Occupy Protesters Uncover Jay-Z "Scrooge" Sculpture
Nov 20, 2011 | 11:27 AM Written By: Jessica T
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The Occupy Wall Street protesters are not letting up on Jay-Z, as they've recently discovered that his Rocawear "Occupy All Streets" t-shirts are not benefiting the cause. Now, they've went on an all-out assault on the mega star, uncovering a sculpture by by Daniel Edwards, which depicts him as a modern-day Scrooge.
The totem pole sculpture features Hov on the bottom rung with rows of dollar sign chains around hiis neck, and other famous cheapskates resting on top of him, including Mr. Burns, Scrooge McDuck and Richie Rich.
Edwards spoke out about what he was trying to depict with the sculpture, saying "I think Jay-Z has made himself a face of [the] Wall Street that Occupiers are protesting against. Maybe Jay-Z is striving to be in the one percent? Which is why I chose the composition of a totem pole because I thought it would resemble the number one. Rap stars who turn 'Scrooge' have to suffer some damage to their street credibility."
What do you think of the sculpture?
Source: joydailytv.com
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Jake 11/21/2011 11:04 pm
You are targeting the wrong guy, the point of those shirts was to promote what you guys are doing, and to show his solidarity with you.. It wasn't about the money, and sonnner or later you should realize that you are the last thing he was looking for to make money.
I am with you, so so is Jay... but don't alienate the people trying to expand the reach of your message.
Just my thoughts.
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Tobias 11/21/2011 4:22 pm
Jay-Z doesn't aspiring to be 1%; he is 1%. Has been for many years now
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Cooper 11/21/2011 2:01 am
Jay is a capitalist, not a damn tent dwelling activist. He doesn't owe you bums a dime! Most of the losers in this occupy garbage are people who you don't want working in your office or people that just don't want to work. When you have bills and responsibilities, you'll find a job. That is, if your pride doesn't allow you to do something that's beneath you. Pass by one of these tent cities and take a whiff, all you'll smell is unwashed ass and p*ssies, rotten food, dirty clothes and possibly a mixture of crack and weed smoke. Jay made his money grinding, all those people are doing is whining and taking an extended camping trip. Why not occupy Beverly Hills or some other ultra rich area nearby?
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supermaz 11/20/2011 6:47 pm
Most of the people on this site must be in grade school still. They are mad about jay-z making a profit because he was once in the 99%. He didn't start off rich. You would think he would sypathize with the fight instead of trying to make a profit where ever he goes! The fact is... If republicans have it their way 99% would be dead broke and jay-z would fall right in with us because there would be no one to purchase his junk. The 1% don't buy jay-z's shit!
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whobsolo 11/20/2011 6:46 pm
Jay-z went down to Africa and has given to real poor people in need and it wasn't money, he gave them life with water. If shit was to hit the fan and it boiled down to water or money every creature on this planet would want water. Occupiers are way off course, they are worse then police who harrass regular civilians knowing where there are real issues they choose to ignore. Hov worked for his, go find Bernie Madoff in jail and squeeze his ass till he tell you where all that 50 billion he stole is at. Jay-Z is an entertainer not a cocksucker who steals your money.
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AMD 11/20/2011 5:37 pm
These "protesters" seem like they hate anybody w/ money - and of course they're gonna hate Jay-Z. He's a black dude w/ it. The majority of these ppl are white folks who got pushed from the so-called middle-class into poverty, and it pisses them off to see a black dude w/ more money than they'll ever see in their lives again. I don't like Jay-Z in the least bit (in fact most of the time, he gets on my damn nerves) but, as an entrepreneur myself, I have to respect his hustle. That is why I don't stand behind this "Occupy Wall St" stuff. It's more like "Occupy Anybody W/ Money B/c I'm Broke" LMAO And, he isn't "trying to be in the 1%", he ALREADY is. And, my ultimate goal is to get there, as well. I hate Wall St. for it's greed but, I don't like these "Occupy Wall St." folks any better. I'm a entrepreneur, a hustler who stands by the "entrepreneurial spirit".
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E From BK 11/20/2011 5:11 pm
Some of these people are not genuine. Jay Z is NOT their enemy. I wonder if the majority of these folks had half the bread Jay has, would they be up in arms about some damn tee shirts. Jay Z by no means has the power to change any of their circumstances nor is he the reason why they are in their circumstances or why the country is in the shape it is. I will agree that having the proceeds from the tee shirts go to the cause would be great, but he by no means is under any obligation to do so. People always want to attack dude on his philanthropy, but fail to do the research. He does plenty. It just seems like the people that are up in arms have a hate towards anybody making money. That is NOT what the Occupy movement should be about. It should embrace the entrepreneurial spirit, not hate on it anybody it comes from.
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BronxBorn 11/20/2011 5:04 pm
I hope the nigga who made these are giving them out for free because that would ve highly hypocritical....
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BadGirlsRunIt 11/20/2011 1:22 pm
he absolutely should be held accountable and hes not as powerful as he thinks he is just a mere pawn and once he realizes itll be too late....occupy all streets lmfao how clever
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Fuck Jigga 11/20/2011 12:58 pm
Hawaiian soapy fame...fuck jay z
