Jay-Z Bites Back at "Eat the Rich" Rhetoric: "We're Not Gonna Be Tricked Out of Our Position"

[love_galore]

Jay-Z took on criticism of his capitalism in a surprising Twitter Space.

"We did our thing, you know, we hustle, we fucking killed ourselves to get to this space. And, you know, now it’s like, you know, you know, ‘Eat the rich.’" https://t.co/lhLBPuyUvO
- Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) September 1, 2022

“Before was the American dream, ‘Pull yourself

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[colossusx]

i guess you live long enough to become just another cog in the system

he sounds like a old white man

[aotearoagal]

Remember when he tried to commodify Occupy Wall Street?

[rabbitncavylove]

Oh god I forgot about that one

[skyler_white_yo]

You either die a hero, or live long enough to be the villain.

[analievelyn]

some of my fave tweets in response [Spoiler (click to open)]
Jay Z: “Calling me a capitalist is a hate crime.”

Tupac: https://t.co/XJYefzE7Ld
- B. Hunter of the Dead 🚩 (@alchem1st93) September 1, 2022

“You show me a capitalist, and I’ll show you a bloodsucker.” - Malcolm X at Audubon Ballroom in New York https://t.co/yHNvHv0R8P
- Wagatwe Wanjuki 🇰🇪 🇧🇸 (@wagatwe) September 2, 2022

Just because a word makes you feel bad doesn’t mean automatically make it a slur LMAO
- There are no “bad” foods! (@IWriteAllDay_) September 1, 2022

[evillemmons]

[sabrina54]

Remember how there were no big wealthy/famous Americans in the Panama Papers leak? People were shocked and some even assumed it showed America's wealthy had morals(😂😂😂) because their names weren't in the 11million documents but the obvious reason is because America is basically a tax haven country.

Why use tax-dodging tactics like secret offshore accounts and 100 shell companies when the government gives you legal tax loopholes, deductions and exemptions. Never mind individual celebrities but Fortune 500 companies like Amazon, Nike and FedEx manage to pay ZEROOOOO taxes for YEARS.

And Jay Z who owns several companies more than likely uses the same tactics so him talking about working hard and fairly earning his money is laughable.

[angebleu]

They all own companies that are in Delaware, big brain American capitalist.

[genbu_no_miko24]

Did he imply on the track he was one of the first hip hop billionaires?

Cause I thought that was Dr.Dre??? I remember we had that post.

Either way when beymoney dropping those music videos 🤠👀💵💰💳💎

[thereinventions]

When is she dropping him? That's what I really want to know.

[brokecouture]

Never 🐦 🪶

[genbu_no_miko24]

Lol never. She’s always liked the power couple aspect of their relationship.

[therearewords]

And the theme of this morning is "men and their money".

[t_snake]

Guess you mods want us to start out weekend with coffee and hate

[therearewords]

I didn't approve these, but I do have a history as a barista: what can I make for you?

[t_snake]

Just plain hate pleasSse

[thatcovergirl]

I will say…he can’t just make a statement like that without elaborating on the nuances.

This won’t go over well.

[theylezharold]

He’s not smart enough to get the nuances lbr