Young Jeezy Collaborates with Nas

"My President" Unites Once-Feuding MC's, Shows Support for Obama "God's Son" and the "Snowman?" Their pairing is as compelling as it is surprising. However, it points to what one can only hope is a growing trend: Hip-Hop unity. It was only about 20 months ago when Young Jeezy blasted Nas on a Philadelphia radio show by asking if he "bust his gun" or had any friends in a federal penitentiary. Those questions sharply pointed to Hip-Hop's ugly side that consists of, but isn't limited to, prison glorification and the condemnation of rappers who don't fully follow trends. Nas' declaration that Hip-Hop was dead spurred Jeezy's diss, which sparked confusion and yet another senseless feud. It served as proof that some rappers will get at anyone — even a legend — for the simplest reasons. Even though Jeezy later apologized, few could... [read full story]