SHEESH!! ~ Jay Z feat. Eminem - "RENEGADE" | Reaction 

The way Em intertwines 5 multi syllable internal & external rhyme schemes on this track without sacrificing the story is a master class in technical lyrism

“A monger of hate, satanist, a scatter-brained atheist”…. That sounded so clean it was literally like poetry 🔥

I have listened to Eminem every day of my life since the 00s - I'm 32 now, I have all his CDs, singles the lot... His music has gotten me through everything I've been through... People say he fell off - Nah, he just doesn't have the rage anymore but the passion is there... His lyrics just hit differently.

The fact that Eminem’s verse was made long ago and JayZ wrote after listening to that shows how much of a genius em is!

"a verse like this can only happen once, it's like the world is in perfect harmony"

This song is Eminem’s originally. He wrote it (the beat too) for himself and Royce originally. Royce couldn’t be on the track for some reason, and Em gave it to Jay. Jay had it for years - with Em’s verses already written - before he put it on The Blueprint. So Renegade is really Em’s track. It’s amazing tho!

I was at a concert in NY (i think around 2002) where Em and 50 were headlining. Eminem was on stage and this song started up. Out of nowhere, Jigga walked on stage and they did the whole song together. The crowd was going crazy, prob one of the best concert moments I have experienced.

Shit went hard AF back in the day and STILL somehow went underrated. Two poetic artists painting pictures with words. Brilliance.

Jay verses are solid, but Em is from another world. cadence, wordplay, storytelling craaaazy!

If the lyrical mastery and poeticism wasn’t enough, Em also produced this track. It’s difficult to put into words how unbelievably talented Em is.

It feels like Jay Z has to channel the music and words through him whereas with Em it feels like it's flowing from within him. Two different styles of art being done at a high level.

I think the debate of who won between the two kinda hurt this song ..because it's one of the best hip hop songs ever in my eyes.

This song is definitive of both artists. An actual masterpiece. And before this track, not one nobody would have ever thought that Jay and Em would just work the way they do. Even now, it's hard to wrap your head around.

Both artists had amazing verses in these tracks.... but the Delivery of the white boy is mesmerizing... and when they did that live presentation it showed the difference btw the 2 in this track

I appreciate your honesty. Jay Z constructed a verse that a lot of us in the minority needed to listen to. Eminem went WILD, and he had the verse recorded before hand. This song is legendary. With both of the best MC's we got left.

Everybody always points to Best Friend as Em's best verse, but this has gotta be right there.

This was originally an Eminem and Royce track Em gave it to Jay and Jay added his verse

The "Jigga j-jigga" part is him filling in the original lyrics where he referred to Royce as "The king of Detroit" so he had to change it

Can't believe you never heard this. A classic. Miss real hip hop

Just remember guys that this song was made already, and em took Royce off the song, and gave it to Jay-z with Eminem already on it. Beat change just a little bit

It's funny seeing people hear Renegade for the first time 20 years later like it's new lol

I literally got chills when she did. Ugh! Em is the best 🙌🏽

🔥🔥🔥 reaction. I've heard this song many times before but y'all's reaction and breakdown made it feel like I was hearing the song for the first time all over again.

Em produced the beat too 🔥

😅 Only thing is the Eminem verses were recorded waaay before with Royce..So Jay had bunch of time to think what he is going to lay on the track. I hope you'll react to the Em & Royce version too ❤

Tech N9ne ft Eminem- Speedom

The reason people say Em washed Jay is because EMS verse was laid years before Jay was sent the track, it was originally an Em and Royce track and Royce agreed to have his verse taken off the track.

Em is my favourite, but Jay doesn’t get enough credit for his storytelling because people feel Em killed him on this song. To me they both brought their A-game and created perfect verses in their own way.

Em produced this too. Jay - genius street poet Em - “modern day Shakespeare” Period. 💯🐐

Em dont ride with cancel culture. There's levels to each side. He ain't said shit about being on that woke shit. He cares about the country and minorities. Big difference.

