Pics: Jay-Z in Vogue Italia’s All Black Issue

July 9th, 2008

The swag is strong…

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65 Responses to “Pics: Jay-Z in Vogue Italia’s All Black Issue”

bnc Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 10:03 am
first!! jay should do suits all the time, the other shit he fails at
SweatyBallz Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 10:12 am
Jigga is that nigga you just have to love.
ElonSkee Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 10:22 am
Damn that first pic make me wanna put on a suit and shit lol but he aint showing the watch too much
County Of Kings Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 10:32 am
” also i’m so fly i’m on auto/ pilot while guys just stare at my wardrobe/ i see euros/ thats right plural/ i took so much change from this rap game its your go”-young
F.D.I.A Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 10:34 am
He aint showin the watch cuz it aint about the watch “I aint got a bright watch, I got the right watch/ I aint buy out the bar, I bought the night spot”
Black Web 2.0 (Google Me Baby) Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 10:42 am
He looks fly, I don’t know about the bow tie. I just could never get into that. Unless im rockin a tuxedo.
OLA Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 11:10 am
hov does have swagger man
COCOA Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 11:35 am
Its funny how a bunch of dudes are saying he looks fly…lol anyways no cash amount of clothing will give that guys face a pass over, yuck…but i’m sure his money will make “some” women forget about that.on the other hand I’m like a guy in that if the face or body is busted the dude is busted.personality is a plus but this guy just strikes me as materialistic so…..whoop de doo.he’s gutted and old peace.
likeabite Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 11:40 am
The industry has really hop’d on this Jay bandwagon heavy huh…honestly he looks good in a suit (sans his ugliness) but this dude really has no swag…the industry as a whole is trying to make him a mega human when he’s really not…Diddy has more swag than Jay but people love to make him shine and build him up…guess they create people they want to create and can destroy em at the same time…
chel Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 11:45 am
i love his suits he knows how to pick them
boogiboi Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
Top five Most Swagnificent in tha game:(no particuliar order)
Jay
Weezy
Kanye
Snoop
Diddy
Honorable mention: T.I

Let me know what yall niggas think
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Commander Cool aka Me Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
get a suit, get it tapered up and just… hov is fucking sick
for real?? Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
i’m saying… jay got swagg and all.. i mean B must know something we don’t but as far as his looks.. personality goes a LONG way. I mean he look like Biggie in the first pic on the left with the word “Jay”… his nose all smushed making his head look hella stretched. imo, for real!!
tina Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
@ 8

Your probably a chick that thinks ugly ass lil wayne is sexy smh…
crooks Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 12:45 pm
iceberg slim
Keke Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Jay is so sexy to me. It has nothing to do with his looks. It’s his swag and how he carries himself is what is sexy about him. Fellas take notes. It’s okay to take off the baggy jeans and put on a suit from time to time. My girl Queen Bey is very lucky and vice versa.

Oh and I love that 3rd pic. That man is swaggalicious.
gr3um5 Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 12:57 pm
REASONABLE SWAG !!!
forbes 123… top of the game
HOVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA !!
HOLLA AT U BOi!
ONE !
Kim Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
@#9

Don’t confuse cockiness and conceit for swagger Diddy has those things on lock but swagger I think not. Diddy is the type of guy that arrives at an event a SCREAMS to everyone in attendance that he’s arrived in order to get attention(don’t believe me hit up youtube). Jay on the other hand walks into a room and without saying a word becomes the center of attention.That’s real swagger. The brother is effortlessly cool,he just has an aurora about him that’s magnetic. If you’ve ever been in a room with him you’d understand.And NOBODY created Jay-Z he’s a self-made man and that’s why so many people respect him.

And to the chick who sad she can’t look pass his face, you’ll grow out of that LOL.
ocho Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
dude has to be one of the ugliest mother fuckers ever …..good thing hes rich as fuck
Keke Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
@ Kim

Gurl I couldn’t have said it better myself. I agree to the fullest.

