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Storm in a t-shirt

Jay-Z
Nov 15, 2011 Updated Nov 16, 2011

Rapper Jay-Z has come in for some stick from organisers of the Occupy Wall Street campaign...

Jay-Z's  clothing company are selling a t-shirt featuring a thinly veiled version of the Occupy Wall Street slogan...without first seeking permission or offering to share the profits.

Patrick Bruner, spokesman for the movement, said "There will be some bloodsuckers who come out of the woodwork...a much better way to show your support ...would be to show up and participate in this momentous occasion and help to shape a new and better future".

Though Jay-Z himself has been spotted sporting one of the t-shirts, he's yet to comment on the fracas...

Source: NME external link

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Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010. He has sold approximately 50 million albums worldwide, while receiving thirteen Grammy Awards for...

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On Nov 15, 2011. 5:17pm
23andrew said

you have to laugh, these Occupy jokesters are so funny

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