I don't think Jay's entire verse is directed towards Hammer. I think he is referring to LeBron James going from the favorite to the most hated NBA player by making the decision to leave 30 mill to play for the heat. He also talks about;
"But would you rather be underpaid or overrated?"
LeBron taking less pay to possible win championships rather than being an ovverrated player with no rings.
"Die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become a villain"
I think the "underpaid or overrated" is referring to himself, especially the comeback from retirement that was/is widely criticized.
I think the "underpaid or overrated" is referring to himself, especially the comeback from retirement that was/is widely criticized.
As for "Die a hero or live long enough to see yourself a villain", that's right after where he references the Dark Knight. If you haven't seen that movie, you won't get the reference or this line.
As for "Die a hero or live long enough to see yourself a villain", that's right after where he references the Dark Knight. If you haven't seen that movie, you won't get the reference or this line.
I don't think Jay's entire verse is directed towards Hammer. I think he is referring to LeBron James going from the favorite to the most hated NBA player by making the decision to leave 30 mill to play for the heat. He also talks about; "But would you rather be underpaid or overrated?"
Let me know what y'all think!
I think the "underpaid or overrated" is referring to himself, especially the comeback from retirement that was/is widely criticized.
I think the "underpaid or overrated" is referring to himself, especially the comeback from retirement that was/is widely criticized.
As for "Die a hero or live long enough to see yourself a villain", that's right after where he references the Dark Knight. If you haven't seen that movie, you won't get the reference or this line.
As for "Die a hero or live long enough to see yourself a villain", that's right after where he references the Dark Knight. If you haven't seen that movie, you won't get the reference or this line.