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Mary J. Blige and Jay-Z In Atlanta
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Tuesday night at Philips Arena was hip-hop and hip-hop/soul as many had probably never seen it.
Chandeliers and string sections.
Grown couples in evening attire holding each other and dancing.
And a VIP section behind the sound board so packed with music industry powers that one had to expect whatever nearby hangar private jets fly into must have been packed.
That was the scene as multi-Grammy-winning singer Mary J. Blige and legendary rapper Jay-Z brought their sold out “Heart Of The City” tour to Atlanta last evening.
And even Blige couldn’t help but remark on it all from the stage: “It’s just amazing, amazing what Atlanta has become…Give yourself some love tonight please…I mean, Tyler Perry’s in the front row!”
And yes, that was Jay-Z’s reported new bride Beyonce in the front row of that VIP section on the floor, along with fellow artists Rick Ross, Monica, Jazze Pha, Kandi, Divinity (Beyonce’s bassist) and DJ Drama; executives Jermaine Dupri, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Antonio “L.A.” Reid, Kevin Liles, Lyor Cohen, Chaka Zulu, Devyne Stephens and Michael Kyser; as well as Usher’s producer brother J-Lack.
But on stage were the main attractions — an obviously, vocally-stronger Blige charging through a medley of hits including “Reminisce”; “Real Love”; “Be Happy”; the stand-out “No More Drama” and the more recent hit she recorded here with Atlanta’s Jazze Pha, Tricky Stewart and the opening act on the tour, The Dream, “Just Fine.”
Then after appearing with Blige at the beginning to do their collaboration, “Can’t Knock The Hustle,” and again midset, Jay-Z took the stage to do mostly longer versions of his catalog of hits. And while showing hometown love by seguing into local rapper Shawty Lo’s “Dey Know” — and bringing Atlanta rapper Young Jeezy on stage, was a highlight, the energy level went up higher when a picture of President George W. Bush flashed on the screen. Many booed. “You’re ready for change right?” Jay-Z asked. Then the picture changed to Senator Barack Obama — generating wild applause.
The capacity crowd hit frenzy level though when he started playing bits from his collaborations with Beyonce, such as “Crazy In Love” and “Upgrade U”.
Alas, she didn’t take the stage. But V-103’s Miss Sophia reported that she showed later at Dupri’s after-party with Jay-Z at Studio 72 (along with Usher and his wife Tameka; and rapper Nelly). Blige, Diddy and Lil Kim were due at Dreamz. And Elle Duncan of V-103’s “Ryan Cameron Show” was planning a birthday party at Luckie Lounge.
Were you at the show last night? (See the accessatlanta.com photo gallery ) If so, what grade would you give it? And did you have enough energy to make it to the many parties afterward?
Comments
By April
April 9, 2008 11:22 AM | Link to this
THIS WAS THE BEST CONCERT I’VE EVER BEEN TO! MARY’S VOICE JUST GETS BETTER AND BETTER AND JAY-Z IS A GENIUS AT ENTERTAINING THE CROWD. I’VE SEEN BOTH OF THE PERFORM NUMEROUS TIMES BUT HANDS DOWN, THIS WAS THE BEST, EVEN BETTER THAN JAY-Z’S ROC THE MIC TOUR!
By April
April 9, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this
THIS WAS THE BEST CONCERT I’VE EVER BEEN TO! MARY’S VOICE JUST GETS BETTER AND BETTER AND JAY-Z IS A GENIUS AT ENTERTAINING THE CROWD. I’VE SEEN BOTH OF THE PERFORM NUMEROUS TIMES BUT HANDS DOWN, THIS WAS THE BEST, EVEN BETTER THAN JAY-Z’S ROC THE MIC TOUR!
By Hustle Man
April 9, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this
For those who did not see it, I have the dvd of last nights performance for ya! Holla at me on Old National Highway at the Liquor store right before Kroger!
By Blech
April 9, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this
I would sooner have dental surgery than to have to endure that rubbish…terrible terrible terrible people
By Justin
April 9, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this
Why is there ALWAYS some ignorant, racist idiot who has to hide behind their computers to say what they are afraid to say publicly.
By why??
