Renegade

Jay-Z, Eminem

About Renegade

"Renegade" is a song by rapper Jay-Z, which appears as the 12th track on his sixth album The Blueprint. The song is written by Jay-Z, Eminem, and Luis Resto and produced by and features Eminem, who is the only guest appearance on the album with rap verses. It was originally a collaboration between Eminem and Royce da 5'9" as part of the Bad Meets Evil series, but Royce was later replaced by Jay-Z. The original can be found on mixtapes and has been leaked onto the internet. The Jay-Z version of the song, released in 2001 as featured on The Blueprint, was later included as a bonus track on the deluxe edition of Eminem's 2005 greatest hits album, Curtain Call: The Hits.  


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2001
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Jay-Z

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America. In 2012, Forbes estimated Carter's net worth at nearly $500 million. He has sold approximately 50 million albums worldwide, while receiving fourteen Grammy Awards for his musical work, and numerous additional nominations. He is consistently ranked as one of the greatest rappers of all-time. He was ranked #1 by MTV in their list of The Greatest MCs of All-Time in 2006. Two of his albums, Reasonable Doubt (1996) and The Blueprint (2001) are considered landmarks in the genre with both of them being ranked in Rolling S… more »

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Featured Artist
"Renegade" is a song by Jay-Z, which features Eminem. It was originally released on Jay-Z's 2001 album "The Blueprint."
Battle Rap
The 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.
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.
Controversy
The 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.
Single Release
While "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.
Notable Lyrics
Some of Eminem's lines in "Renegade" are thought to be an answer to critics who accused him of negatively influencing children with his lyrics.
Meaning
The 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.
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.
Live Performances
Eminem and Jay-Z have performed "Renegade" live on several occasions, including during their "Home & Home Tour" in 2010.
Chart Performance
The song also made it to the 'Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs' chart where it peaked at number 60.
Critical Acclaim
Despite the controversies, "Renegade" has received critical acclaim and is considered a standout track on "The Blueprint".
Iconic Collaboration
It marked one of the most legendary collaborations in rap history, associating two of the most significant artists in the industry.

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