Jay-Z on "The Big Idea" on CNBC

[@rell127]

yea him and 50 are back and fourth who can do alot with their fame and are very intelligent

[@doneoj]

he is successful and too many haters out here i see. He aint making black ppl look bad so im happy for him. Unlike stupid ppl who make black ppl look dumb, yall need to check yourselves and stop hating on successful black ppl

[@jamilaharris3061]

jay z looks really nice. I love this man. let the record show. there could never be another, part of me. thank you for all that you do for the culture.

[@JaguarPaw1]

it is what it is! Very Humble!! And he thinks before he talks!! That important!!

[@c4turtz]

"Truth first, that trumps everything." I love that.

[@Bailey2763]

"Truth Trumps education." well played my man well played

[@beertron7]

Do you have a link for that?

[@jugador-pro]

The audio is low of this video... but great information.

[@craig123454321]

he looks pretty young here regardless... i dont want him to retire

[@nastynas9000]

Jay z isn't really a person who talks a lot. When he is on the mic he does his thing.

[@derektheproducer]

much respect to jay-z.

[@jenseneckles]

the whole mason, satan worshipers is all stupid to me..it really is stupid..it's like saying no one can succeed without being a devil worshiper or a mason..? this isn't something from a conspiracy book..geez..

[@jgarci20]

Inspirational: A real tale on starting from the bottom...

[@carmellac2000]

he has an adorable face

[@RIDAMAN79]

The reason that ppl download music for free as opposed to buying it; is not because of the quality of the music, it's just because it's there. If there was a free food line out in the street, ppl would get on that line even if there was a supermarket right next to it! That's just the way things are!

[@DavidofChrist777]

@Namitre Signed in just to say that's some real shit you said homie.

[@Jfkg1997]

Some really great people... We're watching, always.

[@Phuckshecame]

:55 through 1:05 explains how ppl become successful and why others don't. Without a doubt for me, the best ten secs of my(KZbin) life! Ps. How do you measure success?

[@chasitynuvo1844]

I LOVE JAY Z AND FUTURE ALSO

[@hair_stare]

"the truth trumps education" @3:53 tru shit.

[@vatan218]

They just blame succesful people like Jay, of being satanic because they didn't succeed in any of the stuff they ever did. So it's clear that it's other people's fault that they achieve nothing and that's the way Cowards and complete looser's living with their mom's in the basement talk. Just something I wanted to say for so long. And concernig Jay-Z he had a huge and positive influence on me helping me to draw up a Blueprint for my self so that i'd know what i want to achieve .He's the best

[@beertron7]

Interesting point but they say it all the time about Lady Gaga, etc etc

[@ATACXGYM]

@Mr123456King I agree with your sentiment brutha,but I don't see how it's contradictory to what I stated.I'm down with Old Skoo all day...my G.O.A.T. is RAKIM.JAY-Z aaand RAKIM have incredible messages in their songs too...so continued success King of all DJ's and congrats on the baby bruh.

[@pitosunshine]

i hate it when a CD says it has 16 tracks but 8 of those tracks is just the artist talkin shit!!! if u want 2 sell a CD of u talkin shit then make 2 CD's & each "music" & "talkin shit" separately . the CD of the artist talking shit will never sell. buyers don't want 2 hear u talkin shit they want 2 hear u sing & must of the time they want u to do that well/right & creatively, these artist needs 2 step up their game if they want the people 2 buy their shit! point blank

[@JeiBabi]

He looks so shy. and none thugish. Good look

[@TooRealForTV]

@jenseneckles u said that perfectly.

[@jenseneckles]

@beertron7 just because all those teen music is on the mainstream doesn't mean the big record labels are conspiring..The Beatles were a sensational group and they made wonderful 'music for the soul' and they were a mainstream band. Miley and Justin sell and are on the mainstream because Pop music is very popular. Teens love it. They eat it. There are a lot of amazing artists out there who make wonderful music who are on the mainstream. YOU should look around.

[@divalarue]

We shouldn't concentrate on his soul...we shuld be concerned w/ our own...plus, just pray for him to be going in the right direction. don't judge this man unless you are ready to be judged yourself. None of us know this man personally to be discussing his spirituality.

