Despite last weekend’s debacle now infamous debacle, Hot 97’s
annual Summer Jam is no stranger to controversy. Hip-Hop is nothing if not provocative. Rappers are habitual envelope pushers, and
will do just about anything to get a reaction from fans. Sometimes that tendency can get out of hand. In
such moments, the powers-that-be step in and set clear boundaries. Nas found
that out a decade ago, when he attempted to use the Summer Jam stage to
decimate a popular opponent.
