Jay Z covers the May 2011 issue of Delta Airlines in-flight magazine, SKY. He talks about his book Decoded which made the NY Bestseller’s list and he mentions being given “a gift from God” to tell a story exactly as he wanted it to be told.
He also touched on why he left his home boys standing on the corner to take up with the corporate suits who make him feel more appreciated in their exclusive circle:
“It may sound a little arrogant, but I just think people can’t handle when somebody is successful. Something has gotta be wrong; you gotta be down with some higher power. And I guess when someone else is successful, it makes you feel like you’re a failure. So it can’t be you, it has to be some other force.”
And in order to remain in good standing in the good old boy network, Jay Z is focusing on expanding his growing portfolio by opening a chain of airport lounges in markets such as Atlanta, and developing sports arenas and Broadway plays. Good for him.
You can read the entire article by clicking here.
h to the izzo. v to the izzay.
that’s all i got.
Okay, so how many slots are there on the NY Times best seller list? I mean for real, it seems like everybody who writes a book is a “NY Times best seller”. Tyrese’s ass wrote a book, and I know ain’t nobody checkn for him or what he gots to say like that…
Did we ask him to explain himself? I really don’t think anybody cares and his face doesn’t need to cover ANY magazine.
And in order to remain in good standing in the good old boy network, Jay Z is focusing on expanding his growing portfolio by opening a chain of airport lounges in markets such as Atlanta, and developing sports arenas and Broadway plays
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Nigga gotta do what a nigga gotta do…if undercover shuckin and jiving is what puts food and Louis V’s on the table then so be it
JESUS be a fence…around that face. And if you can get it to stretch over that nose and around them lips we’d greatly appreciate it.
Amen.
i know beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but he need NOT, i repeat NOI ever, ever take a close up shot like this again!!!!!!
*NOT
And BTW Delta airlines are a bunch of crooks. They will NEVER get my business ever again.
“It may sound a little arrogant, but I just think people can’t handle when somebody is successful. Something has gotta be wrong; you gotta be down with some higher power. And I guess when someone else is successful, it makes you feel like you’re a failure. So it can’t be you, it has to be some other force.”
Do you Jay-Z. Nothing wrong with expanding your empire.
JIGGA
Sexy man… He should be named sexiest man of the year. And his quote is priceless and a slap in the face to all those saying is is down with the illuminati (sp). Get it Jigga cause you sure can get it.
I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE ME SOME HIM………….
… BEYONCE HUSBAND GETS BUSY SO POOF VAMOOSH SUM A BISH!
OAN.. I really like the candids of him smiling and looking oh so laid back!
HE IS THE MAN!…
As much as they air bursh his wife, is he not in favor of it?
anna

I only think JayZ is cute when he smiles
You’re brave @Iscream
I scream….no literally, I SCREAM
at your statement. ARe you for real.
No, no, I ain’t gone do that. Everybody is entitled to their own unexplained, mysterious lustful thoughts. I apologize.
One time I imagined myself
ing the hell outta Biggie…the live version though, not that 1997 Vegas Biggie
His skin looks bad like he has a uncurable STD
@Cha
YO Cha Cha!
iscream says:
JIGGA
Sexy man… He should be named sexiest man of the year. And his quote is priceless and a slap in the face to all those saying is is down with the illuminati (sp). Get it Jigga cause you sure can get it.
candids
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u called me?
ok Jay is a smashing rapper and I fux with him but I cannot bring myself to lie and call this egyptian camel attractive…like C’MON SON
HISSSSSSSSSSSS…. Hey BOOTHANG… WHATS GOOD SEXAY…
I came back in the other post to continue to show my
and everyone over here..
i guess sexy is in the eye of the beholder, just like folks thought thor from bball wives was sexy and some folks think ricky rozay is sexy
they didn’t need to do an extreme close up like that though
Queen_City Gem says:
JESUS be a fence…around that face. And if you can get it to stretch over that nose and around them lips we’d greatly appreciate it.
Amen.
QuettaV says:
I came back in the other post to continue to show my and everyone over here..
he got spread em’ lips!
umm Cha,
with that greeting *sits in the kona and whimpers* have replaced me? is our love NOT what it used to be? 
