In this flashback clip from 2017, Carmen Bryan spoke to VladTV about being at the center of Jay Z and Nas' legendary beef. She reveals that she met JAY-Z at a party after Reasonable Doubt was released, and called him one day after she got into a fight with Nas. She said that she became romantic with Jay after a year of friendship, while confirming that he already knew she had a child with his crosstown rival. Later on, she speaks highly on behalf of Memphis Bleek, in addition to blaming Jay for derailing his career. Meanwhile, with respect to Jay's "Takeover" record, she describes the moment as the Marcy legend "being in his feelings."  Ultimately, she considers herself to be the main reason behind their historical battle in hip-hop.