Oh and I understand girls judging his looks but why are dudes calling him ugly? LOL
????????????? Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
@ keke

cuz they undacover thats why!!!! lol. thats funny
Jermaine Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
#Keke

As a straight man I have no problem judging another mans look. I don’t care what nobody says Jay-z is not good looking…He got swagger and is successful that makes him confident and that’s why chicks like him. I hope they put some handsome black men models/actors..etc in that Vogue Italia’s All Black Issue. Brothas like Tyson Beckford, Shemar Moore..etc
Tamika Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
Very sexy Jigga. Jay looks great in a suit. Niiiccee!!
T2 Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
And y’all niggaz actin way too tough
Throw on a suit, get it tapered up

Damn he really meant that Hov sets the most trend all the trends other rappers set once Hov gets his eyes set on hit is does it better thats why he always get the credit bcus it becomes cool once he does not many other rappers have that type of impact.
XSPLIZT Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
Young tubro…Jay is that nigga…Now let the haters say ament!
Tre Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
You all say Jigga is ugly and its his confidence money that makes him look good to women.. The answer is NO…. Jay-Z is sexy because of his confidence, integrity and intelligence. Jay could be in a room without money and women would take notice of him because of his cool and laid back demeanor. He had those characteristics before he blew up in the game. That’s why yall ran out and purchased his music way back in the 90’s. He just grew up more and has better understanding of self. If all men had self awareness less would be lost trying to imitate what is heard and seen. Give Jay-Z his props Sh*t if they can call unwashed syrup drinking Weezy Sexy Jay must have bottled that Sh*t cause he always looks clean and approachable even in jeans, tee shirt and a durag…

Go Jigga you scrumptious piece of caramel man.
Tre Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Ohhh and Diddy have you ever looked at his teeth and his body. He has more hips and ass than Video hoe Angla Lola Luv. He swings his Luv hips for the men very well too. He screams for attention and wants to be noticed.

Jay is that Dude
????????????? Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
I hope they put some handsome black men models/actors..etc in that Vogue Italia’s All Black Issue. Brothas like Tyson Beckford, Shemar Moore..etc
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

@ jermaine-…….. now why on earth would you want that jermaine????? not tryn 2 clown but….. uh…. y?? lol!!!!!!!!
shine95 Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
I know what you sayin #6(Black Web 2.0), I was never really into the bowtie thing, the rest of the joints yo, keep that, that’s fitted right there. seems like hov is clowing with them bowtie suits in a hip hop way like it’s some new shit, but the other black suits that’s on that fly shit. I’m still trying to get used to the big ties (3rd picture) maybe it’ll grow on me. overall suits is the stee. yall youngins catch up. yall don’t wanna be a played out looking 40 year old. “I don’t got the bright watch I got the right watch”… timeless shit
t-n-m Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
lol @ #28….

I mean I’m a male…. I’m secure with myself…I could judge another dude and not feel like a fag…HOWEVER….I wouldn’t be HOPING for other dudes to be appearing in the magazine….and I wouldn’t be using such SUSPECT niggas such as ole boi Tyson dere…..

but i get what ya sayin dude…jus takin a piss @ u
t-n-m Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
lol @ #28….

I mean I’m a male…. I’m secure with myself…I could judge another dude and not feel like a fag…HOWEVER….I wouldn’t be HOPING for other dudes to be appearing in the magazine….and I wouldn’t be using such SUSPECT niggas such as ole boi Tyson dere…..

but i get what ya sayin dude…jus takin a piss @ u
PHENOMENON Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
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Jermaine Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
@?????????????

You rarely see any black models/entertainers in these types of mainstream fashion magazines especially not on the cover. The Italian version of Vogue made a “black issue” because of the racial discriminataion that goes on in the model/fashion world. Tyra Banks has been talking about this for years. I mean there are plenty of beautiful black women and handsome black men that never get the chance to show what they got as models..etc because of the discrimination. So yes I HOPE they pick some handsome brothas to represent us.