[@mamush]

it's an interview...did u want him to rhyme his answers?

[@kgonepostl]

Come up with something innovative like radioheads in rainbow cd If it's worth it I'll pay what I feel is worth it. If it sucks.

[@Baudilaire]

no he was president in 2007n but he had to step down when they didn't renew his contract

[@stayhumblechasebread]

@jenseneckles lmaoo yo i respect your answer , i could have said it any better, and you top it with the geez ! lmao we use that word out in jersey from the napolien dynamite movie lmao, pedro !

[@markcarter177]

im proud of j.......

[@sy_ox]

Yeah he does

[@YoungChe718]

picture the ring cuz i do ok i see who else gonna feed we no hook crazy

[@drypowder4556]

i need evidence of conspiracys and if you have evidence its not a conspiracy

[@modeenyo]

when i said he was boring, i believe i wasnt talking to u.

[@YoungChe718]

picture the ring cuz i do

[@eastwood2414]

Jay Z, Diddy, 50cent, Russel Simmons..EPITOME of going from nothing to something. These brothas are my inspiration. White dude really hate Jay-Z....Jay like "Bask in it BITCH...Bask in the SUCCESSFUL PRESENCE OF A BLACK MAN"..lol

[@JohnJohnerson]

@Abranewgame Didn't know you could tell someone's race in the youtube comment section

[@mamush]

u thought jay was boring n ur asking me why im here.i enjoyed the interview...........im guessing ur reeally young or something

[@kbeautician]

Nice smile.

[@clubbinmag3]

I'm sure it does not make a bit of sense to u... but even a caveman could understand that. You're a smart guy

[@dsjj251]

@blackcaseraz the national Defense act is NOT the same a martial Law, dont get me wrong, its a very bad thing, but its not martial law.

[@godswiph]

study up... free masonry isn't synonymous with devil worship, and Jay has said that he's not into all the stuff that people say he's into. SO, my question to YOU is, where did YOU get that info from??? Are you basing it on the art direction of his videos, a few (most likely) misinterpreted lyrics, or his success in general?

[@modeenyo]

then y u here? if u werent here in d first place, we wldnt be havin this conversation.

[@YoungChe718]

picture the ring cuz i do ok i see

[@angelsoulnme]

True True True

[@Bnelen]

@croon777 Its not his typical audience.

[@pitosunshine]

i know the answer to the question about how to stop downloading free music, these dudes need to make better music (not Jay Z, i love him) but most rappers today suck and i wouldnt even accpet their cds if it were giving to me for free! make good music and we will buy!

[@mamush]

i dont go out that much but when i do its not to watch interviews...u must have a blast hanging at the cnbc

[@jxn1983]

everybody always talk and never bring proof. if you found it, who could you tell?

[@KatelynMMM]

why are their chairs so close

[@ATACXGYM]

@Kose: I go back to THE SUGAR HILL GANG. I know that KRS ONE originated and popularized the style that Jay-Z took and improved upon,but real talk? Nobody's had the comprehensive professional political musical and social impact that Jay-Z's had,while nuetering the inevitable attempt to torpedo successful Black men that got everyone from Tyson and Jackson to Chuck D,Tupac,Biggie ,Wesley,Eddie Murphy and Arsenio. And he got Beyonce. Nobody's been this good or better.

[@darthba11er]

I don't think he and Beyonce are in a real relationship. All they have to do is show up somewhere together and the press eats it up. Then the public swallows it!

[@manufactured00]

@kmcl11 He actually has a net worth of $150 million (or he did in '09 anyway).. guess those sweat shops in Bangladesh are profitable. I didn't think he sold THAT many velour sweatsuits that look like a ROCAWEAR billboard. Luckily he put any of that cash back into the Marcy housing project he grew up in and loved to represent in earlier tracks.. he's about as tough as an easter basket. me - 2 you - 0 The End

[@damianyoung4341]

i see Jay Z still on his capers nah mean

[@Knightang3l]

"Def Jam" He owns "Def Jam". Russel sold it to him.

[@sampsonjimmy69]

The line "Life starts when then church end" I believe means that people in church are christians but once church is over they back to their sinful ways. Oh yeah Jesus cant save you if you go to church just for the appearance of being a good christian then when its over its straght to the liqour store and the weed man.Sometimes reading between the lines is dangerous and should be reserved for those responcible enough to use that power.

