>I happened to see a commercial last night as I was watching The Daily Show (a repeat, darnit). I was immediately riveted. It didn’t hurt that it starred Jay-Z…
…of whom I’m a big fan. The commercial was very well-done and clever as hell. I don’t know how long it’s been out, but I definitely like it. You know, a lot of these other hip-hop cats could learn a lot from Jigga and the moves he makes, starting with doing cool commercials like this.
And check this out: it’s about a computer!! Way cool. See it for yourself.
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The Lo Zone 
>Yeah, I saw this and I really thouht it was fly too. Jigga is very smart and more than just rappers can learn from him.
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>That commercial is OUT Of SIGHT;) Is it me or does the symbol he's doing remind you of the symbol for the illuminati?
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>Cool. He has a nice sincere voice.
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>The illuminati symbol is more of a pyramid. The Roc-A-Fella Diamond (as explained on Wikipedia – yeah, I took the time to look it up) is a hand guesture used to show support and representation of Roc-a-Fella Records. The diamond is formed by holding up your hands, palms out, and spreading the thumb and index finger into the shape of a geometric "kite" or diamond. The Roc-A-Fella diamond can be seen in several music videos from Roc-A-Fella artists, including Jay-Z's video for "Numb/Encore" and Kanye West's video for "Diamonds from Sierra Leone"; that song in itself, sampled from the theme to the James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever, is a play on the Roc-A-Fella diamond (and thus the label) being around forever.The Roc-A-Fella diamond recently came under fire from former professional wrestler Diamond Dallas Page, claiming that the it is a violation of the copyright that he holds on his trademark "Diamond Cutter" guesture. Kansas City Chiefs running back Larry Johnson can be seen making the gesture after he makes a big play, but it actually a reference to the name of his team's stadium (Arrowhead).
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>uhhh…thanks for the lesson rich…sheletha
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>LOL, Sheletha! I guess Rich schooled us all.
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>What was crazy is that I sat there and read the entire thing….ShelethaCOS~Kalamazoo
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>I love this site…its just as informational as the Daily Show with jon stewart!!!!!! Love it love it love it!!!!!!ShelethaCOS:)
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>i finally got around to watching the jay-z commercial ON YOUR BLOG. good lookin' out lo!
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