@t-n-m

Whether the gay rumors are true or not Tyson is good looking and the most successful black male model out there so he should definitely be featured in the “black issue”.
PiFf da DoN Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
The NiGga HoV is LooKing sHarP!!….whoeva saying he aint got swagg is bullshitting….its not bout what u dress or what suit u put on swaggs about how u carry yourself in that dress or suit!! and like sumbody posted earlier his swagg is effortless and that’s the best kinds swagg for the simple fact he could be and a room and don’t have to do much and his presence is still felt….(exp)….New Blue Yankee on who but Me!!….my hood was copping the new blue yankees like we from the city and I’m from Boston!!…(exp) I don’t wear jersey I’m 30 plus gimme a fresh pair of jeans nigga button up!! After the jersey faze started going out niggaz was copping a closet full buttons up!!….(exp) jay put crystal on the Map while diddy was drinking Moet…I don’t need 2 go on but he sets trends so and niggaz follow so his swagger is well justified
????????????? Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 5:36 pm
@ jermmaine

yeah your right i guess then… it just read so funny though!!!!!!!!! lmaofff!!!!!
Montgomery Mika Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
I’m gonna co-sign with #18 on this one! Now Jay know his shit. And I am pretty damn sure the thread count is on point and the soles of those shoes are engraved with the a designers’ name that we need to play catchup to recognize! To the people who thinks he need to let his jeans go U R so way off. He is an ARTIST… that means clothes are a statement to him like a painting & your mood determine what u put on. The t-shirts R always some form of art. Most people who like fashion what the ordinary person think is ugly. That’s what they will buy, but when they put it on U R guaranteed to notice them.
The Eye in Team Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
The only swag I wanna know about is on tha mic, not no photos. smh
LA Nigga Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
#Jermaine

Good post and I agree with you but at first when reading your first post I was like “What the fuck is this nigga talking about”
Sandra Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 6:27 pm
Jay got swag no doubt about this but no one got more swag than sexy ass Lenny Kravitz. Lenny is one delicious looking man and got more swag than anyone out there.
calichick Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
Why are dudes always speaking on this man looks Ummm are u gay ? Its his swag, the way he carries his self,Watching him grow those are the things that make him sexy,Its the whole package He has Beyonce hell he gets my vote for that alone
Nigga Please Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
If we are strictly talking about swag here and not about his looks then Jay is safe. Swag it’s not necesserily about good looks. Like calichick said it’s about how you carry yourself. Some people got it and some people don’t. Jay got that swag. It’s the same thing with starquality. You can’t really put your finger on it but you can still tell a certain person got starquality.
Yep Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 7:49 pm
@Jermaine! Co-sign 100% It’s about time they show black folks love. Too much racism going on in the world of fashion.
davil Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 8:13 pm
If we are strictly talking about swag here and not about his looks then Jay is safe. Swag it’s not necesserily about good looks. Like calichick said it’s about how you carry yourself!!you !!!!!!must cheek(www.bigbisexual.com)you will find it !!
A'ight then Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
jay is the most powerful rapper in the game he continues to do big thing.
Joyce Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
he still butt ass ugly, any guy with a good suit on looks nice now gimme nas in those outfits any day and trust he will look scrumptous. this man is a disgrace to women organs, good luck for Beyawnce carrying that camel seed thats gonna be an interesting looking child,they better get some tailored suits for that baby since ya think thats what makes a nigga hott to trot now.i guess to some men looks don’t mean anything but i’m sorry im gonna stand for the ladies if us women have to look good to not get ridiculed so do men. no matter what clothes you wear ugly is ugly no matter the price tag, sorry JIG, i like his old hits.ya the same people that accept rick ross running around with his shirt off and think thats what we want. please.
????????????? Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
dammmmmm joyce????? ggoing hard at jayz lmfaofffff!!!!!!!! geez.!!!!
Keke Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
@ Joyce

