Contrary to the popular belief that Biggie never wrote his lyrics down, Method Man recalled seeing Biggie penned his verse on paper during their studio session.
Method Man has frequently reflected on his role as a neutral figure during the "manufactured battle" that eventually led to both legends' deaths.
While Method Man was a "monster" in his prime and arguably the most formidable guest verse artist, he occupied a slightly different tier of popularity than the "pop zeitgeist" status held by 2Pac and Biggie at their peak. Method Man and The Notorious B.I.G. - Facebook
Method Man’s relationship with Biggie Smalls was built on mutual lyrical respect.
The song was originally intended for a Dogg Pound album and featured several other artists like Inspectah Deck, whose verses were later removed by 2Pac and producer Daz Dillinger for the final release.