Sat 12 Sep 2009
The Jay-Z 9-11 concert at MSG….Wow
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(Thanks to Dre/Nahright on the upload again!….part 2 after the jump)
Just got home from the Garden, had an amazing time and truly feel like I was in the building for a big big moment in hip hop history. Obviously at this point Jay-Z is as mainstream as he is rap, but it was still moving to see someone you’ve watched and been around develop into this icon. Mary J Blige killed it, Beyonce killed it, they were attitude and showtime personified. But overall, it was just fun being in this middle lounge area, smack dab in the middle of the floor, with friends, and their friends. While me, Angie, Ebro, Jill, Adrienne, and Ashley did the couch dance…I could see Hov’s inner circle, TyTy, Beyonce, OG Juan, and others celebrating as well. And looking around the sold out area, everyone else was too. At first I was frustrated because my cell wasn’t working, but it was actually very liberating…hey dummy (me), just enjoy the show. Backstage the big discussion was whether or not this was the show of Jay’s career. Its between this and the Fade the Black concert (maybe the Fade to Black show had the stronger music )…I’m not sure, but this one certainly had all the stars aligned, emotions, purpose, guests (Rihanna, Kid Cudi, Pharrell, Kanye, John Mayor, Swizz, Diddy, Santigold), great staging, hitchless audio, live band, live dj (Neil Armstrong) and a very polished stage presence.
UPDATE: Check out Concrete Loop, they posted some beautiful photos from the concert…
September 12th, 2009 at 1:13 am
I love the fade 2 black concert… But man… This show was amazing! Damn!
September 12th, 2009 at 1:15 am
“(maybe the Fade to Black show had the stronger music )” I think that’s true but I think it was like that because it was fuse and he had to do it in the time they gave him. Other than that I think it was dope.
September 12th, 2009 at 1:34 am
Yeah… I LUVED this too. But I agree. It was the music that broung it down a little. I prefered fade to black strickly because the music was better, but oter than that it was really cool.
Ohh…One thing. Waaaaay too much Kanye West!!! Why did Beyonce do a snippet and we got three rounds of the gay fish? Not cool. Other than that DOPE! LOL
September 12th, 2009 at 1:36 am
This doesn’t even come close to the Hard Knock Life tour
September 12th, 2009 at 1:50 am
Love the fact Rih held her own with the boys. I love her and finally I felt her stage presence! Kanye *speechless* as always; he owns the stage always.
Jay is undeniably the best to ever do it, done it, the greatest.
PS the only person that was missing was T.I
September 12th, 2009 at 1:57 am
One thing that was missing..
THE OLD ROCAFELLA!!!
I dont care what anyone says. That old movement is a big part of why Jay-Z is here. I would have given my heart pure joy if Damon Dash would have run out their shirtless and did the “dice roll”..
I could have died then!!! lol That would have made this the best concert ever. Dame, Beans. The old Roc…Cam even. That would have been the best.
-MzBrittanyLUV
September 12th, 2009 at 2:01 am
Hard Knock Life Tour > Fade To Black > 9/11 Concert.
Either way i loved them all
September 12th, 2009 at 2:03 am
Definately a really good show. I like how he incorporated the various guests (and I agree with a lil too much ‘Ye). But I think the reason why the music could’ve been better is because he really cant say too many “suggestive” lyrics from some of his songs due to this being a charity event for 9/11, televised live no less. They bleeped out a good amount of parts too, I hope they release an uncut DVD sometime.
September 12th, 2009 at 2:16 am
THE SHOW AS A WHOLE WAS EXCELLENT !
JAY HELD DOWN NEW YORK IN A GOOD WAY
BUT I MUST SAY MISS. BEY CAME OUT FOR 1:30SECS AND LITERALLY SLAYED THAT STAGE. THAT GIRL WENT IN !
September 12th, 2009 at 2:18 am
oh yeah, she killed it
September 12th, 2009 at 2:26 am
you can say what you want about Jay-Z, whether you like him, he is old, he is wack etc… (i dont agree with any of that btw)… you fail to realize why he did this in the first place. We are talking about a RAPPER selling out MSG, the most famous arena in the world, and donating the $$$ to charity is possibly the greatest achievement he has accomplished! Fade To Black concert was classic, Jay will never have another concert like that ever again! And yes, the music selection for that concert was much better, but given he had only 2 hrs for this show, it was just as good…
Tonight’s show defined what unity and spirit can do to to benefit a great cause. This was hip-hop at its finest and New York’s own, Jay-Z proved it!
