[Feb 16 2006 2:30PM] Thanks to all of you who came out to the JAY-Z chat yesterday. There were so many of you there, that our servers decided to go on break for a bit. We thank you for your patience, and for all of your great questions. Unfortunately we couldn't get to them all, but we got as many in as we could!
JAY-Z: go ahead and start sending your questions....we crashed the server. just to get back to the cam situation and get that out of the way. in case you missed this it's obvious he is just doing this for attention. i think he's killing himself so i don't feel a need to do anything at this time. AT THIS TIME. haaa
Guest: Besides dead presidents - what is your fav song done by you?
JAY-Z: Can I Live and D'Evils.
PrincessCarter: when is the album coming out. we need it. please jay. please. I can't stand hiphop anymore. I've been a strong supporter since 1997. And I can't live without my fix. Please.
JAY-Z: i don't know at this time about doing a new album. although im itching to do one. well see. and thank you. i need a fix too.
biggkam: Also, what's the status of Beanie Sigel? Is he still signed to Rocafella, or is he straight Def Jam?
JAY-Z: we're working out a situation where beans can do his own label, but right now he's signed to roc-a-fella
Mittens: Not too long ago, you were rumoured to be taking over Arsenal Football Club in England. Have you still got interested in taking over a Premiership club? As you'd do well at Manchester City.
JAY-Z: we were in preliminary talks but nothings done yet
sistap: What happened to Amil?
JAY-Z: being in the music business is hard work, not always glamour and glitz. you know it's early mornings and late nights, and not everyone is cut out for it
greeneyesmami06: when is bleek's next album?
JAY-Z: he's working on some stuff now, but he's doing a clothing line, and possible movie right now
actionkeisha: what do you like to do on your days off?
JAY-Z: what days off?? haaaa. 'jay every day no days off' trivia question for yall what song is that from?
tyaangel: what kind of advice would you give to an aspiring singer/rapper?
JAY-Z: you have to believe strongly in yourself b/c in this business until you have a buzz everybody treats you like shit, and you gotta be prepared to work hard
DAfranchiseJR: what do u think about AZ, prolly the most underrated rapper in the game today?
JAY-Z: i think talib is underrated. black thought is underrated. up until his last album common was underrated. i think AZ is pretty good
Young_Nebz: i wanted to know what was going on wit Freeway and this talk about him being with G-Unit?
JAY-Z: freeway is on roc-a-fella. him and 50 spoke and talked about doing some work together but he is on roc-a-fella
Tawana: How do you handle negative vibes towards you from other artists?
JAY-Z: thats not something i have to deal with.. that's their problem. my problem is doing me, staying positive, making history
roclachica: Mr. President of Def Jam do you feel more pressure than you did being an artist?
JAY-Z: its not really pressure its just a challenge, and i welcome all challenges
jordany: are you excited about Ne-Yo ?
JAY-Z: very excited about ne-yo we're about to have the no. 1 single in the country with so sick, and could possibly have the #1 album when it comes out 2/28 (shameless plug)
joannaw09: How did ti feel to make history at Madison Square
JAY-Z: one of the milestone moments in my career, and you gotta remember that the black album had just came and everybody was singing every word off the album, and the fact that it sold out in 15 minutes