: "Renegade" was originally an Eminem and Royce da 5'9" track for their duo, Bad Meets Evil , before being reworked for Jay-Z's 2001 album, The Blueprint .
: Accompanied by a live band, the performance added new depth to the track with raw drums and a pulsating bassline.
: The song is famous for sparking "who out-rapped who" debates, notably referenced by Nas, who claimed Eminem "murdered" Jay-Z on his own track. Eminem ft. Jay Z - Renegade (Live on Letterman) [HD 1080p]
Watch the high-definition performance that brought two hip-hop legends to a Manhattan rooftop: Eminem ft. Jay Z - Renegade (Live on Letterman) [HD 1080p] YouTube• 26 Dec 2010
: Fans often highlight the technical contrast between Jay-Z's smooth, confident swagger and Eminem's aggressive, rapid-fire delivery. Track History : "Renegade" was originally an Eminem and Royce
: The duo performed for a tiny audience of approximately 100 people, which included celebrities like Sean "Diddy" Combs .
: After the city denied a permit to perform on the theater's marquee due to riot concerns, the show moved to the private rooftop, which was not visible from the street. : After the city denied a permit to
: Recorded on Monday, June 21, 2010, and aired on Friday, June 25, 2010. Location : The rooftop of the Ed Sullivan Theater in Manhattan, New York City.