September 12th, 2009 at 2:40 am
I might get crucified for this, especially since I live in LA, but Jay-Z owns the crown. This has been an emotional day. 9/11. I can’t take seeing the Towers fall, even now. I was bumming out this morning on the way to work, but I got that Blueprint 3 on my lunch break. Slapped it in the ride, dude. Biggie and Pac went way too soon. We didn’t see them reach the pinnacle of their potential, but Jay has gone to the mountaintop. I was never really a fan of Jay until maybe 5 years ago. I systematically went through all the LPs. Dude is sick. How many hits does this dude have? With respect to weezy, Jay-Z is STILL the best rapper alive.
September 12th, 2009 at 2:51 am
G.O.A.T=HOV
September 12th, 2009 at 2:58 am
I actually just skipped over that part …
September 12th, 2009 at 3:20 am
I live for Mary’s whole diddy bop/stage persona lol
Dead @ Jay sayin “What yo name is? You from the H-town?” at the end. lmao
September 12th, 2009 at 3:53 am
Nas- Ether “Foxy got you hot ’cause you kept your face in her puss”. The question is, is he doin the same with Miss C Brown?
September 12th, 2009 at 3:58 am
Wow..this concert was great!! Although to me “Fade To Black” was the greatest concert film ever!!! Jigga’s concerts are events..while other rappers just put on shows!
September 12th, 2009 at 4:03 am
I love to see real genuine posts like this. Not ass kissing but not disrespect for the sake of being disrespectful. Jay has earned at least that much to be respected for the career he’s had.
September 12th, 2009 at 4:46 am
What a Saturday morning wakeup … looked like a great show NY.
Perace from Barcelona
September 12th, 2009 at 4:54 am
I thought I was the only one who was thinking that…. Info said he was this big important icon and you know what I’d just ask the question, was it all worth it? All of his close friends were there so he still have friends…
This was a good rap concert and the less people on stage the less people who need to get paid….But this just missed heart and passion, maybe its just me..
Jay-Z is a very self-centered and everything has to be all about him that’s why he ruined the NY hip hop scene and will never have kids with Beyonce because it always has to be all about Jay-Z… Tonight I watched Michael Jordan talk about how he was just trying to be Dr. J and how he wouldn’t accept the title of greatest of all time because he had to respect guys that came before him.. Even though there is no disputing that..So when Jay says he’s a better music maker or writer than biggie or hint toward it, come on! That amongst a million other reasons is why I dont respect Jay-Z..
September 12th, 2009 at 4:59 am
Points:
I wish Jay performed Brooklyn’s Finest. The place would’ve been destroyed from that song alone.
I just wish Big was here for this!
Mary J road an imaginary horse at one point across the stage while performing her single.
Jay brings every type of person together, Wall Street types, Models, Hood dudes, Diva and yes, dear I say it, A MILK MAN…that can’t two step. But now is VERY FAMOUS
September 12th, 2009 at 5:15 am
I enjoyed the John Mayor he killed it..Can’t wait to hear his music in the next few years…
But there was no soul in this event serious lack of passion and soul after the first song..
But PERSPECTIVE is the fact that this is projected to only do 350k first week… I was thinking 750k or something over 500k with the press blitz somethings missing..Listening to the content of ever song I could help but think to myself, this is uptown rap and not Harlem uptown like upper east-side every track gave me that feeling… something was just missing!!
Not hate.. please dont tell me that I’m haten somethings missing..Soul and not samples like the one thats in your body..
September 12th, 2009 at 5:30 am
He said it himself “Young H-o rap’s Greatful Dead’ that’s what he is now, he’s the Rolling Stones, Springsteen etc. let’s face it,he could’ve done another hour of music/hits
September 12th, 2009 at 6:35 am
Info – was the audio cut out intentionally? I feel like this is more at the pirates than those censoring the swearing – as all the dubbed out areas were not for swear words. Any info on this, as it’s starting to be a bit of a bad trend online by content ownders, especially big brands.
September 12th, 2009 at 6:40 am
The Cudi Performance was stunning – my goodness
even tho cudi doofed his lines on the back and forth
but damn – cudi could be another saint in hip hop
@rajlovesoul
September 12th, 2009 at 7:44 am
I cant wait for the affect this may have on music in this coming year.
