Rivera had remained rather quiet about the situation since the performance, but on the weekend, he finally broke his silence. In an open letter shared on Instagram, he expressed praise for Jay-Z’s evolution, his contributions to the culture, and the inspiration that he gave many across America. The letter also cited that Jay showed the possibilities of healing, learning, ownership, and self-awareness.

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“I thought it was not one of the best bars that he’s had,” Rivera said. “I think what people need to understand is that most of Jay-Z’s intentions are purely based on marketing rollouts. I was part of the rollout for the products that are going out right now in the streets. So, I fell victim to that.”