He chose to stay out of the overblown feud, famously stating that by the time conflict reaches "the real ni**as," someone ends up dead.
Method Man’s relationship with Biggie Smalls was built on mutual lyrical respect. Method Man 2Pac The Notorious
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 He chose to stay out of the overblown
Method Man noted that Biggie was so professional that he never even mentioned Method Man's collaboration with 2Pac, understanding it was "just music" and business. Bridging the Great Divide Method Man and The Notorious B
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.
Despite being a prominent New York artist, Method Man stayed in 2Pac's "good graces" during the height of the coastal tension.
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.