: He contrasts "what Jay said to Nas" with "working folks [who] can't find jobs".
: He cites high blood pressure, bad credit, and the struggles of raising children in dangerous environments as the true "beef" affecting the community. The Acapella Experience Mos Def - Beef - Acapella
The central theme of the track is a rejection of trivial rap feuds in favor of highlighting systemic global issues. Mos Def argues that "beef" is not about rappers trading insults on microphones, but rather the real-world struggles faced by marginalized people. : He contrasts "what Jay said to Nas"