Jim Jones Claims Nas Hasn’t Been This Popular Since JAY-Z Feud

Jim Jones doubled down on his belief that he’s more relevant than Nas, saying the Queensbridge legend hasn’t been this talked about since his early 2000s feud with JAY-Z.

Speaking on the “Bag Fuel” podcast with DJ Clue, Esso and Hynaken earlier this week, the Harlem rapper didn’t hold back when asked about the ongoing debate comparing his relevance to Nas.

“He’s never been this viral ever,” Jones said, claiming his recent comments helped push Nas back into the spotlight.

Jones argued that cultural presence and visibility matter more than legacy alone.

“There’s a lot of people that sold more records than me that are also not around anymore,” he said. “What I did for Nas probably never been done for him in his life. He’s never been that viral at all. Ever. He’s never been talked about like this ever in his life.”

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The conversation kicked off in June 2025 after Jim Jones made waves on the “Joe & Jada” podcast, questioning Nas’s current place in Hip-Hop.

That appearance reignited a wave of online chatter, with many weighing in on whether Nas’s influence remains strong in today’s music scene.

Jones didn’t stop there. He questioned Nas’s impact beyond his lyrical reputation and said people are “stuck on the sales,” suggesting that commercial success doesn’t always equal cultural relevance.

He also made it clear that there’s no personal connection between the two. “I don’t know Nas personally,” Jones said, adding that he doesn’t care to, either.

Jim Jones previously admitted that the Nas comparison was partly strategic. He said the move helped boost his streaming numbers and garner attention.