Seriously this puts pressure on the south to step their game up.
I noticed a shift about 2 years ago when fishscale dropped, and when Freeway dropped his Lp. The eastcoast never really changed, and in a good way that helped the game a lot. Yeah the south did their thing, and got over saturated. The autotune thing got old real quick.
It’s finally back to basics. No more hopping on trends, you have to be able to make good music and spit real lyrics. Its gonna be a long cold fall and winter because when Detox drops there goes the other shoe.
Life is good right now. I feel blessed. Hip hop is growing up. Come on my southern family come join us.
September 12th, 2009 at 8:01 am
No man sooooooooooo much better!!
September 12th, 2009 at 8:02 am
Hater!!
September 12th, 2009 at 8:47 am
Yo thid cat’s brain’s on repeat. Ever since that crack head DMX said Jay Z has no soul he been saying that since ever since LOL! Lame.
September 12th, 2009 at 8:48 am
Did anyone find it funny w/ the Tpain and Jay-z “beef” Kanye performed the Good life song?
seemed like an amazing show..
September 12th, 2009 at 8:58 am
I LOVED THE SHOW, IT WAS AMAZING. JAY-Z IS JUST SO GREAT, IF YOU FELT LIKE HE WASN’T THE GREATEST BEFORE HE PROVED THAT LAST NIGHT. NOBODY ELSE WOULD HAVE OUT ON THAT TOP OF SHOW. THAT WAS LIKE MICHEAL JACKSON STATUS RITE THERE.
September 12th, 2009 at 8:59 am
OH AND HOMEGIRL THAT WAS SINGING EMPIRE OF NY AND SONG CRY, JAY NEED TO KEEP HER AROUND, SHE IS A BEAST THEM VOCALS ARE SO SILLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 12th, 2009 at 8:59 am
Typo lol Yo stop repeating what DMX said man, X is a crack head so we’ll give him a pass, what’s your excuse? Huh big?
September 12th, 2009 at 9:04 am
New Roc-A-Fella old Roc-A-Fella ain’t sh!t without Jay Z.
Who’s stoping Dame Dash Music group from putting together their own tour?
Let Jay do his own thing. Go ahead put together Dame Dash, Beans and Cam on stage together lets see how much interest that generates in comparison to Hov!!!
I mean, i know the world can’t wait to see Cam’ron perform Cookies & Apple Juice @Madison Square Garden and a chance to see /hear Byrd Lady and Vado LOL!!!”
September 12th, 2009 at 9:07 am
Rihanna, Rihanna…she did her thing and JayZ is so proud of her. She’s got stage swag, and blends well with the fellas.
September 12th, 2009 at 9:16 am
Concerts are a tricky thing. When you attend a concert, you are feeding off of the energy of the crowd as well as the music being played. When you are watching a concert on TV or film you have the luxury of multiple cameras, close up shots of the stage, editing, etc. The experience is always gonna be somewhat different when you compare the two ways of viewing a concert. I can see how Beyonce’s short set translated well with those in attendance as oppose to those viewing on TV. All energy. Not the biggest Rihanna fan but no one is talking bout how hot she looked on stage! This concert wouldn’t have been the best place for a Rocafella reunion. If that was to ever happen (probably not) it would have to be a concert filled with fans who was there for the whole ride. Not those who jumped on after Hard Knock Life or Big Pimpin. Fuse had their hands full trying to censor some of the lyrics. Puff & Jay need to do another song together. Mary’s always solid. You can tell sometimes she loses herself when she gets on stage, especially when she does her signature “Mary Bop” up and down. Kinda reminds me of Patty Labelle on stage. John Mayer doing the damn thing! Need to get his hip hop collabo on more often. The day I don’t see Memphis Bleek on stage wit Jay will be a cause for concern. He is the only thing that remains the same. Solid concert overall.
September 12th, 2009 at 9:17 am
Hahahaha that dude in the Milk Man inspired outfit had me rolling!!
This was an amazing concert I wish I was there to witness it in the flesh but it was just as good on t.v lol.
September 12th, 2009 at 9:37 am
How do you think Jay-Z ruined the NY hip hop scene?
September 12th, 2009 at 9:37 am
I must’ve been the only one that noticed that they decided to air the n-word and bleep out homo…found that to be extremely disrespectful but not Hov’s fault – just Fuse. Other than that, found it to be a truly historic moment.
