LEGENDARY!!! Big L and Jay-Z - 7 Minute Freestyle (FIRST REACTION) 

Nas once said in a interview the only rapper who made him worry was big L

Hearing Big L for the first time is like a massage to the ears

The Keith sweat line refers to his style of singing, which sounds like he's pleading/begging

Keith Sweat is a R&B singer from the 80's. In his songs it always seemed like he was begging for the kitty kat.

Big L - Devil son, it shows just how aggressive and ruthless this man's lyrics were, a real classic 🔥

Big L's verses are legendary. Dude was one of a kind. "I catch wreck on any cassette deck. I'm so ahead of my time, my parents haven't met yet."

Commenting before I even watch thank you this is one of my favorite moments in hip hop history 💯

Nobody's mad at you. Pretty much everybody says Big L got that one. And yes the "parents haven't met yet" punchline probably makes my Top 1 punchline list.

Coldest freestyle of all time hands down, L was absolutely untouchable, punchlines for days

Big L was so nice even Nas said he is the one m.c he would not eff with. Facts

“You seen what happen in my last fight friend AIGHT THEN” 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

You nailed it, Eminem has said that about Big L. I'm old enough to remember hearing this live on Stretch and Bobbito. Also Jay-z is on Big L's debut album. Dame Dash(Jay-z manager at that time) is from Harlem that's how they knew each other. He was in talks to be part of the Roc when he died.

Jay-Z was Big L's guest on that freestyle at the radio station that night. New York radio stations had freestyles every weekend like that in the 90s on the regular. They went down in history more than some official traccs

this was live on the NY radio. Jay Z met Big L at the station, Jay Z just came from Reeves R&B party that the police raided. Big L originally thought he made some mistakes with his own verses. The radio station was willing waive airing commercials to keep them going. this is iconic.

RIP Big L This is my favorite line from any of Big L's music " I don't roll with punk's I only roll with live guys and we do drive by's in 325i's, I had beef with this thief named Randolph now he's in a casket dressed up with his hands crossed." BBBAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRSSSSSSS

Bro youre right Big L is as cold as its gets. I must have heard this one 500 times and the "ahead of my time" line still makes me grin. The whole Lifestylez album is 🔥 btw.

Jay freestyles like a jazz artist back then

I was actually listening to the Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito show live when they did this and was absolutely blown away. Only thing that pissed me off was that I didn’t have a blank tape with me to record it. Big L slayed this beat.. Jay did his thing but I’ve never considered Jay an all time great lyricist, but what Jay is, that no rapper can touch, is he’s a great businessman. Jay is the rap version of Madonna. She wasn’t a great singer but she was an amazing businesswoman

Nice...do FALL BACK with Big L and Kool G Rap! Crazy!

Damn, that comparison with Em & Big L makes a lot of sense. No wonder my older brother was such a huge fan of both of them. Lol

Man Big L is a genius to this day!! he is really timeless his punchlines are very unique and different than any other rapper

Before Big L passed, he was in talks to be in Rocafella, which would’ve put him in the roster around Beanie Seigel, Freeway era. I always think about what could’ve been. Love your vids, bro- reliving my childhood through your reactions!

Big l spit like there was no tomorrow on everything 🔥🔥🔥🔥

They both killed it to me. While I can agree that Big L's style was unmatched, Jay-Z still deserves recognition for his verses, too. It's not like they were really battling, even if it sounded like they were.

3:00 "Take some Big and some Pac and you mix 'em up in a pot Sprinkle a little Big L on top, what the fuck do you got? You got the realest and illest killers tied up in a knot The juggernauts to this rap shit, like it or not" -Eminem

Gotta see "Arsino Hall - Hip hop All stars" On the same stage you have Gang starr, Mc lyte, KRS-One, Das EFX, CL Smooth, Wu-Tang, Tribe, Naughty by Nature. Its like 6 mins but has gotta be one of the most legendary sets ever.

Elzhi and little brother - hiding place 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Big L was cold man. Glad you did this reaction..

Big L is still on my top 5.

Big L is and was a legend. He absolutely smothered the hip hop game.

Big L flow and Rhyme scheme is so elite.

