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JAY-Z & Jaz-O Reunite After Beefing for More Than a Decade

Old friends reconnect

On Tuesday night, JAY-Z took his 4:44 tour to Chicago. There was an old friend waiting for him: Jaz-O, JAY-Z’ mentor.

The two reconnect backstage at the show. Emory Jones, a longtime friend of JAY-Z, captured the moment on his Instagram, alongside 4:44 producer No I.D.

READ: “We Always Gonna Be Good:” Jay-Z Discusses His Relationship With Kanye West In New Interview

If you know anything about Hov, you know that Jay and Jaz haven’t been on good terms in a long time. In fact, the two have been sending shots at each other for more than a decade. It’s been one of the more depressing rap beefs over the years because Jaz-O introduced the world to JAY-Z on “Hawaiian Sophie” in the late ’80s.

READ: “Probation Is A Trap:” Jay-Z Pens Op-Ed About Meek Mill, America’s Flawed Criminal Justice System

Let’s see if this will lead to any new collaborations.

Dimas Sanfiorenzo

Dimas Sanfiorenzo is the Managing Editor for Okayplayer. He specializes in coverage centered around music, pop culture, and politics. Email: Dimas@okayplayer.com

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