Sigel admits Hov helped Bleek with lyrics, but clarifies not all were ghostwritten
Beanie Sigel has backed up Dame Dash’s recent controversial claim that JAY-Z secretly wrote some of Memphis Bleek’s lyrics during their time at Roc-A-Fella. In a new interview with The Art of Dialogue, Sigel responded affirmatively when asked if Jay helped Bleek with his rhymes, especially on tracks that featured the trio.
Sigel recited a verse from Bleek’s song “You, Me, Him and Her” and stated, “He always cheated for Bleek. He had to cheat for Bleek, especially if us three was on a record together.” According to Beans, Jay’s lyrical assistance was essential for Bleek to keep up with him and Sigel on the mic.
However, Sigel clarified that Jay didn’t write all of Bleek’s lyrics, just enough to help him compete with the more seasoned rappers. “He wrote enough though,” Sigel explained, adding that it was clear to everyone around them.
Dame Dash had earlier revealed that Jay’s ghostwriting helped Bleek stay relevant, but Bleek himself has denied the claims, joking about the situation on social media. The controversy continues as Jay-Z has yet to comment publicly.