Stevie J on How Bad Boy Reacted to 2Pac's "Hit 'Em Up", Pac Tried to End Beef Too Late (Part 6)

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Stevie J reflected on the tense atmosphere at Bad Boy Records following the release of Tupac Shakur's infamous diss track, "Hit 'Em Up." As tensions rose between Bad Boy and Death Row Records, Stevie J recalls being caught in the middle of the East Coast-West Coast rivalry. He described hearing Tupac's fiery lyrics targeting his friends and the unease it brought within Bad Boy. Stevie J emphasized his loyalty to Bad Boy despite the divisive atmosphere, expressing disbelief at how the media perpetuated the notion of an East Coast-West Coast war instead of framing it as a conflict between specific record labels. He mentioned how Tupac attempted to de-escalate the rivalry before his untimely death, a move that came too late.