I like this song a whole lot. Thanks, Rick Rubin!

seriously, it's killer. the lyrics and song itself are both great, which seems hard to come by in mainstream rap.

This song is the jam. I've pretty much liked everything Jay-Z has done.

I saw the "controversial" video last night. This clown takes the whole "look at my black ass keeping it real and looking cool in the ghetto" to a whole new sickening level. They aired a warning longer than the video itself because he gets gunned down at the end. He said it's important because it symbolizes the death of JayZ and the rebirth of (whatever his real name is). Man, that's some deep, deep stuff.

The song is alright, but I think the DJ Dangermouse remix on the Grey Album is 1000 times better.

I agree that the video isn't that controversial, especially when you consider some other things that you might see on MTV. however, I think this "whole new sickening level" comment is a little silly. look at just about all other rap videos (sans eminem & outkast). the status quo has been scantily clad girls, expensive cars, jewelry, and "living everyday like it's the weekend" . personally, I would rather see the "99 Problems" video. as far as the ending is concerned, it's the death of the old jay-z and his rebirth as sean carter (?). it makes sense to me. he was killed where he was raised, the streets of brooklyn. to my understanding, it is his last video and last album as jay-z, so it's symbolic. it's certainly not the best symbolism ever, but I applaud him for at least giving me something to think about in his video, as opposed to giving fourteen year olds something to watch while they spank off.

I'll be interested to see what JC has to say about this song.

(Edited by richarddawson at 4:21 pm on May. 10, 2004)

oh you white people...

Good point, RD. I suppose it's the lesser of two evils.

He's still a clown.

While not his best work, "99 Problems" is a good single to sign off with. Did anyone who saw this video notice Vincent Gallo up in it?

Jay-Z. the best there is....the best there ever was.

I sure did.....yeah......

stop being racist.

Why is it that every single Asian is so prejudiced? They're all the same.

definitely a fan.

I have to say, RD, that it's really great, just like pretty much everything 'Hov has ever put out.

Have ya'll ever seen the Jay-Z Unplugged? That was really slammin'. I have it on tape.

Controversial? Shit. I thought the really controversial one these days was "Tip Drill." Have ya'll seen that? That part where Nelly swipes the credit card through the girl's thong-clad ass is truly priceless.

(Edited by jamiecarroll at 10:29 pm on May. 10, 2004)

I had some nice shrimp fried rice for lunch, so I think I like asians again.

Carl, you're really showing your whiteness here. The Grey Album sucked. It was a good concept, but the mixing (or whatever it's called) was horrible.

I'll show you my "whiteness".

HAHAHA! I thought I was the only one that saw this! I didn't realize Nelly was that god-awful until I saw him swipe that credit card.

I saw that when I was watching BET at 2 a.m. or something. Almost as bad... Ludacris's "P-Poppin'" video. Do not click that link if you are at work! hahahahaha

And... the classic.... Wax-a-million's "I ain't got no panties on." So ghetto-fab.

Are you trying to make me dry heave? Or does it just come naturally?

No, but you might gag

yowzaa

I hope to one day cruise the projects with rick rubin. seriously, i bet that guy can smoke it with the best of them.

My personal favorite!

that was awesome

Don't encourage him.

I like to affirm Carl when he makes a good joke. I refrain the rest of the time.

af·firm ( P ) Pronunciation Key (-fûrm)
v. af·firmed, af·firm·ing, af·firms
v. tr. To declare positively or firmly; maintain to be true.
To support or uphold the validity of; confirm.

What the shit?

I'm with you. It is hard to believe that this thing called a dictionary will tell you the definition, pronuncation AND part of speech of just about any word. It is like magic, or maybe evil.

While I think the sentence made complete sense, I think he meant to say, "I like to make Carl firm whenever he makes a good joke". And he does.

I think her point was that it wasn't a good joke so it didn't merit affirming. She just didn't make it very effectively.

Lupe, here is how we communicate on this message board: Carligula's mom is a big fat bitch with whom I've had lots of sex for money.

What's going on with all of you guys? Your whole social circle is in a state of upheaval.

could message board turmoil spill out of my computer and into real life? what if my parents get divorced because of your petty bickering?

ha! now who's being a bitch?

Then I'll have an easier time having sex with your mother.

Easier? Is that possible?

Shove it. If you're anything like your mother, you'll love that.

hey now, dont talk shit about his momma, i love that woman

I'm just saying that a person cannot be affirmed. I guess it's like trying to teach a retard to tie his shoe though... some retards just don't get it.

huh?

And now you know why I don't like shoelaces.

Now that's a good one.

Maybe you should be Carl's guru.

(Edited by lupe mccracken at 4:36 pm on May. 13, 2004)

... and you can, too, for $10 and a crack rock!

based on your definition, I used it correctly in the first place. am I right or am I wrong? ceeze?

I think you used it in the right context, but Ceeze is the all-knowing, so I will leave it for him

How about this.... you can affirm a lame joke, but not the person who made the lame joke.
Is that better?

(Edited by lupe mccracken at 5:08 pm on May. 13, 2004)

ehh it's whatever, i actually don't care too much seeing as how it doesn't involve me

I've got better things to do. Fuck it.

Man, I am pissy today. Pardon me.

This thread is lame. Super lame even.

"I gots 99 problems, but a bitch ain't one." Words to live by.

What the fuck do I know? My GPA in high school was 1.9 AND I'm a college dropout.

Kanye is a college dropout too, but look where he ended up. He's more on top of the world than Mase. hahaha, remember Mase?

he's back, in pog form!

Please don't tell me you traded my soul for those!!

(Edited by carligula at 12:37 am on May. 14, 2004)

50 points to carl for getting the reference. high five carl

I still say Rick Rubin could smoke with the best of them.

I liked him. I think it was JC who told me that Mase quit rapping and became a minister or something.

(Edited by richarddawson at 2:34 pm on May. 16, 2004)

It's true. But now he's going to be making a comeback.

Mase was perhaps the worst rapper I've ever heard. I think Puffy only kept him around because he was the only rapper in the world more monotone and boring than himself.

Also, concerning terrible rappers, did anyone watch SNL last night? Who the FUCK was that guy? He was terrrrrrible.

Ja Rule.
Nothing worse.


well maybe Nelly.

you've got to be kidding. vanilla ice was the worst rapper, if for no other reason than the shitty way he tried to play off stealing under pressure for ice ice baby.

"see, it's that little ting; that's the difference"

Id much rather listen to vanilla ice purely for laughable value than listening to whatever Ja Rule can shit out of his mouth onto Jennifer Lopez.

Thanks for pointing that out. I thought I was one of the only people who go that.

Thought this was kinda funny:

"Concert goers got a surprise during the Phish concert near Coney Island, when Jay-Z came out on stage. He joined the band for two songs. Phish provided the backing for Jay-Z as he ran through his hits "99 Problems" and "Big Pimpin'," much to the delight of the audience." (Billboard)


And speaking of Phish and funny, here's a blast from the past I found while looking for this topic: http://www.thefeatures.com/forums/index.ph...ct=ST&f=3&t=875.

Wow. They truly are going out on top. I'm not being sarcastic. I think that's really awesome.

wait, i thought "puffy" was the worst rapper?