Comments on: Jay-Z, Rich Righteous Teacher (Part II)

By: majesty

majesty — Mon, 09 May 2011 00:06:47 +0000

This was a great piece and ran into while i was researching Jay Z’ manager. I think this should manadatory reading for every artist and manager who wants to be successful in the music industry. Sounds like a book to me!

By: Jomo Basoga

Jomo Basoga — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:21:11 +0000

Conspiracy theories–what conspiracy theories? You mean the ones that are quite true and provable about Gay Z, need I say more?
Not hating on him but isn’t it ironic that he’s been on top for nearly fifteen years.
Is this to say that he’s gotten there based solely on his “skill” and “great” business acumen?

C’mon Ced you can do better than this. Though I must say barring what I think of the man who refers to himself as “Hova,” you’ve written an intriguing and thoughtful piece. But I just can’t go with you there on this one.

By: ahmad

ahmad — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 03:58:50 +0000

Wow, what a piece of journalizm excellence. It forces most to deal with the facts of jays success growth and development. I wonder aloud where was jay during the million man march, what’s his position about a recocilitation dame and biggs? And one last question how does the business of Beyone Knowles Carter effect his decisions. Peace and Paradise Cedric and keep up the insightful work!

By: Cedric

Cedric — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:26:27 +0000

whateverCED…THANK YOU for your comment and important point which made me realize I had forgot to address the meaning of the term ‘righteous’ as I had originally intended. As for the feedback at AHH (the world’s most dangerous site) I honestly think that people aren’t reacting to my column as much as they are re-stating their already formulated and hardened positions toward Jay-Z (pro and con). Perhaps overtime that will change. Thanks for your thoughtful feedback and ‘reminder’. Peace - Ced

By: whateverCED

whateverCED — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:17:45 +0000

Undoubtedly, one can learn a lot from Jay Z…to deny this—is to be delusional. However, the frame that one puts around an argument matters just as much as the content. I think a lot of the blow-back that this article is receiving (from AHH) has to do with one word “Righteous” and its implications. I don’t even think Jay considers himself “Righteous” besides his lyrical braggadocio and enjoying some celebrity psychic income he is somewhat humble. The people that are rejecting the application of “Righteous” have a valid argument. One that goes far beyond the position of the idealist and ideologue, Mr.‘MUHAMMAD.’