In the words of some of the fellas on here….Go kill ya self!
Hazer Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
lmao, damn jay in the 4th pic look like that twilight zone episode where the people had piggish noses chasing the white blond lady talking about she look ugly cause she looks normal. anyways in case ya dont know what im talkin about he just looks ghoulish in that reflection.like his head dont belong on his body.
... Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
I love a man that can wear a suit. That is so damn sexy. Jigga got the mean ass swagg him kanye, t.i. ryan leslie, and who ever i forgot. I think is a good look for hip hop.
woahwtf Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
@Jermaine

Boy that comment was very blueberry fearrieish. That boy got some vanilla extract in his blood.
????????????? Says:
July 9th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
aight you no wat people { last comment…} no matter wat the fuck dis nigga look like… swag.. look good in suit… ugly… smh at some niggas on here…. HE HAS BEYONCE ON HIS FUCKIN ARM. CASE CLOSE…. NOTHIN ELSE REALLY MATTERS AT THIS POINT RIGHT NOW…!!!!!! HE won…. damit….. he fuckin WON…. How u win at life.. lmaoffffff!!!!!!!!!
A2Z Says:
July 10th, 2008 at 2:30 am
@9

u right abt jay but
swag is swag and diddy is just wildin’
dont front and tell me jimmy aint splashin on y’all and max ain’t wavy

nuff said
Hazer Says:
July 10th, 2008 at 8:15 am
???????????have u seen that bitch with out makeout, she is not the shit homie i will take lauren london over her. anyways, she stained she with a camel for god sake,, and dont sayLauren dont have an ass cause she will have one when i’m through with her that bitch is cute as hell , i dont want no scaliwag bitch with a busted weave that weras a mask 24 seven.
WTF? Says:
July 10th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Hazer

Stop talking so much trash. Both Beyonce and LL are two gorgeous women. No need to put one woman down just because you find someone else to be hotter. You whole post make you sound like either a jealous bitter mothafucka or you’re a 12 year old kid who don’t know better.
Tre Says:
July 10th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Most black people have big noses that are not accepted by Mass Media. They tell black people they are ugly and that’s why they don’t place black models in their magazines or runways. Jay is a black man and should have dominant features. His Bone structure should be strong. Then everyone gets upset with Viv for changing her nose and having too much plastic surgery. Two way street if Jay went and got a nose job you all would say he was a sell out and gay. His face and body are still his he did not change his features for Hollywood.

He is a good looking brother. I would not call him ugly everyone is always so harsh to criticize each other. Your still black yall act like fucking crabs in a barrel. Fucking talking about his looks. Talk about how the fuck you gonna make your first million then I will be impressed.
Yall want to call Caramel by the name Camel well guess what his ass will survive in the desert while you die of thurst just like he killing the Motherfuckers in the rap game everyone dying
Keke Says:
July 10th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
#53 Hazer I hope you are a woman. A dude hating on a female is not a good look. If you are a man then HOW U DOIN? LMAO I have seen both Beyonce and Lauren without make-up and Beyonce is hands down more gorgeous. And Beyonce most definitely has a better body. Lauren is a cute girl but who is Lauren compared to Beyonce? Lauren is like a D-list celebrity. You lost for even comparing Lauren to Beyonce. It’s no comparison. Go take a nap.
Hazer Says:
July 10th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
so let me see keke the sneak a man can’t talk about a mans looks cause that means he’s gay, a man can’t compare womens looks cause that means he’s gay…..stop smoking or go pray to the camel and be shrine u got in ya crib u sound stupid. let the camel balls drip down ya throat u dum uck.
Keke Says:
July 10th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
^^^^You done already been exposed so sit yo gay ass down somewhere. I never said a man was gay if he comment on another man looks dumb faggot. Learn to read.