April 9, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this
Don’t bite me bro and blech Why comment at all, you don’t like hip hop that’s fine, just keep your mouth shut.
Moving on the concert was AWESOME worth every penny and some more. Currently searching to see if I can catch it again. They both killed it. Just wish Jay’s set could have been a longer, Mary’s too…they both have such a grand catalog of hits
By WTF?
April 9, 2008 12:37 PM | Link to this
This concert was excellent, this concert was worth every penny and I’d pay to see it again.
By Brian Nichols
April 9, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this
Anybody can stand on stage and grab their privates. Whwn i get off I will show you.
By rhonda
April 9, 2008 1:02 PM | Link to this
THAT WAS THE BEST CONCERT I’VE BEEN TOO IN A LOONNNGGG TIME!!! HOW AWESOME IT WAS TO HAVE BOTH OF THEM ON STAGE AND THE BACKGROUND VIDEO OF JAY Z AND BIGGIE BROUGHT BACK MEMORIES…ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL ENERGY:)!
By SteveO
April 9, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this
I’m a loser that needs attention so I have posted in a thread which does not interest me.
I’m with you Blech.
By me
April 9, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this
Was anyone shot after the concert?
By me
April 9, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this
Was anyone shot after the concert?
By Uncle Jesse
April 9, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this
Me, do you mean did Mary posse disrespect Jay Z posse and get sprayed? Probley.
By Jaycee
April 9, 2008 2:17 PM | Link to this
Sucks to be you SteveO.
By A'Nesthesia
April 9, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this
Where’s the energy? Tha concert put me to sleep.
By kim
April 9, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this
I LOVE THE CONCERT MARY MY GIRL SHOWED OUT I LOVE YOU GIRL U R MY INSPIRATION.JAY Z U R THE BEST THERE IS NOBODY OUT THERE THAT CAN STOP U I WISH U AND BEYONCE MANY YEARS TOGETHER.
By NIA
April 9, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this
KEEP YOUR RACIST REMARKS TO YOUR SELF I AM SURE YOUR KIDS ENJOY HIP HOP THATS WHY THE ALWAYS COPYING OUR STYLE!!!! ANY WAY THE CONCERT WAS GREAT AND BY THE WAY JAY Z IS A BUSINESS MAN HE ALSO OWNS A NBA TEAM SO PLEASE BELIEVE ME HE IS FAR FROM A THUG!!!! AND MARY KEEP DOING WHAT YOU DO1111
By Uncle Jesse
April 9, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this
NIA WHY ARE YOU SCREAMING? GO BACK TO JOB CORP AND LEARN HOW TO USE THE CAPS LOCK BUTTON ON THE PUBLIC LIBRARY COMPUTER YOU ARE BANGING ON!!
By crunk juice
April 9, 2008 3:24 PM | Link to this
I unfortunately missed it. It’s a shame too because I simply adore horrible music.
By Why?
April 9, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this
Me, do you mean did Mary posse disrespect Jay Z posse and get sprayed? Probley.
Uncle Jesse, while you’re correcting NIA, where were you when your teachers were teaching about apostrophes? Also, you could benefit from a dictionary yourself. “Probley” is actually spelled “probably”. Quit runnin’ moonshine, and tell your niece, “Daisy”, to stop wearing those short shorts with her flat behind.
Anyway, I really hate that I missed the concert. Mary’s triumph is really shining through her music, and I have become a fan. I’m not really a fan of Jay-Z, but I do admire his business sense.
By Uncle Jesse
April 9, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this
Professor “Me” Where were you when your teacher taught the rest of the class how to spell “running”. Get off your little highhorse “me”. I’ll bet you(apostrophe)re a load of laughs at da club.
By George Jefferson
April 9, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this
why in the world would beyonce marry that lil fat toad? money or not she could do alot better than him. why beyonce why?
By Get A Life
April 9, 2008 4:57 PM | Link to this
I attended the concert and it was wonderful. I have been a fan of Mary and Jay’s since their first singles hit the airwaves. So, to whomever that individual is that took precise minutes out of their own life to faithfully find time to criticize and make derrogatory comments, REALLY and I do mean REALLY need to get a life or seek professional help. SOON. You sound like that type that is on the verge of exploding and going on ashooting spree at your nearest college campus.
