“Come with me to the White House, get cha suit up…”
This almost looks like a reenactment of this 2005 XXL cover. Here are two photographs from Jigga and Trigga‘s visit to casa blanca yesterday morning. Hov even brought his first lady along for the trip.
That credit should go to me, @LindyyR. It’s whatever! Im glad I could share the pictures with you guys though. :)))) ENJOY!
Linda says:
Thank you! 🙂
mac DIESEL says:
ALL THEM JIGGA HATERS GOT THE GAS GACE AFTER SEEIN’ THOSE PICS!!!!! YA’LL NIGGAS SICK RITE ABOUT NOW, HUH??!!! BUHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! KEEP ‘EM MAD JAY!!!!!!
DON’T HATE ON MY OPINION!!!!
hmmmm says:
If niggas aint hate before they will now…who am i kiddin they been hatin Ha!
iamchrislewis says:
Who’s the guy with the glasses?
Linda says:
The one on the right is Kevin Liles.
illaDeuce says:
Marcy to madison Square to The White House. Everytime you see Hov he’s pushing hip hop.
FUCK MAC DISELS OPINION!!
Elemer Fudd says:
And people think this dude is not with elites, such as those that are involve in illuminati like things. .
First Hoe-Kardashian and Lamar O-dumB go to the White House. Now Trey and Hov? So I need my sister to suck flop R&B dick on video and hook me up with a baller, OR I need to invent sex. or glorify the dope game and ocassionally rap about “bitches” not being a problem. Then and only THEN will I be so fortunate as to meet the President of the Free World. This Can’t Be Life.
mac DIESEL says:
@ IllaDouche
IT’S mac D-I-E-S-E-L U FUCKIN’ DUMMY!!!!! IF U CAN’T SPELL IT THEN DON’T TRY AT ALL U SHITHEAD!!!!! RESPECT YA PIMP!!!! U UNGRATEFUL HOE!!!!! BUHAHAHAHA!!!!! GET LOST U PIECE OF SHIT!!!!
DON’T HATE ON MY OPINION!!!!
BAPHOMET says:
OK THIS IS THE WHITE HOUSE BUT WHERE IS THE PRESIDENT…
CORNBALL
jigga looking alil too comfortable in that seat under the seal…
“Y’all should be afraid of what im gonna do next…” – President Carter?
BAPHOMET says:
@monsterondamic
DONT GET FOOLED JAY Z IS NOT YET A MASON BUT TRYIN SO HARD TO BE.
CORNY GAYS CANT BE MASON…ITS LOGICAL
Vega says:
there goes @baphomet SUCKING JAY-Z OFF AGAIN!
lup says:
hahaha baphomet. still trying to give shit to dude? your favorite rapper ever go to the white house? what about yourself? give respect where respect is due.
BigSwingr says:
He met Obama big deal. I’m from da Chi & played balls against him b4 his run @ da Office. I guess it is a big deal 2 you star/celebrity love niggas
Vega says:
@lup………………….. baphomet favorite rapper is nelly he and he is doin underwear ads while Jay-z is in the white house chillin with obama
BAPHOMET says:
I DONT RIDE WITH DRUGS DEALERS LIKE GAY Z MY HOUSE IS TOO NICE FOR THAT.
BTW I JUST ASK A QUESTION:WHERE IS OBAMA? I BET HE WAS SO ASHAMED TO BE SEEN WITH A 42 YEARS CORNBALL WITH HIS 20 YEARS BARBIE AND THIS HOOD RAT TREY SONGZ
I CAN UNDERSTAND OBAMA. WHO WANT A PHOTO WITH A CORNBALL?
AND VEGA AND LUP STOP LYIN JAY Z IS NOT A MASON. HE STILL DONT PASS HIS TESTS WE ALL KNOWS IT
BUT BAPH THANKS HIM FOR THE “FREE ” PUBLICITY
“THE CEILING JAY ,THE CEILIng”
Vega says:
never said he was not a mason! you just mad cause nelly is not there
BAPHOMET says:
@VEGA YOUR FAVORITE RAPPER IS UNDER FEDERAL INVESTIGATION YOU BETTER WATCH HIS BACK THIS IS JUST THE BEGINING
Jay-Z Caught Up In Federal Investigation Over Casino Venture
New York Governor DAVID PATERSON has denied rumours his friendship with JAY-Z influenced him to approve a new race track and casino venture.
Bosses at event promotion company Aqueduct Entertainment Group (AEG) landed a lucrative multi-million dollar contract from New York state officials in January (10) to upgrade the existing Aqueduct Race Track venue and turn it into a top race track and gaming site – known as a racino – the only legal gambling place in the city.
But the ethics surrounding Paterson’s choice of contractor has been called into question after it was revealed Jay-Z holds a seven per cent stake in AEG via his firm Gain Global Investments Network LLC.
The rap superstar established a friendship with Paterson after they teamed up to stage his star-studded 9/11 benefit concert at the Big Apple’s Madison Square Garden last September (09).
Jay-Z signed a deal with AEG executives later that month – but the agreement has prompted a federal investigation into whether Paterson showed unfair favour to AEG’s contract bid as a result of the star’s involvement in the company.
AEG spokesman Jonathan Rosen has dismissed the accusations, insisting the hip-hop mogul’s widespread appeal prompted them to court the star.
Rosen tells the New York Post, “Given (Jay-Z’s) superstardom and his long and deep connection to New York, the partners thought he could bring a unique perspective to shaping a facility that would truly be an entertainment destination.
“The partners were looking to bring in someone who could bring marketing and community advice to the team.”
A spokeswoman for Paterson has also denied the rap connection played a role in the Governor’s decision.
She says, “There is absolutely no relationship between Governor Paterson’s friendship with Jay-Z and the choice of AEG.”
DRUG DEALER+ FEDERAL INESTIGATION= TI AND VICK VACATION
Vega says:
Nelly + 5 singles = Underwear model!!……………You know damn well jay-z will not be charge with this.Save your breath hommie
BAPHOMET says:
HOW IN THE HELL YOU CAN TAKE PICS AT WHITE WITHOUT THE PRESIDENT?
BTW BEYONCE AND HIS MOTHER WERE THERE TOO AND LETS BE REAL BEYONCE WAS THE ONLY RELEVANT INTERNATIONAL CELEB IN THIS ROOM:
GAY IS A LOCAL CORNBALL WHO USE WHORIHANNA TO GET EUROPEAN AUDIENCE ATTENTION
AND TREY GAY IS A ONE HIT WONDER WHO STRUGGLE LIKE AN ANIMAL TO GET A CERTIFIED GOLD ALBUM…
SO WHY DONT YOU MENTION BEYONCE THE ONLY REAL CELEB ON THE PIC?
BAPHOMET says:
NO HE WONT BE CHARGED BU I’M GLAD HE IS HUMILIATING LIKE THAT.
IT S ONLY THE BEGINING;
AND STOP WITH YOUR OBSESSION WITH NELLY I’VE ALSO MENTIONNED EMINEM THE GAME & 50 CENT & EVEN TUPAC USE TO SHOW HIS CHEST
INFACT JAY Z IS THE ONLY ONE WHO CANT SINCE HE IS A BURGER MEALS ADDICT LMAO.
I KNOW YOU GOT A CRUSH ON NELLY BODYBUILT BODY BUT NOT FOR ME HE IS NOT MY FAV RAPPER SORRY TRY AGAIN LAME
AT THE SAME TIME GAY Z IS HUMILIATED EVERYWHERE WITH THIS FED INVESTIGATION;
THIS IS THE FIRST STEP TO TI AND VIC VACATION
Ac@pella! says:
@BAPHOMET
3 Things:
1. Shut tha fuck up.
2. Learn how to spell and formulate grammatically (too big of a word) correct sentences.
3. Shut tha fuck up.
U should be happy that Jay is rubbin’ elbows with the President. It may not be shit to u, but there r ppl out there that have the hope of one day being succesful enough to make lil history like this. Nigga tell the truth, in 1999, hell in 2003 did u even think Jay would be big enough to be cool with the President??? Hell, did u even think we would ever SEE a black president???? No, so shut tha fuck up and be happy. Faggot…
Vega says:
The president was taking the picture of the president! and lets be real here you know damn well beyonce would not be here if jay-z did not have something to do for it think about it and jay-z already had a european audience! lets not forget Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life………
BAPHOMET says:
NAME AN EUROPEAN HIT WITHOUT ONE OF THAT FEMALES ON FEATURING?
NO YOU CANT.
STFU AND SIT DOWN SOMEWHERE
GAY Z IS A CORNBALL WITH NO CLASS
HE CAN DO WHAT HE WANTHE STILL LOOK LIKE A CAMEL
Vega says:
i am just letting you know who is your favorite you are the one who said nelly 50 cent and eminem mad more money then jay-z and that they can retire ……lets not 4get what you said you faggot
Vega says:
i just said it you ass!! VOL 2 HARD KNOCK LIFE THE CD!!
“The president was taking the picture of the president”==>SINCE WHEN HOOD RATS WITH CAMEL FACE ARE PRESIDENT?LMFAO DONT BE DELUSIONNAL
beyonce would not be here if jay-z did not have something to do for it==>OPEN UP YOU EYES BEYONCE WAS VERY SUCCESSFUL WITH THE DC AND THE PEDOPHILE JAY Z WASNT THERE.
SHE DONT NEED HIM THAT IS WHY MATTEW KNOWLES HATE HIM SO MUCH HE KNOWS HE IS USING HIS DAUGHTER
BAPHOMET says:
DONT TALK ABOUT GAY Z MONEY BASED ON CORRUPTION PLEASE.
AS BABY SAID HE IS NOT AS RICHER AS HE CLAIMS;
ANYWAY I LET YOU STANNING FOR A FAT CORNBALL WITH NO CLASS STRAIGHT FROM THE HOOD AND WHO IS STILL DEALING DRUG AND WEARING JUSTIN BIEBER PANTS AT 40.
YOU ARE DELUSINNAL AND PATHETIC
AT LEAST SOME READER KNOW NOW WHO GAY Z IS
English must be Baphomet’s 2nd language. I’m trying to read his posts but it is painful. That is all.
Abdiesel says:
@BAFAGGOT
u clearly have something against the man, did he not stop and take a picture with you somewhere or not give u an autograph?
That’s some blatant hating saying jay aint a celeb and he ain’t big over in Europe. And u calling him gay too? Wow u must not see what he goes home to evrynight. I ain’t gonna be on jays nutts, but imma give respect where respect is due. U on the other need to get ur panties undone and respect that we gotta a two brothers up in the white house and they ain’t working the kitchen
Vega says:
dude does not know hip hop!
Ac@pella! says:
B. Dot, PLEEEEEEEAAAAASSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEE PLEEAAAASSSSSEEEEEEE PLLLLEEEAAAASSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEE (in the James Brown voice) ban this faggot BAPHOMET from the comments section. This can’t even determine when to put commas and periods in between his sentences. Jus readin’ his comments remind me of that kid in high school that talked shit about everybody but couldn’t read out loud without sounding like he was on a 3rd grade level. He writes like how he talks! I hate ppl like that! That shit is so obnoxious…
[…] and Beyonce, meeting Obama. “Now you could choose ta Sit in front of your computa/Posin’ with guns Shootin YouTube […]
TEFLON DON ! says:
cocky ass mo’fuckers
respectfully says:
im going to try to keep this short…this picture like all others, is worth a millon words. most importantly The President is not in the shot. its also important to note that we dont know if they’re in the big house or not. if, in fact they are…good for them. on another note…what else does this photo symbolize? if i havent learned anythimg from this whole ‘jayhova’ ordeal is that EVERYTHING he dose publicly holds type of extra meaning. in this case i think its simple. he is sending a very clear message to the rap/hip hop world as a whole. TI is out. Weezy F. Baby going in. finally 50 baby moma house burning is catching up to him. he trying to leave his mark because the rap is about to make a quick shift. the south is here. dont sleep on it. also, as a person that jams Trey Songz…i 100% dont understand why he is there? jay only fcuking with him because he hot right now & to take a shot at Chris Brown. man, im tired of typing. i could go all day. one last thing i forgot to mention…its a guy from Canda about to drop also. his name is Drake.
[…] PDRTJS_settings_1443549_post_832 = { "id" : "1443549", "unique_id" : "wp-post-832", "title" : "Jay-Z%2C+Beyonce+%26amp%3B+Trey+Songz+Visit+The+White+House+%28Pics%29", "item_id" : "_post_832", "permalink" : "http%3A%2F%2Fm00ntalk.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F05%2Fjay-z-beyonce-trey-songz-visit-the-white-house-pics%2F" } Here are some pictures of Jay and Trey’s visit to the White House yesterday morning. Jigga lookin’ like a real boss. All three also had a brief meeting with Mr. President, it is being reported. Spotted: RR […]
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nasestleroi says:
baph tu m’as tué MDR continue avec l’enterntenainement ! 😉
djay says:
barack a mason jay a mason…u rele think jays rap music n his og sooo successful rap career got him in the white house lol come now! n trey songs? lol first kloe kardashian meeting barack now trey n jay
jitty says:
lmao whose next souljah boy to meet barack? nigga obama jus b lettin anybody in dat bitch…
fuck them they all look bought to me,tm103 where u at??
changeclothz says:
Macdiesel on every page…………….hahahahhaa
mike says:
soon a baby with beyonce carter-knowles
50 years old, end of career like MJ
but still wit the breathe of life
50 to 55 vacationz
than from 55 to 60 Y.O… great humanitary & diverses business venture around da politic n social world and around 60 years old jigga as a senator, maybe 57 years
stay tuned, jayz iz on the way for that. politics as usual
Toonez Da God says:
Obama on the text white Louie boat shows come here let me coach you… Jay doing it big!!!!!
