Everyone has something to say about Britney Spears these days ... and Jay-Z is no different. Hov name-checked the troubled pop star on a couple of tracks from American

On "Roc Boys," Jay spits: "Hero'n got less steps than Britney/ That means it ain't stepped on, dig me?"

In deciphered terms, Jay — channeling Frank Lucas, main character of the "American Gangster" flick that inspired the MC's new LP — is saying the drug hasn't been stepped on, or hasn't been cut with another substance to lessen its quality. Hov then seemingly ties in that concept with a witty reference to allegations of Spears' drug use, and the 12-step program that would presumably ensue in recovery.

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