September 12th, 2009 at 9:39 am
No. He helped make her hot in the first place
September 12th, 2009 at 9:43 am
Highlight was Mary doin the Elaine dance and while I liked the show that crowd looked like it came from Bruce Springsteen’s Dancing in the Dark video. Guess we know who paid them scalped prices.
September 12th, 2009 at 9:56 am
I don’t remember Fade To Black well enough to compare which one is better, but I do know I’m late for work behind this shit right here.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:01 am
ALL I CAN SAY IS, MR CARTER YOU PUT TOGETHER A GREAT SHOW, I AM SO GLAD I AM FROM NEW YORK. TY SO MUCH BABY LUV
September 12th, 2009 at 11:06 am
ty baby luv you are the greatest.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:10 am
I’m Hating on everyone that got 2 go, I tried 2 buy the tix @ 12… couldn’t get em… walked around the garden tryin 2 find someone who had a ticket 2 sell couldn’t find anyone… and to top it off I’m a NYC Firefighter, I showed up in my Class A uniform and everyone was like you ain’t got tickets that fucked up… and it was… and the ppl that work in the garden can go fuck themselves… they couldn’t even let me in and stand and watch it…
September 12th, 2009 at 11:17 am
Co-sign both comments.
I mean Jay has earned his respect thats why we give him his props.
Jay-Z has a lot of critics but when he does events of this magnitude, you hear the body of work and see his music come to life on stage you can’t help but give him his fair dues.
This is how Hov, really silences his critics, he’s enemies e.t.c. they can upload as much garbage as they want on the internet but the true fans of hip-hop will always show up for these occassions and celebrate hip-hop and further the culture, haters are not welcome or invited, their presence is not needed or required, stay at home with your hating self you will not be missed.
Good day for hip-hop.
September 12th, 2009 at 11:21 am
TO:SEAN CARTER
PLEASE BRING BEANIE SIGEL TO THE ROC NATION!
September 12th, 2009 at 11:23 am
You know how I know it WAS the show of his career? I’ve been to 5 Jay concerts, sitting front row and everything, and this one I was AT HOME with my wife and 4 year old and we were jumping up and down and dancing all the way in San Diego! He killed it. I have tix to see him on Leno on Monday, can’t wait!
September 12th, 2009 at 11:40 am
9/11 will forever be a day no one will ever forget,its part of history. So many people lost someone they loved and i respect MR CARTER because he touch my heart and so many others.It’s not where you come from but where you are trying to go. You will never be able to satisfied everyone so continue on feeling for others and the ones who feel for you will {give back} as you have done last nite.I got the message last night loud and clear.I thank you again from the bottom of my heart. May God bless you and your family.
September 12th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Wow..this concert was great!! Although to me “Fade To Black” was the greatest concert film ever!!! Jigga’s concerts are events..while other rappers just put on shows!
^
come on son
kanye, eminem, dr dre, snoop, nas
that’s event!!!
but jigga handles his business betta and want it bigger than rap music !! and he did it well. #1 for this. hova,
peace!
September 12th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
i disagree how you gonna say it’s all about him didnt you see him let kanye,beyonce and mary grace the stage and do they own songs that aint self centered to me thats called show love to his peers on his show let other people do a song he could of said fuck that just me and bleek gone be on this stage as far as biggie goes he didnt get to show us his full potential and wat he coulda been in this industry even tho him and jay was bout to do that comission they would of shut everybody down in the rap game but we never got to see that happen but on the other hand i ask you this question when jay say’s he is the best arguably he is why cant he say that but you got LL cool j sayin he the greatest of all time but nobody say’s that he’s not
September 12th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
so much fun. i love how he brought mary out for some classic. i see you lol. interesting set up. love how jon mayer can play every beat on guitar and make it sound dirty. yeah memphis. yeah that brittany girl who looks like ak. yeah bey doing airplanes with shoulder pop. lol pharezzy. lol kanye. whoever else came on the stage. thanks jay z and fuse…i wish they had done hate or uhm even the j cole joint. lol swizzy. yeah i was laughing, smiling, looking at what everyone was wearing and picking out the dudes that aren’t dancing but are at front of the stage. i saw some people who can’t dance dancing and lipsynching. the tracklisting was so so but i can’t really be picky. i almost forgot about 9/11. i had done a good job blocking it out and hadn’t seen any news about it. we didn’t talk about it at school either. i was glad for that moment of silence (stupid people shouting “i love you jay-z”) and the tribute.
