Shawn Carter, more commonly known as Jay Z or J-Hova(god) , released a song called "Big Pimpin'" in 2000. Jay Z is known by many as the greatest or one of the greatest rappers of all time. He doesn't create much music nowadays, but about ten to fifteen years ago he was releasing music all the time and it was all incredible. This song, Big Pimpin' discusses multiple social hegemonies that we discussed in class and this song features the artist known as UGK. This song is on the album " Vol 3... Life and Times of S. Carter," which happened to go triple platinum in the United States back in 2004. This album also debuted at number 1 on the billboard 200 in the first week of being released. Wow!
If you're interested in listening to the song, you can find it below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cgoqrgc_0cM
As you can see from Jay Z's accomplishments on this album alone, he is truly a musical legend. Jay Z says " You know I thug 'em, fuck 'em, love 'em, leave 'em...‘Cause I don't fucking need 'em" He demonstrates machismo(strong or exaggerated sense of manliness) here by showing the world that he could finesse whatever girls he wants, love them, and just kick them to the curb after because he doesn't need any hoes. Jay Z is the king of NY and can do what he wants. He doesn't need anyone, he is capable of great things on his own. Jay z has the attitude of a champ and in a way this idea of girls in this hit, ties in with individualism(you make your own ways in life) in the song as well. He's only "Big Pimpin'"with these girls because he made it to the top by himself and has proved his talent to the world, placing him at the top of the game. And we ALL know if you're famous, especially to the extent of Jay Z(no matter how ugly he actually is), any girl would do whatever they had to, to sleep or spend time with you. Jay Z is living the life that many people hope to grow up and live.
Jay Z is living the American Dream. In the song he states "We doing big pimpin', we spending cheese," meaning he's pimpin' and spending a lot of money, living the life. He's extremely rich and can do whatever he wants, whenever he wants. Must be nice right?? He has clearly made more than enough money in his lifetime and has done enough for the music industry as well. He has a great family and is married to one of the most beautiful and successful girls ever, Beyonce. Beyoncé happens to be extremely successful as well as Jay. Jay Z says "Shit, I part with nothing, y'all be fronting, Me give my heart to a woman? , Not for nothing, never happen; I'll be forever mackin', Heart cold as assassins, I got no passion, I got no patience, And I hate waitin'; ho, get your ass in and let's ride!" What you have to keep in mind is that this song was released in 2000. Jay Z claims that he'll never fall for any woman and will always be a thug who messes around with girls. This is what everyone thinks at some point in their life, but it never seems to stay that way. Everybody has a soulmate, it just takes a different amount of time for each person to find yours. Ironically, about a year later, Jay and Bey started dating and haven't looked back since. Beyonce then stole his heart and never gave it back.
Jay Z doesn't create a lot of music anymore because, one: he has created so much in the past that he has done his part, and two: He has a net worth of $540 million (In 2014) and a family now as well. Jay needs to be able to spend time with his wife and kid! He is 47 years old, which if you didn't know, is pretty old for someone to be making music, especially rap. He does so much more than just rap, which is pretty obvious because he has a net worth of $540 million. He has his own sports agency for professional athletes, has invested tons of money, was an executive producer for the game NBA 2k13, and even wrote a memoir! He has done so much more than the average individual and is truly a role model. (Individualism) This man is extremely talented, and is truly living out the American Dream.
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