By Hollywould

July 23, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

What a joke!!

By Yulanda

July 23, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this

09-28…U know this is it..This song is so MOTIVATING…Plus, I love the video..Not to many people in it..10-16 Checkn Out..Duval County and Atlanta stand up

By Me

July 23, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this

Love it! True expression of what’s yet to come.

By Tuey

July 23, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this

yo dog it sucks azz…terrible.

or for the white folks…it is not very good.

By Najeh Davenpoop

July 23, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this

Dear Ms. Murray,

Figures the sorry-azz AJC would give us Jeezy’s new generic video to “rate”. I wonder if you have heard of another ATL-based rapper named Killer Mike (who is not exactly unknown having done collaborations with Outkast in the past) who just put out a near-classic album with an outstanding video featuring Ice Cube. Will that get promoted by the AJC? I doubt it…

By babe

July 23, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this

I didnt even listen too it but it sucks

By red

July 23, 2008 1:51 PM | Link to this

I liked the song a lot til I saw the video. Now it kinda ok to me. IMO Kenya’s part just brought the whole thing down. His sound during the rap was good but he could have done something more than just stand there like he was in pain or something.

By a white guy

July 23, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

Isnt that a remake of a song from the 50’s?

If you add a c to rap what do ya get? the same thing because you started with…Crap!

By Subject2Change

July 23, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this

I fully agree with Najeh Davenpoop. I must admit I like the song and the video is cool but the images don’t correlate with the lyrics. Check out the killer Mike and Ice Cube video and you’ll see the difference.

By country n western

July 23, 2008 2:04 PM | Link to this

Sounds like he sampled that other rap stars music..whats his name two dimes and a quarter or something like that.

Sorry, I couldnt really understand the words

By Hellbent

July 23, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this

Why is this news?

By makeeazymoneytoday.com

July 23, 2008 2:14 PM | Link to this

what a great video!!!

By figures

July 23, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

It’s not.

By CPB

July 23, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this

Kanye’s rap is what makes this song. Can’t understand why the video is so crappy. Maybe because of Jeezy’s overrated azz. He has nothing to say, that I want to hear!

By Tetong

July 23, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this

To the person who wants Killer Mike video put up. That’s going to suck just as much as this did. I don’t need to watch more video’s of misguided blacks and the music that apparently makes them happy. Its why black america is in such ruins. The black youth want to live like rappers, who are nothing less than wantabe criminals and most likely have a criminal record or are on their way to getting one. If the lyrics that Steverino put up are true…that’s just absolutely sad. I hope when McCain becomes President, he makes all rap/hip-hop music 21 and older and if anyone younger found with that crap is convicted of a felony and put into prison. It’s basically ghetto prison music as it is now. Also, it can only be sold via the internet with a massive shipping fee. Anything to keep that from hitting the ears of normal people with an actual taste for music. Also, shut down the racist radio station of V103. Go McCain and Young Jeezy and Killer Mike can all go and get a real job. Damn…they both suck!

By nuts and steel balls

July 23, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this

thugz! Why allow such hate to breed.Trim this man like a dog in the pound before letting him be adopted. The Ma’s songs are sending thugs into family’s homes shooting black on black crime. This type man should be inprisoned for such hatred songs! A man of such status should be taught hate and guns and songs of such hate fills the streets with more outlaws looking to kill to become famous. We hope he keeps making this type music for vacant housing is becoming more plentiful in the hood and the more killing in our streets the more vacany’s our younger NON thugs can have. Thanks for killing black on black! Keep up the rappen!

By se ashe

July 23, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this

congrads…jay…you’re still my inspiration and motivator…

By MissKia

July 23, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this

everyone lives a different life and we can judge the video but only God can judge people. I like Jeezy, very talented and went through more than most of the people blogging. Dont know him personally but life was not easy for him. So get a life and be happy that the world belongs to “yall” and be grateful that your skin doesnt speak for you. Peace and love to all.