[@sixamsedna]

@7rancisco1 his success makes him attractive

[@nomad10101]

@osunhoney i wouldn't say he's a jerk, but he is a little creepish. like he knows too well he's well-composed (sort of).

[@jenseneckles]

@stayhumblechasebread lol thanks,man..:D

[@KMIL84]

he alwaya seem nervous but cool.

[@iLLzJaMILzz]

jay hova the g.o.a.t

[@RAWHYDEFOOTAGE]

@jenseneckles You can succeed, however if these individuals helped people more often, and shared their riches they wouldn't be rich would they.

[@kmcl11]

@manufactured00 So you're a score keeping kid huh? His businesses combined are near 500 mil. That was the 08 check. And as for giving back. He has gvien back to his family. No one can be the same person theywere at 22. That would mean never growing up.

[@RoyalLoyalty88]

@MoneyR8 Nahh hes down with that s***....str8 up!!

[@Galwaybanana]

just saying he says in a song Jesus cant save you your life starts when the church ends? ok he may not be evil but look at what he said he knows what he is saying whats else could that line represent hardly good now does it?

[@kmcl11]

@manufactured00 yup...only rapper to make it to almost 1 billion.

[@beertron7]

Why is it that garbage music is pushed on us, Fergalicious being played 1 times a fuckin day, Justin Beiber, etc, all that garbage music, labels playing stations for spins, but real talented nourishing music for the soul you will NEVER hear in the mainstream. I have a question for you; why do you know who Miley Cyrus is if you don't like her? Companies assault us with that bullshit, open your eyes a little, look around and question my man.

[@cen0322]

@7rancisco1 Cuz he's sucsesfull. I know a girl who thought Justin Bieber was ugly but after she started feeding in to the hype around him she now thinks he's the hottest looking guy on the planet.

[@Bbeautiful1981]

I dont care what nobody say I think jay z is sexy and I love his swag and the way he keep licking his bottem lip

[@beastlyonion]

that is the root of his evil, lmfao

[@unjedi007]

@MoneyR8 I'm not gonna say he's NOT a devil-worshipping illuminati, but even if he was I DON'T CARE. It's about what you can learn from an individual. YOU CAN LEARN FROM THE MOST EVIL OR MOST KIND OF INDIVIDUAL! doesn'y matter. LEARN!

[@manufactured00]

this is a big idea?.. wow.

[@clubbinmag3]

awe come on.. dont be like that.. how u gon figure just cause a man successful he gotta be evil.. dang thats sad hopefully I will be successful too, and u can assume that i am evil as well.. or maybe u will be successful and people can say you are the satan,, but u know u not satan, just successful, so would it be fair that u are blessed? nahhh dont put that label on nobody.. (unless u actually know for a fact.. not by accusations)

[@FallySarkozy]

fuck haters jays is the best he aint ugly..

[@wassimbeats]

5:00 (LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL)

[@TheFlex21]

ugly and average looking guys can get the super hot chicks...but we can't get fat, or old women, because fat women, and old women like the muscular type, or the overly handsome type...but ugly and average guys who are into the super hot chicks are not concerned.

[@quote55]

@clubbinmag3 hes to genuine too be evil, and hes not deceptive because none of that illuminati shit exists

[@TTYumYum]

What crappy camera work.

[@rayamanelly]

@MoneyR8 The folks who say such things are mostly a flock of jealous envious people who's own struggles have not produced success because they are either greedy, have no humility or not humble. Jay is trying to put him self in a position of sustainability! like how Oprah makes money in her sleep. He wants to insure that if he throws in the towel at 45 that he will not be chipping away at the fortune he has amassed from his prior albums / tours.

[@testing124]

@Abranewgame he has more money then you.. you mad brah? you sound it

[@Obinn77]

@BLACKQUEEN86LMAO take away his money is he still beautiful to you

[@eht12369]

How poignant.

[@TheFlex21]

ugly and average looking guys can get the super hot chicks...but we can't get fat, or old women, because fat women, and old women like the muscular type, or the overly handsome type...but ugly and average guys who are into the super hot chicks are not concerned.