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Lance Rivera asks Jay-Z to move past 1999 incident
6 Jul
Summary
- Lance Rivera responded to Jay-Z's 1999 stabbing reference.
- Rivera praised Jay-Z's influence but urged focus on healing.
- Rivera feels used for marketing and reputation building.

Lance Rivera has issued an open letter and spoken out following Jay-Z's recent freestyle referencing a 1999 stabbing incident involving the two.
Rivera acknowledged Jay-Z's status as a prominent figure in hip-hop. He urged the rapper to leverage his platform for positive influence, emphasizing healing and leadership over dwelling on past conflicts.
In an interview, Rivera described the lyric as a marketing tactic, stating he felt he was a victim of Jay-Z's promotional strategies. Rivera believes Jay-Z uses these past events to bolster his image and reputation.