By AS

July 23, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this

This is garbage, stop supporting this mess people you are giving thugs with a 5th grade education millions for crapy music.

By brad

July 23, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this

SUX ARCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By billy bob

July 23, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this

My favorite part was when it was over

By brandi

July 23, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

real talk,,, not that impressive just another video. the lyrics didnt go with the video but nice to show what’s going on during the recession in atl…………..not worth mentionin in the ajc for future notice

By Why listen?

July 23, 2008 3:13 PM | Link to this

Rap isn’t the same, there are decent rappers out there but its all about the media and commercialization, of course positive rap won’t be put out in the mainstream because what white person wants a positive speaking black person encouraging their people. I choose not to listen to alot of this rap because alot of it doesn’t have meaning. I don’t listen to country or rock and roll either because I have a choice. Obviously you disgruntled whites want to listen to it. Nobody made you watch that video so why all the negativity? Thats what I don’t understand about certain white people and I say certain because I’m not going to categorize a few bad apples for the whole bunch like the majority of whites do. Myself, I hate Elvis, not because he is white but just hate the music, I love Michael McDonald and Michael Bolton as well as Scarface and Jay Z (rappers with meaning) If you think the music is filled with such hatred than do something about it or don’t listen to it and close your pie hole. 22yr old black male

By Najeh Davenpoop

July 23, 2008 3:17 PM | Link to this

There’s still plenty of good rap music being made, it’s just that people in the media like Sonia Murray choose to talk about songs like this one with catchy beats and mediocre lyrics instead of the many lyrically great songs that are made every year in hip hop.

By red

July 23, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this

How about some of you starting a media source and you can print what your narrow minds and handful of friends like to hear and see how long your business will exist.

By K.

July 23, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

If you don’t like rap music, don’t listen to it. If you don’t like Jeezy, don’ t watch his video.

By You people suck

July 23, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this

I love the video. I hate you people.

By Jessica

July 23, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this

Ok, why does AJC put ish like this out knowing this will turn into a big arguement or a excuse for bigots to give their opinion. It is hard to believe racism still exists in 2008.

By Chevy

July 23, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this

The album’s called the Recession, which I realize he’s tryna touch on the current state of affairs in GA and the US in general, but his lyrics/flaunting through the video are I think in the end, the opposite of what he should’ve been going for.

No hate, its a nasty joint, but, the video doesn’t mesh at all with the message he’s TRYING to convey.

He proceeds to show the poorest blocks in ATL, shine a light on the poverty and pain yet he & USDA are seen flexing high priced jewelry, flossing thousands hanging out of their pocket and cars that the same people he’s representing for will probably never have.

If anything, I kinda look at it as a slap in the face to those he’s attempting to represent. That’s just me and THIS is coming from a Jeezy head.

By Josh

July 23, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this

The album’s called the Recession, which I realize he’s tryna touch on the current state of affairs in GA and the US in general, but his lyrics/flaunting through the video are I think in the end, the opposite of what he should’ve been going for.

No hate, its a nasty joint, but, the video doesn’t mesh at all with the message he’s TRYING to convey.

He proceeds to show the poorest blocks in ATL, shine a light on the poverty and pain yet he & USDA are seen flexing high priced jewelry, flossing thousands hanging out of their pocket and cars that the same people he’s representing for will probably never have.

If anything, I kinda look at it as a slap in the face to those he’s attempting to represent. That’s just me and THIS is coming from a Jeezy head.

By CourtCourt

July 23, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this

IT DOESN’T MAKE SENSE HOW ONE MAN HATES ON ANOTHER. IF YOU HAVE NOTHING POSITIVE TO SAY, THEN KEEP IT TO YA SELF. H8TERS!!

By CourtCourt

July 23, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this

IT DOESN’T MAKE SENSE HOW ONE MAN HATES ON ANOTHER. IF YOU HAVE NOTHING POSITIVE TO SAY, THEN KEEP IT TO YA SELF. H8TERS!!

