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Jay-Z is a Devil Worshipper!

stephaniehoff — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 22:35:05 +0000

The title got you, didn’t it? So, you’ve probably caught wind of the current criticism circled around Jay-Z and camp by now. Headlines are calling Beyonce, Rihanna and Jay-Z everything from Freemason/ Illuminati to Devil Worshipping demons. I’ve watched a handful of youtube flicks upwards of 45 minutes long dissecting music videos for satanic imagery and Freemason symbols. Some even go as far as playing records backwards to hear evil word repetition in the beats. I’ve got a little conspiracy theory of my own and it has nothing to do with the devil and everything to do with free publicity. You’ve heard the expression,”there is no such thing as bad press”? Despite all the current rumors and fanaticism surrounding the Jay-Z Devil Worshipping claims he recently launches this video:

A dark, Marilyn Mansonesque flick, full of evil clowns, goat-headed figure, fire, skulls and the list goes on. Now pick up any current fashion magazine in existence and flip through it. You’ll notice the same imagery, leather, studs, black lipstick, tattoo inspired design, that’s fashion. Jay-Z creating a steezy, style savvy video full of dark imagery at the height of media buzz, that’s good marketing. If money is the root of all evil then call Jay-Z the devil, he’s laughing all the way to the bank.

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I Wanna Rock… Jay-Z and additional RMX’s

stephaniehoff — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:30:53 +0000

Well then, a day has passed since I heard the Busta Rhymes version of Snoop Dogg’s single I Wanna Rock (which I am still bumping). The thing is, I came across another one featuring Jay-Z which is the official remix that will be on Snoop’s re-release album entitled More Malice. Then, after that, I came across A TON of others. It appears many rappers have decided upon themselves to record unofficial tracks with the Doggfather (not that there’s anything wrong with that). A quick internet search will find versions with Young Jeezy, Fat Joe, Raekwon, Lloyd Banks, Kardinal Offishall, Bow Wow and Nipsey Hussle just to name a few. Busta’s is still my favourite, maybe it’s because it’s obvious to me he was destined to be on this track. Snoop wanted him for the chorus originally, but he was out of the country and could not do it.

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Jay-Z and Alicia Keys Perform at 2009 World Series

Jyle — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:04:34 +0000

Yesterday, rap mogul Jay-Z and R&B songstress, Alicia Keys performed their collaborative single together, “Empire State of Mind” at Game 2 of the 2009 World Series. The two of them brought the house down in Yankee Stadium, Hova wearing his New York Yankees hat and jacket.

The performance was great and I would have loved to been there! They couldn’t have chosen a better pair of performers, especially since Jay-Z loves his team so much.

Alicia recently said that she’s grateful that Jay-Z hit her up for the song, “Obviously, I’m very grateful to him for reaching out to me and for that type of ability to represent my hometown, like, that was crazy. So we went to the studio. I went to the studio, and … I fell in love from the jump."

She continued, "He’s like, ‘The piano, the way the style [is], the whole flow, and it couldn’t be the anthem of New York without you.’ "

Check out their performance in Yankee Stadium below!

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BET Awards Honors Top Hip Hop Artists

Jyle — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:27:38 +0000

The BET Hip-Hop Awards were held last night October 10, 2009 at the Atlanta Civic Center and many of the top rappers walked away with some of the night’s most prestigious prizes. Ice Cube received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to hip-hop.

Ice Cube

Other winners included Jay-Z who made a surprise appearance to perform “As Real As It Gets” and accept his MVP of the Year Award, beating out Lil Wayne and Drake. Though don’t get mad yet cause Drake took the spotlight when he won in the Rookie of the Year Award – go Canada!

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Jay-Z Talks Hip-Hop With Oprah

Jyle — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 06:03:08 +0000

Jay-Z was on Oprah today, September 24th, 2009. On the show he took Oprah on a special tour of his family home in Brooklyn and the Marcy Projects where he grew up. While there, they attracted a huge gathering of local fans who spotted the duo in town.

