Jay-Z Interview w/ Time Out New York
Time Out New York selected Jay as one of the “New York 40″ for their new issue in celebration of Time Out family’s 40th Anniversary. The list also includes, Derek Jeter, Mayor Bloomberg, Elliot Spitzer and Tina Fey.
You’re the only rapper on this list. We were considering Nas but have this 13-year rule: People on this list had to have had an impact in the last 13 years. And Illmatic was 1994. Should we have included him?
Jay-Z: Ah, wow! [Laughs] That’s a tough question. [Pauses] Yeah, only because of the impact of that album, when it’s considered one of the best albums ever created, you have to document that.
How about Kanye? Has he earned it yet?
Jay-Z: He’s from Chicago, but he’s close. I don’t know if he’s had that one album that’s moved the entire culture, but he’s hit it three times in a row. He’ll be on every list one day.Are you guys really teaming up for Blueprint 3?
Jay-Z: Yeah, actually. We’re partners right now. Starsky and Hutch right now.
Read the full article: Jay-Z: Big pimper, Gs spender
Check out the cover here.
September 25th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Homie look like Charles Hamilton now that he got hair
September 25th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
dead @ that picture
September 25th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Yeah, only because of the impact of that album
^wow jay still taking shots at nas lol
September 25th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
You’re the only rapper on this list. We were considering Nas but have this 13-year rule: People on this list had to have had an impact in the last 13 years. And Illmatic was 1994. Should we have included him?
^ LOL
September 25th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
# icon (trillbert arenas) Says:
September 25th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Sean Coonery Says:
September 25th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
icon (trillbert arenas) Says:
September 25th, 2008 at 1:25 pm
^The majority of Fortune 500 Company executives never went to college. Seriously.
***The majority? GTFOH—-I’ve been in corporate America for a minute, even worked on some fortune 500s, and the majority of CEOs and execs are dual degreed, at least- most have at least their Masters’- Bill Gates is the exception, unless you’re talking about the music and entertainment fields…
^Double Major?
***From what I’ve seen- m’fukkas be like CEOs/Lawyers and shit like that, but maybe because I’m in DC, and it’s mad competitive out here…point blank, period, you’re gonna struggle without education in DC, if you try to compete in the traditional job market- a lot of spots won’t even look at your resume, otherwise
^Icon your story doesnt add up.
You say DC is competitive and you can’t get money without a degree…
Meanwhile…you said the other day…you didn’t have a degree and you make over 60K…and you live in DC..
what gives, ike?
September 25th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
field day with this pic…lol. “whiskers like a rat…”
September 25th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
lol jay look funny ass hell
September 25th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
jay-z needs a moustache transplant
September 25th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
eh he doesnt say anything new
September 25th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
translation: Jay still thinks thats a hot album every 13 year average.
September 25th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
People on this list had to have had an impact in the last 13 years.
^^
fuck the NY times.
September 25th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
hi pockets!
September 25th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
dead @ that picture
^ Dead @ the cover lol
September 25th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
eh he doesnt say anything new
^dude am i the only who barfed when reading another headlnie like “Jay makes new list of most influential industry/nyc/black entrepeaneurs, just bought a new Jet and opened a new chain of burger kings in yuganda.”
September 25th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
# catch22 Says:
September 25th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
People on this list had to have had an impact in the last 13 years.
^^
fuck the NY times.
^ time out new york
September 25th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Niggas strap up in the streets but dont strap up in the sheets…..smh
September 25th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
How come Time Out New York doesn’t know Ye is from the Chi?
September 25th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
HAaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
What a cool looking camel
September 25th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
wattup green hows life treating u. that is, if it is treating u.
September 25th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
did him and kanue discuss this small Afro revolution?
September 25th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
D_Block_4_Life Says:
September 25th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Niggas strap up in the streets but dont strap up in the sheets…..smh
^^
it’s sad but true
September 25th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
ether
September 25th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Niggas strap up in the streets but dont strap up in the sheets…..smh
^what the gay
September 25th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
that Nas dart was unnecessary, shame on the interviewer.
September 25th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
edits***kanye
September 25th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
>>Yeah, only because of the impact of that album
^wow jay still taking shots at nas lol
====
lol. aggyness is a lingering side affect of ether.
September 25th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
# pockets Says:
September 25th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
wattup green hows life treating u. that is, if it is treating u.
^ its treating me deliciously. how about you?
September 25th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Yo that camel has swag
September 25th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
did him and kanue discuss this small Afro revolution?
^no…masterOfLunges.
September 25th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
^what the gay
^*capsized*
September 25th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
Digital Scales Says:
September 25th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Yo that camel has swag
^^
idk know about that statement….he too old to be tryna keep up wit the young boys on the fashion tip
September 25th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
i bet after the interview was over they both danced nekkid around a burning pile of nas cd’s
September 25th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
I’m still waiting on a booth session to beat this one(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdVlsi0PO6s). The only one that came close was Talib and ‘em dudes from LA(Bay Area I think). I guess it will never happen.
September 25th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
did him and kanue discuss this small Afro revolution?
^tiny afro’s back in the 90’s was a symbol of who’s who.
September 25th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
pockets Says:
September 25th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
i bet after the interview was over they both danced nekkid around a burning pile of nas cd’s
^LMAO!
*daps pock*
September 25th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
wattup green hows life treating u. that is, if it is treating u.
^ its treating me deliciously. how about you?
^nice. i can’t think of a word better than deliciously…actually on second thought, i got exams coming up so i’ll go with life is treating me neutrally.
