It’s not shocking that Jay-Z’s newest authorized points has gotten individuals speaking and the most recent particular person to enter the dialog—ex-girlfriend Carmen Bryan—seems to be selecting sides.
For context, Bryan—who’s the previous ex to fellow rapper Nas and the mom to their daughter Future—was embroiled in drama between the 2 aforementioned rappers after it was revealed she and Jay had an alleged entanglement whereas she nonetheless in a relationship with Nas again within the late 90s. This rumor was additionally the topic of Jay’s diss observe in opposition to Nas titled “Supa Ugly,” that he launched in 2004—4 years into his relationship with Beyonce.
Whereas Bryan had beforehand spoken out earlier than about her relationship with Jay (most notably in her 2006 memoir and in 2017 the place she stated that he was her “finest good friend”), it doesn’t seem like the 2 are on good phrases anymore as a result of latest rape allegations the “Cheap Doubt” rapper is dealing with alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs.
In a since-expired publish to her Instagram Tales on Wednesday captured by The Neighborhood Speak, Bryan seemingly reacted to the surprising allegations, penning: “Today individuals don’t defend what is true, they defend who they like! -And that’s why we name you ‘groupie.’”
She later went on to publish an excerpt from Jay’s verse within the 2010 hit Kanye West tune, “Monster” wherein he says partially: “I kill a block, I homicide the avenues// I rape and pillage your village, ladies, and kids.”
Whereas Bryan by no means tags or mentions Jay outright, its fairly clear to others precisely who her posts are in reference to. She’s now the second girl who’s been romantically linked to Jay up to now to answer the disturbing information about him as Cunning Brown additionally made a extra cryptic publish earlier this week.