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josepe says:
i dindn’t know who Ja-z was until he got togheter with miss beyonce,i don’t know who made her the queen but to me her face is a boring thing to look at. i used to like her but she doesn’t move to my beat anymore, there is no hate here, but lets move on
Arnold Wilson says:
The photos are nice and official looking. I wonder though if they are really in the Obama residence.
I think not.
I wonder what is Jay-Z’s thinking on this? Aside from the folks that think this is “cool”, I wonder if a lot of people are going to see this photo as disrespectful to the office of the Presidency.
And Chris Brown is in this pic? The majority of Americans know this guy as someone who hits women.
I’ll bet Fox News will love this picture.
Arnold Wilson says:
Heads Of State don’t get an “unscheduled visit” w/Mr. Obama. So is the “unscheduled visit” to the Obama residence real or is it Memorex? I’m having fun w/the “unscheduled visit”.
Listen, just a little jealous, cannot believe this power couple got there before me. Admire them both.
But I am thinking positive… my presidential ‘red letter’ day will come. As the night follows the day!
[…] We can only imagine the next Hova-Obama couplet, after Jay-Z and his wife, Beyonce Knowles, got a tour of the White House this week, and a chance to pose for pictures in the White House Situation Room. Hold up. (H/T RapRadar) […]
Rubii says:
That’s wat up!!!! Jay is in the house!!=) And for you haters out their just keep on hating.
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Pause Police says:
When they posted the rap radar pic the republican said “Jay-Z’s created more jobs than Obama” LMAO
Kendra Garrett says:
What a bunch of haters! If ud ont have anything nice to say than dont say it at all. SO ELEMENTARY!!!!!! Trey songz is there because he was clearly on tour with J. They were there b4 the concert. I dont care if Obama was in the picture or not! It would be a great experience 4 any1 to visit the White House. Come on ppl stop hating. Be some sort of encourgament, cuz clearly they are doing SOMETHING right. Get on there level. Where is Chris Brown? THANKS!
molotov says:
This is the white house with a V10 engine on 5th gear. Great to have someone such as Hov there. Did they perform?
Rachel says:
These photos are as disrespectful of the office of President as the notorious Olympic snowboarder posing with a woman biting the medal and his crotch. Too bad we can’t ask Obama to leave the “olympic village” . Is Obama crazy?!!!!! I have been trying for over a year to present an automated medical management software that would unify hospitals, physicians, clinics, insurance co, Medicare/Medical and decrease billions of dollars of waste in our current system… but no… he would rather have beyonce and jayzee mugging it up in the white house.
I am truly disgusted.
Betty Guess says:
Don’t be a hater. This is the People’s house.
MikeB says:
This picture for Jay Z’s personal scrap book I have no problem with for commercialization of the private sector enterprise that is Jay Z & Beyoncee’ hell yes…… There are some tables you have to be elected to sit and be photographed at for public consumption…….. That is one of them.
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Obama and his team have no clue regarding protocol, as evidence by these photos being released. His infatuation with celebrity and dissconnect from reality should be a concern. It should raise a flag. What stunt will be next??? I don’t care if the President is gay, black, purple, democrat, or republican or whatever……… There are certain protocols a president must adhere to, so he can be taken seriously by the people he was elected to lead, and on the world stage. This is just another “bow”.
When will he and his administration learn (I certainly hope with all that is going on in the world today, that Obama did not personally authorize this). People need to see this president differently now then when he was running for office. Take off the blinders, and get “hip” to the shell game going on. “Playa” has a new meaning in D.C. and if you don’t understand that, then your the one getting “played”.
hbphipps says:
That’s not a real picture
Jake says:
ok person before me you need to chill
because its not that terrible that they sat in a bunch of seats in the white house
Are you guys serious? Rachel, do you see the president in that picture? I sure don’t. So what makes you think that he stopped doing his work during their tour? Do we even know that he was at The White House during their tour? There are tours everyday at the White House, there have been for decades, but since you aren’t too happy that your guy lost, I’m sure the President Obama can do no right in your eyes.
MikeB, did this picture come with the security code to enter that room? What protocol has been breached? It’s a room with chairs. No secret documents laying around, no red button to be pushed.
Some people seem so senseless due to extreme bitterness.
Frank Sparce says:
They better enjoy it while it lasts, obama won’t be voted back in. Failure. Lame duck. He’ll be back on gov cheese in no time.
JB says:
It’s called the Siutation Room people, and when the President is not in it surrounded by members of the NSA it just another conference room. It’s not like he gave Jigga the code or keys to get back in whenever he wants. The White House gives tours almost every day, sure not everyone gets the grand tour, but it’s at the discretion of the White House and I have no problem with that. President Bush invited 270 guests to stay in the Lincoln Bedroom in his first term. You think Steven Spielberg, who was amongst them, didn’t see any and everything that he wanted? He just didn’t show his pictures, if he took any, around. But that’s more a comment on the subject of the photos and less on the President of the United States. There’s no disrespect here.
JB says:
Oh, and another thing. Why is it that the internet has become such a haven for closet racists like Frank Sparce?
Rhonda says:
Is there a crime being commited here. The group went a tour that anyone can go on. If you don’t like like it that’s your problem. By the way President Obama didn’t mess up health care Rach it has been this way for a while. This is coming from a nurse. So you should rally the people in your neck of the woods to get health care reform passed.
Frank Sparce says:
Steven Spielberg never shot his brother for stealing from him, or never sold crack cocaine, So there is quite a difference to have a contributing member of society in your house as a guest compared to inviting a drug dealing street punk who shoots his family members.
Les says:
@ Frank Sparce:
Cheney was allowed in the White House after shooting someone in the face. Will I find any comments written by you against that? Something tells me that your opposition to these matters is quite selective.
Frank Sparce says:
I don’t think a hunting accident can truly be compared to domestic abuse, lol. You see hunting accidents on the news, you see domestic abuse / shootings on C.O.P.S.
CMM says:
Agreed. ^
MikeB says:
Hey Les: Protocol need not be written for it to be ininherently understood. Now maybe my sensibilities are different than yours, and that is fine, but when it comes to the office of the President of the United States of America, their can be no missunderstanding.
That chair and that room are symbols of power of the American way of life and what this country stands for…….. They are symbols that should not be for sale, and should not be open to interpertation such as have here…… Some aspects of the POTUS life/responsibilities need to have NO room for interpertation. A place where mission critical decisions that potentially effect millions of people anywhere in the world should not be treated like a carnival ride for people with “access”.
Lastly these symbols should not be available to be used as a marketing instrument for a private citizen regardless of if he is a rapper, an oil tycoon, or a ditch digger. If this is acceptable, then will appear to other threatening powers in the world that the eyes of democracy are not on the ball. There is already that question being asked behind the scenes all over the world, why provide more proof just to satisfy the ego of some recording artists?
Or is it that by associating with Jay Be that the campaign for inexperienced short sighted vote for 2012 is once again the priority like it was in 2008.
JB says:
Quite a difference between Sean Carter and Steven Speilberg, yes. One was born in Ohio to a electrical engineer and a concert pianist, the other to a lower income single parent home in Brooklyn. I, however, am more impressed with their similarites. They both are multi-million dollar earning entertainers who have developed philantropic streaks.
Pac4ever says:
In the immortal words of the great Makaveli….”aint no nigga like me fuck Jay-Z”.
I don’t remember hearing any complaints when that fat, drug addict, pedophile Elvis Presley got his picture taken with the president. This all comes down to racism. Some people (Rachel) will never be able to accept that a black man is now the boss. If you are so disgusted by Jay Z being in the white house then why don’t YOU run for president? Then (if you are elected) you can invite all your little yenta friends over for tea parties whenever you want and there won’t be any of those pesky inner city (black) people around. Jay Z pulled himself up from the gutter to get where he is today against all odds so why can’t you? A black man is President now shut up and take it. No matter how much people try to act like they don’t care about color and try to pertend that race has nothing to do with it. Trust me, as a white guy I have seen so much racism in my life that it is amazing we all aren’t like that. It is practically a heretitary genetic defect. No white president was ever treated like this.
Joe says:
This more a comment on Jay Z being an idiot for allowing the publishing of this picture, and the tour staff for allowing him to sit in that chair vs. Obama allowing him to take the tour… I don’t care who it is, Jay-Z, Donald Trump, Jimmy Buffet, Ice-T, Eminem, Kid Rock, Snoop, etc., that chair is represenative of the office of the President – regardless if they are black, white, blue, or green, and sitting in that chair taking that picture is disrespectful, period. It is hilrious to me how some African Americans have to turn everything into a discussion about race. This has nothing to do with race and everything to do with class and respect for the office – regardless of color or gender.
Man, get your ass out of that seat, yo azz did not even finish high school, dumb bitch
JB says:
Dearest Joe,
I’m the African American you spoke of in your last post who you have accused of turning this into a discussion on race (and ironically, I do consider myself hilarious). I did so in response to the post by Frank Sparce which intimated that after President Obama has left the White House he will be accepting welfare subsidies and eating goverment cheese. What’s hilarious about this though is while Frank is sitting somewhere dreaming of a better life for himself, our black President Obama is currenty the most powerful man in the world and is CURRENTLY eating goverment cheese. It just happens to be the finest of bries and it’s served from the galley of the White House by a professional chef.
And to you Joe, why is it that you think you are better qualified to judge what’s disrespectful of the institution of the Presidency than the current sitting President? Tell me a little bit about your qualifications (I hope it’s not having watched all seven seaons of The West Wing) and maybe I’ll change my mind.
cassidy says:
Go on Mr.Jz.you worth it to be president of U.S.A.
Amy says:
The President probably was miffed he couldn’t be there. Barack and Michelle love Jay-Z and Bey!!!!! LOL I think it’s the coolest thing I’ve seen in a long time. I love it!! Those two are the President and First Lady of music in this country so bite it!!!!
Concerned Citizen says:
Whats amazing is that I know guys with non violent felonies that cant get US Census Jobs and plenty other jobs let alone clearence to visit the White House, and Here you got a guy that got mad , or revenge and stabbed a person and got a Violent Felony and He gets to go all over the White House, I just want to know if Money is the Real President of the US
DW says:
I agree JB. Frank Sparce, is completely ignorant. Anyone defending Dickhead Cheney is ignorant, especially for shooting his friend.
~ill_uminated~ says:
If your truly disgusted by this picture.. something is wrong with you.
Your kind does not belong here.. go away, visit the GOP dickriders site..
This pic is “the american dream”..
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MikeB says:
With regards to race….. There were, I’m guessing many people who voted for Obama purely and only because he is considered a person of color. Just as there were people who did not vote for him for the same reason.
If you fall in either category, you are ignorant. Issues/platform (would like to include integrity here, but we are talking about a politician) are what matter when voting. Not skin color.
Tony says:
….THIS IS HIGHYLY INAPPROPRIATE IF THIS GUY, WHAT’S HIS NAME JAY…SOMETHING TO SIT IN THE PRESIDENT’S CHAIR ON A TOUR. I PERSONALLY THINK.
IF THE WHITEHOUSE PROTOCOL OFFICER DID ALLOW THIS, IT IS THE TEAM THAT NEEDS BEEN BLAMED. IT JUST BRINGS DISRESPECT TO THE OFFICE. PERIOD!
AB says:
Jay-Z was instrumental in President Obama’s historic campaign in 2008 so I understand “special access” and see nothing wrong with him touring the White House and sitting in a “conference room chair”. Heaven for bid Jay-Z had to use the “presidential toilet”. Releasing the picture simply adds fuel to the nationwide fire of bigotry that has been going on since the inauguration. As far as Frank Sparce is concerned, he is probably an uneducated kid that barely graduated from high school and probably had many grilled cheese sandwiches made with government cheese as a kid. Probably comes from a broken home and doesn’t know who his father is. You know the Jerry Springer type. Don’t get too caught up in the lyrics Frank. Do you know what having your cap peeled means?
I believe that the white staff should have remove the seal from this photo. I agree that the office sholud be respected because it does symbolize power.
NavyMan says:
Any person who has served in the military knows that the Captain’s chair is occupied by the Captain, no one else unless offered by the Captain directly. As far as I’m concerned, this courtesy absolutely extends to the President, and everyone should know to honor this tradition. I feel that the average, respectful citizen knows this and to me shows a significant lack of regard on Jay-Z’s part. And for those of you that feel military tradition doesn’t apply to the Office of the President, don’t forget that he’s the Commander in Chief of the United States Armed Forces.
Sorry for the typo. I believe the white house staff should have remove the seal from this photo. I agree that the office of the president of the united states should be respected. Because it does symbolize power to the world.
JB says:
But NavyMan c’mon. I understand everything you’ve said, but it’s not as if this was the Oval Office or something. It’s the Situation Room, look at the chairs in the picture they are all the same. Traditionally, the President sits at the head of he table underneath the seal, but I’d be willing to bet that someone else has sat in that chair before. If this improptu pose was such an affront to this tradition that “the average, respectful citizen” is aware of, why didn’t the staffers giving this tour shout bloody murder when someone attempted to sit in the President’s hallowed chair?
Is anyone else out there okay with a President who seems more human than institution? Which is not to say that he expressly authorized the picture to be taken and released. Everyone here seems so respectful of the office of the President (which is cool, don’t get me wrong), I just wish they would offer the same respect for the man who was chosen by the people to occupy that office.
another says:
Do you really think Jay-Z was in that seat without the captains approval. Come on they are not that disrespctful and even if they were they are in the White House, they can’t just enter the room, take photos or even sit there without an OK. Please. My guess is that the President was there and smart enough not to be in this photo.
