Their not talkin about the message, because 90% of the mainstream rappers today can say how much shit they got compared to other people. They say he fell off because his rhyme scheme is nothing compared to what it used to be. Its not hating, its telling the plain truth. Just like all the other rappers who have fell off. It's part of the rap life cycle. I'm not a strong Jay fan, but i listen to his music. I have the kingdom come cd. And to me, it didnt appear that (a) he didnt try or (b) he's been away from the "grind" so long that he's forgotten what made him who he is today.

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