Make sure you check out the video of the interview after the jump.

Did it seem that Oprah was a little fake in the interview. Like Jay-Z’s comment that hip-hop has been the biggest influence on changing racism in America? Sounded like she didn’t agree with that to me.

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Lil Wayne Breaks Billboard Record In Concert Sales

Jyle — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:04:06 +0000

Lil Wayne stunned the people at Billboard who announced yesterday that he grossed over $42 million in his 2008-09 North American tour. What’s amazing is that he made that much even after a few no show/ticket refunds, and court cases that held him back from performing a few times.

Billboard has been keeping track of tour sales for only just a few years now. However the only person to have come close to Lil Wayne’s new title win was Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige who raked in $34.6 in 2008.

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Jay-Z Interview With Clash Magazine

Jyle — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:04:09 +0000

Jay-Z seems to be on top of the world right now. After coming out of retirement three times he’s back with another album “The Blueprint 3“, the last and final Blueprint.

He sat down with Clash Magazine for an exclusive interview and made it on the front cover of this months issue, on newsstands today. In the interview he opened up about his relationship with Beyonce and their future plans together, as well as the close friendship they share with Kanye West and Rihanna.

If you want all of the nitty gritty details check out the magazine now or read the full transcript of the interview online at ClashMusic.com.

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“Young Forever” Jay-Z feat Mr. Hudson

Jyle — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:13:17 +0000

It wasn’t added to the released songs on Jay-Z’s new The Blueprint 3 album but it was released by Mr Hudson who was featured in the song. The song is basically the 80’s song “Forever Young” with Jay-Z adding his own feel to it.

The Blueprint 3 will be released on September 11th but orders are going out now. You can get the album at any music store or you could order it at my aStore at The Blueprint 3. Listen to the track below and tell me what you think.

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Jay-Z Cracks Oprah’s Hip-Hop Shield

Jyle — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:15:26 +0000

It’s no mystery that Oprah Winfrey doesn’t like hip-hop artists. In fact she seems to dislike everything she considers to be middle to lower class. Kind of a snob for someone from her upbringing.

Despite her hatred for the hip-hop industry she had to admit that it was the hip-hop artists like Jay-Z and Will.I.Am who helped her boy Barack Obama become the first African American president of the United States.

In a new segment of the Oprah Winfrey Show she decided to visit some celebrities hometowns. So what better way to show the then and now than to bring in a hip-hop artist and do a show on that.

So Jay-Z will be taking Oprah and her camera crews through his grandmothers house in Brooklyn, New York located on Lexington Avenue and Lewis Avenue. He’ll then show them around the Marcy projects.

No doubt on the upcoming show Oprah will share with people the horrors of being poor and that everyone has the power to make it out of the projects.

Sorry I just need to get this out there. Like most people I grew up poor. And I can tell you that making it out of the poor cycle isn’t always a choice. It’s as if Oprah is calling people who live in the projects lazy or something. My dad worked hard to support his family and we still didn’t have money. If she believes that minimum wage is enough to support a family she’s crazy and should try doing it herself. That would be a good show. The only thing this upcoming hometown segment will prove is that if you can rap or have talent you have no hope of making out in this world.

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Jay-Z Releases New Single “Run This Town”

Jyle — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:34:35 +0000

It was a few years ago on Conan O’Brien’s Late Show that Jay-Z told the world that he didn’t know how to retire. And It’s a good thing too cause now he’s got more great rap albums that continue to have great songs.

It was just announced that Jay-Z’s newest album “Blueprint 3″ will be hitting the shelves by September 11. The single from the album was just released yesterday and you’ll be hearing it all over the radio waves today.

The song “Run This Town” features the return of Rihanna, and the talent of Kanye West. How can that possibly go wrong? My favorite part of the song is when Kanye says “what do you think I rap for, so that I could drive a Rav4?”

You can go and listen to Jay-Z’s single at his MySpace. And come back to let me know what you think of the song.

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