Steve Stoute, discussing the Jay-Z vs. Nas beef on Club Shay Shay, stated he remained neutral (like Switzerland) during the feud. Stoute, who had business ties with both artists, mentioned they could have resolved the conflict sooner if they had been more open about their mutual respect. He highlighted the difficulty of maintaining friendships amid outside pressure and praised Jay-Z and Nas for handling the feud through music without resorting to violence. Stoute, previously Nas' manager, commended Nas' lyricism and business acumen, emphasizing the privilege of working with such greatness during the creation of Nas' second album, "It Was Written."