Cha Cha… greeting and nipple pinches right back at ya!!!!!
HIS u know I will come out marching to Omazing Grace (someone actually pronounced it that way) in a sequin Jesus (pronounced hay-sus) romper and gladiator sandals
Maybe people are not happy with his success because it began with him selling drugs to black people and making millions bragging about it to the mainstram audience whi is majority white. If you follow people like Aliester Crowley then im a believer that you agree with his beliefs…
@ HIS
Yes, cuz his face is “cracked…and on the ground”. Memba that from ‘School Daze’??
:lolol:
Hoburger in the house *raising the roof*
Hey Twin, Choco, Cha, His, QC.
No comment on the magazine photos though…
RudyD says:
can you imagine his ‘love face’
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You made me
a lil bit in my mouth!
Yall!
<—my bra! its "let yo tiddays out day!"
@ his
no pics or it aint happen.
no this hoburger didn’t come in fashionably late and not eem comment on the topic at hand
Yo son, I said no comment on the photo (which means oogly)
YALL what’s hattnin
@ Queen – Indeed I am a newbie – howaya?
its “let yo tiddays out day!”
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*sits in the innocent corner with my B cups covered whilst fanning the mlk paper fan i got from mt. zion across the river episcopal ebinezar high on the mountain church* O-:-) <—halo
His_Mommy623 says:
umm Cha, with that greeting *sits in the kona and whimpers* have replaced me? is our love NOT what it used to be
OF COURSE IT IS….DONT YOU SEE THE
SITTING HIGH AND THE COOCHAY PREPARING TO POP JUST FOR YOU… TAKE IT ALL OFF…LEMME LOOK AT YOU FOR A MINUTE!
@ YALL
Already swingn the draws and bra and ain’t even been here five minutes… no wonder “hoburger” is your alias…
@ RUDY
I’m good.
I knew you were new…i peeped that on one of the other posts.
I love this man!! I don’t happen to think he ugly, maybe all that class, money, confidence hides what appears to be ugly on the outside.
candibfly says:
its “let yo tiddays out day!”
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*sits in the innocent corner with my B cups covered whilst fanning the mlk paper fan i got from mt. zion across the river episcopal ebinezar high on the mountain church* O-:-) <—halo

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it seems I dropped some strawbeery juice right on my shirt where my nipple is…………..
i’m noticing a pattern, the boobs ain’t start poppin out til quetta came in
*stands on Chas desk stark ass nekkid* get this ass grl!
by the way, Kingstonn aint shyt
LUSCIOUS LOLITA AKA SUGA WALLS says:
it seems I dropped some strawbeery juice right on my shirt where my nipple is…………
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*runs in with tongue hanging out*
I
me some Jigga man… he can get it where ever, whenever 
candibfly says:
*sits in the innocent corner with my B cups
*dances with Rudy like horny teens used to do at house parties*
pls grind me face dwn ass up, thx!
SCREAMS HIGH PITCHED VOICE: YALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
hmm Cha
yallcrazy says:
Hoburger in the house *raising the roof*
Hey Twin, Choco, Cha
one DELICIOUS HO BURGER HELLO COMING UP *HEY YALL… LEMME SMANG IT GIRL… LEMME POUR KETCHUP AND MUSTARD ALL DOWN THE CRACK OF YOUR HOBURGER
His that looks like to amoeba goin at it LOL
Rudy I see you gon fit right in!
*drops more juice on my shirt*
Candibfly.. I came in swinging the boobs.. I am sooo sorry but I felt like just whipping them out for some air!
His_Mommy623 says:
hmm Cha
HOW YOU WANT IT …
FAST OR SLOW

His_Mommy623 says:
*dances with Rudy like horny teens used to do at house parties*
pls grind me face dwn ass up, thx!
and ur welcome
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consider yourself ‘ground’
trust me i understand u and the need for the melons to breathe
this is reminding me of SR 2010 when we used to party (and u guys – not me of course – would get nekkid) *tears*
@His guess who will be ur way again next weekend? *jeopardy music plays*
candibfly says:
cha cha u ain’t have to call me out like that, i just want some shirts i can button up
come HERE …LEMME HOLD YOU
I AINT MEAN NO HARM..I JUST DIDNT WANT TO BE DISAPPOINTED…
BUTTONS ARE FOR PUNKS!