This retard Hazer is probably 2cents. LMAO at this faggot in disguise. Get off Jay and Bey nuts. They both are laughing all the way to the bank at retards like you.
buddacris Says:
July 11th, 2008 at 3:44 am
wat can u say? jigga is the man he’s got style at his finger tips.once a legend always a legend
SMH Says:
July 11th, 2008 at 9:50 am
WHAT I DON’T GET IS WHERE AND WHEN DID HE BECOME THE UGLIEST MOTHERFUCKER TO CONSTANTLY BE CALLED UGLY? YOU HAVE 85% OF THESE RAPPERS WITH THESE FRONTS AND TATS THAT LOOK LIKE SHIT. YOU HAVE ROCKERS AND METALALISTS THAT LOOK LIKE THEY WERE BORN TO DIE. KRS-1 HAD A BIG NOSE AND LIPS, BIGGIE HAD A DEAD EYE, WEEZY LOOKS LIKE A GREMLIN, KANYE LOOKS LIKE YOUR GRANDDADDY’S CHIPMUNK. NOT TO MENTION ALL THOSE UGLY, SWEATY ASS BALLPLAYERS THAT STILL LOOK LIKE SHIT WHEN THEY PUT ON A SUIT. I USED TO CHANGE THE CHANNEL EVERY TIME THEY SHOWED ANTHONY MASON’S FACE BECAUSE IT MADE MY STOMACH TURN. THERE’S A LOT OF UGLY NIGGAS IN ALL SPORTS. WHERE IS IT THAT JAY LOOKS WORSE THAN ANY OF THESE OTHER MOTHERFUCKERS? I REALLY THINK PEOPLE ONLY SAY HE’S UGLY BECAUSE THERE’S NOTHING ELSE BAD TO SAY ABOUT HIM BECAUSE HE’S ON POINT ACROSS THE BOARD. HE HAS SEX APPEAL FOR DAYS AND HIS SWAGGER IS STRONG. IF IT WEREN’T FOR JAY’S SWAG, ALL THESE NIGGAS WOULD BE RUNNING AROUND LIKE JUNGLE MONKEYS, DRESSING IN TIGHT PANTS AND STUPID COLORS LIKE KANYE AND LOOKING LIKE WEEZY ON SYRUP. HE MADE AND IS STILL MAKING EVERYBODY STEP THEIR GAME UP - MEN, WOMEN, ATHLETES AND BUSINESS PEOPLE.

KILL THAT UGLY TALK - IT’S CORNY, OLD AND WACK. KEEP IN MIND WHILE YOU’RE CALLING HIM UGLY - HE CAN TAKE YOUR GIRL, WIFE AND MOTHER.
Tre Says:
July 11th, 2008 at 10:19 am
#60 Well said
TRUTH HURTS Says:
July 11th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
That still doesn’t change the fact that he’s UGLY!
Tre Says:
July 11th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
Nah it does not change the fact that he is ugly (in your opinion). Just like your comment reinforces that fact that you are ignorant.

The surface is just that.
KinGJoffG Says:
July 11th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
haha Tre well said haha .. Truth Hurts ha Being Blind would Kill you huh?

#60 SMH … “You said it better than all”

hes leavin hiphop fasion on death door, breathin on res-por-ators for killin our last flavors” .. huh?

There are a lot of ass holes making ignorant comments on here haha (oxymoron). ReaLTalk though “how can you judge a n*^^@ you never even met, dont even know? … ” Im not even mad at the haters (you know the men and women in this blog that are perfect humans and all) because if there was no you there would be no us. I guess they right the universe needs balance. But before you chose sides in the global effecting debate on the appearance of one of our cultures great philosiphers .. Jay, ask your self will you ever acidentaly run into him on the beach in the south of France … Swag.

Dudes on Pluto no hype or jock but serious people why do we tear down our own image everytime, he is one of one. There was like 5 of the Beatles, 5,6,7 in the Jackson 5, like 4 in the Guns&Roses, 3 of the LOX haha … the diffrence is hes been featured on every one of those artist works as an individual who can hold his own. Yall want him to get surgery or somethin haha … yall need a hoby.

I really could give a uf what he looks like as a man but his mind is serious … and cop the N!%%@ album by NaS and learn some thin b!*ch @ss n… hahaa.
jayslick Says:
July 12th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
i dont wear jersey am 30+

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