MikeB says:
One thing to hand the picture on your wall at home JB for personal enjoyment………. Its another entirely to release it to the press for whatever Jay-Be self promotional purpose it was released for. Any purpose at all is innapropriate. This is the point that so many cavalier folks here miss.
There are certain things that are just inherently understood to be wrong. This is one of those things. There are no better examples than what NavyMan offered, but if a persons value system is so self indulgent,self centered and hollow then I guess that person would have no issue here. I have family who have fought for this country and all that it stands for. It should be respected by everyone, regardless of a persons wealth or access to the highest authority of the land.
Does everything have to be explained to this level of granularity? No wonder why our country is so messed. Stand for something besides ones own self interest for a change.
The President/any President is not going to change your individual lives, so quit jumping on the bandwagon thinking this is the new reality. This is exactly where people in power want you…….. Chasing them around with your hand out for a crumb…..
james says:
Peddlers of Mcdonald’s quality music. Mass appeal. These people are posers. Albeit, very successful posers.
Mattdaddy says:
Right! I can’t believe our President would allow black people into the White House! And to think he let them sit in chairs. Outrageous!
james says:
My comment has nothing to do with race. Pop-culture is no healthier than a Big Mac.
Marilyn Mercado says:
Stop hating and its just a photo. Get a life!!!.
Beyonce and Jaz are both fine people.
If u want to be part of the Famous elite – get out do ur OWN thing and get ur’s but STOP hating PLEASE.
Jim Wei says:
I feel very strongly both ways. lol.
Why the Situation Room hasn’t been this disgraced since Monica was crawling around….who gives a shit, really?
Jay-Z, Mrs. Jay-Z, just make sure you get out the checkbook in 2012…we need your money!
And to all those who “can’t stand” our president – what can we do about it? Vote Republican? C’mon, be serious, vote Republican?
MikeB says:
So we should just let fame blind us to the inappropriate then huh Marilyn? Sad……. Btw… How do you define fine people, and why does that matter? The friggin Pope should not self promote sitting in that chair in that room……. Never mind someone who sold drugs….. Get it now?
JB says:
Not to be used for promotional purposes, you say? In a way I agree, I wouldn’t necessarily approve of this being Jay’s next album cover, but what about the legions of championship sports teams that have been invited to the White House under each sitting President for adminstrations past? You don’t think some of those shots end up in their media guides the following season? It’s an honor to be personally invited to the White House, what goes on there is up to the President of the United States to allow, not any random racist with an internet connection. (Not directed at you MikeB, your arguements have been well thoughout, concise, and heartfelt).
This slightly reminds me of the time that some of the players from the Women’s Lacrosse team from Northeastern University were critized for wearing flip-flops to the White House. We talked about that for a whole news cycle as well. Are you kidding me with crap like that? The Dalai Lama was at the WH last month and I bet he wasn’t wearing wingtips.
It’s really not that serious people; and MikeB you haven’t conviced me otherwise.
Marilyn Mercado says:
This email it to Matdaddy – Your comment of you can’t believe the president would allow black
people in the white house let along sit in chairs is outrageous is really STUPID and IGNORANT.
I can’t BELIEVE it’s 2010 and DISCUSTED people such as yourself are still allowed to make
racist comments without being jailed or have your tongue tied. I think we need a law just for
people such as yourself. Unfortunately, you are protected by some OLD amendment…….I bet u
won’t show your face and make this comment in public where you have to show your face.
about time says:
enjoy it because ther not going to let a black man in after obama for a long time lol cracker ass cracker
beside hes half white so guess what its like haveing a white guy in ther
Chris says:
I agree as much as I like Jay Z I dont approve of the picture. OBAMA HAS NOT TAKEN THE BLINDERS OFF. He is still setting there going WOW I won. I like McCain but after he won I figured so many people thought he would bring change it may be better. But now he is a major screw up. He is not fixing anything. The hell with health care. CREATE SOME DAMN JOBS.
MikeB says:
JB – I appreciate your discourse as well. This will be my last post as I have to run, but my objection is where the photo’s were taken……. and the seat occupied, and that the photo’s were made public. To my knowledge nobody other than the President is supposed to be photographed in the presidents chair. I may be wrong, but if I am not, what does that say about preservation of proper historical precidence. (Hopefully some experts on Whitehouse Protocol will join the discussion here).
My understanding, is that the situation room is
1.By extension, an alternative West Wing.
2.Because of #1, that specific chair is a symbol of American power, where as photo’s should not be permitted ( I am sure there are others, but not released to the media for a self promotion stunt… The omnipitant aura of Jay-Be and all that they think is their kingdom)
Regarding photosof sports teams on the Whitehouse lawn… These are something of a much less serious nature, and to my mind, cannot be compared (nor can the Lincoln Bedroom reference).
Some things we need to be serious about JB. Others are trivial playa hating messes. Not this. This is a serious lack of respect for the POTUS and the office itself.
Have a good rest of your Saturday.
Some things are just to important to be trivialized
America says:
Who cares if Obama brings a group into the situation room and they get a photo. So much hate going on. What is the big deal here. I have no problem with this whatsoever. Anyone who does is either ignorant, racist or both.
Kirk C says:
i have a hard time believing that the same critical remarks would have been leveled if the photos were of white entertainers like willie nelson or tony bennett or neil diamond or josh groban or taylor swift or toby keith visiting W’s white house.
i’m just saying that the racism is more than palpable.
KC JoJO says:
Nice pics, Kudos and well deserved tour of the WH, my only complaint is why the hell is Beyonce’s MOM still tagging along, every where she goes?, If I where Jay Z I’d eliminate the mother-in-law tag along %#BS%#
Man, these kinds of posts always bring in the college kids who subscribe to the right… wrong wing agenda. It is indicative of a great deal of cynicism on their parts. They get in here pretending to not be for Republicans or Democrats, one way or another, all the while weaving veiled hate-filled remarks in their “impartial” commentary. Well:
“WE DON’T BELIEVE YOU. YOU NEED MORE PEOPLE.”
Also, these kinds of tricks are the reason Obama is in the White House in the first place. You underestimated the people. We’re smarter than you. LEARN!
Daniel says:
Kirk C: Racism? How about some lyrics?
Jay Z: we do dirt like worms
produce g’s like sperm
’til legs spread like germs
I got extensive hoes, with expensive clothes
Toby Keith: American Girls and American Guys
We’ll always stand up and salute
We’ll always recognize
When we see Old Glory Flying
There’s a lot of men dead
So we can sleep in peace at night
When we lay down our head
This is about image, not white and black. Decency, not race. There would not be any negative comments if it had been Darius Rucker sitting there.
This is an embarrassment to our country. I didn’t serve in the Marines to see these fools in our White House. Makes me really question what’s going on at the top.
D. says:
Daniel wrote, “This is about image, not white and black. Decency, not race. There would not be any negative comments if it had been Darius Rucker sitting there.”
==========
Let me tell ya, I wasn’t going to post anything until I read this last post. As a person of color who wasn’t even born in this great country of ours, I ask what is this country coming to? But again, I saw it coming. I believe what the country is becoming has its positive side, i.e., Obama becoming President. However, I don’t see how this idolization of hip pop does not bring the country to its knees in the near future. Obviously these kinds happenings will probably push the middle of America to the side of the evil racists. Who are we kidding here? Because the country is great, anyone has the potential of making it. All it takes sometimes is a little luck and some effort. But we have to very conscious of what represents true backbone of the country’s greatness. Ask yourself this question: could hip pop make America the great country that it is? Yes, it is a product of how great the country is.
These pictures are ridiculous. Jayz is a thug. Bottom line. It has nothing to do with race. I am sick of african americans using race as an excuse to protect other african americans who commit crimes including MURDER (OJ simpson) , RAPE (KOBY) , and theft ( too many to count). I am not a racist but come on……I am sick of African americans abusing their sudden hold in power to put down other races…notice on TV how they always put down other races such as asians….notice also how whenever there is an interracial couple it is always an african american MAN with a white whore…..I am sick of african american males who think that they are cool and jiggy or whatever the have in that damn ebonic language…I know I am being a bit racist, but how can you not??? African Americans are the MOST racist people I know…see their attitude towards other races…mexicans, spanish, asians, etc….So get this jigga out of the chair which he does not deserve…
my last comment may have been inappropriate….but I had to vent after seeing this thug in the chair….i did not vote for anyone else but obama to be in that chair…black or white…. period….
As far as the race issue, its true that african american men seem to think that somehow they can portray this image that they are better, cooler, and stronger and more hip then the rest of the races…when was the last time you saw a mexican being portrayed as cool or hip AND part of society ( not some gangster or thief). When was the last time you saw an asian being portrayed as cool or hip not a genious math crunching nerd…when was the last time you saw a white dude who was portrayed as cool or hip…see mariah careys video of the geek who fixes her computer……bottom line is that I am sick of african american guys who think that they are the only ones to act cool…so go to hell Jay z, you will never occupy that chair…another african american man does..one who deserves it
Ohio says:
It is the President’s House. The People elected Him. The President can invite whom he wishes.
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Ken Donnelly says:
The FOURTH REICH is coming the gas chambers will be reignited for the niggers!!!
YN OUGHT TO CLOSE THE COMMENTS OUT SO THAT NO MORE OF THESE FOX NEWS KOOL-AID DRINKING FOOLS CAN FURTHER COMMENT. YN, Y’ALL WILL STILL GET THE HITS! JUST DON’T LET EM COMMENT.
YN OUGHT TO CLOSE THE COMMENTS OUT SO THAT NO MORE OF THESE FOX NEWS KOOL-AID DRINKING FOOLS CAN FURTHER COMMENT. YN, Y’ALL WILL STILL GET THE HITS! JUST DON’T LET EM COMMENT…
Kate says:
Illuminati….
obummerguy says:
obummer.
Kirk C says:
daniel, when i hear “decency”, i think thought police and all the fascism that comes with it; the inability to accept that people are free to think and express what they want as guaranteed under the first amendment. in your sphere, who decides what is “decent”? and are the adults in your world that in need of protection from adult content?
btw, would you feel the same way if a world famous director of incredibly graphic violent movies posed for the same pictures (i.e. james cameron)? or how about an author that regularly delves into sexual deviancy, psychotic behavior, and foul language (stephen king)?
also, i like your two examples of lyrics there. clearly you haven’t heard the all the lyrics to all the songs for each of the artists i’ve mentioned (willie nelson, tony bennett, neil diamond, josh groban, taylor swift, or toby keith) and jay-z’s. one data point means nothing to me.
you’re also incapable of looking outside the box in which you exist to appreciate that not all people come from the same background and socioeconomic conditions. you’re also incapable of appreciating that all these artists (jay-z and the musicians, movie directors, fiction authors) are also playing different games with different rules in which different strategies have to be employed to succeed.
on a side note, i understand that you have different taste, and that is perfectly fine. but also take the time to understand what these artists do and have become as a result of their current fame and station in our society. do you even know how involved with the UN’s clean water program jay-z is? like many other stars, he has risen from his humble beginnings, achieved success, and chosen to become a responsible citizen of this nation and the world.
but back to my bottom line, you sound like an adult, and if we’re truly all adults here, can’t you understand that there are adult artists who put out adult songs with adult content? it’s the same thing as any form of popular media. are we encouraged to act as indecent as some of the characters we watch on screen or read in books? of course not. why should music be held to some arbitrarily higher standard? this whole thought police BS freaks me out even more because you and your ilk hide behind the guise of patriotism or “the american way” for your intolerance of the first amendment.
the fact that jay-z is an adult musician who makes adult albums with adult songs containing adult content intended for adult audiences shouldn’t be held against him any more than any other artist out there.
if it’s not racism, you’re discriminating against the “parental advisory: explicit lyrics” sticker. either way, it’s messed up.
Kirk C says:
jigga,
get your facts straight, you ignorant punk. first off, it’s spelled “kobe”. second, he use racism to beat the rape case against him. in fact he didn’t win because he fought the case, but more that the case fell apart. the overzealous DA looking to get re-elected withheld crucial defense evidence, which in case you don’t know anything about the law, is illegal to do.
btw, what evidence was this that he withheld? first off the “victim” changed her story with each iteration. second, the dna testing of her and her clothing came back with the viable sperm of at least THREE men. it’s the same BS that got tyson in trouble. i’m not here to defend either kobe or tyson, but if you’re rich and famous, you better be really smart because there are plenty of wacked out psycho women out there who will target you.
btw, i’m not weighing in on his guilt or innocence, but just ask ben roethlisberger.
Kirk C says:
jigga,
btw, the DA then got reprimanded by the CO state bar and he lost his re-election. bottom line, he was a shitty attorney bringing a BS trumped up case against a famous person in hopes of getting re-elected and he got burned by the judge, the opposing counsel, the media, and the people of CO.
justice prevailed. btw, learn the law. it would make you sound much less idiotic.
LeoB says:
It is quite disgusting to see the comments that are on here regarding this picture. The White House is open for all Americans to request the opportunity to visit. Additionally, all visitors are pre-screened prior to being granted permission. Therefore, you all need to chill and back off President Obama. I just think that the fear that was planted in the hearts of white people by their parents against black people is evident by these comments. Bush and his cronies raped this country for the past 8 years and you all do not seem to have a problem with that.
Now, like it or not Mr. Obama is the President and as such you all just need to shut the hell up and wait to hit the polls in 2012. It is quite evident that he will never be able to satisfy you suckers. Now, face the facts he is the first of many more BLACK, HISPANIC OR ASIAN Presidents to come. White people your age of being the dominant voice is over so shut the F%*k up deal with it.
