Renegade
Jay-Z, Eminem
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12 facts about this song
Featured Artist"Renegade" is a song by Jay-Z, which features Eminem. It was originally released on Jay-Z's 2001 album "The Blueprint."
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Battle RapThe song has become famous in the world of battle rap, as Nas used the song as an example to criticize Jay-Z in their highly publicized feud. Nas claimed that Eminem had outperformed Jay-Z on his own track.
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Original Track"Renegade" was actually originally a collaboration between Eminem and Royce da 5'9" for the soundtrack of the film "The Wash". Royce's part was replaced with Jay-Z's for the album release.
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ControversyThe song has sparked controversy over who had the better verse, Jay-Z or Eminem. This has since become a subject of debate among fans and in the hip-hop community.
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Single ReleaseWhile "Renegade" was never officially released as a single, it still managed to reach 12th position on the US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Notable LyricsSome of Eminem's lines in "Renegade" are thought to be an answer to critics who accused him of negatively influencing children with his lyrics.
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MeaningThe song is about how both rappers feel they're perceived by the media as bad influences, with Jay-Z focusing on being a black man who succeeded in America and Eminem discussing the criticism he's faced.
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Cultural Impact"Renegade" has been referenced numerous times by other artists and in pop culture. For example, it was mentioned in A Star is Born movie(2018), where Andrew Dice Clay's character tells Bradley Cooper's character that he's being a "renegade" by making unpopular artistic decisions.
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Live PerformancesEminem and Jay-Z have performed "Renegade" live on several occasions, including during their "Home & Home Tour" in 2010.
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Chart PerformanceThe song also made it to the 'Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs' chart where it peaked at number 60.
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Critical AcclaimDespite the controversies, "Renegade" has received critical acclaim and is considered a standout track on "The Blueprint".
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Iconic CollaborationIt marked one of the most legendary collaborations in rap history, associating two of the most significant artists in the industry.
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