Jay-Z Controversy

Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys - Empire State of Mind

Popular song, right? Listen at 3:05, what does he say?

Here is a video of someone tackling the issue head-on. There are two parts, here's the second.

I ask that you please watch both videos before making a statement, thanks.

I'd like opinions on this, I'll share mine as well: I agree with what the Pastor in the video said. I'm a Christian, and will defend Christ over Jay-Z. I might get shot down for this, but what're my choices? Hide, to avoid the shunning of GameSpot? Or rep Christ...?

A huge deal was made about the inadequatelycontroversial Kanye West incident. But this, this is nothing, apparently. This has gotten zero mainstream attention from what I could tell, and is far more important than the K. West deal.

I am sorry but the only controversy I see is that compared to other Jay-Z songs that one is garbage. But as for the point, I am sure that what he said at 3:05 will make a lot of people mad.Although this will not be the first time song lyrics had come under fire.

I watched your videos... although I do see the man's point that Jay stepped on a belief system, I DO think that it was taken out of context and blown way out of proportion. Think about how many times the "n" word is used in that song....is Al Sharpton going to bash Jay for saying it? Nope. And I'll bet you any money that Jay-Z believes in Christ.

It hasn't gotten any mainstream attention because it's not interesting in the slightest. So what if a rapper doesn't think Jesus can save you.domatron23

This guy also connects Jay-Z to the Free Masons and associates them with devil worship, so this guy thinks Jay-Z is a warlock.

what'd he say? I can't turn my speakers on right now.

what'd he say? I can't turn my speakers on right now.

trust_nobody

Seriously? i always seem to get annoyed by religious nuts who get so offended over something trivial such as lyrics. To put it bluntly, if you dont like the lyrics of a song, then do everyone else a favor and dont listen to it.

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what'd he say? I can't turn my speakers on right now.

GrandJury

[QUOTE="domatron23"]It hasn't gotten any mainstream attention because it's not interesting in the slightest. So what if a rapper doesn't think Jesus can save you.ConformestClone

He wants attention just like all the other artists. What better way than take a stab at Christianity? Either way I never liked his music or him so I don't care.

I've heard much much worse in rap before, I don't see what makes this so special...PerfectCircles

"Dude just dissed Jesus Christ!"

Oh snap. Will JC respond to the diss? Will JC make a diss record back? This beef will be legendary.:lol:
You shouldn't really care what entertainers say about anything important. I really doubt some kid is going satanic cause he heard that line.

[QUOTE="ConformestClone"][QUOTE="domatron23"]It hasn't gotten any mainstream attention because it's not interesting in the slightest. So what if a rapper doesn't think Jesus can save you.tastetheacidmil

"Dude just dissed Jesus Christ!" Oh snap.

Will JC respond to the diss? Will JC make a diss record back? This beef will be legendary.:lol:
You shouldn't really care what entertainers say about anything important. I really doubt some kid is going satanic cause he heard that line.

muffincakes87

I am a Christian. They are song lyrics and I do not take song lyrics seriously.

[QUOTE="PerfectCircles"]I've heard much much worse in rap before, I don't see what makes this so special...trust_nobody

He's defending his conviction, values, and morals for the sole reason that they were

disrespected with undivided impiety. And I don't fault him for it. It's something most

people would do if someone said or did something to a certain aspect of their life that

is momentous to them. Meh, good stuff. I don't listen to Jay-Z btw. *bites pop-tart*

He also has a song that when played backwards, says "666, Murder Murder Jesus".

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what'd he say? I can't turn my speakers on right now.

GrandJury

And John Lennon once said "Imagine there's no Heaven, it's easy if you try. No Hell below us, above us only sky."

This all sounds like a whole bunch of nothing. Oh no Jay-Z said that Jesus isn't my savior?! Whatever am I to do?!

*faints*

Yeah, great. At worst, Jay-Z isn't a christian. This is important because...?

It's not a message against Christ, it's a message against human degradation. Learn how to read between the lines, people.

Well that's too bad for the religious, there wasn't anything offensive in it to meToriko42

Well I've listened to the song hundreds of times and I didn't realise he was saying that, maybe that's why nobody is making a big deal about it also they mightn't be making a big deal about it because it's not a big deal

Also "Jay-Z's nickname Hova is short for J-Hova which is a play on the word "Jehovah", which is Hebrew for God."

:| In his debut album 13 years ago he said "I never pray to God I pray to Gotti"...why is this news in 2009?

I actually don't understand why this is news, period.

Seriously? i always seem to get annoyed by religious nuts who get so offended over something trivial such as lyrics. To put it bluntly, if you dont like the lyrics of a song, then do everyone else a favor and dont listen to it.Dante2710

:| In his debut album 13 years ago he said "I never pray to God I pray to Gotti"...why is this news in 2009? I actually don't understand why this is news, period.JML897

Meh his soul

[QUOTE="Dante2710"]Seriously? i always seem to get annoyed by religious nuts who get so offended over something trivial such as lyrics. To put it bluntly, if you dont like the lyrics of a song, then do everyone else a favor and dont listen to it.ShowStopper102