By Squisha
April 9, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this
get a life, you speak like an elokwint brotha, i think i wanna have yo baby.
By HILARIOUS
April 9, 2008 5:45 PM | Link to this
The funny thing is that no matter what ANY of you RACIST, IGNORANT people on this blog say — you will NEVER be able to take away their success. Also you will never in your MISERABLE, PATHETIC existence be able to amass one TRILLIONTH of their wealth. I guess all the white couples, singles and Asian concert-goers were DRAGGED THERE against their will. Go back to your miserable hole while Mary goes to her new $12 mil house that she paid CASH for (because she has it like THAT) and Jay Z will return to his HUNDREDS of MILLIONS of dollars. Good day!
By Not Hilarious
April 9, 2008 6:08 PM | Link to this
What was that little saying Don King has?
By Why?
April 9, 2008 6:48 PM | Link to this
Professor “Me” Where were you when your teacher taught the rest of the class how to spell “running”.
Um, Uncle Jesse, it wasn’t “me” who responded to you. The name is Why? What’s really funny is that you didn’t recognize my attempt to spell “running” in the dialect sense. Gee, you really do need to lay off the moonshine and go back to school. Perhaps, this time you will also learn that questions end with a question mark.
As for the “highhorse” remark, are you threatened by an educated BLACK person who has exposed your idiocy?
By the way, I’m a load of laughs at “da club” (or did you mean “the club”?). Haha!
By Juicy
April 10, 2008 1:39 AM | Link to this
AWESOME, is all I can say about this concert, I have been trying to see Mary for all long time and finally got to see her and Jay Z perform also. They were GREAT together. I was disappointed that Beyonce’ didn’t come out and they didn’t tell all about their marriage. But overall this was a really great show and I would attend another one of their shows if I could.
By Uncle Jesse
April 10, 2008 9:24 AM | Link to this
“Why”,sorry I refered to “you” as “me”. All very clever little names btw. I’ll bet you even have one of those little t-shirts that says “danger, educated black man”. No, “me” I mean “you” sorry “why” not threatened by you. Btw, you forgot to mention all of your degrees,type of car you drive,how many K’s in a year, home value,all the usual stuff. Haha (gay)
By diehard Hip Hop fan since 1984
April 10, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this
That everyones like music (except Helen Keller) is the most stupidest yet offending thing you can say Pachoo.
Deaf people likes music - shoot even Marlee Maltin is dancing to it and she is Deaf and Deaf people which Helen Keller was in additional to being blind can feel music via vibrations you nitwit!
Pah! Pachoo’s a humbug!
By NICK
April 10, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this
I wonder how many murders, rapes, robberies and assaults happened before, during and after this show that were not reported to the public?
By chicago
April 10, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this
Well its sure good to know how the majority of the white people in this town really feel. I just wish some of you would have the BALLS to step from behind your computer screens and talk like that. You closet racists on here have a lot of nerve to try to talk down on anyone regardless if its true or not, Im sure none of your closets are clean. Then to top it off this was and is a blog about a CONCERT but yet once again all the closet racists have come out to express themselves in the only forum that they have…the AJC…how pathetic is that. And people wonder why blacks and whites will NEVER coexist in this country, especially in the south. Like I said glad to know how the whites of this town really feel!
By chicago
April 10, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this
Well its sure good to know how the majority of the white people in this town really feel. I just wish some of you would have the BALLS to step from behind your computer screens and talk like that. You closet racists on here have a lot of nerve to try to talk down on anyone regardless if its true or not, Im sure none of your closets are clean. Then to top it off this was and is a blog about a CONCERT but yet once again all the closet racists have come out to express themselves in the only forum that they have…the AJC…how pathetic is that. And people wonder why blacks and whites will NEVER coexist in this country, especially in the south. Like I said glad to know how the whites of this town really feel!
By Mike
April 10, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this
I heard that there wasn’t any toilet paper in the bathrooms because it was stolen by the members of the audience.
By back at NICK
April 10, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this
Nick I can answer that question for you. The same number that happened at your last Family Reunion. “Oh Excuse me I meant your last Klan
meeting. By the way your true colors are showing. And they are not Red White And Blue.