The way em's cadence and flow fit the beat is freaking amazing🎉🎉

Renegade imo is one of the greatest rap songs of all time because Jay and Em spoke to millennials who at the time were growing up in broken homes and difficult environments. From single mothers, divorce, slang’n, abuse, political and media propaganda. One of the greatest songs ever made

I think the most unique thing about Jay and Em is they are both the best at rapping a continuing story that is easy to follow and not just segmented thought. Every word, cadence change and emphasis has its purpose.

I was a fan before this song dropped back in the day, but this one really amplified his legacy for me. He murdered the verse and stole the song in my opinion.

I cannot believe you've never heard this classic until now! I'm not the biggest Jay-Z or Em fan but I always loved this song!

Grew up on this. Been listening to it since 2002; shortly after it came out. And I'm only 26 today. So this song has been a staple in my appreciation for Em and Jay.

I was in high school when this jawn came out and JAY was always my favorite. His ability to make you feel what he’s saying no matter what he’s talking about.

Theres levels to this. And Em out classes Jay in every aspect and you can hear it immediately. Jays rhymes are so simple.

I listen to this ALL THE TIME and been doing so ALWAYS and the shit still gives me chills !

This has got to be by far my favorite reaction on youtube, i actually got chills at the same time with u guys even tho i have listened to this song 1000 times over 😅😊❤ keep em comming 👏👏👏

This song was in my top for a long time, but seeing you two freak out over this made me love it all over again. Thanks!

Man I enjoy your guys breakdowns on Hip hop over any reactors,so entertaining and knowledgeable info.... 🔥 🔥 Video

It's not a filler bar he is saying Jigga ja Jigga as in jayz nickname

😊. Thank you for reacting to this. You guys really listen to your viewers. I asked you guys to react to this and you did ❤. Your reaction was honest and not bias. I agree, Jay Z was fire and told his story. But Em told his story while riding the beat during his entire verses. Who today can do that? That’s crazy!

PATIENTLY WAITING for the PATIENTLY WAITING reaction - you won’t be disappointed

The live performance they did was so amazing

Eminem & Jay = The Perfect Storm

I LOVED this! I have always liked Jay Z but could never articulate why exactly. Y'all summed it up perfectly throughout this vid and brought a whole new love for Jay for me, Thanks! Y'all make great vids. I do follow you on Rumble but I'm old, hella old and I forget, LOL! I have such a habit of going to RU-vid, even though it sucks now. I'll get back over there.

You two never let us down love your reactions RESPECT

Jay’s flow is like the difference between “just knowing how to fly a plane” and being a pilot

This is the best reaction video on youtube, "A reaction like this can only happen once"

Both killed this so much that every time I listen to it I change my mind about who I think had the better verses. Whether you think Em or Jay was better, they're both so elite that you can't say you don't love it all.

Best explanation of Jay Z I've heard. I wasn't a big fan until you were breaking down the unorthodox style. Definitely helped me understand more of him. Thx

Where the heck you all been! I been bumping that for 20 years lol. It's a burner. Love watching yall. Keep grindin

Just remember this song was Eminem and Royce first. Eminem gave it to Jay to who kept the hook and just created his two parts. Think most think this Eminem didnt change his parts Jay had his chance to crush him and didn't.

Best reaction I've ever seen to this song u 2 didn't miss a bar brilliant video

Tbh this is a clash of two rap god titans and they ended up complementing each other and made the song stronger. This song is a coexistence of styles

Let her speak....!! 🎉😂😊 Great review, thanks you both...

Sometimes your head knods are on beat, other times your head knods are off beat. That's why you are one of the better reaction channels. Keep it up.

Em's Music Is Like Treasure Hunt It's Gives You Satisfaction And Talk About Dopamine Release While Listening To Or Just Even Reading His Lyrics 😅

This is my all time favorite rap song. My two favorites spitting, imo, two of their best verses ever. Message in both is so strong

Love yalls break down of bars ! Both J & M did they thang on this track and it's a lost art nowadays , this track shows what rap really is. Legendary Track where both artist are equally great !

This was the first real rap song I heard when I was a kid that turned me onto rap. That and some master-p songs.

Eminem is like Kenpachi Zaraki wearing his eyepatch to contain his powers.

They did this live on David Letterman talk show

(Chefs kiss) great reaction!!!!