September 12th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
jigga fade to black
up in smoke tour
eminem’s concert back then
the futur Detox tour probably
jigga ain’t solo dolo
September 12th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
I was in the building too info floor section just behind the center lounge floor section with all the special people LOL but THAT SHOW LAST NIGHT PEOPLE IS HOW A HIP-HOP SHOW IS DONE PERIOD! young up and coming rappers and peers alike take notes stage presence an endless catalog and incredible crowd control do you know what it feels like to hear several hundred thousand people sing DOA, Na Na Na Na Hey Hey Heeeyy Gooood BBBYYYYE all in unison or sing the every word to album tracks that have been out for only 3 days and fuck the classics the man could’ve just stood there we were gonna sing the lyrics with or with out him simply magic I’m blessed to have been there as well as Fade To Black and I honestly can’t make that call either info but maybe your right the Fade To Black set list might have been alittle stronger but regardless time of my life last night
September 12th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Great moments the poor milk delivery man with the off beat two step that was unfortunate LOL but all in good fun and YO! I might just be totally bias cause I’ve seen the guy since his retail days downtown and watched him build and I’m crazy happy for the dude but Cudi has a nice stage presence he held his own performing with an Icon and in front of a HUGE crowd like that for the first time, I could see him doing big things, lets hope so. Young Forever with Mr. Hudson my fav roc/alt singer right now is sooo Epic in that arena I wish Hudson was there and I wish Hov did more of it but the photos of the fallen was very moving and fitting for the concerts theme U2 did a similar thing when I saw then way back in 01-02 I think it was, when they scrolled the names across the entire arena but anyway it was great. RiRi’s a bad chic man she can hang with the fellas no problem wasn’t feeling her outfit though and Ye what can you say about Ye that hasn’t been said, you’d be really hard pressed to find another performer in Hip-Hop as good as him, Busta maybe, Red & Meth, Mos, KRS1, Q-tip those are the greats I’ve seen and when it comes to rocking a crowd I think hommie’s gotta be in that league now whenever he hits the stage you can just feel the energy rise a few notches in the building anyway I can go on forever about this show last night but I’ve got an after party hang over to nurse. “H.O.V. IN HIS OWN LANE ALREADY”!
September 12th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Blueprint Lounge tour
Jay in mass. at the palladium
maybe 800 cats when the blueprint FIRST dropped, with all rocafella labelmates sharing the stage, in and out of classics.
Hard Knock Life tour was dope,but from Fade To Black it looked like FTB was a way better set list
but yeah, anyone who missed the blueprint lounge tour..-shakes head-
September 12th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
John Mayer killed it!!! We he hit Run This Town and Jay was like “We are yea i said it we are” sooooo ill
September 12th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
I watched the Fade to Black Concert on TV, and I thought it was awesome, but the 9/11 concert had so much emotional value. I lost someone very close to me in 9/11 and the fact that Jay sold out MSG and donated all the $$$ to 9/11 victim’s families is the most selfless thing ever and has gained tremendous respect from those who don’t even listen to rap. I was at the 9/11 concert and the atmosphere was just unbelievable and can’t be put in words…when Jay put all the victims faces on the screen and played Young Forever it was really touching and united the whole garden….i love NYC
September 12th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Yeah…
Its kinda like he forces his greatness on people. Its kinda distasteful. Like he said…The truth needs no explination. But, all he ever raps about is how great he is and how much people should respect him. Its like, okay. lol But yeah. I kinda feel you.
I just hate how it seems like he found a way to make 9/11 all about him. The trending topic as been Jay-z and his show. All day yesterday its been the jay-z concert and not so much about…
But at least it was a benefit and Jayz got to promote his album more.
September 12th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
I FREAKING LOVE HIM BEST CONCERT EVER LOL BUT NAW IT WAS MAD HOTT…ONLY JAY CAN DO THIS FORREAL STAR POWER FORREAL
September 12th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Jay is coming out to the West Coast later his fall, I’m definitely gonna have to check him out.
September 12th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
I liked the concert but the main difference btwn this n fade to black, which is number 1 to me, this concert i donno the crowd didnt feel like a real hip hop crowd. Its like they were half dead or something, fade to black everybody was live and apprecaitive but w/e i guess its all perspective…
September 12th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Damn I wish they had footage like this from the concert he did when Jay and Nas officially squashed their beef and Hov said Lets go Esco. Brought tears to my eyes!! Where is that footage. That show definitely competes with Fade to Black and this one. That was the best performance to me. Very monumental as a hiphop fan
September 12th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
So far Im lovin it but MissInfo the second video after the jump isn’t showin up is it cuz im on a Mac?? Never mind got it now lol Thanx Miss Info!!