May the Klan be with you.
By Why?
April 10, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this
Uncle Jesse, you and your stupidity crack me up. No, I don’t own one of those “little t-shirts that says “danger, educated black man” because I am a black WOMAN. Hahaha!
You were the one who told me to get off my “high horse”, but you’re not threatened by my intelligence. Yeah, right. Otherwise, you would not have made such a comment.
By the way, I’ll mention my education, house value, etc. when you mention how much more you owe on your trailer, how many of your sisters you’ve married, and when you’re trading in your old truck.
Just remember: Don’t sling mud if you don’t want to get dirty.
By Uncle Jesse
April 10, 2008 5:25 PM | Link to this
Why, gurl you so crazy! Sorry bout the gender mix up. Why? is kinda gender neutral. (that means it could be a male or female name)I guess you told me ” because I am a black WOMAN. Hahaha! Oh Snap!! I’ll tell me how many sisters I’ve married if you can name all yo baby daddies! Betcha can’t! Holla!
By vegas24
April 10, 2008 6:39 PM | Link to this
WOW…
I’m from Vegas and I just googled mary j and jay z because I am going to their concert here next weekend and wanted to find out how it went, and boy am I learning a lot about my country! YIKES!!!! I will be visiting Atlanta in the next couple months for a family reunion (not my family - my son’s family is black - I am white) so I am going so I can meet his other grandma, cousins, etc… I have to say that I am ashamed he will see people acting this way! I guess things are different on the West coast. So far I have not had any problems raising a mixed child. My family doesn’t have a problem with it, and his father’s family doesn’t have a problem with it. I can’t believe adults are acting like this. I LOVE Mary’s music, some of Jay Z’s, and I had hoped to get more info so I would know what kind of show to expect, but now I am more worried about my trip back east and my son’s future in such a hate filled world.
By dave
April 10, 2008 8:12 PM | Link to this
It’s funny how disliking certain forms of music automatically makes you a racist to some people. I don’t refer to people that dislike the music I enjoy as being racist, so I can’t understand your train of thought. I don’t like the Backstreet Boys, Eminem, Fall Out Boy, AFI, Maroon 5, Carrie Underwood or countless other artists who are white. I guess, according to most of what’s been spewed here, that would mean I hate white people. Or I’m automatically jealous of the money they pull in each year. (Which using in an argument is pathetic by the way.) Threads like this are completely pointless and full of hatred and stupidity from all races.
By Why?
April 10, 2008 8:46 PM | Link to this
Uncle Jesse,
No, I didn’t “tell [you}”. You made an assumption—which made an a— out of you. It’s easy to name my children’s FATHER. Note the singular noun, which means ONE. Tell your mama to name her children’s father(s) since your daddy just might also be your uncle, you inbreed. Boo ya!
Tell your Uncle Daddy I said, “Hee haw!”
By Handsome Lad
April 10, 2008 10:34 PM | Link to this
I went to the concert and I’m here to give you all my opinion of the concert. Mary J. Blige is a TRUE DIVA!!! She really knows how to give a great performance. Her classic hits had me on my feet dancing the entire time she was on stage. She really made the show a dynamic event.
Jay-Z was ok. I wasn’t really impressed with his stage skills. It reminded me of the concert he had at Madison Square Gardens and I wasn’t even there. I saw it on TV. He had the crowd hype at times and at other times he totally lost the crowd. He has a catalog of hits that everyone knows but there were some songs that no one knew what the hell he was talking about. He was ok.
If I had to rate them on a scale of 1 to 5 Mary J has a (5+) Jay-Z a (2.5).
As for the rest of the mess on this blog people get a grip. This is a blog for the concert goers who want to voice an opinion. All the rest of the garbage just sweep it to the curb. Don’t stoop down to dumb peoples level. Rise above it. Peace & Love.