I'm someone who likes to dissect lyrics and understand them on every level. It's pathological for me, I don't even mean to do it, it just happens naturally. I've loved this song since the day it came out but honestly, somehow, never understood it fully until watching this reaction to it. Love ya'll for that. You always catch me when I'm slippin.

Y'all should see this live, soooo good!

Love your guys reactions to Eminem

How epic would it be for these two to get together and perform this during a modern awards ceremony.

This track was more about complimenting each other and making a great song than just out doing each other.

I told y’all! Lol some of the greatest verses in a collab ever

I got chills to y'all at the end 😊

They're both so good, and so different. I wish they worked together more.

You guys are pretty good. Worth the follow!

I remember hearing this song for the first time at a rave in the hills outside Los Angeles in 2001 right after it dropped.. we were all rolling and Mind LITERALLY Blown. Especially the timing of it.. if I remember correctly this was Jay Zs Blueprint 2 album which was in-between the Marshall Mathers LP and the Eminem Show.. there was a lot of comedy in both Eminem's first two albums but this was amazing. Like he seriously understood the bigger picture of what he was doing. Crazy.

I love yours reactions ! From Paris !

I have SUBSCRIBED because of this reaction. I hope you did some BIG and Mobb Deep!

Patiently Waiting next please.

THEY DID IT LIVE TOO IN NEW YORK

To say reaction youtubers are a dime a dozen, is the understatement of the century

the most enjoyable reaction ive ever watched

If you look at a greatest of all time list, Jay Z is in every top 5 for a reason. Real hip hop heads know.

jay makes rapping on beat sound off beat... its something i have always enjoyed

This guy was spot on about the lyrics. Good job

14:45 "like how do you even think of that" Flawed is right when he said this verse could only happen at that point and time. You have to remember what Em was going through at this point. He was SUPER famous in a time that would ruin someones life to get a scoop or a story and hebhad the whole Bush administration after him for his lyrics. This song was like venting to those unique circumstances and im glad they recorded it.

Two of the greatest

flawd isnt the description vision flawd in the mentions not to mention flawds intuition with the best of intentions given the passion of a listen

Trust me, Slaughterhouse featuring Eminem- Our House. You're welcome.

When you were a teenager / young 20s and this is coming out and you're living in that time it was such a different experience. It's so hard to explain the whole Eminem phenomenon back then, but it was crazy for sure. I still vividly remember the days that I bought the Marshall Mathers LP the day it came out and Eminem show the day it came out. I have vivid memories of blasting those on the way to basketball practice. I had to rush across town, to get to the CD the day they released, and back to practice in time😂 I also have a vivid memory of when the blueprint released and me freaking out when I saw that Eminem and Jay Z finally had a song. Only to realize that it was going to be some of Eminem's best verses of his career. 🤯 But I also don't think that m&m killed Jay Z on this, I think Jay Z did his own thing. But I'm biased because they're both two of my favorite rappers of all time. 🤷

Jay Z with the near-obligatory Chuck D. reference at the beginning is just... *chef's kiss*

This definitely one of my fav jay z verses but Eminem is just too complex and amazing with his delivery he definitely killed him on this

Dude you guys have such amazing energy, my fav reactors, please please do more Em, and throw some new TOOL in there 🙏thank you

Em verse like Em slap all of the critics and hates at once 🔥

This was my favorite song for a long time when Jay released it on his Blue Print album.

I remember hering this for the first when dj hero came out on playtion in the commercial

Em killed this, and everyone says Em killed Jay on his own shit, but at the same time, I related to the whole thing, I remember growing up on WIC, being a young teen struggling, going out and doing random jobs to get paid and bring some food home because if I wasn't working we weren't eating, plenty of times where we barely made it by, doing laundry in the bathroom tub, having electricity cut off, it was either keep struggling or go out and help the family, and I haven't stopped since, i'm 41 now, and raising my kids, I made sure they didn't have to go through what I did growing up.

Classic...❤ This is early 2000'...wow

Never been the biggest Hov fan & i knew of him long b4 Em. But props to him on this track. It's a hip hop classic. Amd also smart for Jay to have this as tge only feature on this album.

What a classic... Em gave this song to Jay Z and performed with him. You can also tell from the song composition...