*swoons* Cha does still luvah meh!!
lubz me long time, thx!
i’ll take a combo pls
@Rudy, ur such a nice woman *turns u around* with a lovely future behind u
*spanks dat*
*toots it out for Cha*
@Candi, I’m doing aids walk NY next weekend u should come with, its for a good cause!
*scampers over 2 Rudys breasticles* ion be wasting whipped cream grl!
candibfly says:
this is reminding me of SR 2010 when we used to party (and u guys – not me of course – would get nekkid) *tears*
SPEAKING OF WHICH
You havent backflipped or walked on your famous stilettos in awhile 
the good ol days….
@His where is it?
i found a few bakeries that i have GOT to try!
Nice things to say about this post:
1.Nice sweater/jacket
2.He can shoot pool
THat’s all I’ve got
candibfly says:
this is reminding me of SR 2010 when we used to party (and u guys – not me of course – would get nekkid) *tears*
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**gets nekkid**
I’m new so I don’t know no better
RudyD says:
I put some whipped cream on mine ..but just don’t know how long it’s gonna stay on there…..I just don’t know
…HIS BEAT ME TO THE PUNCH… NEXT TIME COULD YOU USE… LIGHT WHIP CREAM
THANKS
Im trying to watch this figure…. seeing as though swimsuit season is coming up and shyt
@Candi’licious its in manhattan its a six mile walk but we make that chit so live…its rather fun!
yallcrazy says:
Nice things to say about this post:
1.Nice sweater/jacket
2.He can shoot pool
THat’s all I’ve got
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3. He’s got 2 and a half lines on his forehead
*humps Chas cakes vigorously*
yallcrazy says:
Nice things to say about this post
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the font on the magazine cover is nice
Cha CHINGALING says:
RudyD says:
I put some whipped cream on mine ..but just don’t know how long it’s gonna stay on there…..I just don’t know
…HIS BEAT ME TO THE PUNCH… NEXT TIME COULD YOU USE… LIGHT WHIP CREAM
THANKS
Im trying to watch this figure…. seeing as though swimsuit season is coming up and shyt
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2 dollops of light whipped cream comin right up…..anythin else hun?
@ rudy How in the hell u get ur gravatar to work? I’ve been trying for weeks. It never lets me crop my pic.
RudyD says:
yallcrazy says:
Nice things to say about this post:
1.Nice sweater/jacket
2.He can shoot pool
THat’s all I’ve got
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3. He’s got 2 and a half lines on his forehead
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4. His shoulders look pretty solid in the green sweater pic. #reaching
why am I still laughing at Osamas last FB status
“BRB someones at the door”
good chit…maybe I need to start saying no #D.A.R.E
*wraps up in y’alls ‘hoburgers unite’ shawl*
Bigbadwolf says:
@ rudy How in the hell u get ur gravatar to work? I’ve been trying for weeks. It never lets me crop my pic.

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Honestly ….I don’t remember – i set up my account a while ago. I think did it on some gravatar website
*raising the roof for His and her philanthropic work*
*whispers* Just tell Candi that the walk passes ALL of those “must go to” bakeries.
#dietandwalkatthesametime
*sends my twin 18 baby minks to add to the HBU shawl*
I’m from the midwest and you ain’t nobody unless there’s mink involved
Something has gotta be wrong; you gotta be down with some higher power.
No Jay we know u sold out a few people that were trying to start a distribution company and cutout the “industry.” The people (higher power) u tricked to made sure you were well compensated. So don’t try to act like you u got successful by working hard and releasing albums.
yallcrazy says:
RudyD says:
yallcrazy says:
Nice things to say about this post:
1.Nice sweater/jacket
2.He can shoot pool
THat’s all I’ve got
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3. He’s got 2 and a half lines on his forehead
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4. His shoulders look pretty solid in the green sweater pic. #reaching
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5. And that’s a big a** chair he sittin’ in. #reachingfurther
Nice things to say about this post:
1.Nice sweater/jacket
2.He can shoot pool
THat’s all I’ve got
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3. He’s got 2 and a half lines on his forehead
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4. His shoulders look pretty solid in the green sweater pic. #reaching
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5. His nostrils are free of any debris or foreign particles
:jack:
YALL DON’T MIND ME OVER HERE! JUST ACT LIKE I’M NOT EVEN HERE!