September 12th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
I can’t wait till Jim Jones sells out MSG!! Maybe Jimmy and Game should get together and tour Holiday Inn and Motel 8 lounges around the country. That would be dope!!
September 12th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
I kinda think he shoulda done Swagger Like us.
September 12th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
Miss info might have a gossip gig but she’s still a nice looking asian
September 12th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
I loved it and having been a 9-11 concert I think it was good I’m not going to compare anymore it is what it is the past is the past. At least it was still entertaining hell I know my ass would’ve loved being here instead at home. Nice guest appearance wish T.I. was there. Also who doesn’t miss the Roc Famillia. BB3 its hot I guess kill dem Jay
September 12th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Concert was GREAT! Mary killed it, I love her, she gives her all! Rhi looked great but i think she was holding back a lil! She should work on her performance! Beyonce, Jay, and Kanye killed it also, they know how to own the stage and John Mayer was magnificent.
September 12th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
I’m happy to see bleek up there with him.
September 12th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Looked like a good show but not the “Fade to Black” show. Is it me or does anyone else still get shivers when you hear “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” after hundreds of times? Might be one of the greatest songs ever. Great sample of Smif-N-Wessun in that first joint with Santogold. Did anyone else’s mic work right besides Kanye?
September 12th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
Bey undeniably murdered the stage…I wish her set was longer
September 12th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
JAYZ IS A FUCK BOY… WHAT HAPPEN TO THE “GANGSTA” RAPPERS ON ROCAFELLA…. THIS NIGGA TRYIN TO APPEAL TO MIDDLE AGED WHITE MEN NOW… FAKE ASS GODFATHER… THIS NIGGA BASED HIS WHOLE STYLE AND CAREER OFF GANGSTA MOVIES
September 12th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Jay-Z is my favorite rapper first and foremost he is second to none…
im soooo thankful that I was able to go to one of his concerts! (Heart of the City, Hollywood Bowl, April’08)
This concert is dope, but I agree with many of the other comments and all along i thought it was just me; it lacked the rawness of the Fade to Black concert and even that of Heart of the City, it even lacked the real niggas in the audience who were fuckin day one fans!, not like the uptight people in this audience. but as time changes so does music and people, this concert is a perfect reflection of how New York City has been cleaned up because i went to visit this summer and it was way different then the last time i was there like 6 years or so ago. it lacked flavor and everything seemed so comercialized, however it does depend on the part you go to too cuz i was in Manhattan around 5th Av and i was always used to going to Harlem.
any way that’s all i had to say cuz i couldn’t go without speaking on it…
love you Jay,,, (I’m Forever a fan)
September 12th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
John mayer killed it
September 12th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
Fade To Black was incredible!!! I get chills just thinking about that concert! However, last night was historical. Im gonna go with Fade to Black and last night was a close second! Im happy to have been at both. honestly I really loved the “Best Of Both Worlds” segment of F2B!
My other favorite concert was the Chronic tour but thats another topic!
JayZ is the King!
Ps I was really feeling John Mayer, B, RiRi’s shoes and Kanye!
September 12th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
Loved it.. got a new found respect for S. Carter… loved how he showed erybody love at the end..loved the cause fo sure…We still here..8 years later..STRONGER.. tell them mofos in they cages that we still here…
September 12th, 2009 at 6:15 pm
awesome, awsome, awesome, etc. except bit straightforward – nothing really unexpected and weird with kanye’s set – and why didn’t kanye have a mic at the end when p-diddy did? – bit weird. all the other guest were good but why bring beyonce on for that why not do crazy in love?. BRO OK LYN, DOA, and can’t knock the hustle the best but plenty missing that would have been good and he should have done some freestyles and put in some harder remix beats and more strobes
September 12th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
I agree with you Nightfall!!
September 12th, 2009 at 7:39 pm
true…it was straightforward
September 12th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Thank you so much for posting this! Amazing show and I’ll be watching again tomorrow 🙂
September 12th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
random…
horny much?
September 12th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
Hey miss fo, was damon there?
September 12th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
MJB was amazing, I just LOVE her energy and when she starts dancing…watch out! thats just pure stage presence and showmanship!!!