By earl

July 23, 2008 4:12 PM | Link to this

It’s a POS

By red

July 23, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this

OOOOO!!! That was deep CourtCourt!!

By CourtCourt

July 23, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this

IT DOESN’T MAKE SENSE HOW ONE MAN HATES ON ANOTHER. IF YOU HAVE NOTHING POSITIVE TO SAY, THEN KEEP IT TO YA SELF. H8TERS!!

By CourtCourt

July 23, 2008 4:15 PM | Link to this

IT DOESN’T MAKE SENSE HOW ONE MAN HATES ON ANOTHER. IF YOU HAVE NOTHING POSITIVE TO SAY, THEN KEEP IT TO YA SELF. H8TERS!!

By Wise

July 23, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

Funny how racism is only valid when it’s white on black…

Can you say “hypocrite”?

Apparently not.

By Wise

July 23, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this

Jessica:

Isn’t it funny how racism is only valid when it’s white on black…

Can you say “hypocrite”?

Apparently not.

By Wise

July 23, 2008 4:23 PM | Link to this

Jessica:

Isn’t it funny how racism is only valid when it’s white on black…

Can you say “hypocrite”?

Apparently not.

By D'NLITEN1

July 23, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this

Totally agree with davenpoop’s commentary lol! Killer Mike’s new album is highly flammable. (I thought he was talkin about Jeezy on dat “I’m da S#!t” song ?!?!)! I’m a fan of Kanye West and will continue to be for content purposes. Young Jeezy’s first album is a classic to me… and that’s where it stops! Why? content purposes lol! Also he’s not as clever or skilled as Jay-Z, who can definitely get away with being repetitive with his subject matter lyrically! Overall the video was not a total bore. I’ll give them credit for attempting to put a different approach on the song with it.

By subject2change

July 23, 2008 4:36 PM | Link to this

I agree with alot of the comments. The video has nothing to do with the song. The song isn’t the least bit political and I think some artist are looking to profit from the condition of society.

However most of the racist comments on here is why the Al Sharpton’s of the world still march. You want to say that things are so much better and there’s no excuse but just read some of these comments.

There’s a video out by this white lady about kissing other girls and it gets played a million times. My only point is if you deem something as negative or inappropriate, leave it at that, stop bringing race into it. Because the bottom line is alot of these people making these comments don’t care about the degredation of the black community. They just can’t understand how their country could allow these individuals that didn’t indulge in their collegiate institutions end up having more money than them……and it hurts. Now I don’t like some of the negative images either but trust me it’s for different reasons.

By Nikki

July 23, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this

Coming from a Black woman here……Personally I think all the new rap music sucks and they have nothing to talk about worth listening too. I hate these wanna be hard core gansta rappers talking about all the money they have, yet sitting in front of the projects in videos showing poor black people who don’t have thing, and the only way they can seem to portray that they have money and be like these “rappers” is to stand on the corners and sell drugs. Good work my black people!! yeah right

By The Truth Comes Out

July 23, 2008 4:41 PM | Link to this

It SUCKS! just like 98% of all the junk they call(C)rap! Any third grader can make rhymes while holding their privates! LOL!

By sexyslim

July 23, 2008 4:48 PM | Link to this

Jeezy amd Kanye West keep putting on for these haters. Love the video and your music.

By Subject2Change

July 23, 2008 4:48 PM | Link to this

Please let’s clarify this “hypocrite” statement. When a woman is raped or sexually aboused is she a hypocrite if she has an unfavorable outlook on men but doesn’t appreciate men having a negative outlook on women. The point being even if she’s wrong to look at men in a negative light you would have empathy. That’s just how some of the black people who have been raped of their culture, dignity, and self esteem feel. I understand that it’s tough to be white and automatically be accused of being racist but you can only destroy that perception with deeds. As long as the majority of these racist comments on here exists, the perception and reality will remain.