Blacks have been cooking, washing and cleaning your asses for decades, now it is fultime we get our just due. Pay back a bitch ain’t it!!!!
Can’t really figure out why whites hate black people so much. Your racism makes you a devil and you need to get Jesus in your life. Oh, you hate Jesus too! Find out where Jesus was born and get back to me. President Obama will be damn if he do or damn if he doesn’t. It’s really sickening. Let me break down the electorate for you. For reelection, all Obama needs is 30% of the whites to win. 3 out of 10. You hide behind your your emails and say what you really feel. Your president, George Bush, destroyed this country and now you want to blame Obama for trying to save the U.S. -Under George Bush- 4,000 soldiers killed, 10,000 injured , 40,000 Iraqis killed (some where children) -ran of debt to 1 trillion. If you came out and said, you hate blacks and you are a card carrying member of the KKK, then you will get my respect.
Ashamed says:
This is ridiculous… what the hell is going on in this country?
Last time the WH was opened up like this was when the “starstruck” Clintons were there…. really sad…
Victor says:
I don’t see the big deal. They were allowed into the room for a special tour. It’s just a conference room anyways, not that important. Everyone is dressed appropriately, and no one is disrespecting anything. They’re just sitting down (which I’m sure they were allowed to by whoever was giving the tour) and taking a picture. Anyone who was given the same access would of wanted to do the same. It has nothing to do with race, they’re just people plain and simple.
honestly….I don’t support the president anymore…im tired of all these pictures showing up of this shit and little solution to the problems he said he would fixed….
beatpusha says:
Jigga,
U are a disgrace to whatever race you are!!!! Get a life and stop letting an event like Jay-Z being in the white house cause you to go on a racist rant. Jay-Z was visiting, he didnt buy the damn house U ignorant piece of ish! Jay-Z has just as much right to visit the white house as anybody else. Hip Hop fans should be happy to see hip hop music continue to grow and mature with Jay-Z as one of the leaders. George Bush, as president, was one of the biggest thugs/bullies that ever paced the white house floor. How about Ronald Reagan- Thug! I could continue but it’s redundant and just because you have a high profile position and you steal and kill and rob people don’t make you any better than a hip hop artist who writes a song. I’m tired of people like you jigga that can’t stand to see black people making it. So what if you voted for Obama! Get a life and stop worrying about what african-americans or any other race for that matter is doing and check yo self. LOSER! Keep it moving Jay-Z and thanks for showing the world that you can come from the streets and make major power moves through hip hop!
M'chel says:
FEELIN KATE’S COMMENT..
I BEEN READIN’ UP ON THAT..
BUT THIS IS REALLY MAKIN ME
WONDER WHERE OBAMA’S HEAD
IS RITE ABOUT NOW…
THIS IS NOT A GOOD LOOK…
THEY SHOULD BE IN A BOOTH
NOT!! THE WHITE HOUSE..
You stupid MuthaPhuckas!! ARE YOU PEOPLE SERIOUS? Ask yourself, why can’t he tour the white house? What’s the big phuckin’ deal? Just because IN HIS RHYMES he’s a thug don’t mean sh!t!! He went went from the crack house to the white house on yo b!tch ass!! You mad? For what? THAT’S WHAT THIS NATION IS COMING TO!! A BUNCH OF HATERS!! What did he do to you? That’s just ludicrous! Anyone can get a your of the white house. Now don’t get it twisted. I’m not fan of his lyrics nor his image, but its his right as an American citizen to visit the White House! Don’t hate, Congratulate!! Besides, God don’t like ugly!! Oh and by the way, I am a young AFRICAN AMERICAN MAN! Just so you’re not confused.
MikeB says:
I have no problem with Jay-Be or anyone else touring the White House, or the situation room as long as they understand what is “appropriate”. Do I like that he sold drugs at one time? Writes lyrics that objectify women and glorify for personal profit a lifestyle without morals? No. Do I think he takes some of his “profit” and does some good things with it? Yes. Which does more of his wealth go to though….Self promotion or Philantropy? Don’t know but I can guess.
There are some things out their that adults should understand, that are “off limits and innappropriate” without being told…… The fact that many here, equate these things are based on race shows how confused the hip-hop generation is.
Absolutely there are ceilings and barriers regarding race relations that still need to be broken. Absolutely Black America has as much racism within its subculture as White America. Lets not go down the road of why….. Its there. This should have nothing to do with a level of personal conduct in the White House……… The WhiteHouse is not a shopping Mall or a Luxury Hotel.
It is hallowed ground for our country. Respect and deference to the office of President (by extension where the president sits) must be shown at all times. Self promotional opportunities must be secondary (they obvioulsy were not here).
Again, the fact that many here want to trivilize the significance of this unwritten rule shows a lack of understanding of historical precident. This is not a “glass ceiling” issue. This is a right and wrong thing. Jay-Be and all who support his conduct here, are WRONG. I would say this if the Pope, Steven Speilberg, Donald Trump, Bill Gates or the Dali Lamma sat in that seat….. Its not for everyone… You have to work for and be elected to sit in that seat…. You have to earn it.
Ya don’t see anyone sitting in the King or Queens throne other than the King or Queen in any nation that has a King or Queen do ya? Would you think its ok if someone did? If you do think its ok, you have some serious respect issues that effect your decision making process, and probably how you are perceived by others. It may not matter to you, but it will impact your life opportunities, like it or not.
I did not vote for Obama. Not because of color, but because I dissagree with the direction he wanted to take our country when it came time to vote. Regardless, he is my President and though I disagree with him most of the time, he and the office he was elected to needs to be respected by me and every citizen of this country. Some things are NOT for everyone.
Tom Brendza says:
Sorry, but the room that Jay-Z is photographed in is NOT the Situation Room in the basement of the West Wing of the White House. Absolutely not. It may be another conference room in the White House, but it is NOT the Situation Room.
Karaze says:
I can only see people unleashing their hate rate towards the success of Jigga and I think its time for us to accept the facts when they show up.
Freemind says:
What a great example for the kids!! Rap about drugs,sex,murder, and materialism enough and you’ll be invited to the White House. I’ve heard Jay-Z and Obama communicate quite a bit through text messages. Sick to see the Hollywood wealth lording over us in the White House.
Confused says:
@ Tom Branza
Um, CNN confirmed from White House aides that the tour included the Situation Room. I am an Obama fan, but I could see someone quickly snapping a photo and sending it within seconds. I do not know if I would hold Obama, or his administration, responsible, but this definitely shows tactlessness from Jay-Z, who I normally see as a influencial black leader.
What was he thinking taking this picture??
nukles says:
america no mo’…only in this twilight zone america we can have a convicted criminal who cannot (legally) vote for the president have the opportunity to sit in his chair. that’s why we can’t allow any more niggez to be president ever again and that includes the clintens.
Tom Brendza says:
@Confused
Thanks for the update re: CNN. I should not have sounded so certain. I was convinced that it was not the Situation Room because it was supposed to be highly restricted access, but apparently that is not the case, since it appears that several other people have visited as well, and there are no security issues at stake. President Obama is the President and can have anyone he wants come and visit him in his home. Since there is no security issue, I have a hard time seeing what the uproar is about. I am not an Obama supporter, but I cannot find fault with the President over this. Jay-Z could be taken to task for taking liberties with President Obama’s furniture, and I am a little shocked that anyone but the President would sit in the President’s seat for a photo op, but I am guessing that the visit was supposed to be private, and those pics were not supposed to be published.
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Venus says:
is it really that serious? It’s not like Obama was in the picture with a 40 of Colt 45, Or Mrs. Obama was getting her Sasha Fierce on!! Anybody can go to the White House and sit and take pictures…Does anyone here even know why Jay-Z was there? My god people have you nothing better to do? Folks will always have something negative to say about African Americans no matter what we do…A black man robs a liquor store…leads to all black people are thieves…When in fact White folks are the ORIGINAL THIEVES!!! Hell white folks stole PEOPLE!
uhlexus says:
sooooo yal mad cuz j n da chair , get ova it dammm!! yal r such douche bags. .. dont h8 the playa hate da game losers. nd anybdy can tour da dam wh/bh ha! so da fck is up wif all this non sense u guys r such haters . er bdy did sumn n they past , so what he sold drugs shit he turnd his life arnd and hes doing it the right way. . assholes.. .by the way i went to the show the nex day and it was liiive haha. trey ima marry u sumday, ,plz come bck to norfolk
uhlexus says:
love ya cmmnt venus, , ,they kills me makn it seem like a.a is crazy shit yal caucasions do insane shit, ,yal b on sum teddy bundy type iish…
nukles says:
For all of you who think it’s no big deal…how about you let a white child molester come live with your little sister…oh don’t worry he “turned his life around”.
yeah it’s cool they got their pics in that room and I would do it too if they let me, do you know why they don’t ? only 2 kinds of people qualify 1. those who really belong there such as the president and his trusted staff and 2. black fuking rapper who is admired by the presidents kids and his black security staff.
Are you all stupid? the “situation room” is not a public musium that you go in with a $5 ticket. Where is the respect? if we (as americans) treat this office as a “no big deal” then why the hell should any of our enemies give us respect? I can assure you that they are in fact laughing at us and you dumb ass comments.
Hey dumb ass “VENUS”…white people stole your people but your people have been slaughthering black dumb ass people like you for centuries in Africa and the U.S. over $$ , land and power….so don’t make it sound like you are all innocent nice folks…dumb asses are everyhere – just look at yourself!
justthe facts says:
the real estate value just went down over $700k. fucking sad.
Hank Waters says:
You won’t see a picture of willie nelson or tony bennett or neil diamond or josh groban or taylor swift or toby keith or anyone else sitting in the situation room. Only obama could do something like that. Nobody gets access to the situation room like this except under this socialist administration it doesn’t matter since they’re working hard to destroy this country as we know it.
STEVEN says:
rs, keep hating. The right wingers will nomatter what. No matter what black people do, these rs will never give us credit. Because they have denied us a level field to advance in many other fields, the ingenuity of our people came about with a new kind of art which has produced people like Jay Z. Now they are trashing it because they see many kids making it. They one who is of color who makes it. True there have been some who have misbehaved, but so are some of the right wingers, only that they are no as famous for their transgressions to be all over the media. When they had political power, look at what happened to the country. The economy completely collapsed. Obama was given the emptiest, broken economy than any president in history, and now they expect him to fix it in two years, what has taken them thirty years to break! These people are damn fools. The bad thing is they have managed to convince a sizable number of the ignorant portion of their race. It’s sad, because if these people were a little educated, they would see through all this crap… Man, that’s why they want to abolish the department of education, so they can keep even more white people in the dark.
But we wont allow them. Damn right wingers…”you are not the only ones that vote” we will always beat your vote, even if by one!
CenterRight says:
I wonder did they all sleep in the Lincoln bedroom afterwards?
And dare I wonder how much they had to ‘pay’ to ‘play’?
Slick Barry!
Phoebe says:
Absolutely ridiculous!!!!
MikeB says:
Venus & uhLexus……. What does matter to you???? Anything?
In order to be taken seriously, one has to stand for something. Respect something, work and accomplish something. If everyone can sit in that chair for their own purposes, then what is the value of the office of President? (I ask this, because that is what leaders in other countries will ask about the presidency as they concoct schemes to take advantage of this country and citizens).
If you want to be trivial about trivial matters fine. No problem. The office of President needs to be respected. No matter if the occupant is black white brown or purple. And while the occupant of the office of President OTUS can pretty much do as they please, they must be careful (as well as those who speak/act on behalf of the President) of their actions because they have “ripple effects” seen and unseen. That is what happens when you are the occupant of the most powerful office in the world. Whoever allowed this picture to be made public has no clue about “ramifications” and i’m guessing neither do either of you…….
I am concerned about ramifications. If Jay -Be was concerned about ramifications for this country vs. his own self promotion, we would not be discussing this here. If people like Rahm Emanuel and David Axelrod really cared about America and had any sense of duty to the office of President (they service the office 1st the person 2nd….. or at least they are supposed too), they would never have let this see the light of day.
So quit with the black vs. white racism crap. It is way beyond that low level noise. Examples of a President, and an administration occupied with the abandonment of presidential protocol, are dangerous for this country, and are indicators to the world of presidential capabilities…… Or lack there of. Wake up Hip-Hop generation. it will be your world soon, if there is anything left the rate we are going.
pedro maldonado says:
Jay looks right at home doesn’t he? I wonder what he’s thinking…… do what thou wilt. maybe…………if u don’t know what that phrase means look it up I bet you will be talkin then. If u have two eyes then u should look deeper into jay z….
arty says:
Why did President invite the chimp that mauled that broad in CT. to the White House ? At least they wrestled a suit onto him .
The only celeb that should be allowed into the Situation Room is The Situation.
Terry Sands says:
“Chimp?” Arty, please keep your racist stuff to yourself. Disgusting, tasteless, racist, infantile
This is f*** up how cum dese dum ass celebs praising the devil if they syin dey believe n god this dnt mke sence , expecialy trey songz ! hate im & beyonce + jay z weep wat u so……… so EVIL BITCHES!
What a cool picture! I am a huge Jay Z fan and a huge rap music fan in general and I listen to most of the rap music thats out there and watch all the hottest Rap & Hip hop music videos and I have to say that Jay Z has been at the top of his game for an eternity and hes still one of the most respected rap music artists out there. And this picture shows how far he has come in his life going from being a street hustler to being picture in the White House because hes a rap music superstar.
Jay Z the new Barack Obama? lol… Jay Z got some business skilss (proven). Although he should stick on making new hip hop songs as we can still expect that even he isn’t that good as before anymore.
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OHKAY BAPHOMET U TOOK A LIL TOO FAR. NOW IM IN IT FOR ONE DONT GO HATING ON NIGGAS WHO MADE IT IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY CAUSE UR ASSS CANT SING A LICK AND 2 TREY SONGZ ISMNT A HOOD RAT THAMNK YOU VERY MUCH AND 3 BEFORE U JUDGE SOMEONE JUDGE YOURSELF U LIL JEALOUS ASS bitch
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@lindyyr posted these pics first, but it’s cool. Great pics, t4p!
those are @lindyyr’s personal pics, but whatever.
From Marcy Project to The White House!
The World Should Be That Way.
Pause. is that Kev?
That credit should go to me, @LindyyR. It’s whatever! Im glad I could share the pictures with you guys though. :)))) ENJOY!
Thank you! 🙂
ALL THEM JIGGA HATERS GOT THE GAS GACE AFTER SEEIN’ THOSE PICS!!!!! YA’LL NIGGAS SICK RITE ABOUT NOW, HUH??!!! BUHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! KEEP ‘EM MAD JAY!!!!!!
DON’T HATE ON MY OPINION!!!!
If niggas aint hate before they will now…who am i kiddin they been hatin Ha!
Who’s the guy with the glasses?
The one on the right is Kevin Liles.
Marcy to madison Square to The White House. Everytime you see Hov he’s pushing hip hop.
FUCK MAC DISELS OPINION!!
And people think this dude is not with elites, such as those that are involve in illuminati like things. .
Dame Dash…….YOU FUCKED UP
*Tips hat*
THE CARTERS!
First Hoe-Kardashian and Lamar O-dumB go to the White House. Now Trey and Hov? So I need my sister to suck flop R&B dick on video and hook me up with a baller, OR I need to invent sex. or glorify the dope game and ocassionally rap about “bitches” not being a problem. Then and only THEN will I be so fortunate as to meet the President of the Free World. This Can’t Be Life.
@ IllaDouche
IT’S mac D-I-E-S-E-L U FUCKIN’ DUMMY!!!!! IF U CAN’T SPELL IT THEN DON’T TRY AT ALL U SHITHEAD!!!!! RESPECT YA PIMP!!!! U UNGRATEFUL HOE!!!!! BUHAHAHAHA!!!!! GET LOST U PIECE OF SHIT!!!!
DON’T HATE ON MY OPINION!!!!
OK THIS IS THE WHITE HOUSE BUT WHERE IS THE PRESIDENT…
CORNBALL
jigga looking alil too comfortable in that seat under the seal…
“Y’all should be afraid of what im gonna do next…” – President Carter?
@monsterondamic
DONT GET FOOLED JAY Z IS NOT YET A MASON BUT TRYIN SO HARD TO BE.
CORNY GAYS CANT BE MASON…ITS LOGICAL
there goes @baphomet SUCKING JAY-Z OFF AGAIN!
hahaha baphomet. still trying to give shit to dude? your favorite rapper ever go to the white house? what about yourself? give respect where respect is due.
He met Obama big deal. I’m from da Chi & played balls against him b4 his run @ da Office. I guess it is a big deal 2 you star/celebrity love niggas
@lup………………….. baphomet favorite rapper is nelly he and he is doin underwear ads while Jay-z is in the white house chillin with obama
I DONT RIDE WITH DRUGS DEALERS LIKE GAY Z MY HOUSE IS TOO NICE FOR THAT.
BTW I JUST ASK A QUESTION:WHERE IS OBAMA? I BET HE WAS SO ASHAMED TO BE SEEN WITH A 42 YEARS CORNBALL WITH HIS 20 YEARS BARBIE AND THIS HOOD RAT TREY SONGZ
I CAN UNDERSTAND OBAMA. WHO WANT A PHOTO WITH A CORNBALL?
AND VEGA AND LUP STOP LYIN JAY Z IS NOT A MASON. HE STILL DONT PASS HIS TESTS WE ALL KNOWS IT
BUT BAPH THANKS HIM FOR THE “FREE ” PUBLICITY
“THE CEILING JAY ,THE CEILIng”
never said he was not a mason! you just mad cause nelly is not there
@VEGA YOUR FAVORITE RAPPER IS UNDER FEDERAL INVESTIGATION YOU BETTER WATCH HIS BACK THIS IS JUST THE BEGINING
Jay-Z Caught Up In Federal Investigation Over Casino Venture
New York Governor DAVID PATERSON has denied rumours his friendship with JAY-Z influenced him to approve a new race track and casino venture.
Bosses at event promotion company Aqueduct Entertainment Group (AEG) landed a lucrative multi-million dollar contract from New York state officials in January (10) to upgrade the existing Aqueduct Race Track venue and turn it into a top race track and gaming site – known as a racino – the only legal gambling place in the city.
But the ethics surrounding Paterson’s choice of contractor has been called into question after it was revealed Jay-Z holds a seven per cent stake in AEG via his firm Gain Global Investments Network LLC.
The rap superstar established a friendship with Paterson after they teamed up to stage his star-studded 9/11 benefit concert at the Big Apple’s Madison Square Garden last September (09).
Jay-Z signed a deal with AEG executives later that month – but the agreement has prompted a federal investigation into whether Paterson showed unfair favour to AEG’s contract bid as a result of the star’s involvement in the company.
AEG spokesman Jonathan Rosen has dismissed the accusations, insisting the hip-hop mogul’s widespread appeal prompted them to court the star.
Rosen tells the New York Post, “Given (Jay-Z’s) superstardom and his long and deep connection to New York, the partners thought he could bring a unique perspective to shaping a facility that would truly be an entertainment destination.
“The partners were looking to bring in someone who could bring marketing and community advice to the team.”
A spokeswoman for Paterson has also denied the rap connection played a role in the Governor’s decision.
She says, “There is absolutely no relationship between Governor Paterson’s friendship with Jay-Z and the choice of AEG.”
cuz Hov’s niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice!
DRUG DEALER+ FEDERAL INESTIGATION= TI AND VICK VACATION
Nelly + 5 singles = Underwear model!!……………You know damn well jay-z will not be charge with this.Save your breath hommie
HOW IN THE HELL YOU CAN TAKE PICS AT WHITE WITHOUT THE PRESIDENT?
BTW BEYONCE AND HIS MOTHER WERE THERE TOO AND LETS BE REAL BEYONCE WAS THE ONLY RELEVANT INTERNATIONAL CELEB IN THIS ROOM:
GAY IS A LOCAL CORNBALL WHO USE WHORIHANNA TO GET EUROPEAN AUDIENCE ATTENTION
AND TREY GAY IS A ONE HIT WONDER WHO STRUGGLE LIKE AN ANIMAL TO GET A CERTIFIED GOLD ALBUM…
SO WHY DONT YOU MENTION BEYONCE THE ONLY REAL CELEB ON THE PIC?
NO HE WONT BE CHARGED BU I’M GLAD HE IS HUMILIATING LIKE THAT.
IT S ONLY THE BEGINING;
AND STOP WITH YOUR OBSESSION WITH NELLY I’VE ALSO MENTIONNED EMINEM THE GAME & 50 CENT & EVEN TUPAC USE TO SHOW HIS CHEST
INFACT JAY Z IS THE ONLY ONE WHO CANT SINCE HE IS A BURGER MEALS ADDICT LMAO.
I KNOW YOU GOT A CRUSH ON NELLY BODYBUILT BODY BUT NOT FOR ME HE IS NOT MY FAV RAPPER SORRY TRY AGAIN LAME
AT THE SAME TIME GAY Z IS HUMILIATED EVERYWHERE WITH THIS FED INVESTIGATION;
THIS IS THE FIRST STEP TO TI AND VIC VACATION
@BAPHOMET
3 Things:
1. Shut tha fuck up.
2. Learn how to spell and formulate grammatically (too big of a word) correct sentences.
3. Shut tha fuck up.
U should be happy that Jay is rubbin’ elbows with the President. It may not be shit to u, but there r ppl out there that have the hope of one day being succesful enough to make lil history like this. Nigga tell the truth, in 1999, hell in 2003 did u even think Jay would be big enough to be cool with the President??? Hell, did u even think we would ever SEE a black president???? No, so shut tha fuck up and be happy. Faggot…
The president was taking the picture of the president! and lets be real here you know damn well beyonce would not be here if jay-z did not have something to do for it think about it and jay-z already had a european audience! lets not forget Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life………
NAME AN EUROPEAN HIT WITHOUT ONE OF THAT FEMALES ON FEATURING?
NO YOU CANT.
STFU AND SIT DOWN SOMEWHERE
GAY Z IS A CORNBALL WITH NO CLASS
HE CAN DO WHAT HE WANTHE STILL LOOK LIKE A CAMEL
i am just letting you know who is your favorite you are the one who said nelly 50 cent and eminem mad more money then jay-z and that they can retire ……lets not 4get what you said you faggot
i just said it you ass!! VOL 2 HARD KNOCK LIFE THE CD!!
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“The president was taking the picture of the president”==>SINCE WHEN HOOD RATS WITH CAMEL FACE ARE PRESIDENT?LMFAO DONT BE DELUSIONNAL
beyonce would not be here if jay-z did not have something to do for it==>OPEN UP YOU EYES BEYONCE WAS VERY SUCCESSFUL WITH THE DC AND THE PEDOPHILE JAY Z WASNT THERE.
SHE DONT NEED HIM THAT IS WHY MATTEW KNOWLES HATE HIM SO MUCH HE KNOWS HE IS USING HIS DAUGHTER
DONT TALK ABOUT GAY Z MONEY BASED ON CORRUPTION PLEASE.
AS BABY SAID HE IS NOT AS RICHER AS HE CLAIMS;
ANYWAY I LET YOU STANNING FOR A FAT CORNBALL WITH NO CLASS STRAIGHT FROM THE HOOD AND WHO IS STILL DEALING DRUG AND WEARING JUSTIN BIEBER PANTS AT 40.
YOU ARE DELUSINNAL AND PATHETIC
AT LEAST SOME READER KNOW NOW WHO GAY Z IS
Go ahead BAPHOMET stay sucking that jay-z dick!
Damn, no Jeezy or Beans. Ha!
EVEN HIS WIFE BEYONCE DONT SUCK HIS CAMEL DICK
WHY SHOULD I DO THAT LMAO
I DONT SUCK STERIL DICKS SORRY
^ You got some SERIOUS problems
Stop with this back and forth noneseness before i ban the both of yous from the comments.
English must be Baphomet’s 2nd language. I’m trying to read his posts but it is painful. That is all.
@BAFAGGOT
u clearly have something against the man, did he not stop and take a picture with you somewhere or not give u an autograph?
That’s some blatant hating saying jay aint a celeb and he ain’t big over in Europe. And u calling him gay too? Wow u must not see what he goes home to evrynight. I ain’t gonna be on jays nutts, but imma give respect where respect is due. U on the other need to get ur panties undone and respect that we gotta a two brothers up in the white house and they ain’t working the kitchen
dude does not know hip hop!
B. Dot, PLEEEEEEEAAAAASSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEE PLEEAAAASSSSSEEEEEEE PLLLLEEEAAAASSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEE (in the James Brown voice) ban this faggot BAPHOMET from the comments section. This can’t even determine when to put commas and periods in between his sentences. Jus readin’ his comments remind me of that kid in high school that talked shit about everybody but couldn’t read out loud without sounding like he was on a 3rd grade level. He writes like how he talks! I hate ppl like that! That shit is so obnoxious…
*This guy
doing it big
ewwww grown men bickering over grown men? tuck in ya skirts ladies,
Holy crap I know the guy wit the glasses. Effin a
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cocky ass mo’fuckers
im going to try to keep this short…this picture like all others, is worth a millon words. most importantly The President is not in the shot. its also important to note that we dont know if they’re in the big house or not. if, in fact they are…good for them. on another note…what else does this photo symbolize? if i havent learned anythimg from this whole ‘jayhova’ ordeal is that EVERYTHING he dose publicly holds type of extra meaning. in this case i think its simple. he is sending a very clear message to the rap/hip hop world as a whole. TI is out. Weezy F. Baby going in. finally 50 baby moma house burning is catching up to him. he trying to leave his mark because the rap is about to make a quick shift. the south is here. dont sleep on it. also, as a person that jams Trey Songz…i 100% dont understand why he is there? jay only fcuking with him because he hot right now & to take a shot at Chris Brown. man, im tired of typing. i could go all day. one last thing i forgot to mention…its a guy from Canda about to drop also. his name is Drake.
*does
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This looks fake….why the fuck is Obama meeting Trey-fucking-Songz?!
cant believe the guy who “Invented Sex” is meeting the president.. there wasnt anyone else?
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barack a mason jay a mason…u rele think jays rap music n his og sooo successful rap career got him in the white house lol come now! n trey songs? lol first kloe kardashian meeting barack now trey n jay
lmao whose next souljah boy to meet barack? nigga obama jus b lettin anybody in dat bitch…
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they aint give my man jeezy clearance??
fuck them they all look bought to me,tm103 where u at??
Macdiesel on every page…………….hahahahhaa
soon a baby with beyonce carter-knowles
50 years old, end of career like MJ
but still wit the breathe of life
50 to 55 vacationz
than from 55 to 60 Y.O… great humanitary & diverses business venture around da politic n social world and around 60 years old jigga as a senator, maybe 57 years
stay tuned, jayz iz on the way for that. politics as usual
Obama on the text white Louie boat shows come here let me coach you… Jay doing it big!!!!!
what a waste of time looking at these pictures. No comment on the current state of the country from this bitch.
Crazy…
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i dindn’t know who Ja-z was until he got togheter with miss beyonce,i don’t know who made her the queen but to me her face is a boring thing to look at. i used to like her but she doesn’t move to my beat anymore, there is no hate here, but lets move on
The photos are nice and official looking. I wonder though if they are really in the Obama residence.
I think not.
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I wonder what is Jay-Z’s thinking on this? Aside from the folks that think this is “cool”, I wonder if a lot of people are going to see this photo as disrespectful to the office of the Presidency.
And Chris Brown is in this pic? The majority of Americans know this guy as someone who hits women.
I’ll bet Fox News will love this picture.
Heads Of State don’t get an “unscheduled visit” w/Mr. Obama. So is the “unscheduled visit” to the Obama residence real or is it Memorex? I’m having fun w/the “unscheduled visit”.
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Listen, just a little jealous, cannot believe this power couple got there before me. Admire them both.
But I am thinking positive… my presidential ‘red letter’ day will come. As the night follows the day!
I worry this picture was not a good idea…
Timing is everything in politics.
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That’s wat up!!!! Jay is in the house!!=) And for you haters out their just keep on hating.
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it looks like publicity stunt to me. I do like the dress beyonce has on.
They showed this site on CNN about Jay-z and Beyonce. Rapradar is blowing up! lol.
They just showed this site on CNN on the situation room about Jay-z and Beyonce. Rapradar is blowing up! lol.
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When they posted the rap radar pic the republican said “Jay-Z’s created more jobs than Obama” LMAO
What a bunch of haters! If ud ont have anything nice to say than dont say it at all. SO ELEMENTARY!!!!!! Trey songz is there because he was clearly on tour with J. They were there b4 the concert. I dont care if Obama was in the picture or not! It would be a great experience 4 any1 to visit the White House. Come on ppl stop hating. Be some sort of encourgament, cuz clearly they are doing SOMETHING right. Get on there level. Where is Chris Brown? THANKS!
This is the white house with a V10 engine on 5th gear. Great to have someone such as Hov there. Did they perform?
These photos are as disrespectful of the office of President as the notorious Olympic snowboarder posing with a woman biting the medal and his crotch. Too bad we can’t ask Obama to leave the “olympic village” . Is Obama crazy?!!!!! I have been trying for over a year to present an automated medical management software that would unify hospitals, physicians, clinics, insurance co, Medicare/Medical and decrease billions of dollars of waste in our current system… but no… he would rather have beyonce and jayzee mugging it up in the white house.
I am truly disgusted.
Don’t be a hater. This is the People’s house.
This picture for Jay Z’s personal scrap book I have no problem with for commercialization of the private sector enterprise that is Jay Z & Beyoncee’ hell yes…… There are some tables you have to be elected to sit and be photographed at for public consumption…….. That is one of them.
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Obama and his team have no clue regarding protocol, as evidence by these photos being released. His infatuation with celebrity and dissconnect from reality should be a concern. It should raise a flag. What stunt will be next??? I don’t care if the President is gay, black, purple, democrat, or republican or whatever……… There are certain protocols a president must adhere to, so he can be taken seriously by the people he was elected to lead, and on the world stage. This is just another “bow”.
When will he and his administration learn (I certainly hope with all that is going on in the world today, that Obama did not personally authorize this). People need to see this president differently now then when he was running for office. Take off the blinders, and get “hip” to the shell game going on. “Playa” has a new meaning in D.C. and if you don’t understand that, then your the one getting “played”.
That’s not a real picture
ok person before me you need to chill
because its not that terrible that they sat in a bunch of seats in the white house
JayZ for Prez 16′
how does it feel to make cnn?
Are you guys serious? Rachel, do you see the president in that picture? I sure don’t. So what makes you think that he stopped doing his work during their tour? Do we even know that he was at The White House during their tour? There are tours everyday at the White House, there have been for decades, but since you aren’t too happy that your guy lost, I’m sure the President Obama can do no right in your eyes.
MikeB, did this picture come with the security code to enter that room? What protocol has been breached? It’s a room with chairs. No secret documents laying around, no red button to be pushed.
Some people seem so senseless due to extreme bitterness.
They better enjoy it while it lasts, obama won’t be voted back in. Failure. Lame duck. He’ll be back on gov cheese in no time.
It’s called the Siutation Room people, and when the President is not in it surrounded by members of the NSA it just another conference room. It’s not like he gave Jigga the code or keys to get back in whenever he wants. The White House gives tours almost every day, sure not everyone gets the grand tour, but it’s at the discretion of the White House and I have no problem with that. President Bush invited 270 guests to stay in the Lincoln Bedroom in his first term. You think Steven Spielberg, who was amongst them, didn’t see any and everything that he wanted? He just didn’t show his pictures, if he took any, around. But that’s more a comment on the subject of the photos and less on the President of the United States. There’s no disrespect here.
Oh, and another thing. Why is it that the internet has become such a haven for closet racists like Frank Sparce?
Is there a crime being commited here. The group went a tour that anyone can go on. If you don’t like like it that’s your problem. By the way President Obama didn’t mess up health care Rach it has been this way for a while. This is coming from a nurse. So you should rally the people in your neck of the woods to get health care reform passed.
Steven Spielberg never shot his brother for stealing from him, or never sold crack cocaine, So there is quite a difference to have a contributing member of society in your house as a guest compared to inviting a drug dealing street punk who shoots his family members.
@ Frank Sparce:
Cheney was allowed in the White House after shooting someone in the face. Will I find any comments written by you against that? Something tells me that your opposition to these matters is quite selective.
I don’t think a hunting accident can truly be compared to domestic abuse, lol. You see hunting accidents on the news, you see domestic abuse / shootings on C.O.P.S.
Agreed. ^
Hey Les: Protocol need not be written for it to be ininherently understood. Now maybe my sensibilities are different than yours, and that is fine, but when it comes to the office of the President of the United States of America, their can be no missunderstanding.
That chair and that room are symbols of power of the American way of life and what this country stands for…….. They are symbols that should not be for sale, and should not be open to interpertation such as have here…… Some aspects of the POTUS life/responsibilities need to have NO room for interpertation. A place where mission critical decisions that potentially effect millions of people anywhere in the world should not be treated like a carnival ride for people with “access”.
Lastly these symbols should not be available to be used as a marketing instrument for a private citizen regardless of if he is a rapper, an oil tycoon, or a ditch digger. If this is acceptable, then will appear to other threatening powers in the world that the eyes of democracy are not on the ball. There is already that question being asked behind the scenes all over the world, why provide more proof just to satisfy the ego of some recording artists?
Or is it that by associating with Jay Be that the campaign for inexperienced short sighted vote for 2012 is once again the priority like it was in 2008.
Quite a difference between Sean Carter and Steven Speilberg, yes. One was born in Ohio to a electrical engineer and a concert pianist, the other to a lower income single parent home in Brooklyn. I, however, am more impressed with their similarites. They both are multi-million dollar earning entertainers who have developed philantropic streaks.
In the immortal words of the great Makaveli….”aint no nigga like me fuck Jay-Z”.
I don’t remember hearing any complaints when that fat, drug addict, pedophile Elvis Presley got his picture taken with the president. This all comes down to racism. Some people (Rachel) will never be able to accept that a black man is now the boss. If you are so disgusted by Jay Z being in the white house then why don’t YOU run for president? Then (if you are elected) you can invite all your little yenta friends over for tea parties whenever you want and there won’t be any of those pesky inner city (black) people around. Jay Z pulled himself up from the gutter to get where he is today against all odds so why can’t you? A black man is President now shut up and take it. No matter how much people try to act like they don’t care about color and try to pertend that race has nothing to do with it. Trust me, as a white guy I have seen so much racism in my life that it is amazing we all aren’t like that. It is practically a heretitary genetic defect. No white president was ever treated like this.
This more a comment on Jay Z being an idiot for allowing the publishing of this picture, and the tour staff for allowing him to sit in that chair vs. Obama allowing him to take the tour… I don’t care who it is, Jay-Z, Donald Trump, Jimmy Buffet, Ice-T, Eminem, Kid Rock, Snoop, etc., that chair is represenative of the office of the President – regardless if they are black, white, blue, or green, and sitting in that chair taking that picture is disrespectful, period. It is hilrious to me how some African Americans have to turn everything into a discussion about race. This has nothing to do with race and everything to do with class and respect for the office – regardless of color or gender.
Man, get your ass out of that seat, yo azz did not even finish high school, dumb bitch
Dearest Joe,
I’m the African American you spoke of in your last post who you have accused of turning this into a discussion on race (and ironically, I do consider myself hilarious). I did so in response to the post by Frank Sparce which intimated that after President Obama has left the White House he will be accepting welfare subsidies and eating goverment cheese. What’s hilarious about this though is while Frank is sitting somewhere dreaming of a better life for himself, our black President Obama is currenty the most powerful man in the world and is CURRENTLY eating goverment cheese. It just happens to be the finest of bries and it’s served from the galley of the White House by a professional chef.
And to you Joe, why is it that you think you are better qualified to judge what’s disrespectful of the institution of the Presidency than the current sitting President? Tell me a little bit about your qualifications (I hope it’s not having watched all seven seaons of The West Wing) and maybe I’ll change my mind.
Go on Mr.Jz.you worth it to be president of U.S.A.
The President probably was miffed he couldn’t be there. Barack and Michelle love Jay-Z and Bey!!!!! LOL I think it’s the coolest thing I’ve seen in a long time. I love it!! Those two are the President and First Lady of music in this country so bite it!!!!
Whats amazing is that I know guys with non violent felonies that cant get US Census Jobs and plenty other jobs let alone clearence to visit the White House, and Here you got a guy that got mad , or revenge and stabbed a person and got a Violent Felony and He gets to go all over the White House, I just want to know if Money is the Real President of the US
I agree JB. Frank Sparce, is completely ignorant. Anyone defending Dickhead Cheney is ignorant, especially for shooting his friend.
If your truly disgusted by this picture.. something is wrong with you.
Your kind does not belong here.. go away, visit the GOP dickriders site..
This pic is “the american dream”..
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With regards to race….. There were, I’m guessing many people who voted for Obama purely and only because he is considered a person of color. Just as there were people who did not vote for him for the same reason.
If you fall in either category, you are ignorant. Issues/platform (would like to include integrity here, but we are talking about a politician) are what matter when voting. Not skin color.
….THIS IS HIGHYLY INAPPROPRIATE IF THIS GUY, WHAT’S HIS NAME JAY…SOMETHING TO SIT IN THE PRESIDENT’S CHAIR ON A TOUR. I PERSONALLY THINK.
IF THE WHITEHOUSE PROTOCOL OFFICER DID ALLOW THIS, IT IS THE TEAM THAT NEEDS BEEN BLAMED. IT JUST BRINGS DISRESPECT TO THE OFFICE. PERIOD!
Jay-Z was instrumental in President Obama’s historic campaign in 2008 so I understand “special access” and see nothing wrong with him touring the White House and sitting in a “conference room chair”. Heaven for bid Jay-Z had to use the “presidential toilet”. Releasing the picture simply adds fuel to the nationwide fire of bigotry that has been going on since the inauguration. As far as Frank Sparce is concerned, he is probably an uneducated kid that barely graduated from high school and probably had many grilled cheese sandwiches made with government cheese as a kid. Probably comes from a broken home and doesn’t know who his father is. You know the Jerry Springer type. Don’t get too caught up in the lyrics Frank. Do you know what having your cap peeled means?
I believe that the white staff should have remove the seal from this photo. I agree that the office sholud be respected because it does symbolize power.
Any person who has served in the military knows that the Captain’s chair is occupied by the Captain, no one else unless offered by the Captain directly. As far as I’m concerned, this courtesy absolutely extends to the President, and everyone should know to honor this tradition. I feel that the average, respectful citizen knows this and to me shows a significant lack of regard on Jay-Z’s part. And for those of you that feel military tradition doesn’t apply to the Office of the President, don’t forget that he’s the Commander in Chief of the United States Armed Forces.
Sorry for the typo. I believe the white house staff should have remove the seal from this photo. I agree that the office of the president of the united states should be respected. Because it does symbolize power to the world.
But NavyMan c’mon. I understand everything you’ve said, but it’s not as if this was the Oval Office or something. It’s the Situation Room, look at the chairs in the picture they are all the same. Traditionally, the President sits at the head of he table underneath the seal, but I’d be willing to bet that someone else has sat in that chair before. If this improptu pose was such an affront to this tradition that “the average, respectful citizen” is aware of, why didn’t the staffers giving this tour shout bloody murder when someone attempted to sit in the President’s hallowed chair?
Is anyone else out there okay with a President who seems more human than institution? Which is not to say that he expressly authorized the picture to be taken and released. Everyone here seems so respectful of the office of the President (which is cool, don’t get me wrong), I just wish they would offer the same respect for the man who was chosen by the people to occupy that office.
Do you really think Jay-Z was in that seat without the captains approval. Come on they are not that disrespctful and even if they were they are in the White House, they can’t just enter the room, take photos or even sit there without an OK. Please. My guess is that the President was there and smart enough not to be in this photo.
One thing to hand the picture on your wall at home JB for personal enjoyment………. Its another entirely to release it to the press for whatever Jay-Be self promotional purpose it was released for. Any purpose at all is innapropriate. This is the point that so many cavalier folks here miss.
There are certain things that are just inherently understood to be wrong. This is one of those things. There are no better examples than what NavyMan offered, but if a persons value system is so self indulgent,self centered and hollow then I guess that person would have no issue here. I have family who have fought for this country and all that it stands for. It should be respected by everyone, regardless of a persons wealth or access to the highest authority of the land.
Does everything have to be explained to this level of granularity? No wonder why our country is so messed. Stand for something besides ones own self interest for a change.
The President/any President is not going to change your individual lives, so quit jumping on the bandwagon thinking this is the new reality. This is exactly where people in power want you…….. Chasing them around with your hand out for a crumb…..
Peddlers of Mcdonald’s quality music. Mass appeal. These people are posers. Albeit, very successful posers.
Right! I can’t believe our President would allow black people into the White House! And to think he let them sit in chairs. Outrageous!
My comment has nothing to do with race. Pop-culture is no healthier than a Big Mac.
Stop hating and its just a photo. Get a life!!!.
Beyonce and Jaz are both fine people.
If u want to be part of the Famous elite – get out do ur OWN thing and get ur’s but STOP hating PLEASE.
I feel very strongly both ways. lol.
Why the Situation Room hasn’t been this disgraced since Monica was crawling around….who gives a shit, really?
Jay-Z, Mrs. Jay-Z, just make sure you get out the checkbook in 2012…we need your money!
And to all those who “can’t stand” our president – what can we do about it? Vote Republican? C’mon, be serious, vote Republican?
So we should just let fame blind us to the inappropriate then huh Marilyn? Sad……. Btw… How do you define fine people, and why does that matter? The friggin Pope should not self promote sitting in that chair in that room……. Never mind someone who sold drugs….. Get it now?
Not to be used for promotional purposes, you say? In a way I agree, I wouldn’t necessarily approve of this being Jay’s next album cover, but what about the legions of championship sports teams that have been invited to the White House under each sitting President for adminstrations past? You don’t think some of those shots end up in their media guides the following season? It’s an honor to be personally invited to the White House, what goes on there is up to the President of the United States to allow, not any random racist with an internet connection. (Not directed at you MikeB, your arguements have been well thoughout, concise, and heartfelt).
This slightly reminds me of the time that some of the players from the Women’s Lacrosse team from Northeastern University were critized for wearing flip-flops to the White House. We talked about that for a whole news cycle as well. Are you kidding me with crap like that? The Dalai Lama was at the WH last month and I bet he wasn’t wearing wingtips.
It’s really not that serious people; and MikeB you haven’t conviced me otherwise.
This email it to Matdaddy – Your comment of you can’t believe the president would allow black
people in the white house let along sit in chairs is outrageous is really STUPID and IGNORANT.
I can’t BELIEVE it’s 2010 and DISCUSTED people such as yourself are still allowed to make
racist comments without being jailed or have your tongue tied. I think we need a law just for
people such as yourself. Unfortunately, you are protected by some OLD amendment…….I bet u
won’t show your face and make this comment in public where you have to show your face.
enjoy it because ther not going to let a black man in after obama for a long time lol cracker ass cracker
beside hes half white so guess what its like haveing a white guy in ther
I agree as much as I like Jay Z I dont approve of the picture. OBAMA HAS NOT TAKEN THE BLINDERS OFF. He is still setting there going WOW I won. I like McCain but after he won I figured so many people thought he would bring change it may be better. But now he is a major screw up. He is not fixing anything. The hell with health care. CREATE SOME DAMN JOBS.
JB – I appreciate your discourse as well. This will be my last post as I have to run, but my objection is where the photo’s were taken……. and the seat occupied, and that the photo’s were made public. To my knowledge nobody other than the President is supposed to be photographed in the presidents chair. I may be wrong, but if I am not, what does that say about preservation of proper historical precidence. (Hopefully some experts on Whitehouse Protocol will join the discussion here).
My understanding, is that the situation room is
1.By extension, an alternative West Wing.
2.Because of #1, that specific chair is a symbol of American power, where as photo’s should not be permitted ( I am sure there are others, but not released to the media for a self promotion stunt… The omnipitant aura of Jay-Be and all that they think is their kingdom)
Regarding photosof sports teams on the Whitehouse lawn… These are something of a much less serious nature, and to my mind, cannot be compared (nor can the Lincoln Bedroom reference).
Some things we need to be serious about JB. Others are trivial playa hating messes. Not this. This is a serious lack of respect for the POTUS and the office itself.
Have a good rest of your Saturday.
Some things are just to important to be trivialized
Who cares if Obama brings a group into the situation room and they get a photo. So much hate going on. What is the big deal here. I have no problem with this whatsoever. Anyone who does is either ignorant, racist or both.
i have a hard time believing that the same critical remarks would have been leveled if the photos were of white entertainers like willie nelson or tony bennett or neil diamond or josh groban or taylor swift or toby keith visiting W’s white house.
i’m just saying that the racism is more than palpable.
Nice pics, Kudos and well deserved tour of the WH, my only complaint is why the hell is Beyonce’s MOM still tagging along, every where she goes?, If I where Jay Z I’d eliminate the mother-in-law tag along %#BS%#
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The boi hov even wore his wedding ring.
Man, these kinds of posts always bring in the college kids who subscribe to the right… wrong wing agenda. It is indicative of a great deal of cynicism on their parts. They get in here pretending to not be for Republicans or Democrats, one way or another, all the while weaving veiled hate-filled remarks in their “impartial” commentary. Well:
“WE DON’T BELIEVE YOU. YOU NEED MORE PEOPLE.”
Also, these kinds of tricks are the reason Obama is in the White House in the first place. You underestimated the people. We’re smarter than you. LEARN!
Kirk C: Racism? How about some lyrics?
Jay Z: we do dirt like worms
produce g’s like sperm
’til legs spread like germs
I got extensive hoes, with expensive clothes
Toby Keith: American Girls and American Guys
We’ll always stand up and salute
We’ll always recognize
When we see Old Glory Flying
There’s a lot of men dead
So we can sleep in peace at night
When we lay down our head
This is about image, not white and black. Decency, not race. There would not be any negative comments if it had been Darius Rucker sitting there.
GOODBUY USA!
This is an embarrassment to our country. I didn’t serve in the Marines to see these fools in our White House. Makes me really question what’s going on at the top.
Daniel wrote, “This is about image, not white and black. Decency, not race. There would not be any negative comments if it had been Darius Rucker sitting there.”
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Let me tell ya, I wasn’t going to post anything until I read this last post. As a person of color who wasn’t even born in this great country of ours, I ask what is this country coming to? But again, I saw it coming. I believe what the country is becoming has its positive side, i.e., Obama becoming President. However, I don’t see how this idolization of hip pop does not bring the country to its knees in the near future. Obviously these kinds happenings will probably push the middle of America to the side of the evil racists. Who are we kidding here? Because the country is great, anyone has the potential of making it. All it takes sometimes is a little luck and some effort. But we have to very conscious of what represents true backbone of the country’s greatness. Ask yourself this question: could hip pop make America the great country that it is? Yes, it is a product of how great the country is.
These pictures are ridiculous. Jayz is a thug. Bottom line. It has nothing to do with race. I am sick of african americans using race as an excuse to protect other african americans who commit crimes including MURDER (OJ simpson) , RAPE (KOBY) , and theft ( too many to count). I am not a racist but come on……I am sick of African americans abusing their sudden hold in power to put down other races…notice on TV how they always put down other races such as asians….notice also how whenever there is an interracial couple it is always an african american MAN with a white whore…..I am sick of african american males who think that they are cool and jiggy or whatever the have in that damn ebonic language…I know I am being a bit racist, but how can you not??? African Americans are the MOST racist people I know…see their attitude towards other races…mexicans, spanish, asians, etc….So get this jigga out of the chair which he does not deserve…
my last comment may have been inappropriate….but I had to vent after seeing this thug in the chair….i did not vote for anyone else but obama to be in that chair…black or white…. period….
As far as the race issue, its true that african american men seem to think that somehow they can portray this image that they are better, cooler, and stronger and more hip then the rest of the races…when was the last time you saw a mexican being portrayed as cool or hip AND part of society ( not some gangster or thief). When was the last time you saw an asian being portrayed as cool or hip not a genious math crunching nerd…when was the last time you saw a white dude who was portrayed as cool or hip…see mariah careys video of the geek who fixes her computer……bottom line is that I am sick of african american guys who think that they are the only ones to act cool…so go to hell Jay z, you will never occupy that chair…another african american man does..one who deserves it
It is the President’s House. The People elected Him. The President can invite whom he wishes.
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The FOURTH REICH is coming the gas chambers will be reignited for the niggers!!!
YN OUGHT TO CLOSE THE COMMENTS OUT SO THAT NO MORE OF THESE FOX NEWS KOOL-AID DRINKING FOOLS CAN FURTHER COMMENT. YN, Y’ALL WILL STILL GET THE HITS! JUST DON’T LET EM COMMENT.
YN OUGHT TO CLOSE THE COMMENTS OUT SO THAT NO MORE OF THESE FOX NEWS KOOL-AID DRINKING FOOLS CAN FURTHER COMMENT. YN, Y’ALL WILL STILL GET THE HITS! JUST DON’T LET EM COMMENT…
Illuminati….
obummer.
daniel, when i hear “decency”, i think thought police and all the fascism that comes with it; the inability to accept that people are free to think and express what they want as guaranteed under the first amendment. in your sphere, who decides what is “decent”? and are the adults in your world that in need of protection from adult content?
btw, would you feel the same way if a world famous director of incredibly graphic violent movies posed for the same pictures (i.e. james cameron)? or how about an author that regularly delves into sexual deviancy, psychotic behavior, and foul language (stephen king)?
also, i like your two examples of lyrics there. clearly you haven’t heard the all the lyrics to all the songs for each of the artists i’ve mentioned (willie nelson, tony bennett, neil diamond, josh groban, taylor swift, or toby keith) and jay-z’s. one data point means nothing to me.
you’re also incapable of looking outside the box in which you exist to appreciate that not all people come from the same background and socioeconomic conditions. you’re also incapable of appreciating that all these artists (jay-z and the musicians, movie directors, fiction authors) are also playing different games with different rules in which different strategies have to be employed to succeed.
on a side note, i understand that you have different taste, and that is perfectly fine. but also take the time to understand what these artists do and have become as a result of their current fame and station in our society. do you even know how involved with the UN’s clean water program jay-z is? like many other stars, he has risen from his humble beginnings, achieved success, and chosen to become a responsible citizen of this nation and the world.
but back to my bottom line, you sound like an adult, and if we’re truly all adults here, can’t you understand that there are adult artists who put out adult songs with adult content? it’s the same thing as any form of popular media. are we encouraged to act as indecent as some of the characters we watch on screen or read in books? of course not. why should music be held to some arbitrarily higher standard? this whole thought police BS freaks me out even more because you and your ilk hide behind the guise of patriotism or “the american way” for your intolerance of the first amendment.
the fact that jay-z is an adult musician who makes adult albums with adult songs containing adult content intended for adult audiences shouldn’t be held against him any more than any other artist out there.
if it’s not racism, you’re discriminating against the “parental advisory: explicit lyrics” sticker. either way, it’s messed up.
jigga,
get your facts straight, you ignorant punk. first off, it’s spelled “kobe”. second, he use racism to beat the rape case against him. in fact he didn’t win because he fought the case, but more that the case fell apart. the overzealous DA looking to get re-elected withheld crucial defense evidence, which in case you don’t know anything about the law, is illegal to do.
btw, what evidence was this that he withheld? first off the “victim” changed her story with each iteration. second, the dna testing of her and her clothing came back with the viable sperm of at least THREE men. it’s the same BS that got tyson in trouble. i’m not here to defend either kobe or tyson, but if you’re rich and famous, you better be really smart because there are plenty of wacked out psycho women out there who will target you.
btw, i’m not weighing in on his guilt or innocence, but just ask ben roethlisberger.
jigga,
btw, the DA then got reprimanded by the CO state bar and he lost his re-election. bottom line, he was a shitty attorney bringing a BS trumped up case against a famous person in hopes of getting re-elected and he got burned by the judge, the opposing counsel, the media, and the people of CO.
justice prevailed. btw, learn the law. it would make you sound much less idiotic.
It is quite disgusting to see the comments that are on here regarding this picture. The White House is open for all Americans to request the opportunity to visit. Additionally, all visitors are pre-screened prior to being granted permission. Therefore, you all need to chill and back off President Obama. I just think that the fear that was planted in the hearts of white people by their parents against black people is evident by these comments. Bush and his cronies raped this country for the past 8 years and you all do not seem to have a problem with that.
Now, like it or not Mr. Obama is the President and as such you all just need to shut the hell up and wait to hit the polls in 2012. It is quite evident that he will never be able to satisfy you suckers. Now, face the facts he is the first of many more BLACK, HISPANIC OR ASIAN Presidents to come. White people your age of being the dominant voice is over so shut the F%*k up deal with it.
Blacks have been cooking, washing and cleaning your asses for decades, now it is fultime we get our just due. Pay back a bitch ain’t it!!!!
Go Jay-z and your lovely MS. Beyonce
Can’t really figure out why whites hate black people so much. Your racism makes you a devil and you need to get Jesus in your life. Oh, you hate Jesus too! Find out where Jesus was born and get back to me. President Obama will be damn if he do or damn if he doesn’t. It’s really sickening. Let me break down the electorate for you. For reelection, all Obama needs is 30% of the whites to win. 3 out of 10. You hide behind your your emails and say what you really feel. Your president, George Bush, destroyed this country and now you want to blame Obama for trying to save the U.S. -Under George Bush- 4,000 soldiers killed, 10,000 injured , 40,000 Iraqis killed (some where children) -ran of debt to 1 trillion. If you came out and said, you hate blacks and you are a card carrying member of the KKK, then you will get my respect.