By cdunc
April 10, 2008 11:57 PM | Link to this
I went to the concert and I was in awe the entire time I really went to see Jay-Z and could have cared less about Mary, but Mary killed every song. Everything was really tastefully done, and the orchestra in the background was so much better than just having a dj spinnin the tracks. Jay-Z’s show was unbelievable, but I can see how some people thought he would be boring because he sang a song from Reasonable Doubt and Pray from the new album (these songs weren’t familiar to everyone), and I think he lost a little of the female audience that had came to see Mary. In my opinion, this was hands down the best money I have ever spent on a concert, and I would pay a lot more to see them again. I won’t forget to mention The Dream, Memphis Bleek, Jeezy, and Diddy were all up on stage. I was, like I said, in awe the entire show. Unbelievable.
By Why?
April 11, 2008 1:55 AM | Link to this
*As for the rest of the mess on this blog people get a grip. This is a blog for the concert goers who want to voice an opinion. All the rest of the garbage just sweep it to the curb. Don’t stoop down to dumb peoples level. Rise above it. *
Handsome Lad, you’re absolutely right. I did allow myself to stoop to a level that is really beneath me. Uncle Jesse, I was wrong to involve your mama in our sniping. I sincerely apologize; but, you were wrong to assume and suggest that my children are b*******. A lioness will always protect her cubs. As I said before—and it applies to me also—don’t sling mud if you don’t want to get dirty.
I still wish I’d attended the concert. I’m not into Jay-Z, but Mary is definitely an inspiration. I have followed her transformation from 1992 debut to now. When she was going through her “drama”, I wasn’t really into her. It changed with the “Mary” album. I really admire her and am glad to see her be truly happy.
By RODERICK BRIGHT
April 11, 2008 9:00 AM | Link to this
F******* U BLECH AND STEVEO THE MOLESTERS
By Uncle Jesse
April 11, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this
Why? I’m just playin with ya. I’m sure you’re a super sweet girl. Stay blessed and have a great weekend. Ps. I heard a good joke this morning..Whis is it so hard to solve a redneck murder? Answer: because the DNA is all the same and there are no dental records. If you respond to this,I probably wont see it cause sis and I are celebrating the birth of our second child. Ha!
By Pop
April 11, 2008 9:36 AM | Link to this
Folks, ask yourself..Why do Krackas hate us? Because they can’t be us.
Stay out of the sun tanning, stop getting lip injections, and breast/butt implants….and PLEASE learn how to dance!! LMAO
By Love you Uncle Jesse
April 11, 2008 9:42 AM | Link to this
I love that JOKE or was it a fact?….LMAOOOO!!
By The ish...
April 11, 2008 9:45 AM | Link to this
The concert was a REAL banger! No doubt about that. Mary and Jay did their thing. Big ups to the BIG HOMIES! After the show its the After Party…. You mean to tell me there were over 6, naw 7 MILLIONAIRES in teh house (count um - Jermaine, Jay Z, Nelly, Usher,Lil John , Jeezy, Rick Ross) and not one of them bought the bar. Should I have brought my purse? If I recall, Jay said “You don’t even have to bring your purses out,… we the dope boys of the year, …. We in the house”
What the hell! Concert Ticket $166, Club $60, Out fit $300 - Ego Tripping - PRICELESS!
By The Man
April 11, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this
Pop,Krackas? So it’s ok to start with the name calling? Do you really want to do that? Btw,I can’t remember the last time I saw a black girl without straightener in her hair.Can you? I’d bet you just luvz you some white girls to huh? You think your white girl wanna be sistas don’t know that? Oh’ yea your “King of pop”is not trying to cover up his ethnicity either I guess. This is a two way street Buckwheat.
By Brent
April 11, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this
The Man,
What’s worse “straightening your hair” or having SURGERY to enlarge your lips, azz and breasts??? Not to mention, laying in the sun all day and getting skin cancer.
By the way, the white girls love the bruthas….we don’t seek them, THEY seek us!!(well they try, but I LOVE sistahs ONLY)
They seek us probably because YOU are lacking in certain areas Buddy….lol
By Good vs. Evil
April 11, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this
When was the last time there was a Pop, heavy metal or country music blog and you saw comments from black people bashing the music and calling folks thugs, drug addicts, etc?
It’s so sad how EVIL people can be and I guarantee you these same people go to church regularly and they think there’s nothing wrong with their racist behavior.
98% of the time when black people bring up race its in retaliation.
I have a question for folks like Mike & Nick, why do you hate black people?
