DID JAY-Z & DMX’S COMPETITION LEAD TO BEANIE SIGEL VS JADAKISS?? DARIN "DEE" DEAN ON ENDING THE BEEF

n this past clip from My Expert Opinion Episode #178, Darin “Dee” Dean, CEO of Ruff Ryders, sits down with Math Hoffa to talk about the historic Beanie Sigel and Jadakiss beef. Dee shares the real story behind the Ruff Ryders x Roc-A-Fella rivalry, how Jay-Z and DMX’s competition fueled it, and why he had to personally step in to squash the beef before guns got involved.

Dee also breaks down the difference between street life and rap, how artists started living their lyrics instead of performing them, and his philosophy on giving back and staying real even after success. This is a must-watch for hip hop fans who love authentic behind-the-scenes stories about the golden era.