His intoxicating swagger and loads of energy, (when I left I felt like I had been on stage, I was so tired so I can't imagine how he felt) Jay-Z performed most of his hits to an intimate setting.
Some snagged pics:
Some snagged pics:
The Roc boy was definitely in the building...
Supermodel Alek Wek walked in shows by Nigerian fashion Momo and Nigerian designer Deola Sagoe 
Tyson Beckford who came out to hundreds of screaming women...he's sexier in person
DC Fab! leaving the show...exhausted but still fabulous!
I must mention the thing that pissed me off the most about this night. When entering the theatre where Jay and John were scheduled to perform, I had to be wanded by security men dressed in all black (like the omen!) What the H? Was I at H20 or the Kennedy Center?!? Appalling! And you know I had to ask because I've been to the Kennedy Center over 10 times at least and never have I ever been WANDED and my PURSE searched?! WHAT IN THE WORLD? I asked why did they beef up security to about three different 'official' looking people. I got the same answer, "I don't know...this is my first time here!"
Hmm...Is this racism? I think so...
Some of my pics:
Hmm...Is this racism? I think so...
Some of my pics:
Alek Wek
John Legend. I have video of his new song "Good Morning"...to be posted later this evening.
John hopped off stage and sang in the crowd. This definitely wasn't your average Kennedy Center performance
Caron Butler throwing up the Roc sign in a fashion show right before Jay Z performed
The man of the hour...
He brought out Memphis Bleek to do some of his classics. The man was on stage for more than 75 minutes!
And he didn't pass up an opportunity to make a political statement in DC...he said something along the lines of "Forget Bush". :) (Note: Jay Z's comments do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of DC Fab! and its writers. Thanks!)
Jay showing off who he's voting for...
p.s. After the show John Legend performed two songs at Ibiza nightclub and Jay Z simply showed up at Love. He sipped on his drink and occasionally sung the words to his songs. Word on the street is that the promoters couldn't afford to pay Jay to do a real show. Dag. Times must be hard.
And he didn't pass up an opportunity to make a political statement in DC...he said something along the lines of "Forget Bush". :) (Note: Jay Z's comments do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of DC Fab! and its writers. Thanks!)
Jay showing off who he's voting for...p.s. After the show John Legend performed two songs at Ibiza nightclub and Jay Z simply showed up at Love. He sipped on his drink and occasionally sung the words to his songs. Word on the street is that the promoters couldn't afford to pay Jay to do a real show. Dag. Times must be hard.
17 comments:
oh hell no to the security..you should investigate this further.
Pause...who knew that was Caron Butler. I need to start wearing my glasses..I thought he was some sexy African model. SMH
I dont think any promoter can afford JAy-z these days when he is doin sold out shows in europe. Yung Berg money is diff than jay z
p.s.
Caron Butler is getting dunked on by Krizzio Washington in the summer league
yea...Jay is on another level man. he was so wack at love yo
That's not true...Mark could afford to pay him...from what i heard. but he never promsied the crowd that..he just said that Jay would show up. Mark wouldn't lie.
uhhh how do u know Mark wouldn't lie?
Julissa... first, Mark?
Come on babygirl--its Marc.
Second, in reality Marc could afford Jay -- but why *pay* Jay to perform when just as many people in DC are going to come out just to *see* or have the chance to get a photo opp with Jay???
Glad my Love VIP connect got too drunk get me in 4 free...lol!!! I met Jay b4 in NY so dat shit don't excite me. I would've been blown if I came out & he didn't rap. DC's music scene will grow alot bigger in time if promoters stop being so money damn hungry.
I just found your blog...I love it! I heard about that concert too late, otherwise I would have been there as well :-) Take Care!
It wasnt racist at all. Those bouncers were hired by the organizer of the event to protect the millions of dollars worth of the jewels that were on the runway. This takes place when there is anyone who is under secret service protection as well.
Nothing RACIALLY motivated about this. Its the JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS for goodness sake. Why black people always scream racism is beyond me.
Actually, the TYPE of security that was outside of the theater were NOT hired by Chris Aire, the designer who designs in diamonds directly. The bouncers he hired were backstage and two bouncers (one on each side) stood on the side of the stage during each fashion show.
2ndly, that TYPE of security (wanding/bag checking) is NOT done when a high ranking official is in the building (I work and kinda' live in DC and have run into many government officials, presidential candidates and the like) and they don't WAND you or search your bag. That's a fact.
3rd: Just because JFK's name is on the building doesn't mean the choice to have that TYPE of security wasn't racially...or should I say culturally motivated!!!!
And your last sentence is an ignorant statement and I will provide no rebuttal for it. Thanks.
Well said DCFab..annon kick rocks. thanks
Considering the fact that I work at The Kennedy Center and this event, I'll take my word over yours. Working in DC and seeing government officials, vs. working at The Kennedy center and knowing the security that was part of the contract - that was a PRIVATE event, not a Center event - I'll take my word over yours.
Come to The kennedy center and tell me if you see any of those guards. That was part of their contract and part of THEIR event. Which was not sponsored by The Kennedy Center.
Like I originally stated - you seem to want to make this a color issue. The Kennedy Center is an artistic environment that PRIDES itself on using art to cross all color, gender and cultural lines.
And even funnier, is that I dont recall seeing you backstage during any part of this event. Yet you seem to know what bouncers were and were not hired.
I don't want to make it a color issue proof of that is the fact that I feel it's more cultural than anything, which I previously stated.
If you work there then hey, I'm wrong. I have no problem admitting that...
but when I asked (three times to three different people who worked there) their response disproves yours...and they were contracted, the guards didn't work there so if I were to return today, which you suggested I probably wouldn't find them.
Thanks for reading though. I encourage you to come back again. :)
p.s. Anon, I hope I'm wrong...I really do.
Everything is not always about RACE!!! I'm a little late to comment on this but they needed that damned security up on the top level where two ghetto assed women did get to fighting, almost going over the rail while Jay-Z was performing. The promoters knew that something might pop off at this event, and it did. I am glad they were there because they were able to remove at least one of the protagonists and the show went on. If one of those dumb assed chicks would have went over the railing, then the show would have been stopped, everybody would have been mad for no security and no independent black producer would ever be able to come back to the Kennedy center which is not known to have independent events for ANY culture. They are going to have Chuck Brown performing on the plaza on a Saturday night in September. How much you want to bet there will be security there and I won't be mad. Keep me safe so I can get my party on without drama from ignorant folks!
here! here! 2shay!
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