The following is from
AllHopHop.com:
The Outlawz deny allegations that they tried to pick a fight with Puffy
while rehearsing for MTV�s 20th anniversary at the Hammerstein Ballroom
in New York. This contradicts reports from mainstream media like the NY
Post (Pagesix.com) and the Fox News Network who claimed the group
"tried to revive the old feud between East and West Coast
rappers" and declared Outlaw member Napoleon was a fan of
Tupac.
Group member EDI said in an interview with Allhiphop, "We lost two
of the greatests of all time and it's ridiculous to assume we came to
rekindle old beef. We are telling everybody from our mouths, that there is
no beef." Instead, he said the group has been focused on working on
their new album, Novakane, set to drop in Oct 23.
Below is the exclusive press release from The
Outlawz
OUTLAW RECORDZ
August 3, 2001
The Sensitivity Of The Tupac and Biggie Legacy Continues
New York, NY... Hammerstein Ballroom, in response to the glut of
stories that ran regarding the words between The Outlawz and P. Diddy at
the MTV 20th Anniversary party on Wednesday, August 1... miscommunication
erupted.
A spokesman from Outlaw Recordz feels their side of the story needs to
be heard. The Outlawz were invited guests of Treach from Naughty By Nature
because Treach was close with Tupac and he felt that the Outlawz should be
there to shed a tear for their mentor and family member (the number one
selling rap artist of all time) the late Tupac Shakur.
During sound check for the MTV 20th Anniversary Hiphop medley... The
Outlawz and Treach from Naughty By Nature came on stage for Tupac�s
tribute at the end of the medley. Napoleon from The Outlawz received the
mic from P. Diddy so he could represent for Tupac. After the tribute was
done P. Diddy received the mic back. However, Napoleon from The Outlawz
felt the need to pay respect to other fallen Hiphop artists such as: Easy
E, Big Pun, Freaky Tah, Big L, etc. Both entourages thought there were
words being exchanged and there weren�t. Unfortunately it turned into
something that it really wasn�t. Because of the sensitivity of the
history, people who weren�t involved overreacted. Afterwards both camps
went behind closed doors and cooler heads prevailed.
A spokesman from Outlaw Recordz adds, "It was Hammerstein
Ballroom�s security who asked The Outlawz to vacate the premises because
of the sensitivity of the situation."
EDI from The Outlawz spoke with Allhiphop.com and said the following,
"we lost two of the greatest rappers of all time and it�s
ridiculous to assume that we came to rekindle old beef."
SPECIAL THANKS TO
2Pac-Outlawz.com
