Many NY rappers have come forth voicing their thoughts on Trinidad Jame$' not so favoring comments towards the Empire State. With N.O.R.E being the latest to give his opinion, the NY legend says he believes that the "All Gold Everything" rapper was just trying to "piggyback Kendrick" because he saw the grave response that deemed from "Control."

Speaking with Montreality, N.O.R.E. gave his honest opinion on the state of NY hip-hop. Telling that to a certain extent, he did agree with Trinidad James' words and that there is work to be done. However, he added that the way James delivered that message was inadequate, which makes way he was trying to convey meaningless and looks like he was just trying to be like Kendrick Lamar.

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