Big L definitely upstaged Jay but Jay killed it to “even if they don’t let me in heaven I’ll raise hell til it’s heaven” “just like the gods I start with knowledge and follow with wisdom” Jay had sum lines But L punchlines and flow just to much to compete with

Nobody mad at you youngin. Everybody know L outshined Jay on this one. No shame as they were both dope but L was just that dude.

Now you gotta do the 98 freestyle. that ones even better lol

Yeah Eminem said it himself. He did get a bit of big l influence.

Big L legend 🐐

I remember listening / recording this live on my tape deck listening to Stretch and Bob one night. Front row seat to history. Legendary.

Big L is the greatest story of unrealized potential

Peace bro the first time I heard this joint was in 2006 in one my homeboys dorm room. This joint is 🔥🔥🔥 thank you for reacting to this bro. Peace

Keep the old school coming homie!! rest in peace the MVP

The freestyles are definitely written, or at least thought of beforehand. Back in the day freestyle used to just mean rhymes that you had prepared in the back of your head that didn't really have a story or message to them. Off the dome was actually coming up with stuff spontaneously.

Lmaooooo Yoooo You God Damn Right I'm Dead 🤣🤣🤣🤣 This Is So New York City Classic Right Here You Have No Idea Thanks AHMAD 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

I rarely see Big L fans show love to the punchline rappers that kept this style alive after him and the masters who came after. Shout out Cassidy if no one else is going to mention him

Big L was the punchline King

Big L was cold! This was a moment in time for hiphop. Jay Z cold too!

The aggression in the music and lyrics was only a Reflection of the times it was kill or be killed in the 90s The people had something to say that’s how they said it much love to you and your Fam love what you doing keep it up

yeah ...that's what freestyling is really about...let the music guide you...once you get your rhythm going you can fool around and the rhymes just come naturally...it's like a conversation between those two...

damn I still know all the words....lmaoo Keith Sweat sounds like he whines when he sings lol ahaha

"This rap shit was a great gift The other night some snake riffed, and got a hot lead facelift"

Yep!! This was real freestyle of Hip Hop. Nice video man. You’ve been on the right track with Hip Hop reactions man. You understand. Respect!🔥🔥🔥❤️

Oh you’ve already done this. Can’t wait to see your reactions

You gotta do L’s other freestyle from 98

ohh man, glad you have big l up in here, he's one of them.. love the channel my guy,, glad you studying real hip-hop

None of this is off the top of the dome.

You keep going you will learn Jay-Z

Love the reaction man! Here's a couple more! Big L & Jay z freestyle stretch n Bobbito, Big L - 98 freestyle. (has two parts). Big L - Lifestyles of the poor and dangerous. Big L - Danger Zone. Big L -Timez is hard on the boulevard. Big L - Put it on. Big L - Casualties of a dice game. Big L - All of them are gold, most of Big L songs are, but those are like... daaaaamn. fk yeah more Big L reactions... subscribed just because of Big L reaction! :D BIG UP!

Big L was the nastiest rapper back then by far. True legend of the game. Many bit off his style.

Platinum Plus - Big L & Big Daddy Kane Pure fyah

Big -L one of the most underrated. If he would have been around longer he would have blown up. React to Big-L "Ebonics" and Papoose "Alphabrtical slaughter" you will love it.

So noone suggested Miilkbone Keep it Real after hearing his beat on this "freestyle"? BIG L Rest in Peace!

Face says it all at the beginning 😂😂

Big L was about to sign to Jay's label Roc-a-fella in 99 but got blasted a week before signing. He woulda blown the fuck up after that, so sad. Him and Pun are two of the best and maybe the GOATs, but only had two albums apiece. Such a shame. But hey, Puffy's still alive so it all evens out, right? (what a joke)... Always the good ones that have to die... Nice react homie. May I offer a suggestion? Every time you pause just hit that left arrow key and back it up 5 seconds before you resume, cause you miss bars sometimes, especially with Big L and Pun and the best rappers. They don't ever waste a word! Love your reactions man. Keep it up! I got some bangers that no one reacts to that are sooo good from L and Pun, if you want some tasty deep cuts. Big L - Furious Anger Big L - 5 Fingas of Death Big L - On The Mic Big Pun - Boomerang Big Pun - Glamour Life Big Pun - Tres Leches Try and pull up lyric videos for these, it helps, especially with Pun. If you can't find them, pull up Genius, cause these two have so many punches. Thanks bro! You gotta subscriber outta me on the first vid I watched. You're also right that Jay didn't write his lines - ON PAPER. He wrote them in his head. Only Biggie and him did that. Check out articles on the making of "Brooklyn's Finest" and "I Love The Dough", where they are both on the track. Both of them were pacing back and forth in the studio, writing their verses in their heads and trying to out-rap each other. Legends! PS - It's almost unanimous that Big L won that session over Jay, you won't piss anyone off. It's undeniable!