By BravesFan79

July 23, 2008 5:12 PM | Link to this

The video at first reminds me of how downtown atlanta used to be when i first started working the city doing cable tv. Wow talk about a flashback. But forreal people shouldnt glorify that crap, REAL MEN dont have to take advantage of others to get by in life by robbing, killing, homeinvasions, ect… No wonder blacks leave over 70% of their kids without fathers. I saw it all myself. And believe me….the projects are nothing to brag about.

By Rich

July 23, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this

TYPICAL

By Ben

July 23, 2008 5:33 PM | Link to this

Wake up people. The song and video are garbage. Is anyone listening to the lyrics? In Kanye’s part he says “I got the JESUS on the chain that don’t mean s#@*.” I don’t know about you, but as a Christian I have a serious problem with that. This type of music part of what is wrong with our society today. Tell people not to listen to this trash anymore. I am black by the way since so many of you like to make this a racial issue.

By Ben

July 23, 2008 5:34 PM | Link to this

Wake up people. The song and video are garbage. Is anyone listening to the lyrics? In Kanye’s part he says “I got the JESUS on the chain that don’t mean s#@*.” I don’t know about you, but as a Christian I have a serious problem with that. This type of music part of what is wrong with our society today. Tell people not to listen to this trash anymore. I am black by the way since so many of you like to make this a racial issue.

By Blue

July 23, 2008 6:04 PM | Link to this

Hell yeah AJC! I love the way you guys advocate thug lifestyle! C’mon kids! Buy drugs, guns, and hate! Being in a gang is the cool thing to do, didn’t you know? Go out and kill innocent people on the streets, God will forgive you!

By Arlo

July 23, 2008 6:11 PM | Link to this

That doesn’t look like Columbia, SC, which is where this brother is actually from. He’s puttin’ on, but it aint for HIS city. Too repetitive!!!!!!!

By subject2change

July 23, 2008 6:14 PM | Link to this

I’m not trying to defend the lyrics because they don’t need to be defended but I will say I have the creativity to interpret.

If you notice right before the “Jesus” comment he says “I lost the only girl int he world that knows me best”

What he’s saying about the Jesus in the chain is that everyone has those moments where it seems like just praying isn’t easing the pain. That’s why he said “when the jesus pieces can’t give me no piece, I need jsut one of Russel’s nieces. He’s saying when you get to the point where in your mind the praying isn’t working so you feel like screw it.

And I love it when people feel their opinion is validated if they mention their “black”. You should have problems with this music, rock music, R&B fornication promotion music, and sitcom fornication promotion shows, and racist people because ALL those things a part of what’s wrong with society today.

By michael

July 23, 2008 6:20 PM | Link to this

Ms. Murray-

I agree with another commenter.. instead of promoting this, why dont you support people that are FROM Atlanta, such as Killer Mike. Are you only allowed to support major label artists?? Show some love to the real Atlanta, not the made for BET and MTV Atlanta please. Put up an article on Killer Mike, not Young Jeezy.

By v.campbell

July 23, 2008 7:06 PM | Link to this

Thanks Sonia for highlighting one of Atlanta’s most successful acts. Everyone as you know doesnt understand this music because they have no idea what it represents. Just thought I drop this line and remind you to say Hi to the haters.

V

collipark to wall street

By john

July 23, 2008 7:43 PM | Link to this

What a cruel joke that this man is looked up to by poor urban black youths. I can’t believe that Sonia Murray even put this song up to be reviewed. Did she even read the real lyrics on this song? Here they are Link:lyrics Maybe this is what Sonia thinks is a positive black role model.

By T. Helton

July 23, 2008 8:48 PM | Link to this

Ben, if you take Kanye’s lyric at face-value of course it sounds bad. You’re taking that one line and presenting it as Kanye’s entire meaning. Look at the line RIGHT AFTER it. Jesus piece can bring him peace. It’s just jewelry, what will it do? Jeez, stop hating just because you don’t like how ONE line sounds. And then to take that out of context and say its what’s wrong with society. If anything is wrong with society its taking things out of context.