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Did anyone catch Jay Z?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by PhiSlammaJamma, Jun 13, 2003.

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  1. PhiSlammaJamma

    PhiSlammaJamma Member

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    Probably already been discussed, but,
    "I'm the Franchise like a Houston Rocket, ya know what I mean?"
    Bad Boyz soundtrack, "La la la" song.
     
    #1 PhiSlammaJamma, Jun 13, 2003
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    When he says,"ya know what I mean," The "I mean" part sounds like Yao Ming.
     
    #2 BmwM3, Jun 13, 2003
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    it does sound like yao ming..
     
    #3 couch_pot8o, Jun 13, 2003
  4. SamFisher

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    Totally! I always was trying to figure out what he was saying there.
     
    #4 SamFisher, Jun 13, 2003
  5. UTweezer

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    ah... the power of peer to peer
     
    #5 UTweezer, Jun 13, 2003
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    In his music video "Excuse me, what your name" he picks up a news paper and Yao's face was the front page head lines.

    Also in one of his songs, he says something about the "Dynasty" and then says "no, its not Ming".

    yes, alot of connections there.
     
    #6 drago_ubc, Jun 13, 2003
  7. DJ JFive

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    The Rockets is Jay-Z's favorite team (or atleast one of the). He's stated that in several interviews. That explains all the Rockets references.
     
    #7 DJ JFive, Jun 13, 2003
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    A lot of rappers like the Houston Rockets. Main reason is Steve Francis and Cuttino Mobley and Yao Ming. I remember I was at a Rockets game and I saw a lot of celebs there>Ja-Rule,Irv Gotti and Ashanti,and Jay-Z and the whole ROC-A-FELLA! Scarface has courtside season passes to Rocket games and when those big stars are here they like to go hangout in Houston with the players after the games i remember Ja-Rule had a big b-day party in Houston and after the game later that night Steve,Cat,Posey,Moochie and members of the Milwakie(spellCheck) Bucks were in attendace!!! Houston is a HOT COMODITY (literally) :cool:
     
    #8 BigRay, Jun 13, 2003
  9. s land balla

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    that has nothing to do with yao ming...he's referring to the ming dynasty that used to rule china...
     
    #9 s land balla, Jun 13, 2003
  10. ima_drummer2k

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    ah... the power of Beyonce! She's a Rocket fan (obviously).

    Hey, if Beyonce told me to become a Spazz fan...I'd probably move to SLC. GO STOCKTON AND MALONE!!!
     
    #10 ima_drummer2k, Jun 13, 2003
  11. finalsbound

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    I think he's obviously alluding to Yao. Why would he be talking about chinese history? Or if he was, why not Zhou? Or Qin? Yeah, I know the Ming Dynasty was the most famous, but why would rappers write about ancient Chinese dynasties? Please, he's referring to Yao Ming.
     
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  12. OverRRated

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    he does say Yao Ming after that houston rocket line...not you know what i mean...dummies...
     
    #12 OverRRated, Jun 13, 2003
  13. seclusion

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    actually he says "you know what I mean", he just pronounced it so it would sound like yao ming.
    thankfully we know you'll never drop an album.
     
    #13 seclusion, Jun 13, 2003
  14. rockergordon

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    thank you seclusion. people pay attention
     
    #14 rockergordon, Jun 13, 2003
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    Roca wear also sent Yao some clothes and some rap music CDs and a Jay-Z single to Excuse me miss.
     
    #15 oj411, Jun 14, 2003
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    Ja Rule sucks.
     
    #16 Kam, Jun 14, 2003
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    i wonder if its jay-z's ideal to attract the asian community to buy his cd's? you never know its all about the money these days :D
     
    #17 Tonaaayyyy, Jun 14, 2003
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    Being that the Ming dynasty is the most famous and it works with Jay-Z's lyric, there's a good chance it has nothing to do with Yao. You'd be surprised what rappers include in their rhymes when you stop underestimating them.
     
    #18 AstroRocket, Jun 14, 2003
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    Hey, Pac refer to makaveli and makavelian philosphies in his lyrics so i wouldn't be surpriesed. But I think JZ was still talking bout Yao.
     
    #20 wizkid83, Jun 14, 2003
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