September 25th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
cOLD Says:
September 25th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
did him and kanue discuss this small Afro revolution?
^tiny afro’s back in the 90’s was a symbol of who’s who.
*gets stabbed by a pick with a black fist on it*
September 25th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Yo watcherz that camel made it cool to be old
September 25th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
all that petite moustache does is accentuate his top lip. FAIL
September 25th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
LOL I didn’t get the mono on that 1
September 25th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Jay…a shape up is your friend
September 25th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Colbert shit on McCain too. Same with Leno. Same with Kimmel. Wow!
September 25th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
all that petite moustache does is accentuate his top lip. FAIL
^*bridge to nowhere*
September 25th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Yo watcherz that camel made it cool to be old
^werd he’s gonna bring swag in the form of a walker.
i rock Roc jeans cuz my fat undies don’t fit
September 25th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
# masterOVdutchez Says:
September 25th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
LOL I didn’t get the mono on that 1
^ im assuming you meant memo
September 25th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
I DID DAT!
September 25th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
^Icon your story doesnt add up.
You say DC is competitive and you can’t get money without a degree…
Meanwhile…you said the other day…you didn’t have a degree and you make over 60K…and you live in DC..
what gives, ike?
***It’s a combination of the networking you were talking about, with the school factor added in- I’m working on my degree, and i’ve known the people I’m working for since like ‘99…I was able to get my foot in the door @ a good company, initially, because I was fresh out of the military, and i work for a defense contractor- from there, I was able to meet people and build a reputation ,while working on my degree—-
September 25th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
memo….
September 25th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Big Homie Says:
September 25th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Jay…a shape up is your friend
^foreal though a ninja cant grow his hair out?
September 25th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Digital Scales Says:
September 25th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
Yo watcherz that camel made it cool to be old
^^
stop lying he made old being old with just new gear on……>>>fuck grown and sexy we young fly ova hear
September 25th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
LOL I didn’t get the mono on that 1
^ im assuming you meant memo
^HAaaa
September 25th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
>>This comment section is 100 times more entertaining than 95% of the shit that gets posted on this site…
but if it was a video of you it’d be cool right?
September 25th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Jay shoulda had the negatives or memory card to this picture burned
September 25th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
When the hair is in that mid stage ..I feel embarassed for that person
September 25th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
# SNORT_SNORTCRAZY88SINCE88 Says:
September 25th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
I DID DAT!
^ i know. i saw the DVD. jk
September 25th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Yo watcherz that camel made it cool to be old
^werd he’s gonna bring swag in the form of a walker.
i rock Roc jeans cuz my fat undies don’t fit
^^^^
*euthanized*
September 25th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
yo wtf was the interviewer memphis bleek in a moustace
interviewer: SO really, how bad does nas suck nowadays?
jay: well i mean, you know, i wouldnt go THAT far…but yea that your on point with that one reporter man.
September 25th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
who else is working on that Love Lockdown remix?
September 25th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
***It’s a combination of the networking you were talking about, with the school factor added in- I’m working on my degree, and i’ve known the people I’m working for since like ‘99…I was able to get my foot in the door @ a good company, initially, because I was fresh out of the military, and i work for a defense contractor- from there, I was able to meet people and build a reputation ,while working on my degree—-
^Ike you must be skilled in the art of shucking and jiving…I admit I will have limited growth in the corporate world due to my disdain for certain type of people. Its difficult enough for me to put on a face just to work in the enviroment I work in now. Props to you though… and the shucking and jiving is for lack of a better word. I know you’re a sharp dude. (pause)
September 25th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
my hair is wigging like that now, but I’m about to go get this shit cut off right now.
September 25th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
i used to push cane, now i got canes, the hustle’s still the same, im still young in old age
September 25th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
^Ike you must be skilled in the art of shucking and jiving…I admit I will have limited growth in the corporate world due to my disdain for certain type of people. Its difficult enough for me to put on a face just to work in the enviroment I work in now. Props to you though… and the shucking and jiving is for lack of a better word. I know you’re a sharp dude. (pause)
***Nah, no shucking and jiving….I just know how to put forth the right amount of effort without compromising my blackness, lol…I’m an articulate guy, but I can’t lie, I learned a lot about humility in the military (no Full Metal Jacket)
September 25th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
illmatic > reasonable doubt
Thus !! 1 and 2 !! So !!
but damn jayz’s career…
September 25th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
My Lord, those glasses, that unkempt hair piece– YUUUUCCCK
I say that to say this:
Jay, please please tighten up (yes, literally and figure-it-ive-ly)
chchchchiiiia
September 25th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
U Can’t Knock The Hustle !
September 25th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
cOLD Says:
that Nas dart was unnecessary, shame on the interviewer.
^^^^
True Indeed! Shame on the interviewer & Jigga. I wonder if everything is cool with Nas/Jay.
September 25th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
jay z lost for that picture
September 25th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
jay better hope kanye’s production can carry his old ass for this album or it will be another weak album by an out of touch old man… kanye got strong shoulders for carrying MC’s with production but the camel is clearly on his last hoof.
September 25th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
first off….Nas fathered your style fool…dont be mad cause he kept changing since BBQ. Nas has to be on that list…as a matter a fact what da fuck does Timeout NY know about rap music?
September 25th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
I don’t think Jay’s appeal will last much longer if he keeps talking about the same crap. At least Nas still has stories to tell.
September 25th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
^^ wack ass stories…
September 26th, 2008 at 5:24 pm
jay is the bomb he earn it. jay been putting in mad work. he is on top of the world . yo jay can you help blow big daddy kane up bring him back an sign him. can you please make this happen.