Oh boy you're in for a treat!

L certainly got up on Jay. They shouldn't be mad if they listened to L material

Ahhh yess!!!

Big L - Lifestylez Ov Da Poor And Dangerous Big L - Street Struck Big L - All Black Big L - Let 'Em Have It "L" Big L - Now or Never Big L - Devil's Son Check these classics

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He didn't write that on paper but he and big l had spit this verse before.. but knew they had to bring there best to this show ..

Yo Ahmad! Bro, you seriously gotta check out Eyedea and Slug's freestyle on the Wake Up Show. Eyedea was one of the best freestyle rappers to ever do it RIP!

Love BIG L & JAY-Z IS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE

Big L - On The Mic. one of the best L tracks of all time.

99% of L's freestyles are written, not a knock on him, it's just his process. It's pretty obvious just due to the complexity and intricacy of the multi-syllables.

CLASSIC

That's what's up!! im pretty sure that was live on stretch armstrong and bobbitto show in the middle of the night like 200 am that's when ran the show

everyone knows Big L destroyed this set, jay z was stumbling all over the place.

Big L - casualties of a dice game

Big L _ Harlem _ J Z Brooklyn NYC Rappers they all in that Circle youngblood

Hard D and bubble gum.....In 2021 its "im depressed cause you left me, let me pay for everything". 90s for the win

Check out "Da Graveyard" by Big L. You'll hear that old school Jay flow you were talking about. Big L's a beast!!

I was so young when I heard this, I didnt really know English that much, and some of the things he was saying was just funny. Had no idea what it meant. "WHERE MY TRIGGA FINGA ITCHES" lol

Check Big L - Clinic This is one of his underrated songs, but dope as fuck

i remember listening to west coast and i love that high pitch siren noise, but when i heard big L there was no competition and east took over after that. West coast is good when you want to have a good time but east coast is cold af

Check out all of Big L one of the GOATS and Rakim, Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane all goats!

Back then they new each other. NY is made up of 5 boroughs. They were battle rapper’s….they would battle each other. Jay was Brooklyn, Big L was Harlem and DMX was battling back then and he from Yonkers (not to far from the Bronx). Crazy times.

two words "Attack Mode"

Big L was the best freestyler of all time imo

Big L is a top 5 GOAT.

There is a part 2 to this that is hilarious.

Big L was on the up n coming making a name for himself and a dude had beef with his brother who was locked up n couldnt get to him so he got to L & we lost a legend eary....20 years later I got to work on the security system where he lived & was killed. 20 years to late =(

JAY Z FLOWS😫😫😫

History

React to Cam'ron - Killa Cam it's straight fire

Yeah in Patiently Waiting by 50 cent, Eminem says "Take some Big and some Pac and you mix them up in a pot Sprinkle a little Big L on top, and what the fuck do you got?" He definitely got more inspiration from L than a sprinkle I think.

Big L is on a whole other level. His word play and punch lines are just ridiculous. I would love to hear him and Canibus collab on a track or freestyle cypher. RIP L

Those 2 built ROC NATION together.. BigL was literally the face and Jay was the sidekick.. makes me mad that Jay doesn't show L more love than he does bc BigL put him on..

If Big L didn't die, him and Slim would have been head to head. R.I.P. Big L. And no disrespect to Em. L was crazy

Cassidy picked up where L left off, only difference is Cass believes everything he says, L seemed tongue in cheek just for the rhymes…

KMD - Peachfuz

React to Big L deadly combination ft Tupac

Young Brother, your intro alone made me want to watch your video..