While the original version features Nelly Furtado, this specific remix—often a hidden gem on international versions of the Shock Value album—is a "power trio" moment:
The song actually leaked in April 2007 because it wasn't finished in time for the initial album release. 01 Give It To Me (Laugh At Em) [Remix] [feat J...
Timbaland’s verse contains the line, "I'm a real producer and you're just the piano man," which was a direct shot at Storch's background as a session keyboardist. While the original version features Nelly Furtado, this
The of Jay-Z's verse to see who else he might be targeting. The response track Scott Storch released in retaliation. The response track Scott Storch released in retaliation
Timberlake’s verse is widely believed to be a rebuttal to Janet Jackson’s "feedback" regarding the 2004 Super Bowl incident, though he has never officially confirmed this. 📈 Legacy and Leaks
Other between this specific trio (JT, Jay-Z , and Timbaland ).
Jay-Z was added to this version, providing a "nonchalantly cocky" verse that solidified the song's status as an industry flex.