1. So Jay-Z's new album 4:44 is out, and WHOA BOY.
Solange: beats Jay Z in an elevator for cheating Y'all: nah Beyoncé: says Jay cheated on Lemonade Y'all: nah Ja… https://t.co/a39exx7aO0
2. Yep, there's what seems like a definite admission that he cheated on Beyoncé on the record.
I never thought I'll see a rapper (the greatest rapper alive imo) admit that infidelity isn't cool Jay Z 444!! Lemo… https://t.co/GyEF6RvG31
3. And predictably, the Beyhive was not pleased.
@Drebae_ Jay Z too damn ugly to be treating a Queen such as Beyonce like that
4. Some are NOT willing to forgive and forget.
"Well If Beyoncé forgave Jay Z for cheating then y'all should be able to let it go & give us a second chan..."
5. At all.
Jay Z is a rap legend but tonight he's catching these LASHINGS. Yoncé did not deserve.
6. People were really in their feelings about it.
I don't know if I should hate Jay Z or- wait how did Beyoncé Forgive him after all that she went through? Damn
7. Struggling.
Me tryna vibe to Jay Z album but him cheating on Beyoncé keeps popping in my head
8. Even Eric Benét responded to being called out in "Kill Jay Z" for cheating on Halle Berry.
Hey yo #Jayz! Just so ya know, I got the baddest girl in the world as my wife....like right now! ✌🏾
In the song he raps "You almost went Eric Benét / Let the baddest girl in the world get away."
9. People realized the subtle call and response between 4:44 and Lemonade.
"He trying to roll me up, I ain't picking up" - Beyoncé "Please pick up the phone, pick up the phone" - Jay Z
10. See:
"here lies the mother of my children...both living and dead" - Beyoncé "i apologize for all the stillborns." - Jay… https://t.co/J1JQOHhp4U
11. But! There's so much more.
Jay Z raps about black supremacy, black owned businesses, financial freedom for black people; and all y'all heard w… https://t.co/tLQTudajpR
12. Like Jay-Z coming hard for financial literacy.
Did Jay Z just make it cool to be financially educated amongst the hip hop community ? Jesus Christ
13. Wise investing.
gm kings u heard jay z its time to trade in tht gucci belt for shares in a singaporean tech startup
14. And making prudent choices with your money.
Jay Z said ... "you know what's more important than throwing money in the strip club? Credit" lmaooo this grown man rap talking rn
15. Supporting black-owned businesses.
"I'll be damned if I drink belvedere while Puff got ciroc". Jay Z tellin yall to support Black businesses
16. And going to therapy.
JAY Z RAPPED ABOUT HIS THERAPIST YOU CAN GET A THERAPIST TOO PLEASE GET A THERAPIST
17. In general:
Jay Z album brought me to tears. Speaking about therapy, accountability, identity, and respectability. I need this from Black male artists!
18. Pretty much.
Everything I wanted hear, thanx... @S_C_ incredible. 4:44