Shannon Sharpe and Jim Jones turned a rap debate into a personal dispute over “Nightcap” that clashed on NAS.
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Shannon Sharpe and Jim Jones turned a regular podcast into a verbal brawl on June 22 after Sharpe challenged Jones’ claim that he was a better rapper than NAS, which ignited a buzzing exchange from hip-hop rankings to gym routines.
The confrontation was held in the Nightcap podcast co-hosted by Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, after Sharpe asked about Jones’ lyrical comparisons with Nas.
Sharp said directly to Jones: “When you say you’re better than Nas, are you smoking? Lyrically, I’m a pile with you. You’re not satisfied with Nas.” Sharp said directly to Jones.
Jones didn’t back down and poked Sharp’s appearance.
“Yes, but look at your outfit. Look at your outfit,” said Jim Jones. He then doubled his claim to the early days, adding: “You have a bunch of 40 or 50-year-olds in your panties because I said I’m better than Nas. [Shannon Sharpe] I understand that makes Jim Jones coming there and making him hot. ”
The apparently stimulating Shannon Sharpe broke off by defending the platform’s coverage and status.
“This is the biggest podcast you’ve ever been to,” he said. “When you get big, you’re invited to Shay Shay Club. Nass was invited to Shay Shay Club. Jadakis was invited to Shay Shay Club. You’re not at that level yet, brother.”
The tension originated from Jones’ earlier appearance on the Joe and Jada podcast, claiming that he beat the billboards more than the NAS and resonated with viewers today.
The statement caught Sharp’s attention and led to an air confrontation.
The conversation quickly surpassed the music. Once, the two began to compare exercise programs, Sharp mocked Jones for his fitness level, while Jones refuted that Sharp’s physique had nothing to do with the credibility of rap.
Check out the full episode below:
