Jay-Z is officially in another realm. He sold out his upcoming show at London’s Alexandra Palace (November 4th) in just 15 seconds just this morning. This is after his tickets for his Sept. 18th concert he did at London’s Roundhouse sold out in just a few hours. It’s f’n Jay-Z mania in the UK.
Hov also sent in his acceptance speech for his “Hottest MC In the Game” Award from MTV. He pulled a Kanye and said Eminem deserved to be on the list because he outsold damn near everybody this year:
“MTV, Thanx for this nod of appreciation,” Jay wrote. “Although I don’t strive to be ‘hot’ for any particular year, I thank you for the acknowledgment. My whole goal is to be recognized as the best ever. I created the term ‘best rapper alive’ as a sign of respect to my fallen comrades (Biggie and Tupac). I believe I’ve allowed a significant grace period, and I believe I would not be respecting myself if being the absolute best was not my goal, and that’s why I continue to push myself until exhaustion … salute.
“Sidebar: Kanye moment if I may … Eminem?!?! I think you do the credibility of this list a disservice if you don’t thoroughly explain his omission,” Jay continued. “As of this second he has the highest selling rap album of the year and a scene stealing verse on the best ‘posse’ cut of the year. (*Hands mic back to Taylor Swift … and nobody was harmed, I apologize in advance.)”
Hilarity.
Fri, October 9, 2009 9:51 AM
singing JIGGA!!!! Love this guy.
Fri, October 9, 2009 9:51 AM
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Fri, October 9, 2009 9:52 AM
TOO Funny!!!!!!
Fri, October 9, 2009 9:52 AM
p.s. i was first!!! wink
Fri, October 9, 2009 9:52 AM
better go get my tix now!!!
Fri, October 9, 2009 9:53 AM
I ain’t even mad at Jigga for being big headed. Its the fans fault. sold out concert in 15 seconds? go ahead
Fri, October 9, 2009 9:55 AM
Cute but not funny until I see it … I just saw a post on GG where he said M.J. was a back up vocalist on his “Girls, Girls, Girls” song but he never put his name on the credits of the album …. wow that was nice of M.J. to you, it goes to show what type of person he was … a man about the music and the craft but not the money. Unlike some people nowadays.
Fri, October 9, 2009 9:56 AM
Forgot to say Congrats to the sold out concert …
Fri, October 9, 2009 9:57 AM
he is so grown man to me.
makes my heart go pitter pat.
i can really see why him and his wife relate when it comes to pushing themselves until exhaustion.
loving all these back to back sexy and positive posts this morning.
Fri, October 9, 2009 10:02 AM
Do yo thang Jig… Jigga fans are die hard. Whether he’s hot or not, they will support… it’s a good look
Fri, October 9, 2009 10:03 AM
I like Jay-Z! Congrats on that.
Fuck a Eminem he is wack to me!
Fri, October 9, 2009 10:05 AM
Eminem…… really. Nahhhhhhhhhhh I don’t know one person with Eminem CD… but whatevers. Congrats to u jigga man!
Fri, October 9, 2009 10:06 AM
London love Jigga for sure.
Fri, October 9, 2009 10:06 AM
and this is why i ♥ jay he’s so humble
Fri, October 9, 2009 10:06 AM
Jay-Z is the man! He get’s even more props for calling MTV out on leaving Em off the list. That was dumb move MTV. But making Jigga #1 was about the only thing they got right!
Fri, October 9, 2009 10:11 AM
Love Jay!! Fan for life!!!
Fri, October 9, 2009 10:11 AM
Girl me either! The only person I knew with one threw that trash in the trash!! lol
Fri, October 9, 2009 10:11 AM
This is old news-Jay Z sold out a long time ago!
Fri, October 9, 2009 10:11 AM
Absolutey LOVES that guy…ahhhhhh!!!!
Fri, October 9, 2009 10:22 AM
congratz 2 jay!!! him n bey r s0 unstoppable…
Fri, October 9, 2009 10:25 AM
I know thats right…… they must have double counted! I demand a recount! LOL
Fri, October 9, 2009 10:26 AM
I agree with him though. Rappers in the game are terrified of Eminem. You cant beat him so you have to align yourself with him…
Fri, October 9, 2009 10:29 AM
Although, Round house is a small venue and Ali Pally is massive so more ppl more £££
Fri, October 9, 2009 10:31 AM
was it a double disk cd…you know how they do those…
Fri, October 9, 2009 10:33 AM
couldn’t get a ticket. i am mad about that. but i aint mad at jigga for selling out. next time!
Fri, October 9, 2009 10:34 AM
Hey Tash, I went all the way back to the last page on your site and I must say you have DEF stepped up your game since 2005. (I should hope so)
Also, can we please get the pix from Diddy’s party where he invited Kim and Cassie. Just want to witness how these ladies continue to play their position for this dude. It’s funny to me. Both of these ladies love this man and he keeps them hanging on. Note to Cassie: Kim is NOT going anywhere, please move on. You are young and beautiful and no need to keep your hopes up. He will always CATER to her because believe me if KIM is not happy, DIDDY will NOT be happy and therefore YOU will NEVER be happy in that relationship. I’m out!
