Jay-Z $20 Million Payment To Kanye West Questioned

(Radio.com) JAY-Z's latest album is a treasure trove of intrigue: From the truth about his marriage to Beyonce to the friendship gone sour with Kanye West. In one of the more inflammatory moments on "Kill Jay Z," Jay raps about lending Kanye West a hand, professionally and financially, which West repaid with a concert rant.

"But you got hurt because you did cool by 'Ye // You gave him 20 million without blinkin' // He gave you 20 minutes on stage, f� was he thinkin'? // 'F� wrong with everybody?' is what you sayin' // But if everybody's crazy, you're the one that's insane."

The "20 million" at issue might be a bit misleading: TMZ reports that the figure was given to cover touring expenses and other overhead related to Kanye's Saint Pablo Tour. It's no small amount--but it's reportedly standard operating procedure for major performers. Read more here.

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