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Jay-Z Urged to Drop 1999 Stabbing Reference at World Cup.

7/7/2026

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Lance Rivera wrote letter to Shawn Carter urging him to stop citing the 1999 stabbing.
Carter attended FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Côte d’Ivoire and Ecuador at Philadelphia Stadium on June 14, 2026 and referenced stabbing at May Roots Picnic freestyle, fourth time.
Rivera said July 5, 2026 he hopes to resolve matter, called lyric “not one of best bars,” and demanded a check unless Carter keeps using him for marketing.

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Lance Rivera wrote letter to Shawn Carter urging him to stop citing the 1999 stabbing.
Carter attended FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Côte d’Ivoire and Ecuador at Philadelphia Stadium on June 14, 2026 and referenced stabbing at May Roots Picnic freestyle, fourth time.
Rivera said July 5, 2026 he hopes to resolve matter, called lyric “not one of best bars,” and demanded a check unless Carter keeps using him for marketing.