Fri, October 9, 2009 10:38 AM
I co-sign! lol I just don’t understande why people are so called scared of him or whatever. If ur lyrical prowess is the ish then there should be no problems!! He’s(Em) overrated IMO
Fri, October 9, 2009 10:42 AM
Thats the only way he would have made those numbers…. Who understands the Music Industry, cuz I don’t.
Fri, October 9, 2009 10:46 AM
Don’t get me wrong when Em first came out I was like Damn this dude is HOTTT, But he hasn’t grown as an artist. It’s the same shit he was spitting 5 yrs ago. it’s like he limits himself to dissing (women) people. I’m over it, try again Em.
Fri, October 9, 2009 10:47 AM
I was all good with his comments until that kanye “joke” he wanted to slide in there. loses cool points. -.-
Fri, October 9, 2009 10:48 AM
co-sign
Fri, October 9, 2009 10:51 AM
Em 1st and 2nd CD were good. Thats it. I love Jay for having a Kanye moment.
Fri, October 9, 2009 10:57 AM
Im with you! I mean… he just doesnt have that many fans as he used to. Its very possible he could have pulled a 50 Cent and purchased tickets or had his people purchase tickets. I mean, Im not a JayZ fan but hey… I guess thats nice. You know his stans are as bad as his wife’s so…… um, yeah be careful lol
Fri, October 9, 2009 10:57 AM
(*Hands mic back to Taylor Swift
… and nobody was harmed, I apologize in advance.)”
Ehehehe….
(Jigga)What’s ma MF name?….Only rapper to rewrite history without a pen…puuuulllllllluuupp!!
Fri, October 9, 2009 10:58 AM
Good for you Jay… I’m headed to his concert tomorrow… so excited!
Fri, October 9, 2009 11:05 AM
THIS! I’m a former Eminem fan and even to this day, I still believe he’s a good MC but after awhile, you realize that he’s limited. His anger towards EVERYTHING was perfect for my badass wannabe 12 yo self lol but now, I’m just like ‘grow up or stfd’.
That being said, as shitty as I thought it was, his album did sell so I’m glad Jay-Z called MTV out.
That list was very questionable though. They had Gucci Mane and Drake on it. Like O RLY? -_-
Fri, October 9, 2009 11:10 AM
To keep it even funkier, Em is the kind of artist that you look up on YouTube, I’m not downloading his music off of itunes! Especially cuz mf’s is charging 1.29 per song! LOL he ain’t worth it.
Fri, October 9, 2009 11:13 AM
Thats how u know some shady shit is going on…. but those numbers don’t do nothing for ME so more power to them all!
Fri, October 9, 2009 11:16 AM
Drake is not even suppoes to be on that list perios. like wtf..drake cant even freestyle if his life depended on it cause her was on funk master flex with bb and soundin like trash….but its mtv soo that pretty much says it all..
Fri, October 9, 2009 11:19 AM
“Jay-Z is officially in another realm. He sold out his upcoming show at London’s Alexandra Palace (November 4th) in just 15 seconds just this morning. This is after his tickets for his Sept. 18th concert he did at London’s Roundhouse sold out in just a few hours. It’s f’n Jay-Z mania in the UK”.
^^Stanning much?
“Sidebar: Kanye moment if I may … Eminem?!?! I think you do the credibility of this list a disservice if you don’t thoroughly explain his omission,” Jay continued. “As of this second he has the highest selling rap album of the year and a scene stealing verse on the best ‘posse’ cut of the year. (*Hands mic back to Taylor Swift … and nobody was harmed, I apologize in advance.)”
^ *dead* Jay a fool for this. He could have also added “Em is the best MC in the game right now..he killed me on one of my own tracks “Renagade”..so im confused at how you have me #1 and not him. Its cool..MTV you can continue kissing my @ss though”.
LMAO!! Im just kidding. Congrats to Jay.
Fri, October 9, 2009 11:21 AM
to whoever said they don’t know one person with an eminem cd, well despit that he’s the biggest selling rap album. that shows wht impact you and the people you know have on what’s hot i guess
Fri, October 9, 2009 11:32 AM
jay is as clean as he wants to be in that photo , i know that bey laid out them clothes for him he looks really nice and i love the new music.
Fri, October 9, 2009 11:49 AM
Gucci Mane?!??!!! With that wack less than 16 he “spit” on Mario’s song??!??!?! WTF…… And Drake, when I heard that I almost died… I really hope his album flops *praying for forgivness for wishing that*
Fri, October 9, 2009 11:54 AM
I’m going to Jay-Z when he comes to Nashville on November 13th!! People were so excited about him coming here they camped outside overnight for tickets.
Fri, October 9, 2009 12:03 PM
LOL @ Jay
So does Jay go in the Guinness book of world records for this sellout?
Fri, October 9, 2009 12:12 PM
jay z is a jerk for comparing what kanye did and saying no one got hurt….THAT GIRL WAS THE HIGHEST SELLING FEMALE OF 2008 AND KANYE INTERRUPTED HER MOMENT TO SAY THAT BEYONCE (WHO HAS HAD MANY MANY MANY MANY UNINTERRUPTED MOMENTS) SHOULD’VE WON THE AWARD…SO SOMEONE DID GET HURT…JAY Z NEEDS MORE PPL
Fri, October 9, 2009 12:31 PM
I hope it flops too, Idgaf lol. It doesn’t make sense to be that overhyped.
Fri, October 9, 2009 2:06 PM
Not wanting to hate on Jay but I know from past experience of trying to get tickets that it isn’t necessarily fans buying up the tix. Usually what happens is they get sold out superfast by parasites who then sell them on a few well known UK sites for ridiculous prices. I know people who’ve done it and made serious money ’cause they know fans want tix. But Jay and the like are making their money off ticket sales either way so it doesn’t really matter to them.
Fri, October 9, 2009 2:10 PM
Girl, we “Off That”. It was a joke, you know ha ha.
Congrats to Jay on his tour, and all his accomplisments this year.
Fri, October 9, 2009 3:02 PM
Lol @ The person getting all offended by what he said and claiming that he needs more people! LMAO! You must not know his name boo..He has more people than people needed..
ANYWAY..JAY could get it ANY DAY! YAAAASSS! Soooo proud of my hubby, never fails to amaze me. BEST RAPPER ALIVE! He’s clearly intelligent, classy, and swaggalicious. JIGGA!
Fri, October 9, 2009 3:09 PM
What they need to REALLY explain is how Gucci Mane got on the list. *said while giving the side eye*
Fri, October 9, 2009 3:46 PM
As for Drake not deserving to be on the MTV hot list for 2009, how many rappers got this on their resume:
He achieved success before signing to a major record
Performed at The BET Awards before signing to a major record
On the Billboard Hot 100 chart of July 4, 2009, both “Best I Ever Had”, and “Every Girl” by Young Money Entertainment entered the top ten at positions 3 and 10 respectively.
Drake is only the second artist to have his first two top ten hits in the same week.
Best I Ever Had debuted at #92 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and has peaked at #2 for 3 weeks.
“Best I Ever Had” has been downloaded 1,000,000 times since its release.
On June 29, 2009 it was confirmed Drake signed a record deal with Young Money Entertainment for 4 million dollars.
This is why he’s hot. You might not like him but lets state facts. Like Jay said, “Men Lie, women lie, numbers don’t.”
Fri, October 9, 2009 3:55 PM
Jay is coming 2 Austin and I can’t wait. He is tha MAN!!! Now he just needs to find some one to have his kids and then he will have it all………:)
Fri, October 9, 2009 3:57 PM
DRAKE???
Fri, October 9, 2009 4:04 PM
Yes Drake. Numbers don’t lie.
Fri, October 9, 2009 4:35 PM
I LOVE JAY-Z!!!! HE’S AMAZING AND DESERVES EVERY SINGLE SUCCESSS!! MUCH LUV
Fri, October 9, 2009 4:39 PM
iPod’s on Jay-z shuffle.
Fri, October 9, 2009 4:42 PM
Props to jigga!! he’s sooo international. I would really start to became a fan of him but i hatee his wife. Jigga married a bish!! u
Fri, October 9, 2009 4:46 PM
The list was for the hottest mcs in the game and drake and gucci deserved it when u turn on the radio all u hear is one of their songs or one their featured on… be honest i dont why soulja boy wasnt on there i know he sucks but he’s hot he got features and he one the most viewed on youtube…
Fri, October 9, 2009 4:52 PM
Jay is soooo international. He’s one fine dude. I will love him forever!
Fri, October 9, 2009 4:55 PM
I got tckts! Had no idea i got 2 of the 9,000 tckts that sold out in 15 secs! thts whts up
Fri, October 9, 2009 5:09 PM
That was so sweet of jay. I cant stand eminem tho.
Fri, October 9, 2009 7:54 PM
love it! soooo funny! lol
Sat, October 10, 2009 12:47 AM
You guys out to go on over to Bossip and read about your idol Jay Z and find out what he is really selling. So gullible on this site, which is why I don’t visit any more than I do. People are just not up on things, and don’t do their research. This is like a teeny bopper blog. Google rappers and the Illuminati and educate yourselves.
Mon, January 25, 2010 8:50 AM
Eminem 2010 > haters
Tue, March 2, 2010 11:53 PM
haha. i find it funny when people put up comments against eminem….that proves you aint know nuthin yo. hes way fukkin talented and he would mosh on ANYBODY in a freestyle. and to you idiots who are saying he needs to rap about somethin else, FUKK U. if you were a rapper and you lived a life like his, you would constantly rap about anger too. its just sumthin he cant get over and it bothers the fuk out of him day to day. and by the way, i have his new cd’s…fuckin punk ass bitches. eminem is the greatest…maybe not the most popular, but he is the most talented. one last thing…FUCK LIL WAYNE-FUCK KANYE-FUCK DRAKE. damn