Lance Rivera Denies Fat Joe Notorious B.I.G. Collaboration Claims

Lance "Un" Rivera, a former business partner and close confidant of The Notorious B.I.G., has publicly disputed Fat Joe's claims of recording a collaborative album with Biggie before the rapper's death, expressing skepticism about the existence of such a project. Rivera stated that if a legitimate album or even multiple songs had been recorded, he would have known about it given his close involvement in Biggie's music ventures, and he challenged Fat Joe to provide proof. Fat Joe has maintained that he and Biggie recorded several tracks, primarily dissing 2Pac, which were shelved out of respect after both rappers died. Rivera also noted Biggie's selective recording habits, suggesting it was unlikely he would have committed to a full project without the knowledge of those around him. This dispute highlights ongoing debates about unreleased music from hip-hop legends and the authenticity of claims made by artists about their collaborations. Additionally, Fat Joe and Jadakiss recently discussed the erosion of the long-standing 'no-snitch code' in hip-hop, referencing how the culture has shifted with artists like Tekashi 6ix9ine becoming more public about cooperating with authorities, which Joe feels has fundamentally changed the industry's dynamics.