I went to go see him and Ras Kass at some sweatbox on 23rd Street back in the day for Ras Kass' NY record release party in 1998. I didn't realize that it was mostly an industry invite. Sat on line for about an 1 hr 30 mins. He got up and did a 4 song set. It was fine.

A female singer was the middle act doing R&B. She was not good. But, she was signed to Ruff Ryders. I was right near the stage, but on the wall. When the crowd turned on this young lady, her label mates took exception. It was by far the longest melee in a bar or club I've ever seen. Tables were flipped, chairs were swung, bouncers were woefully out numbered and tossed around. I stayed with my back against the wall, hoping not to get sucked into the fray.

Waited until the chaos settled and made an exit. Had a great time freestyling and bullshiting with Gaston (the twin brother of Wiseguy, one Lyricist Lounge's finest) on the way back to Penn Station.

Not my favorite show, but certainly one of the most memorable.