But if you think about it 50 most likely aimed for the biggest in rap at that time, which was Jay. After he blew up he didn't need any publicity from anyone esle, as least not in the sense that he would be piggybacking off of them. Just saying that line got 50's name out lie "Who's 50 cent?". Which in turn probaly got his buzz up and led to him now. But after he lew he didin't need to respond because it would have been pointless. The whole 'whoa.' thing was simply to blow off the fact he didn't retaliate and to sorta big up Jay.

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