"I don’t know how Pac found out that Jay-Z had a show, but Jay-Z was not coming out of that room," Deal stated. He explained that Jay-Z was in Las Vegas for a performance, but after a conflict with Tupac, he chose to stay hidden. Suge Knight eventually calmed Tupac down, allowing Jay-Z to proceed with his concert. Deal noted that Knight remarked on Tupac's volatile personality, suggesting that it played a significant role in the confrontation.
Deal also speculated that the rift between Jay-Z and Tupac might stem from Jay's collaboration with Biggie Smalls on the track "Brooklyn's Finest." In that song, Biggie references Tupac in a derogatory way, which could have fueled the animosity during the height of the East Coast-West Coast rap feud. Biggie's infamous line, "If Faith have twins, she’d probably have two pacs/Get it? 2 Pac's?" exemplifies the tensions of the time.
While Deal acknowledged he couldn't pinpoint a specific reason for the friction, he mentioned that rumors about personal disputes were rampant in the rap scene. His recent comments have gained traction, especially as they coincide with renewed scrutiny of Diddy amidst various scandals.
In 2015, DJ Clark Kent revealed that Jay-Z had recorded a diss track aimed at Tupac but never released it following Tupac's death in 1996. Deal also claimed that law enforcement agencies have been aware of Diddy's alleged misdeeds for years but only began addressing them in 2024. With Deal’s insights and Diddy's ongoing controversies, the interest in the past rivalries and relationships in hip-hop continues to captivate fans and the media alike.
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