March 24, 2026 Legendary Emcee (Not Battler) Jay-Z sat down with GQ and gave a very interesting interview. Many great talking points and jewels were expressed but when Jay Z mentioned the Pillars(Elements) of Hip Hop he kind of downplayed the continued impact and role of the other elements. Also calling Emcees Battlers was not in tune with what has been taught within the culture. Check the video out and