Jay-Z: One on one

[@CHOPPASTRINGS]

As a young man in his 20's Jay z is one of the rappers who speaks to me through music, being able to document your life in songs is a big move. This is where you know music can be used as a weapon or a way of inspiration.

[@mariocomparan5473]

i can appreciate how calm, cool and collected he acts, unlike some other rappers that cannot control themselves and have to be stupid

[@racentour5172]

Mario Comparan Put some respeck on these other rappers names pleighboi.

[@MyNUTsTouchNUNs]

Mario Comparan it's called being articulate

[@elliotness9340]

Most rappers who can't contain themselves be on pills. Junkies

[@lilyom]

He's older

[@jahpree2189]

You jus subbbed ye lmaoooo

[@KenjiSummers]

"For so long we were living in these neighborhoods, boxed in, and those neighborhoods were our world. A lot of people from Brooklyn have never been in Central Park, it's 20 minutes away. Our little world is all we knew. We didn't know anything outside of that world." Hov 2:20-2:42

[@Sorioku]

does nobody notice the knowledge he's dropping? he's lightweight an enlightened being. he speaks from a point of view that feels like he's just a regular person. he never gives off the vibe that he's better than anyone else. ultimate balance of Pride and humility. understanding what's important. Nobody?

[@pvndv808]

Sean Thompson ☝

[@elliotness9340]

Facts

[@dielawn2723]

Yeah man, Jay z is the ultimate goat. He’s your favorite rappers favorite rapper. And up until recently he was someone who EVERYONE respected rather they liked his music or not. Sadly now we’ve reached a generation of entitled punks who think their shit don’t stink and that they don’t owe anything to anybody. But yeah, jay z is the man🙌🙌

[@humbleone4800]

Yep! You're right and folks are jealous of him, especially those who knew him from back then

[@TSBOFRLM]

Yup!

[@basakerten9733]

What an incredible interview. Jay Z is by far the most insightful and knowledgable individual of our time that pushes the genre forward. He embodies what it is to be a person of high integrity that can handle himself in any platform be it the streets of Bed Stuy or the CNN newsroom. He invented himself.

[@ILikeExoticStuff]

Emory Jones took that charge for Jay and Jay has been greatful ever since. That level of believing in somebody is outstanding. I'm glad Jay had a spot at the table waiting for him when he came home. Real.

[@shadowmoses5347]

Dehaven was the only one who couldn't accept the change

[@mo2k638]

shadow moses both dehaven and jay z are cultural icons

[@myessyallyahamericus8405]

It's the best we can do for the planet

[@Temi-tope]

I'm seeing this in 2021. Timeless stuff!! 💯 I wish I could like this video a million times.

[@jewelthompson4017]

I m still hear 2020, because I love him.

[@abdullahhardy8799]

2021!. 💎

[@DaijaMonroe]

Indeed!

[@daveyb2275]

Now

[@ProdByPalmarius]

As you get older, you realise Jay Z is cemented in top 5 rappers, arguably artists, of all time. The growth, the maturity, the business, the calmness are all things we can take into life and grow from

[@windowgirl7300]

UR a MORON. This guy is a SELF-PROFESSED, FORMER MAJOR DRUG DEALER from the BRONX!! And there's something we can all learn?! SURRRRR... like how many other drug dealers in the BRONX got themselves DEAD by JAY-Z and his organization, because there was a territory dispute?!! Do you think it's NOT POSSIBLE that the man being interviewed killed another person during a DRUG DEAL gone bad??!

[@londonhilton3297]

I am always honored to listen to a individual with such admirable credentials and achievements. But as far as these comments go...There are two types of individuals, one eats and digest what is beneficial to consume and then shit down the toilet what isn't. Then there are those who miss out on what could have been beneficial to consume because they are so focused and drawn in on what wasn't. but then you have to ask yourself, "what kind of person am I to dwell and continuously chew on shit that is of no use to me?" Bored? Unproductive? un valuable? un useful? take your pick...i guess at the end of the day you are what you eat huh #thinkaboutit

[@PaulPaid]

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[@anitanyoro3077]

Is there a love button

[@Mydear___]

Amen

[@The0Way0i0Figure0it]

I am extremely late but great comment.

[@isaihwestmoreland5595]

London Hilton can I call you ???

[@trinitielle6537]

Show them how to move in a room full of vultures

[@MohammadMalan]

+David Jackson h to the izzo

[@racentour5172]

David Jackson Industry's shady it need to be taken over.

[@ReallyStrongGuy]

Also showed me about a Robb Report and a high speed Porsche... Definitely legitimate carrots for a guy from the hood.

[@nosmoke247]

He is a vulture. Dam dash Kanye n beanie prove that💯

[@humbleone4800]

@@nosmoke247 how did they prove that?

[@pejmanshahroozi]

Very interesting to me how Jay says that his reason for acquisitions, at this point in his life, and wealth growth is to be able to provide a better start and easier start for the generation coming up behind him. He say's he doesn't want this upcoming generation to have to come from such a position as he did. To me that says a lot about rap and the music industry overall. It's almost like he understands that you don't have to be a drug dealer or something of the sort, living in the extreme ghettos of this country in order to be able to provide great music. Maybe not so much that he understands that as much as he believes that it is available to us. Really have a great respect for this guy. His humility and pay-it-forward mentality would go down as historical in my book

[@sharnesehall8117]

Pejman Shahroozi

[@dielawn2723]

I think he was talking simply about being able to hand down wealth to HIS next generation, as in his kids, grandchildren etc. Because like he states, there hasn’t really been many (if any at all) black families that have created the kind of wealth that it takes to pass down from generation to generation. Granted yes I agree, he is an outstanding man who deserves so much respect🙌

[@rohanmathur9676]

5:16 Interviewer: hmm Jay z: hm It’s these hidden gems that make this interview so great

[@gov3rnor17]

“ _so no one notices the baphomet behind him and the way his feet are crossed?_ “ “ _amazing_ “

[@worldwiderick]

WORD*

[@unclebillo1929]

I wonder why they can’t boldly come out n say we worship and believe in Baphoment

[@sebajun8601]

He is memeber of illuminti but he is dropping knowledge

[@tyty4709]

Facts

[@humbleone4800]

@@sebajun8601 🤦‍♀️you guys kill me with that illuminati mess

[@pierrepastel]

I also have to give props to the interviewer. She asked great questions and listened to him and never cut him off.

[@allenlobue4616]

If you haven't read this mans book, read it!!!! I've read a lot of books and this is by far my favorite. The most interesting and intelligent book by far. This man is far more intelligent than most people give him credit for.

[@ciigoy9271]

Allen LoBue BITCH FUCK YOU

[@ZeBron23]

Jay is a genius. So much respect for him

[@Flux799]

Been a hip hop head my entire life and to be honest I was never a big Jay fan. I've tried many many times to really feel what he was saying but never could until I read Decoded. Fantastic book. If your a hip hop fan you need to have this in your collection.

[@kitssch]

Damn old interview old comments. Who’s here in 12/19?

[@0xzenodotus]

Real wisdom doesn't expire

[@humbleone4800]

2020/COVID19

[@sylar6895]

THUG LIFE MOMENT'' HAVING GREAT INSTINCTS CAN BE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH'' She says or ''incarceration'' He says ''yea or incarceration which is Less Than DEATH!!!'' OWNED!!! LMAO!

[@davidwilliams8822]

This guy is super intelligent

[@AfriNam1894]

"I'd rather die than be poor"-Jay Z

[@jeffreyholmes9607]

Very well versed not just in rap but life.

[@NotoriousNYNJ]

Jay Z is on another level than most rappers... It's pretty amazing actually...

[@jaeosh]

this why i fucks with Jay

[@kendr20]

From 2:10-3:10 Jay was speaking the truth. I have nothing but respect for him

[@andytwon91]

"And you guys are entertaining as well" "Really?" Had her cheesin

[@kwakuboatboat9258]

If care is not taken..... Some women will fall in love with Jay z after they have (had) their interview.....I LIKE JAY-Z

[@kwakuboatboat9258]

This guy is brilliant...

[@pallitin1516]

Rap is a time machine like poetry because speech is poetry itself being that we are all a work of art

[@justinspacetime204]

Brilliance. Each time I hear him speak I pray that people don’t just hear him but listen. 1LVE ✌️🤟✌️

[@pallitin1516]

Music is simply leaving a piece if yourself into the world

[@PrezMusicTv]

I swear one of the camera mans has ADHD

[@xunzhang9586]

pwop lmfao

[@boombap8007]

😂

[@randomblackwoman]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@macdestro1090]

very articulate and intelligent. very necessary in this industry.

[@waiting4smtin]

The Tea Party= Not Needed hahaha best line Jay

[@nikantropov3165]

Very well spoken

[@TheKenny1213]

He killed that interview HOV

[@hvranram]

Lol what an interrogator!!.. Scrip-tic!! Robot!!

[@humbleone4800]

Best scripted robot EVER!

[@echad6259]

I liked the book. Glad I got to get to know him better.

[@alfonsochama6838]

I am still here in 2024. I just love the way of his thinking, time and again I listen to his interviews more than his music. O jay 😂

[@moniquehamblin1689]

I Love The Way SEAN COREY CARTER Thinks; Genius! ❤️

[@BoodaSDavis]

Great interview, on both parts

[@markyfabulous3184]

Rap IS poetry

[@eliotclark2436]

Jay Z For Life!

[@jahpree2189]

The Rockefeller Family Deff Inspired Him 🤣

[@chasitynuvo1844]

ME LOVE JAY Z! PERIOD!

[@Dhar5039]

i love this guy! so smart! Brilliant! Not perfect but that's part of the beauty! I've enjoyed studying HOV!

[@elliotness9340]

The Master Dame Dash gave the Student Jay Z the know how now the student is the master.

[@The3DSMaxinator]

It's crazy too since Jay Z has always been older than Dame.

[@genuinepurpose5278]

I'm here in 2020. That portrait over his shoulder looks real crazy. I can make out a face and people around it. Maybe I'm trippin

[@NiiCudjoe]

Look at it the normal way you’d see baphomet. Turn it upside down you’d see the cross with Jesus with people round it. Try squinting ur eyes

[@Monaco750Li]

Jay-Z's "real" response to "Tea Party" was: "What?"

[@richdarksauce]

😄😄😄 lolll thats exacfly what i thought

[@valentinec1245]

Very inspiring interview, I really admire Jay , I am very happy for his success he is a great guy and very smart

[@TheMarq16]

I'm a Jay-Z fan, but i haven't really seen how funny his voice is until TODAY lol

[@Tru_King0316]

So nobody see the baphomet face in the painting?

[@pierrepastel]

The older I get, the more I appreciate Jay Z.

[@nadly21]

Legend! Count how much times he says 'you know' LOL

[@SeanAndre100]

One rich and smart black man right here! From the streets to Corporate America!

[@richdarksauce]

E sal ye oui ! 👍

[@orlandorodriguez1079]

Jay is so smooth.

[@lobsters12111]

When she asked if Obama followed through he was fighting the urge to say FUCK NO! lol

[@ElleRoyal]

did i click on an interview on Warren Buffett or Jay-z?

[@NAPturalGoddess]

Great Interview!!!

[@khyodenopatton1178]

His voice. Such rich melodious voice

[@edsonraimundocongolo]

How many times jay z said YOU KNOW?

[@Gracekeys5]

Edson Congolo yes he say you know alot..BUT that's Jay . you know ?? Lol he is himself and that will never change ..it's who he is.. he keeps it real he isn't like most that get a fake ass accent once he gets a few dollars or material possessions. He doesn't have to sit in a job interview and watch what he says he is paid for life!! YOU KNOW??? He is self made!! and regardless as how many times he say he will always get and have his..

[@ciigoy9271]

Edson Congolo 500,356,881 times

[@waynenee1]

I took more than you know from him in this interview what he said.

[@randomblackwoman]

@@ciigoy9271 it was actually 500,365,882 🤣🤣

[@chasitynuvo1844]

GREAT INTERVIEW JAY Z!

[@lawrencelawson7997]

Great interviewer.. she led the conversation with purpose

[@freedom7508]

Love the sly dig at CCN

[@sarahfoulds8533]

Just love what Jay-Z says about the fear of failure 5:00

[@shericebattles5953]

You have to look at where shit come from...but. I love Jay Z as an artist.

[@sonez92]

They tried to crack Jay Z so bad

[@jkenmiller]

What you mean bro

[@EmoBein]

#The "Power" to get up from what's under you. #2 Integrity & Truth.

[@KelvinKnight009]

Ya'll see the baphomet symbol embeded on his book cover? So creepy! I still fuckz with Jigga Musically though! lol

[@LynchByInch]

haha so many people here living in fantasy world, where they've let there television screen do the thinking for them.

[@marquetteford4400]

People so dumb that's a Warhol painting 😂

[@greatcontroversywarrior2865]

not only is that a Warhol painting but its a baphomet painting.

[@LacoteCohen]

+The Great Controversy Warrior I saw that too!

[@takendralevins4555]

+The Great Controversy Warrior I figured

[@YoMommaSmellLikeHotDogWater]

Shut up, there are conspiracies about ALL wealthy people. Jay-z, politicians, bankers, CEO's, etc. Calm down Jay-Z stan.

[@qweyceefly]

you have said it ,African american, dont travel , you have money that why you know much about good places in africa and the world teach your people and let them no that africans no better but they are quite and laughing at them in their heart

[@VinDieselXXX]

If your watching this on a computer press the 2 key repeatedly to make Jay-Z have an asthma attack

[@heather-vs9qe]

That picture at the back decode black and white....should be framed and go to the art gallery.

[@The3DSMaxinator]

6:04 is another truth that this and future generations must remember. Make yourself apart from everyone else. Your music must be the trend, not sound like it.

[@brianmorris2847]

When he opens his mouth I can be proud.

[@dv_nchitv201]

Why the cuts so trash

[@garanglochie]

very informing people should listen more

[@mul7777]

correction Jay Z, we elected a white-black man!

[@UtikaCollar]

Damn, so much real wisdom

[@ForeignFlexTv]

Im curious as in Jay Z has the capitol to research and get in depth information regarding history. So Im just kind of confused that he didn't stumble upon Afrikan artifacts which show and tell our history as black people. Also that slavery isn't the only part of our history, but in fact that black people are the first people of the world. And that were the first Scientist, Mathematician, Linguistic, and so on and so forth.

[@dahosa112]

people CANNOT DEAL WITH THE FACT THAT BLACKS CAN WORK HARD AND BECOME SUCCESSFUL. HAAAA JOKE'S ON YOU BUDDY

[@bigstephmac11]

lol yeah Jay Im feeling the timbs u always stay fly my nigga

[@StonedAgeLivin]

HOV in the Tim's - Marcy Son lol

[@WO2411]

Funny how it’s people still till this day that don’t see the baphomet on his book cover and it’s literally right there 🤦🏾‍♂️ I love Jay but man finding out the truth about him hurt 💯

[@adrieltunguno5685]

Wym??

[@WO2411]

@@adrieltunguno5685 he apart of the Deep state

[@PastorDNeal]

jay is the best ever

[@markbarrett3079]

where the fuck did he get those jeans from the hobo down the block !!!!

[@YeekTV_Atlanta]

Hidden in plain sight...

[@sweetviciousmellons]

I didn't know Jay-z wrote a book. I'll have to look it up. Jay-z really kept his cool. I really liked this interview.

[@lakman82]

look at the book-cover behind him....see the baphomet????

[@MrsNiaboo2000]

lakman82 No

[@danieldannydan1573]

Nah

[@calvin9433]

this man is great his way with word are amazing.

[@DomoniqueEaddy]

He is so sophisticated and intelligent and so highly respected from me. I love him dearly

[@deearee63]

Education thru either life experiences or proper schooling. I think back to graduating hs remembering classmates crying of course it's an achievement but for me college was next and that was a different world. Diversities in age, race,cultures, and religions and interacting with them all you find that it's more than just the hood.

[@irmahill4987]

He had an interview after stabbing that manager. He was giving 3 months probation and said he almost lost everything. From then on, his focus was his art at a different angle!! Insightful young man to be the "Interpreter" of men and women coming from the street!!

[@simonegreene50]

3 years probation

[@tweezy2384]

she's beautiful...

[@dani9244]

A warlock

[@everyneed3959]

he is right. satan is hiding in the image behide jay-z

[@letathomas7352]

everyneed Jay z is into art. And he s into expensive and abstract art. It has nothing to do with Satan. The problem is Jay z is rich and on a different level. Us poor ppl are ignorant and don't understand the value and.meaning behind art. So it must be the devil or ilumanati. How about researching the art and seeing who the artist is. And abstract art is about open interpretation.

[@Melloyellow219]

Very true!

[@staceycoleman4861]

here in 2020