New Documentary ‘Public Enemies: Jay-Z v Kanye’ to Explore the Rift Between The Throne [Watch Now]

Comprised of  home video, unseen footage and exclusive interviews from mutual associates who know the hip-hop duo best, Public Enemies: Jay-Z v Kanye airs Monday,  July 31 at 10pm on Channel 4 in the UK. The press release for the documentary reads:

“Together they’ve captivated audiences the world over, transcending their Hip-Hop roots to leave their mark on business, fashion and even politics. Both phenomenally successful they are married to two of the world’s most famous women. But behind their partnership lies an epic rivalry.

Channel 4 has commissioned a brand new one-off documentary about the meteoric rise and colossal falling out of two of the world’s most iconic pop stars: Jay-Z and Kanye. Public Enemies: Jay-Z v Kanye is produced by ACME Films. The 1×60 programme will air on Channel 4 this summer.

With home videos, unseen footage and exclusive interviews with the people who know them best, Channel 4 uncovers the true story behind Jay-Z and Kanye West’s rise to success and how their hopes and ambitions led them to falling out. It’s a tale of creativity versus commerce, inner-city deprivation versus suburban aspiration, of right versus left. And it reveals an even bigger story of how race, wealth and celebrity are shaping modern America.”

Rob Coldstream, Commissioning Editor, Special Factual of the project, stated,  “Arguably two of the coolest and most influential artists in the world, their incredible life stories offer a fascinating new twist on the American dream. These are two mega-personalities whose success and rivalry has captured the public’s imagination.”

Director Nico Wasserman also added,  “In the process of building their empires Jay-Z and Kanye have provided a spine tingling soundtrack for a generation. Their story goes beyond their music and has opened up discussions on everything from class barriers to mental health.”

As previously reported, Jay-Z addressed the tension on his latest album 4:44 on the track “Kill Jay-Z” as he spit,

 “I know people back stab you, I felt bad too/But this fuck everybody attitude ain’t natural/But you ain’t a Saint, this ain’t KumbaYe/But you got hurt because you did cool by ‘Ye/You gave him 20 million without blinkin’/He gave you 20 minutes on stage, fuck was he thinkin’/ ‘Fuckk wrong with everybody?’ is what you sayin’ / But if everybody’s crazy, you’re the one that’s insane.”

Kanye West has also voiced his displeasure with Tidal and recently parted ways with the company over monetary disputes.

Check the trailer below.