Cam'ron explains Origin of Jay-Z beef [VIDEO]

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

For over five years, Cam'ron and The Diplomats have been taking shots at Jay-Z. Cam'ron signed to Roc-A-Fella Records, in 2001, bringing his entire Diplomat Records roster with him. While Cam'ron did not know Jay-Z well, Cam maintained a strong friendship with his partner, Damon Dash.

Things at Roc-A-Fella Records began to get a little shaky. Jay-Z was hardly at the offices. Damon Dash wanted to make Cam'ron the head of the Roc. Rumors have stated Jay-Z blocked this move, but Cam said he turned the job down because they were not willing to pay him what he wanted.

Cam'ron also discussed why he decided to diss Jay-Z, which was after his "I Declare War" concert. He also explained why Jay-Z stabbed his former manager, Lance "Un" Rivera. There have been so many questions about what went down at the Roc and Cam'ron cleared up many rumors. Many believed the issues with Diplomat Records caused the beef, but Cam sheds new light on the old story.

Watch the entire video below: