Why Jay z Has Always Been FASCINATED With Basquiat

Jay-Z has had a long-lasting admiration for the artwork of Jean-Michel Basquiat, a 20th-century American artist. In this video, we will explore why Jay-Z is so enthralled with Basquiat's pieces and what draws him to them. We will look at the history of art, explore the life and career of Basquiat, and discuss how their styles have influenced and complemented each other. Join us as we explore the reasons why Jay-Z has always been fascinated with Basquiat!
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[@andheardstudios8089]

50 brought me here 🤣

[@malbird1771]

Facts

[@commonsense9389]

Me too

[@biggmakkofficial]

Same

[@uni89.]

😭same

[@angeleyes3396]

Me too 😂

[@agrant4701]

50 Cent pulled his card.

[@cityshane1]

Same, and the fact I tried to tell my girl about the weirdness and because it’s me she want to argue about the deeper meaning so I needed to regather my info lol

[@juliancastillo9570]

Basquiat would hate jay z if he was alive today

[@oneinakrillion.]

Why?

[@Vincinate]

​@@oneinakrillion. Jay Z is a capitalist

[@JoshuaKimbrough]

Nah he'd cop from him. Jeàn-Michel Used Dog Food

[@Iketrapalotmore]

@@JoshuaKimbrough😂wdf

[@reecebinx4191]

There's a deeper reason why Jay likes him and its not for the reason ya'll think. This is a dark world we live in....

[@louisebarber2984]

😮

[@scootabean]

I'm leaning more towards this too. No disrespect but JMB was on the down low and an addic. None of us are perfect, but Jay z's fascination with him is kind of random in my opinion.

[@louisebarber2984]

@scootabean I'm also fascinated with him because he was so much more than someone struggling with addiction. He feels very relevant and 'of today' too. He could walk straight into 2023 and fit right in. He was sharp, sensitive, passionate, funny, and seemed extremely ambitious. He'd be on my list of people I'd want at that fictional dinner table.

[@scootabean]

@@louisebarber2984 He was an interesting man for sure 🙂

[@kite1704]

@@scootabean Leaning more towards what?Can someone explain?

[@javedk]

Jayz woulda screwed him over too if he was alive.

[@akastenas]

jay z being a gay painter according to 50 cents made me watch this.

[@snipesentertainment9037]

I can't unsee Jay Z as this character now lol. They literally have the same hairstyle.

[@me-mej.3063]

Me too!🤦🏿‍♀️🤣

[@1nicbev]

Do your homework. He had many girlfriends

[@IllIllIllIllIII]

​@@1nicbev which makes even more sense on why Jay Z is copying him

[@jameslight4391]

He wasn't even gay

[@NatashaWalker-qk4is]

Many don’t know, but he wasn’t respected nor accepted into the art culture because he was black. It wasn’t until he passed that the art world finally held his art to a high regard. So much so everyone started to buy his art because they knew it’d be worth millions

[@szl5068]

I'm here because of what 50 said 😂

[@mattluderman7323]

Nobody cares!

[@MattsCrazyArt]

"Jhawn Mee-shell" is the pronunciation - it was a French-Haitian name. Congrats on the success of the video, though. Where did you get the cool background music, if you don't mind me asking.

[@renehopkinson5079]

Bro said Jeen Michael 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🙆 made me dislike the video from the start

[@AshleyMintz]

Thank you. I caught that too, lol.

[@pastense]

@@renehopkinson5079 bruh, seriously! Didn’t even wanna bother watching the rest of it smh

[@lakeisharobinson2132]

I caught that as well!

[@kevinlenyatsa3648]

Also got 'avant garde' completely wrong... Or are we too harsh

[@StasHousEnt]

50 brought me here also 😅

[@dbrooks254]

I’m Only here cause of 50 cent

[@CathyD1976]

There is one thing in being a fan of one's work and their faith within their work.. It's a whole different ball game when You try clone Yourself off that person that's just insulting

[@Sammybnailz]

That’s what I was just thinking.. when I look at Jay it’s like he has his spirit in him creepy!! I heard Jay has a loc of his hair in his hair

[@Asanda82]

But that's all been Jay-Z's motto all these years. Looks deep into his career musically, business wise. He always models himself to other people to a point where he want to be them.

[@kimberlyporter9555]

Exactly 💯💯💯💯

[@IllIllIllIllIII]

​@@Sammybnailz who told you that?

[@hardhitterradio3430]

I saw this brotha's work before but didn't know who he was....oh yeah and 50 brought me here

[@aavalestormiconicperformer]

His work is so uniquely him and that is what art can be.

[@londonwright173]

Please let JMB have and keep the legacy he created Jay Z....

[@chulababy2120]

Jay and Beyoncé are always trying to take over something It’s annoying 😡

[@user-ov5rn2io9x]

Shout me 🤙 ❤️ @LondonWright

[@lionrockr]

Every time I see Jay-Z I don't see a Basquiat clone I see Clifford from Muppets Tonight 😂

[@mattluderman7323]

Lol 😂

[@phyllisfoster6589]

Basquiat's first name is pronounced "John" (spelled Jean). Michele is pronounced "Michelle" like the woman's name, not Michael. By the way, Jay-Z is no Basquiat...not even close.

[@evelyntaylor4470]

Jay-Z is a fan/admirer of Basquiat's work as many people worldwide. Maybe Jay Z is trying to connect with Basquiat in some kind of way. 🤷

[@jujubee6030]

Especially since he's not original with his bars! He stole so many lines from Biggie!

[@crypto_guapo]

He looks like him

[@MrEdlgar]

JM Basquiat was a ginius. And Basquiat was better looking hands down. Jay Z can never come that close to this man.

[@crypto_guapo]

@@MrEdlgar Basquit was a junkie

[@theg7566]

Yo, appreciate this video. I've been asking myself this exact question because Jay-Z referenced Basquiat so often back then.

[@lakeisharobinson2132]

I enjoyed this video a great deal from the info down to the music played in the background! However, I fail to understand, to recognize & to realize how you managed to mispronounce his name within the first few seconds of this video! I thank you for correcting the pronunciation afterwards! You did an awesome job & I look forward to viewing some of your additional videos! ✌

[@joerichardson6107]

Dudes artwork Is devilish

[@JumpWatson45]

Yep it’s full of darkness

[@karleatajones560]

Very demonic looking & dark

[@karleatajones560]

It look & feel demonic & dark

[@fernandomaron87]

Not easy to the eyes. It's childish and demonic.

[@Roo-qu5bw]

I mean it's a known fact demons have inspired some of the most prolific songs,art, imagery,, etc since the fall of man

[@c.l.9344]

Originality is rare nowadays. Everyone wants to be someone else and not themselves.

[@rafeeqwarfield9690]

I’m pretty sure Jay Z wants to be Jay Z

[@rafeeqwarfield9690]

@@suzy_____ I guess it’s a crime to be inspired

[@rafeeqwarfield9690]

@@suzy_____ I was hoping you’d have a better comeback than that

[@Zeal808]

Super happy more people are interested in Jean. Special individual to me

[@JNieckarz]

Basquiat is my favorite artists. Him and his art were both powerful. Love the man, Love the art. A true inspiration. I'm an artist myself.

[@bugajk25]

When u go to the barber and ask for basquait but u get the Whoopi look instead

[@melissagreen9346]

50 cent brought me here also

[@marcusbrown198]

I saw the post Jay Z says he’s the new Basquiat he starting to sound like Kanye West

[@Hollyweirdgatekeepersexposed9]

Brother I’m 18 and already figured out the world was a stage if you don’t know this by now that rappers politicians are enter tame ment then idk what to tell you Jay z is him they fake there deaths for obvious reasons and gatekeep

[@doublecal3904]

thank you for putting this together. i like to listen to art / hip hop history as i work on my own art. again, thank you.

[@Enlightenedhiphop]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@amadoumbye9163]

This was a solid video . thanks man

[@Enlightenedhiphop]

Glad you liked it!

[@Edgesofnowhere008]

Jay-Z is telling you he has a sick and twisted mind. You go from playing a heroine dealer on American Gangster album to portraying your someone who supposedly died from heroine; All because you earned enough money to buy one painting. Now you feel like he visits you in dreams as a rapper who has stole from other artists. 😂😂

[@Edgesofnowhere008]

Hell, if anything Jay Elect is closer to Basquiat than Jay will ever be. Was homeless, got a crazy talented babymama, made incredible music, Smashed a Rothschild then took a plane to Nepal in some RayBands. And his wife promotes clothes she's doesn't even wear aside from Instagram.😂😂

[@yogfcheating]

Did you right a commet to your comment? Thats wild

[@kingvega3004]

​@@yogfcheating🤣🤣

[@angelawhite7418]

Learned about Basquiat through 50

[@evelyntaylor4470]

Really? 50 is the expert on Basquiet. Good you found this channel

[@chulababy2120]

Jay and Beyoncé is always fronting their always trying to highjack someone

[@user-ex8xf9fr7u]

You did a really good job on this video

[@fvckpink4206]

this was good, let me give some minor minor criticism though, and that his name is pronounce more like John Michelle rather than jean michael, keep up the good work though, glad someone did a video on this

[@Enlightenedhiphop]

yes you are right that was my mistake

[@fvckpink4206]

@@Enlightenedhiphop youre good man, just wanted to let you know

[@user-ex8xf9fr7u]

It's "jean" not "John"

[@iSee109]

Your analysis is on point, but your pronunciation makes me want to give you the side eye.

[@jcdova29]

I laughed at jay z when he compared himself to Jean. Nah bro you are a hot dog vendor in comparison to Jean.

[@candygaljones6363]

😂😂😂

[@c956rubber]

50 speaks truth...only Rapper that reminds me of tupac

[@misslove7698]

50 sure didn't lie, this is crazy. He!! a disturbed kid could've painted those pics, I could've done better on hallucinogenics

[@c956rubber]

@@misslove7698 🤣😂

[@kelloggs718]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@LEARNINGMG]

amazing video 🫶🏻🫶🏻👏🏻👏🏻 luv basquiat

[@louhawk559]

I wish jay z could see my masterpieces....

[@trishasstorytime5135]

I really enjoyed the tie-in with JayZ. As an art teacher in Detroit this is a great way to get them engaged and interested in making meaningful artwork.

[@HarmeenGillard]

Do you teach on online I am in need of a teacher

[@joshforest304]

Damn it goes deeper than what Nas said.

[@Killa_Cam3.5]

50 brought me here!😂😂😂😂

[@dionnegreen9120]

50 brought alot of us Here ‼️

[@ManTuna-ij3rx]

I think jays fascination is beautiful act of breaking the system spending millions on a Basquiat in turn raising its value in the paint world is just beautiful cycle of black excellence

[@wenipreye2164]

Came here straight after watching a documentary of him, after watching a clip of fiddy cent 😊

[@GentlemanLife-Beyotch]

Fifty is a treasure 😂

[@jameshabiger]

Jay-Z would have been long forgotten if it were not for that Beyonce lady.

[@thegunn7526]

not a fan of rap i see

[@allinthekitchen788]

Came here through fiddy 😂😂😂

[@NickkaDUB]

I think Jay 🐪 lost a bet and had to wear his hair like that for 5 years.

[@anthonymorales842]

I don't know much about Jay Z however Basquiat,.certainly was a pioneer.

[@genevafeaster6184]

50 for President # GETDASTRAP

[@WhenShitGetsRhea]

The word “garde” is pronounced like guard. Great video 🎉

[@aguy4120]

I KNOW he didn’t say Jeen Michael

[@ChiefWindyCheeks]

I love “Gene Michael “ too….,😂

[@constancemichelle52]

Wow I never heard of him till just now embarrassed to say😮

[@Chips505]

“Had he been allowed to mature”? Please, who or what stopped him from maturing?

[@user-wt8cq5sq6r]

He died at 27

[@Chips505]

@@user-wt8cq5sq6rWhat killed him, drugs right?

[@crypto_guapo]

Heroin stopped him

[@TunTheOfficial]

Orlando brown said they all trade souls and trade faces 😮 jay z wearing jean Michael basquiet face/soul

[@ygwaltgmb]

HOW HE TOUCH LIVES 🤣🤣🤣🤣 HOW SWAY

[@waynewilliams9442]

Jean Michel Basquiat pronounced in French correctly Jahn-Michelle-Basque-ki-at🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@hermitcrypto2787]

Because Basquiat was a real artist, unlike Jay-Z.

[@hansyali_]

Jay Z has literally none of the struggles that Basquiat has

[@jaybron5795]

They both loved art and excel at their forms of art.

[@evelyntaylor4470]

50 profess too loudly. Is he gay? Basquiet's art and paintings are recognized all over the world. Jay-Z is a fan of his work, as a lot of people. Jay Z knows they didn't have the same struggles. Maybe it's the NY connection. Warhol has straight and gay admirers. 50 needs to shut up

[@coopc97]

@@evelyntaylor4470you mad huh? 50 can say what he wants 😂 you not gonna stop him

[@evelyntaylor4470]

@@coopc97 never mad. Any body can say what they want. I can say what I want. It is of no consequence. Just talk✌

[@johanoncalvin87]

So, Jay Z and Diddy are gay?

