. [Fans] need something classic.” Keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Memphis Bleek and Jay-Z.

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Caroline Fisher is a News Writer at HotNewHipHop from Chicago, Illinois. She started at HNHH this year, and has since spent her time writing about all that is newsworthy in the world of hip-hop. With a drive for hunting down the hottest stories, she enjoys documenting new developments in culture and entertainment. She also has an appreciation for hip-hop and seeks to cover the most important trends and shifts. She has a Bachelor of Arts which she received at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Having graduated in 2022, she majored in English with a concentration in Media, Rhetoric and Cultural Studies. Specializing all things music, pop culture and entertainment, some of her favorite musical artists include Snoop Dogg, OutKast, and Nicki Minaj. When she’s not writing about music she’s also a fan of attending shows, watching the latest movies, staying up-to-date with current events, photography, and poetry.
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