By The man
April 11, 2008 10:35 AM | Link to this
Brent, I just said it goes both ways. Watch any video and look for a real “black girl” they’re are none. Sorry Eddie, no Umfufu’s for you. “where all da white women at? Sorry Brent, large breasts ain’t a black thang, so I promise you bud,white girls aint trying to look black. It’s the other way around. Look at any successful black man and look for the trophy white girl. Don’t play dumb. Er’body loves the white girls.
By The Man
April 11, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this
Good v Evil, what you’re seeing is concern and recognition of a culture of gun violence and drugs that is perpetuated and glorified by this type of music.When one of these kids gets shot and ends up in the ER guess who pays the bill? Lil’whoevers insurance co? yea right. When Lil’ whoever knocks up his girlfriend, who pays the bill? Who pays for the food and shelter for Lil whoevers baby and baby mama?When Lil’ whoever kills someone to support his crack habit, who pays for the litigation and incarceration? This music and culture only reminds Whitey that in one way or another, very payday he’s gonna get ripped off.It has nothing to with race.It has everything to do with fairness. I don’t owe you anything, nor you me.
By Good vs. Evil
April 11, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this
FYI: to “The Man”,
There are more white people on welfare than blacks, more white girls get pregnant than black girls, you just choose to kill the baby instead. Last I checked black people pay taxes in AmeriKKKa also, not just “whitey”.
You are absolutely right buddy you don’t owe me anything…..just curious why you are so Evil…I guess you pass it from genration to generation.
It slipped my mind that you are the offspring from the same people that left church service on Sunday and hung the first black man that you could find…then smiled and posed for pictures with your kids while the burned bodies were in the background.
Its perfectly clear.
By The man
April 11, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this
Good v Evil. Check your % stats on the out of wedlock birth rates for whites and blacks. % being the key word. Whites make up 70% of the population remember.I nor any member of my family ever lynched anyone,but hold on to the past as to justify your obvious sense of entitlement. Btw since you mentioned it, would you like to compare the current stats of black on white crime compared to white on black? Didn’t think so.
By Brent
April 11, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this
The Boy…oops The Man,
Who cares about the few black entertainers that date/marry white women……its certainly not the majority.
As for me….I don’t like clammy skin and the smell of dog when a person’s hair gets wet…..you can have that foolishness!! lol
By The man
April 11, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this
G v E Well of course, it’s not for the lack of trying though is it. You have yet to respond to the facts. Not suprising though. The obligatoy “lynchings” and “more whites on welfare” arguement is played. You need to go back to the militant 60’s where your mind is and hopefuly the “Uncle Tom” Bill Cosbys of the community can successfully combat the “positive” message that is Hiphop/rap. Keep preachin Dr. Cosby!!
By Cuda Beanz
April 11, 2008 1:21 PM | Link to this
To The man and the rest of the people that came on here with negative statements, whether it be about Hip-Hop or Black people in general, this blog was for people that went to the concert and/or after parties. It was not a forum to debate the positive or negative of Hip-Hop or Black people. So why do you take time out of your day to come on here to start racial tension or join in adding more tension. Can we just have one blog where people stick to the subject and feel the need to show their true colors that they can’t show in public?
By Cuda Beanz
April 11, 2008 1:29 PM | Link to this
correction to previous post: …and not feel the need to…
By The ish....
April 11, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this
to the Man,
Fool! Get out of here with that back woods Georgia crap. My hair is straight b/c that’s how I want it. Believe me it’s not because of your stringy haired mother or sister. Times are changing buddy. What’s with you white folk pulling the race card. Yall a bunch of haters coming dead last. Wow, you can’t believe it huh? You should run for the hills now and take that dumb, pale, submissive devil with you. Make ya haters ya motivators*
By The man
April 11, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this
Cuda Beanz, this is your first AJC blog I see. Welcome. Now just say what you have to say and extend the same courtesy.
By The man
April 11, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this
The ish, baby when I go to da hills, who gone feed yo babies? Cause when I go I’m takin yo food stamps wit me!I can see your head spinnin from here. LMAO!
