[Jun 27 2006 5:18PM] JAY-Z: Whats up everybody!! Welcome. I'm still hung over from the high of last night so I might be a little slow, so bear with me
wajihah: How long did it take you to write Reasonable Doubt?
JAY-Z: That was the one album that was written from the time I was born until 1996 (from the time i started rapping, like 9 years old).
whitemike009: Jay -- i dont think anyone has ever shut down MSG and Radio City like you did -- how do you compare performing in those two Venues? How long until you shut down The Park? Carnegie Hall?
JAY-Z: Playing The Garden was more of a life long dream. Radio City was a step for hip-hop culture to take a person that's rapping the lyrics that are on REASONABLE DOUBT juxtaposed with a 50 piece orchestra. They're a whole different vibe, but each was equally as satisfying and historic. Carnegie hall here we come!
JFB web miss: Why are you doing an international tour?
JAY-Z: First, I really wanted to visit a lot of places I hadn't been. Why not go there and bring the music people have been listening to for 10 years and let them experience that and then see how they react to the music?
greeneyesmami06: What's your favorite part of your job?
JAY-Z: I guess working alongside new artists in the case of Rihanna. That was a year or so process. She came in really green to the industry, and to see her grow and actually become a superstar or to see how big Kanye has gotten is just great.
JDSmallz: Any news on Foxy Brown?
JAY-Z: Foxy Brown has completely recovered and got her hearing back. She will be back in the studio next month
mainy_org:Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
JAY-Z: That's hard to say. There are so many opportunities out there, but with every move I make, I always have the culture in mind--so whatever I do is going to open doors for the next generation
drush: Will you put your performace at the Radio City Music Hall on DVD? If so, when?
JAY-Z: Well, we taped it, but we're going to see what it looks like first and make a decision from there
thewatcherbk: What made you decide to do the tracks in reverse order this weekend?
JAY-Z: I think some of the most powerful tracks were in the beginning, but I wanted to start reflective; it's a night that's not only about that album, but about a time period. That's why I wanted to start in a reflective mode
irish*cutie: In your own opinion, what was the highlight of your concert last night?
JAY-Z: I believe that everyone thought Mary was going to come out, who couldn't be there because she's working on her tour, and then when Beyonce came out people went crazy. (And of course the overtime when we got into some other material).
NAVIN: Why do you think that now more than ever theres more beef and violence in the industry? And what do you think can stop it?JAY-Z: People's fascination with beef and how beef sells is what makes it continue. When the people let artists know that they are fed up with it, it will obviously have to stop.
NAVIN: What song on Reasonable Doubt is your favorite?
JAY-Z: It's tough because I love the album so much, but the highlights would be: "Can I Live," "D'evils," and "Dead Presidents".
True: Will you appear on Nas' Def Jam debut Hip Hop Is Dead?
JAY-Z: Absolutely!
Bey-Z: Have you shot the video for "Deja Vu" yet?
JAY-Z: Yeah, we shot it last Wednesday in Louisiana,
youngnic21: When is the new Freeway album dropping?
JAY-Z: September