September 12th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
dope concert !!!!
ps: youtube.com/watch?v=7jXSa8BmP8U Amadu’s Corner #25 Caddy, Sacario and Team Invasion. sacarios freestyle, cadillac tah freestyle etc Peace!
September 12th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
MzBrittanyLUVZ To Speak The Truth & Put Kool Aid Sippin Bloggers In Their Place!!! wow is there no end to how lame you are? another predictable comment by jay-z and 50 cents number 1 hater! oh and i drink orange fanta and you can try to put me in my place! loser!
September 12th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
Is it weird that I think Santigold looked good? smh
Only Hov can put on a show like this. Amazing!
September 12th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
I watched this concert on FuseTv. It’s the BEST concert i’ve seen on t.v. Great performance. I have a love/Hate relationship, when it comes to Jay- Z. But i admit, the show was SPECTACULAR.
September 12th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
Jay-Z iz da greatest ever….the show was fantastic overall….but wat i noticed dat he didnt play to the audience…..he kept it hood he talked about gettin away from da Cops to da Cops….dat was so HOv…..good to see Bleek….he was so mad he had to shout kristal so many times….
September 12th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
1st and foremost yall need to STOP throwing shade at Ye he KILLED IT! He has always put on great shows.
2nd I co sign with whoever said the only thing missing was my baby TI lol
I am a HUGE old skool CLASSIC Jay Z fan but I must admit I enjoyed the show
MJB shut it down LOVE HER!
Rihanna welcome back!
Beyawnce please get so new dances moves ASAP I am tired of seeing you pop lock n drop it we have seen it all before please n thank you.
That is all
September 12th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Forgot to add I cant wait to see my girl Akeys KILL it 2morrow at the VMAs
September 12th, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Where did the proceeds go?
Truthfully the show was about him.That was the whole point and his drawing ability in turn benefits the bigger cause and purpose. 9/11 was a national tragedy. Were other artists doing this nationwide?No they all came to see Jay. Why could Diddy haven had one of his South Beach events to raise money also?
He doesn’t FORCE anything on anyone. Everyone has free will to make up their own mind no matter what he says. The only reason people say that is cause he actually has the resume to back it up.
Hell, talking about “trending topics”???……the average person on twitter is more self centered then Jay.lol
September 12th, 2009 at 10:03 pm
I had people in Japan hitting me watching this on Ustream. That in itself shows the international effect Jay does have on the game. Just facts….
September 12th, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Oh yeah info I forgot to mention to you on twitter. The glastonbury concert was better than this concert too. I wasnt there but it was just better.
September 12th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
just a word of advice
you might wanna get his name right if u wanna send a letter to him lol
S-H-A-W-N carter
September 12th, 2009 at 11:01 pm
i AGREE WITH YOU MAN
September 12th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
the proceeds go to the NY Police and Firemen’s widows and childrens fund…from what I understand
September 12th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
not that I saw
September 12th, 2009 at 11:51 pm
BEST CONCERT EVER
September 13th, 2009 at 2:32 am
yo, I was in the damn building ya dig. Great concert. Backstage was star studded. I will say this, it does not top Fade To Black but it was a great spirit in the air and of course the crowd was under Jigga’s spell.
September 13th, 2009 at 5:37 am
Wow I had no idea Santogold had a body like that!!
September 13th, 2009 at 9:11 am
[
the fireman was outside and couldn’t
get two steps in..
while the milkman was inside two step’n.. ]
nice show.. everbody was good pharrell is alittle akward on stage
but it’s still good to see him..
{thatgirlgood}:mary,beyonce,
rhianna, and that woman that held down alicia’s part.
john mayor’s no joke…
alot of nice momments here..
my favortie fade to black momment
was when they threw on biggie’s
mo money more problems..
and then they cut the music off
and jay held the microphone out and
the whole garden in unison did his
verse acapella…
shout out ta bleek.. he always holds
it down
September 13th, 2009 at 9:18 am
Santo Gold(thatgirlgood}too
September 13th, 2009 at 9:23 am
nah i was feel’n her too..
her vedio’s don’t do her justice…
when i was watching this i thought the same thing too
September 13th, 2009 at 10:34 am
1st off all the ppl saying J made it bout himself, is that why he gave all the profits away?? and the guy is super uber phenomally talented so why cant he brag about it a bit?
