The Black Album was intended to be Jay’s last album. It would culminate a career that had seen him become the most envied rapper in history due to his:
Hit records —

wealth —

and relationship with Beyonce —

Simply put there would never be another Jay so give him his due.
Since then, a dude that looks very much like Jay has dropped 3 solo albums since; it couldn’t be Jay though as his impostor sucks.

Trying hard for fame, they tried doing all sorts of things to achieve it. However, in the pursuit they became self-centered and slowly began to change into something ugly.
Also Talib referenced Biggie’s last album Life After Death. Throughout the album there are numerous references to Tupac and Biggie. Their deaths rocked the landscape of hip-hop and this album was a way of putting back some much needed enlightenment.
She may flirt around but Andre is the only one she really cares for.
Big Boi minus Andre 3000 or not is nothing. Big Boi has more than enough bars to hold his own.