Jay-Z has used his guest verse on Beyoncé’s “Morning Dew (Donk)” remix to respond to online critics, marking the couple’s first official musical collaboration in several years.
The rapper appears alongside Beyoncé on the newly released remix, where he reflects on the constant scrutiny surrounding their personal lives and careers.
During his verse, Jay-Z questions why people who claim not to like him or Beyoncé continue to follow their every move and discuss them online.
If you do not like us, why are you still watching?
The collaboration marks a notable return for Jay-Z, who has released little new music in recent years while focusing on his business ventures and occasional guest appearances.
For Beyoncé, the remix adds another high-profile collaboration to her catalogue and reunites her with her husband on a track for the first time in several years.
The pair have worked together throughout their careers, releasing songs such as “Crazy in Love,” “Drunk in Love,” and “Déjà Vu,” before teaming up for their joint 2018 album, Everything Is Love.
While fans have interpreted Jay-Z’s lyrics as a response to online criticism, neither he nor Beyoncé has publicly identified any specific individuals or incidents that inspired the verse.