By Cuda Beanz
April 11, 2008 2:02 PM | Link to this
The man, this is not my first blog on AJC by a long shot. I am just tired of people that come on a blog just because of the subject matter and not because of the question being posed. As far as this particular blog, it was not asking for a personal opinion on Hip-Hop or Black people. For some reason, people like yourself come on here to voice their personal opinion on something that wasn’t even the question at hand. Is it that you just want to get a rise out of people or do you not have anything better to do with your day? I am pretty sure that are plenty of other forums on the net were you can voice you opinions in the correct manner and at the correct time. Are there not?
By Hillary Clinton
April 11, 2008 2:04 PM | Link to this
The Man,
Don’t you have a klan meeting to attend??….git outta here Boy!!
By Cuda Beanz
April 11, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this
And yeah, I noticed my mistakes in my previous entry, but you get what I am saying.
By Mike
April 11, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this
The Man, do you make these types of statements to the black men and women that you encounter daily??
Didn’t think so.
By The man
April 11, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this
Hillary, very clever. Mike,I,ve never been shot so what do you think?
By Cuda Beanz
April 11, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this
Actually, when I see Black or any other race in the wrong, yes I will say something and yes I have. Right now I am talking to you though. So you don’t have to think so, I know so.
By Cuda Beanz
April 11, 2008 2:18 PM | Link to this
Sorry Mike, responded to the wrong thing.
By The man
April 11, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this
Cuda, dude I think Mike was talkin to me. Back to topic though..Whats up With the Mary J fight dogs rumor goin around?
By Cuda Beanz
April 11, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this
Yeah, I figured that one out the man. Hadn’t heard that rumor.
By Why?
April 11, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this
Uncle Jesse, I have to admit. That last remark was hilarious! You stay blessed, too.
By The man
April 11, 2008 2:35 PM | Link to this
I think white folks and black folks are always gonna jib-jab like brothers and sisters but we all know deep down we wouldn’t be who we are without one another. We all know that we are Americans first and have and will always stand together. I’m just pokin fun here. Not trying to pi$$ anyone off so I’m gonna slink on off now. peace (i’m holding one fist in the air).
By Cuda Beanz
April 11, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this
You know what, I actually believe the man’s last statement.
By The man
April 11, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this
Thats cause I’m The man. really going now. God Bless America (black and white)
By Angela
April 11, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this
To “the Man” and all the other ignorant people that are implying that African-Americans are on drugs and are nothing but criminals and murderers, for your information the majority of serial killers are white (i.e. Charles Manson, Jeffrey Dahmer, Gary Hilton-the hiker that killed Meredith Emerson and possibly others, and Ted Bundy, to name a few). When was the last time you heard of African-American teenagers going into a school and killing their classmates, i.e, Columbine, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold? The largest percentage of crystal methamphetamine users are white!! I am so tired of people turning a topic that has nothing to do with race (this blog was supposed to be about the Mary J. Blige and Jay-Z concert, for crying out loud!!!!)into a racial issue. Stick with the topic at hand and remember what your mother taught you…”if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all!”
By KillahBee
April 21, 2008 1:28 PM | Link to this
First of all Uncle Jesse, don’t get upset because U2 did not have a concert this week! Second, your opinion means nothing to anyone. You need to do two things… grow up and shut up. The bottom line is “hip-hop” is running things and Good Ol’ Boy Bands are out! stick to the bar brawls and leave the concerts that people can relate to, to the grown and sexy. You truly show your ignorance. Stop wasting time and key strokes. Build a bridge and get over it…Hip Hop is here to stay! P.S. - your wife loved the concert.
By Dom
April 28, 2008 2:04 AM | Link to this
Dat concert was off da hook it was well worth da money if I could I would go 2 all da cities dat dey r scheduled 2 perform at.Mary my gurl killed it wit all her hit songs and my n** jayz brought da whole crowd 2 dey feet it was a great atmosphere.And I wanna also wanna say congratz 2 jand b wish u all da luck.
By Dom
April 28, 2008 2:05 AM | Link to this
Dat concert was off da hook it was well worth da money if I could I would go 2 all da cities dat dey r scheduled 2 perform at.Mary my gurl killed it wit all her hit songs and my n** jayz brought da whole crowd 2 dey feet it was a great atmosphere.And I wanna also wanna say congratz 2 jand b wish u all da luck.