Fade 2 Black was my fav concert ….. till he added the personal touch at the end with the crowd
Thanx J 4 that gift cant wait to cop the new album
September 13th, 2009 at 11:32 am
Understand this Yall…The FADE 2 BLAK sho raly wasfor the Hood…This 9/11 was for a broader audience…Look in the crowd, a full melting pot of NY….Black/White/Asian, Suits,Tims and more…In addition it was broadcast on a major Network…and Most of all this was for a Very Worthy Cause.
Only think i will say i could have done without was the Fruity leprechaun That is Kid Cudi and his Leggings. *Dead*
September 13th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
ok fine take out soul… there was no passion in the show it was dry!! With the exception of the very start it was very dry!
Oh and for ref. point this link is how greatness acts..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxy1xwxbGKw
Jay-Z aint even as good as he believes otherwise he wouldn’t keep reminding us!!!
September 13th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
😉 LOL .true..LOL
September 13th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
proceeds went to 9/11 charities idiot….how u gonna do a “g’d up” show talking bout murder, murder, murder when its in tribute to the widows & families of 9/11 victims…
some of yall bloggers don’t pay attention to sh&t….open ya mind a little….try to at least.
I can’t name 1 other rapper in hip hop right now that can put on a show of that magnitude.
He did like 15 songs or more…2 straight hours of hits….all these other little dudes barely got enough hits to headline a karaoke bar.
September 13th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
The opening act NY was so tight and the lady on the hook was hot..I long to hear more from her..I thought the concert over all was great.. The fact the money is being given to a good cause is outstanding.. Jay Z is is truely one of the Kings of Hip Hop Miss Info great job
September 13th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
yo i’m not sure too many ppl got the last part of what you said…but u funny as ….for that Cristal comment lmao
September 13th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
How about Jay-Z has a passion for not doing business with people he doesn’t like.
Apparently he also has a passion for reminding people why he’s the greatest and best rapper alive. How about that?
September 13th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Great Show!!!!!!!
Classic Jay as always…….
Keeping it classy for 9/11….Thnaks Jay
R.I.P to everyone who lost a family member or friend on 9/11…..
Like Jay said We Still Here Even STRONGER!!!!!
September 13th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
His mind is open can’t you see all the Capital letters LOL circus your the truth hommie and this dude Brooklyn is just a clown people like him make me feel guilty at times for loving hip-hop don’t ever want people to equate love of this music with the ignorance spewed by some of its fans like ummm BROOKLYN I thought I told you before grow up dude Jay don’t have to try to appeal to anything he just does period and that’s why he sells out the garden while other less polished MC’s like game and jones and so on are still doing club dates I bet you can see The Game at a shitty club near you right now let me check…there ya go The Game@ Legends night club in BC Oct 4th its on ticketmaster oh wait it says canceled dam I guess he can’t do club dates either then well anyway black vs white bullshit we off that hommie over done bull shit gangster rap by millionaires still talking street shit from there pent house apartments we off that too and most importantly simple minded rap fans who can’t that the 911 show was a special event and I’m sorry Freeway and young Chris and Cam just weren’t gonna cut it we off that too sorry Brooklyn like the name thought that’s my burrow so if your gonna rep it please do it with alittle more intelligence and dignity.
September 13th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
i absolutely love jay-z!! his stage prescence just everything!! watching concerts like this is what i live for. this is why i love music so much! it gives me goose bumps. Incredible job.
September 14th, 2009 at 11:16 am
Everybody has the right to have their own opinion but damn, how can u hate? that concert was better than anything ANY rapper could put together. Dude up top talking bout how Jay thinks only 4 self but I saw mad love on that stage. Who else could do that? I challenge anybody who could tell me who in hip hop could hold MSG down like that! Yall could nit pick & find something wrong with it if ya want, but ya lookin foolish trying. Just like the low level rappers trying to diss Jay Z. Who’s “old” now!!!! That show was worth the money.
September 14th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
Man it gets me down that i miss out on stuff like this. amazing concert, would have given anything to be there! 🙁
September 17th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
Jay-Z and Alicia keys powerful. This is the most amazing song I have ever heard we need more masterpieces like empire state of mind jigga
November 4th, 2009 at 2:35 am
lol u sound like a hater but if think jordan is humble than u are beyond crazy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=798dSGws44A
September 9th, 2010 at 11:59 am
Huge Mayer fan, I don’t think he gets the credit he deserves as a song writer or guitarist.