By Emeka Blast 
“I’ve never met a human more competitive with me… not even my big brother.” —
From battle to brotherhood — The story of two legends.
In a powerful and emotional throwback, JAY-Z shared how DMX left an unforgettable mark on him — not just as an artist, but as a force of nature.
Speaking on their first-ever encounter in a Bronx pool hall, Hov said:
“I’ve never met a human more competitive with me… not even my big brother.”
It wasn’t friendship at first — it was a battle.
DMX walked in, fired up, and straight-up yelled:
🗣️ “JAY-Z WHERE YOU AT?!”
Hov thought: “This guy is nuts… All passion.” 😂🔥
But what truly shook him was DMX’s presence on stage.
Jay admitted:
“DMX improved my stage performance.”
🚨 The Tour Lineup Was Legendary:
Method Man. Redman. Ja Rule. The LOX. JAY-Z.
And then… DMX.
Stage goes dark.
Heartbeat drums start: Doom… Doom…
Suddenly — BRRRRRR!!! 💥
DMX storms the stage, shirtless.
Crowd goes wild.
Women cry. Men scream.
Then came the prayer.
A full arena — in tears. 😭🙏
Backstage, Jay-Z could only say:
“Now YOU go…” 😅
📌 DMX didn’t just perform — he commanded spirits.
A once-in-a-lifetime kind of artist.
Rest in Power, the D🐶g. 🕊🔥