This is ridiculous… what the hell is going on in this country?
Last time the WH was opened up like this was when the “starstruck” Clintons were there…. really sad…
I don’t see the big deal. They were allowed into the room for a special tour. It’s just a conference room anyways, not that important. Everyone is dressed appropriately, and no one is disrespecting anything. They’re just sitting down (which I’m sure they were allowed to by whoever was giving the tour) and taking a picture. Anyone who was given the same access would of wanted to do the same. It has nothing to do with race, they’re just people plain and simple.
honestly….I don’t support the president anymore…im tired of all these pictures showing up of this shit and little solution to the problems he said he would fixed….
Jigga,
U are a disgrace to whatever race you are!!!! Get a life and stop letting an event like Jay-Z being in the white house cause you to go on a racist rant. Jay-Z was visiting, he didnt buy the damn house U ignorant piece of ish! Jay-Z has just as much right to visit the white house as anybody else. Hip Hop fans should be happy to see hip hop music continue to grow and mature with Jay-Z as one of the leaders. George Bush, as president, was one of the biggest thugs/bullies that ever paced the white house floor. How about Ronald Reagan- Thug! I could continue but it’s redundant and just because you have a high profile position and you steal and kill and rob people don’t make you any better than a hip hop artist who writes a song. I’m tired of people like you jigga that can’t stand to see black people making it. So what if you voted for Obama! Get a life and stop worrying about what african-americans or any other race for that matter is doing and check yo self. LOSER! Keep it moving Jay-Z and thanks for showing the world that you can come from the streets and make major power moves through hip hop!
FEELIN KATE’S COMMENT..
I BEEN READIN’ UP ON THAT..
BUT THIS IS REALLY MAKIN ME
WONDER WHERE OBAMA’S HEAD
IS RITE ABOUT NOW…
THIS IS NOT A GOOD LOOK…
THEY SHOULD BE IN A BOOTH
NOT!! THE WHITE HOUSE..
You stupid MuthaPhuckas!! ARE YOU PEOPLE SERIOUS? Ask yourself, why can’t he tour the white house? What’s the big phuckin’ deal? Just because IN HIS RHYMES he’s a thug don’t mean sh!t!! He went went from the crack house to the white house on yo b!tch ass!! You mad? For what? THAT’S WHAT THIS NATION IS COMING TO!! A BUNCH OF HATERS!! What did he do to you? That’s just ludicrous! Anyone can get a your of the white house. Now don’t get it twisted. I’m not fan of his lyrics nor his image, but its his right as an American citizen to visit the White House! Don’t hate, Congratulate!! Besides, God don’t like ugly!! Oh and by the way, I am a young AFRICAN AMERICAN MAN! Just so you’re not confused.
I have no problem with Jay-Be or anyone else touring the White House, or the situation room as long as they understand what is “appropriate”. Do I like that he sold drugs at one time? Writes lyrics that objectify women and glorify for personal profit a lifestyle without morals? No. Do I think he takes some of his “profit” and does some good things with it? Yes. Which does more of his wealth go to though….Self promotion or Philantropy? Don’t know but I can guess.
There are some things out their that adults should understand, that are “off limits and innappropriate” without being told…… The fact that many here, equate these things are based on race shows how confused the hip-hop generation is.
Absolutely there are ceilings and barriers regarding race relations that still need to be broken. Absolutely Black America has as much racism within its subculture as White America. Lets not go down the road of why….. Its there. This should have nothing to do with a level of personal conduct in the White House……… The WhiteHouse is not a shopping Mall or a Luxury Hotel.
It is hallowed ground for our country. Respect and deference to the office of President (by extension where the president sits) must be shown at all times. Self promotional opportunities must be secondary (they obvioulsy were not here).
Again, the fact that many here want to trivilize the significance of this unwritten rule shows a lack of understanding of historical precident. This is not a “glass ceiling” issue. This is a right and wrong thing. Jay-Be and all who support his conduct here, are WRONG. I would say this if the Pope, Steven Speilberg, Donald Trump, Bill Gates or the Dali Lamma sat in that seat….. Its not for everyone… You have to work for and be elected to sit in that seat…. You have to earn it.
Ya don’t see anyone sitting in the King or Queens throne other than the King or Queen in any nation that has a King or Queen do ya? Would you think its ok if someone did? If you do think its ok, you have some serious respect issues that effect your decision making process, and probably how you are perceived by others. It may not matter to you, but it will impact your life opportunities, like it or not.
I did not vote for Obama. Not because of color, but because I dissagree with the direction he wanted to take our country when it came time to vote. Regardless, he is my President and though I disagree with him most of the time, he and the office he was elected to needs to be respected by me and every citizen of this country. Some things are NOT for everyone.
Sorry, but the room that Jay-Z is photographed in is NOT the Situation Room in the basement of the West Wing of the White House. Absolutely not. It may be another conference room in the White House, but it is NOT the Situation Room.
I can only see people unleashing their hate rate towards the success of Jigga and I think its time for us to accept the facts when they show up.
What a great example for the kids!! Rap about drugs,sex,murder, and materialism enough and you’ll be invited to the White House. I’ve heard Jay-Z and Obama communicate quite a bit through text messages. Sick to see the Hollywood wealth lording over us in the White House.
@ Tom Branza
Um, CNN confirmed from White House aides that the tour included the Situation Room. I am an Obama fan, but I could see someone quickly snapping a photo and sending it within seconds. I do not know if I would hold Obama, or his administration, responsible, but this definitely shows tactlessness from Jay-Z, who I normally see as a influencial black leader.
What was he thinking taking this picture??
america no mo’…only in this twilight zone america we can have a convicted criminal who cannot (legally) vote for the president have the opportunity to sit in his chair. that’s why we can’t allow any more niggez to be president ever again and that includes the clintens.
@Confused
Thanks for the update re: CNN. I should not have sounded so certain. I was convinced that it was not the Situation Room because it was supposed to be highly restricted access, but apparently that is not the case, since it appears that several other people have visited as well, and there are no security issues at stake. President Obama is the President and can have anyone he wants come and visit him in his home. Since there is no security issue, I have a hard time seeing what the uproar is about. I am not an Obama supporter, but I cannot find fault with the President over this. Jay-Z could be taken to task for taking liberties with President Obama’s furniture, and I am a little shocked that anyone but the President would sit in the President’s seat for a photo op, but I am guessing that the visit was supposed to be private, and those pics were not supposed to be published.
trey and jay look so cuteeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!11111
i am going to marry trey songz.
luv ur boo naomi
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is it really that serious? It’s not like Obama was in the picture with a 40 of Colt 45, Or Mrs. Obama was getting her Sasha Fierce on!! Anybody can go to the White House and sit and take pictures…Does anyone here even know why Jay-Z was there? My god people have you nothing better to do? Folks will always have something negative to say about African Americans no matter what we do…A black man robs a liquor store…leads to all black people are thieves…When in fact White folks are the ORIGINAL THIEVES!!! Hell white folks stole PEOPLE!
sooooo yal mad cuz j n da chair , get ova it dammm!! yal r such douche bags. .. dont h8 the playa hate da game losers. nd anybdy can tour da dam wh/bh ha! so da fck is up wif all this non sense u guys r such haters . er bdy did sumn n they past , so what he sold drugs shit he turnd his life arnd and hes doing it the right way. . assholes.. .by the way i went to the show the nex day and it was liiive haha. trey ima marry u sumday, ,plz come bck to norfolk
love ya cmmnt venus, , ,they kills me makn it seem like a.a is crazy shit yal caucasions do insane shit, ,yal b on sum teddy bundy type iish…
For all of you who think it’s no big deal…how about you let a white child molester come live with your little sister…oh don’t worry he “turned his life around”.
yeah it’s cool they got their pics in that room and I would do it too if they let me, do you know why they don’t ? only 2 kinds of people qualify 1. those who really belong there such as the president and his trusted staff and 2. black fuking rapper who is admired by the presidents kids and his black security staff.
Are you all stupid? the “situation room” is not a public musium that you go in with a $5 ticket. Where is the respect? if we (as americans) treat this office as a “no big deal” then why the hell should any of our enemies give us respect? I can assure you that they are in fact laughing at us and you dumb ass comments.
Hey dumb ass “VENUS”…white people stole your people but your people have been slaughthering black dumb ass people like you for centuries in Africa and the U.S. over $$ , land and power….so don’t make it sound like you are all innocent nice folks…dumb asses are everyhere – just look at yourself!
the real estate value just went down over $700k. fucking sad.
You won’t see a picture of willie nelson or tony bennett or neil diamond or josh groban or taylor swift or toby keith or anyone else sitting in the situation room. Only obama could do something like that. Nobody gets access to the situation room like this except under this socialist administration it doesn’t matter since they’re working hard to destroy this country as we know it.
rs, keep hating. The right wingers will nomatter what. No matter what black people do, these rs will never give us credit. Because they have denied us a level field to advance in many other fields, the ingenuity of our people came about with a new kind of art which has produced people like Jay Z. Now they are trashing it because they see many kids making it. They one who is of color who makes it. True there have been some who have misbehaved, but so are some of the right wingers, only that they are no as famous for their transgressions to be all over the media. When they had political power, look at what happened to the country. The economy completely collapsed. Obama was given the emptiest, broken economy than any president in history, and now they expect him to fix it in two years, what has taken them thirty years to break! These people are damn fools. The bad thing is they have managed to convince a sizable number of the ignorant portion of their race. It’s sad, because if these people were a little educated, they would see through all this crap… Man, that’s why they want to abolish the department of education, so they can keep even more white people in the dark.
But we wont allow them. Damn right wingers…”you are not the only ones that vote” we will always beat your vote, even if by one!
I wonder did they all sleep in the Lincoln bedroom afterwards?
And dare I wonder how much they had to ‘pay’ to ‘play’?
Slick Barry!
Absolutely ridiculous!!!!
Venus & uhLexus……. What does matter to you???? Anything?
In order to be taken seriously, one has to stand for something. Respect something, work and accomplish something. If everyone can sit in that chair for their own purposes, then what is the value of the office of President? (I ask this, because that is what leaders in other countries will ask about the presidency as they concoct schemes to take advantage of this country and citizens).
If you want to be trivial about trivial matters fine. No problem. The office of President needs to be respected. No matter if the occupant is black white brown or purple. And while the occupant of the office of President OTUS can pretty much do as they please, they must be careful (as well as those who speak/act on behalf of the President) of their actions because they have “ripple effects” seen and unseen. That is what happens when you are the occupant of the most powerful office in the world. Whoever allowed this picture to be made public has no clue about “ramifications” and i’m guessing neither do either of you…….
I am concerned about ramifications. If Jay -Be was concerned about ramifications for this country vs. his own self promotion, we would not be discussing this here. If people like Rahm Emanuel and David Axelrod really cared about America and had any sense of duty to the office of President (they service the office 1st the person 2nd….. or at least they are supposed too), they would never have let this see the light of day.
So quit with the black vs. white racism crap. It is way beyond that low level noise. Examples of a President, and an administration occupied with the abandonment of presidential protocol, are dangerous for this country, and are indicators to the world of presidential capabilities…… Or lack there of. Wake up Hip-Hop generation. it will be your world soon, if there is anything left the rate we are going.
Jay looks right at home doesn’t he? I wonder what he’s thinking…… do what thou wilt. maybe…………if u don’t know what that phrase means look it up I bet you will be talkin then. If u have two eyes then u should look deeper into jay z….
Why did President invite the chimp that mauled that broad in CT. to the White House ? At least they wrestled a suit onto him .
The only celeb that should be allowed into the Situation Room is The Situation.
“Chimp?” Arty, please keep your racist stuff to yourself. Disgusting, tasteless, racist, infantile
Josh Groban is one of my favorite classical-pop singer after Hayley Westenra-`,
This is f*** up how cum dese dum ass celebs praising the devil if they syin dey believe n god this dnt mke sence , expecialy trey songz ! hate im & beyonce + jay z weep wat u so……… so EVIL BITCHES!
Josh Groban and Hayley Westenra should be the perfect couple.,'”
i love you trey I’m 9 i hope we could meet i don’t live to far away i love your music bye.
i love you trey I’m 9 i hope we could meet i don’t live to far away i love your music your pretty to bye.
What a cool picture! I am a huge Jay Z fan and a huge rap music fan in general and I listen to most of the rap music thats out there and watch all the hottest Rap & Hip hop music videos and I have to say that Jay Z has been at the top of his game for an eternity and hes still one of the most respected rap music artists out there. And this picture shows how far he has come in his life going from being a street hustler to being picture in the White House because hes a rap music superstar.
Josh Groban and Charlotte Church are two of my favorite classical singers~,*
josh groban is my favorite classical artist , he has a very beautiful voice,:,
i like Josh Groban and Hayley Westenra, both compliements each other when it comes to vocal quality’.:
Jay Z the new Barack Obama? lol… Jay Z got some business skilss (proven). Although he should stick on making new hip hop songs as we can still expect that even he isn’t that good as before anymore.
holla
i watched a concert of josh groban and oh boy, he can really sing very well ~:`
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OHKAY BAPHOMET U TOOK A LIL TOO FAR. NOW IM IN IT FOR ONE DONT GO HATING ON NIGGAS WHO MADE IT IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY CAUSE UR ASSS CANT SING A LICK AND 2 TREY SONGZ ISMNT A HOOD RAT THAMNK YOU VERY MUCH AND 3 BEFORE U JUDGE SOMEONE JUDGE YOURSELF U LIL JEALOUS ASS bitch
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