RudyD says:
yallcrazy says:
RudyD says:
yallcrazy says:
Nice things to say about this post:
1.Nice sweater/jacket
2.He can shoot pool
THat’s all I’ve got
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3. He’s got 2 and a half lines on his forehead
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4. His shoulders look pretty solid in the green sweater pic. #reaching
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5. And that’s a big a** chair he sittin’ in. #reachingfurther
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6. That appaears to be a 60 watt luminescent bulb in the back ground
LUSCIOUS LOLITA AKA SUGA WALLS says:
RudyD says:
yallcrazy says:
RudyD says:
yallcrazy says:
Nice things to say about this post:
1.Nice sweater/jacket
2.He can shoot pool
THat’s all I’ve got
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3. He’s got 2 and a half lines on his forehead
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4. His shoulders look pretty solid in the green sweater pic. #reaching
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5. And that’s a big a** chair he sittin’ in. #reachingfurther
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6. That appaears to be a 60 watt luminescent bulb in the back ground
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7. The chair looks clean
@RUDY D
“this is reminding me of SR 2010 when we used to party (and u guys – not me of course – would get nekkid) *tears*
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**gets nekkid** I’m new so I don’t know no better”
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In 2010 the ladies always took turns lettin me
them!
Choco aka Hippie says:
@ CHA CHA CHA
101 LUSCIOUS LOLITA AKA SUGA WALLS says:
RudyD says:
yallcrazy says:
RudyD says:
yallcrazy says:
Nice things to say about this post:
1.Nice sweater/jacket
2.He can shoot pool
THat’s all I’ve got
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3. He’s got 2 and a half lines on his forehead
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4. His shoulders look pretty solid in the green sweater pic. #reaching
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5. And that’s a big a** chair he sittin’ in. #reachingfurther
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6. That appaears to be a 60 watt luminescent bulb in the back ground
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7. Nice abstract art in the background
RUDY
dont fall for that bullshyt
LUSCIOUS LOLITA AKA SUGA WALLS says:
LUSCIOUS LOLITA AKA SUGA WALLS says:
RudyD says:
yallcrazy says:
RudyD says:
yallcrazy says:
Nice things to say about this post:
1.Nice sweater/jacket
2.He can shoot pool
THat’s all I’ve got
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3. He’s got 2 and a half lines on his forehead
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4. His shoulders look pretty solid in the green sweater pic. #reaching
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5. And that’s a big a** chair he sittin’ in. #reachingfurther
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6. That appaears to be a 60 watt luminescent bulb in the back ground
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7. The chair looks clean
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8. His eyes appear to be straight, and not crossed #endoftheropereaching
its sooo not ok to walk around with no lining. Code violation
RudyD says:
2 dollops of light whipped cream comin right up…..anythin else hun?
rudy if u like 3.5 in peens then man is ur guy! #helpful
@yall i’ve been dieting so i can stuff my face with cookies and treats!
yallcrazy says:
RudyD says:
yallcrazy says:
Nice things to say about this post:
1.Nice sweater/jacket
2.He can shoot pool
THat’s all I’ve got
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3. He’s got 2 and a half lines on his forehead
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4. His shoulders look pretty solid in the green sweater pic. #reaching
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5. And that’s a big a** chair he sittin’ in. #reachingfurther
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6. That appaears to be a 60 watt luminescent bulb in the back ground
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7. Nice abstract art in the background
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8. His nails are clean
yallcrazy says:
Nice things to say about this post:
1.Nice sweater/jacket
2.He can shoot pool
THat’s all I’ve got
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3. He’s got 2 and a half lines on his forehead
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4. His shoulders look pretty solid in the green sweater pic. #reaching
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5. And that’s a big a** chair he sittin’ in. #reachingfurther
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6. That appaears to be a 60 watt luminescent bulb in the back ground
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7. The chair looks clean
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8. His eyes appear to be straight, and not crossed #endoftheropereaching
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9. The ball is nice and clean
But did you add the mink to the shawl?!?