[@likemindz622]

I think what he means by when he says he's the next Baskiat in hip-hop music art same thing.

[@GhostHuntersIndiana]

Lol 50 cent brought me here too lmao

[@marcc.m.1726]

Don’t come at 50 bro, he’ll pull your card real quick 😂

[@synaestesia-bg3ew]

Basquiat was Haitian, born in Haiti. Basquiat is an old french name .

[@chrisharris_arizona]

Yo…he was born in Brooklyn. Definitely of Haitian descent, but def born in Brooklyn.

[@synaestesia-bg3ew]

@chrisharris_arizona Sometimes I wonder how he survived in Brooklyn with his style. Maybe it was a different Brooklyn, not the Brooklyn that cops fear to patrol.

[@galaxiedance3135]

JAY Z...... WHY YOU AIN'T ANSWERING THE PHONE? haha

[@brandyvaughn1]

Me and jean Michael Basiquet was like me were all a lot of weird and talented but we won't use it at all been we don't like to be in the lime light I get very nervous around big group of people who I don't I don't usually speak at all because I'm a anti social person and in school my mom was also have to go to the office because I didn't speak as a child I could I just didn't want to and I'm still the same very gifted and talented person and I always read a lot of book my teachers put me, in the library to help put organization the book I study poetry and I know why the caged bird sing

[@danielbrown6112]

1:38 - Alexander the Great was Macedonian “Greek” not Roman, lol. And 50 brought me here.

[@chulindrahinch9556]

Joolstv brought me here.

[@Sincethe80sGaming]

50 Cent says you're day dreaming Jay-Z Basquiat is really talented...

[@geraldguillet9001]

I would say yassin bey is the New basquiat.

[@hastiindoolaa5711]

50 brought me here

[@bethwellsydneytogarepi516]

50 is badd. He brought me here too😅😅😅😅

[@diannabarrett8815]

50 brought me here too😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jaymail2868]

Jigga must have few paintings in his bath room and kitchen of his role model basquiat , nothing wrong hov money big

[@jeremybear573]

I love how 50 crowned on Jay for wanting to be molded after a "gay painter"

[@jessegarcia5419]

Wild almost all great artist I known or heard of fit the same few things imo...they are fragile, misunderstood, create a crazy drug use I'm assuming from trauma and fast money...the are all underdogs until they die...

[@eazythetruth]

Bro spit it out wth

[@Janxiv91]

This is not an Art that's called "VANDALISM". because if it's an Art, I'm an artist now.

[@IfYouKnowYouKnow.]

It's pronounced John, not Jean. Also it's Same O, not S a m o 😂

[@tobe1207]

There ain't no special connection. He just watched a docu, got infatuated and got the same haircut as him. He's gonna do with "fine art" what he did with fine French champagne... floss,talk about it way too much til its played out.

[@ascendantindigo271]

I've actually seen some of these "masterpieces" in Elementary School Dumpsters. With it's complete lack of Symmetry, I fail to see the Genius.

[@SuperManOrl12]

Not even close

[@richardgreene7610]

50 brought me here too

[@jaybeam1466]

Lmao so insanely sus.

[@kellegraff6626]

Jay-Z has no business even connecting his name to Basquiat. Also, Basquiat, was not an Afro-American. He was Haitian and Puerto Rican.

[@nancyelmstrom1453]

Thanks to 50 😫

[@jasone3962]

Not to be mean because some of this stuff is cool but it looks like scribbles I made in 3rd grade okay still pretty neat though. It's still pretty neat though

[@edwardsfinancial]

50 Cent is the greatest diss artist of all time.

[@theopoliusivory9463]

Dam 50 was correct he wants to be a gay painter. I don’t see what is so special about his paintings.

[@chenedracaldwell1735]

I cannot be the only cringing at the commentator's mispronounciation of majority of words.

[@raski44]

A man wants to be himself not another man that's called bitting

[@lovejoyful606]

50 cent lead me here😂

[@orls9068]

I studied art, fell in love with his work, he's my favourite artist I really dislike that Jay Z swagger jacked him, really weird and strange, you have your own legacy stop tainting anothers

[@josephmalik3861]

let me be very clear # he is not NO FUCKIN # Basquiat

[@just_herodion]

50 cent brought me here ..

[@Happiness1876]

I think he is mk ultra

[@ReisterJP]

Basquiat's art is not original it looks like August Walla's work.

[@oibraizolebulla]

I feel like 99.99% of these views are because of 50