y’all why did u send live mink tho?! i’ve only caught 6 of them so far
LUSCIOUS LOLITA AKA SUGA WALLS says:
yallcrazy says:
Nice things to say about this post:
1.Nice sweater/jacket
2.He can shoot pool
THat’s all I’ve got
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3. He’s got 2 and a half lines on his forehead
_________________________________________________
4. His shoulders look pretty solid in the green sweater pic. #reaching
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5. And that’s a big a** chair he sittin’ in. #reachingfurther
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6. That appaears to be a 60 watt luminescent bulb in the back ground
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7. The chair looks clean
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8. His eyes appear to be straight, and not crossed #endoftheropereaching
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9. The ball is nice and clean
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10. They certainly used good film on this shoot!!!
yallcrazy says:
Nice things to say about this post:
1.Nice sweater/jacket
2.He can shoot pool
THat’s all I’ve got
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3. He’s got 2 and a half lines on his forehead
_________________________________________________
4. His shoulders look pretty solid in the green sweater pic. #reaching
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5. And that’s a big a** chair he sittin’ in. #reachingfurther
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6. That appaears to be a 60 watt luminescent bulb in the back ground
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7. The chair looks clean
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8. His eyes appear to be straight, and not crossed #endoftheropereaching
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9. The ball is nice and clean
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10. I like the red hues in the background
And in order to remain in good standing in the good old boy network, Jay Z is focusing on expanding his growing portfolio by opening a chain of airport lounges in markets such as Atlanta, and developing sports arenas and Broadway plays.
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Translation: Wasting more of beyonce’s money
jayz should know by now that none of his ideas – outside of rocawear, rihanna.. oh, and the ultimate.. marrying beyonce, has never worked out- 
Jay Z is that dude. That quote is on point!
candibfly says:
y’all why did u send live mink tho?! i’ve only caught 6 of them so far
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That’s part of your work-out plan.
#helpful
LUSCIOUS LOLITA AKA SUGA WALLS says:
yallcrazy says:
Nice things to say about this post:
1.Nice sweater/jacket
2.He can shoot pool
THat’s all I’ve got
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3. He’s got 2 and a half lines on his forehead
_________________________________________________
4. His shoulders look pretty solid in the green sweater pic. #reaching
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5. And that’s a big a** chair he sittin’ in. #reachingfurther
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6. That appaears to be a 60 watt luminescent bulb in the back ground
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7. The chair looks clean
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8. His eyes appear to be straight, and not crossed #endoftheropereaching
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9. The ball is nice and clean
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10. I like the red hues in the background
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11. I like the looped yarn that the sweater is made of
Well off to a meeting –
West Coast Chick says:
Translation: Wasting more of beyonce’s money jayz should know by now that none of his ideas – outside of rocawear, rihanna.. oh, and the ultimate.. marrying beyonce, has never worked out-
Get it Jigga!!!
“It may sound a little arrogant, but I just think people can’t handle when somebody is successful. Something has gotta be wrong; you gotta be down with some higher power. And I guess when someone else is successful, it makes you feel like you’re a failure. So it can’t be you, it has to be some other force.”
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He is so telling the truth with this quote…
@aqtpie I like that gravi
good thing he’s rich, cause he sure is ugly.
:LOVE: s me some JAY!
@ Cha, the music executive stint, the resturant, the waek azz bball team, the night club, ect
Big ups to Jay he doing his thing!
I don’t know why but for some reason I love me some Jay. He can get it
No Question.
Oh yeah and
to me!!!!! Just thought I’d put that out there. LOL
@Peachpussycat
Thank you!
“It may sound a little arrogant, but I just think people can’t handle when somebody is successful. Something has gotta be wrong; you gotta be down with some higher power. And I guess when someone else is successful, it makes you feel like you’re a failure. So it can’t be you, it has to be some other force.”
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Duh God! God’s Army has a lot of successful people