Every now and then, when no one’s looking, we take off our indie rock hats and put something on with a little more swagger. When those moments call, it’s usually to spend some quality headphone time with our good friend Shawn Carter, or, as you might know him Jay-Z. We happen to have a pair of tickets to see Jay perform on September 11th at MSG as part of a benefit show to be televised live and commercial-free on FUSE at 9pm/8c. It’s for a great cause: all proceeds from the concert will go towards New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund, an organization that has been helping New York City families of fallen first responders for over 25 years. So, if you would be so kind, leave us a haiku about your favorite Jay-Z or Blueprint record in the comment section. We’ll do the rest.
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September 2nd, 2009 at 2:56 pm
I love Jay-Z’s “Girls, Girls, Girls Remix.” Its the hidden track on Blueprint 1. Jay’s lyrically skills were at there finest. He took the track to a whole new level especially when he got to the third verse. That was my motto for any girl I dated for my entire high school career. And still to this day, that is a song that I get lost in, because it is so genius.
September 2nd, 2009 at 3:12 pm
I have loved Jay-Z since Reasonable Doubt. I listened to this album every day, all day, while I was in college. On Blueprint, Heart of the City (Ain’t no Love) is my favorite. Having aquired Lupus at 15, then on dialysis by 20, and a kidney transplant at 21, Jay-Z helped me stay focused and motivated with his lyrics and swag. I’m from NY, and he is just the greatest model of a NYC dude on the planet. I will always love Jay and thank him for all he’s done for the game.
September 2nd, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Cue the projector
“takeover. the break’s over”
and now: cue Ether
September 2nd, 2009 at 4:32 pm
J Z N Y C
This is where I want to be
early thanks Tripwire!
September 2nd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Jay says, ‘Ain’t No Love’
Then he fades to black
In the heart of town
September 2nd, 2009 at 5:46 pm
H to tha Izzo
is only half his nickname
The man was born a hustla
September 2nd, 2009 at 10:41 pm
i enjoy jay z
especially for
such an awesome cause
September 3rd, 2009 at 2:15 am
I got 99 Problems but Girls Girls Girls
wont be The Death of Autotune
yet an Encore to an American Gangster.
September 3rd, 2009 at 10:07 am
Renegade Needed
Industry has a problem
Come save hip-hop Hov
September 3rd, 2009 at 10:28 am
Sean Carter’s come far
Marcy to Madison Square
Best rapper alive…
September 3rd, 2009 at 1:23 pm
S-Dot Carter
Simply the Hip Hop King
Nothing more needed
September 3rd, 2009 at 2:51 pm
bitches and sisters
i love my sisters but i
do not love no bitch
September 3rd, 2009 at 7:02 pm
thinkin back to when
we first learned to love hova
that always made cents
(”d’evils” reference)
September 4th, 2009 at 10:07 am
The towers fell
through jay-z
our spirits risen
September 6th, 2009 at 12:27 am
Gotta love Jay Z
Not to mention Blueprint 3
Please, benefit me
September 6th, 2009 at 11:45 am
I have no idea what a haiku is
but i want to win
i love jayz
this made no sense
i love the mcrib sandwich
September 6th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
This will be epic
I got 99 problems
And this show is one
September 6th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Produced by Just Blaze
Public Service Announcement
What More Can I Say
September 6th, 2009 at 5:50 pm
H to the OV
He is not a businessman
Hes a business man!
(Diamonds Remix)
September 6th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
This is a public service announcement:
Jay Z is doin big 4 nyc
for all those loved, lost on 9/11
there is love in the heart of the city
September 6th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Jay Z ,,, charity,,, on 9/11…
Many loved ones lost, now in heaven
it would be an honor to attend this session
of jay z spitting his life lessons
in rememberance of that tragic event
I witnessed too much
It’s time I vent
September 6th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
Yea..I Witnessed to much to…
8 years later…
It’s still To much…
For me to deal wit…
The pain I feel is still…
Unreal to me…
I Represent NYC…
And it would be an honer to see
Jay-Z…
September 6th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
Would be an honor
to witness new yorks father
,some call him hova
some call him allah
I’ll wait on line,
it won’t bother,,
cause come 8pm Friday night I will be holla’n
September 6th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
Yea.. From Marcy to Madison Square…
The only thing that matters is the the
Victims family… Yea..
Jay’s doin the right thing…
I bin A fan since 1990…
The BluePrint 3 2010..
BK,NY,SI..
September 6th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
Been a fan since 1990???
I’ve been a fan since that nickel learned to sing
I’ve been a fan since before celebrity
I’ve been a fan for many years u see
…,& that is why this concerts calling ne
September 6th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
When u think of Rap
Everything U think N see…
Starts and Ends wit Jay-z..
A moment in history..
For the WTC…
So Stand up and salute…
To those lost and gone…
We will NEVER FORGET…
America the STRONG!!!
September 6th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
NYC Rejoyce…
Remembrance…Sept 11
Jay’s the voice…
Of the people…
Ain’t nobody betta..
I hope I’m siting front row or betta!!!
September 6th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
Top that!!?
What
I’ll be in the first row,& you’ll be in the back!
I’ll be wide awake, and you’ll need a slap
back
into reality
..go head and take a nap, & you shall see
how I like to try n win jay z
September 6th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
I am, yeah you said it, I am
In this Roc Nation, I pledge my allegiance
I got my black tee on, all black everything
Black cards, black cars, all black everything…
September 7th, 2009 at 10:17 am
Melissa has 99 problems being A B**** is one!!!
This is all in fun…
U see I wuz there that day…
Runnin for my life…
I emerged from the dust n ruble to live another day…
And now it’s time to give props to Jay-Z…
At MSG on that special day…
It would mean alot to me!!!
September 7th, 2009 at 10:17 am
And when u gonna announce who is the winner?
So I can get myself ready for the 11th of September
spark an L, go get some dinner , then it’s off to the garden on 7th
avenue
you have no clue
do what I gotta do
just to see you
jay z
doing it for charity
seriously…, you need to pick me
Mel C, from new York city
been a fan forever but never got to see
jay preform live,, how deprived am I???
September 7th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
Change my clothes and go
Your first song leaves me speechless
I want an encore
September 7th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
J
Z
THE ONE I LONG TO B
LIKE NO OTHER M
C
September 7th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
Cause there aint no love
In the heart of the city,
In the heart of town
September 7th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
The tix are my due
Jigg cool I can form haiku
I guess school was cool
September 8th, 2009 at 12:22 am
“Song Cry”-
When I first heard it-like most love songs-I didn’t get it. I had been in relationships, but never really been in love. You know the story: good-girl falls for troubled-but-decent Nas-type. It was great, we did everything together. Then it fell apart. I knew he was no good for me, and he openly cheated. So I sat and cried, and cried, and cried. And I cried some more. So when I couldn’t cry anymore I let the song do it for me. The song still gives me the blues, because it really communicates the pain of a failed relationship.
September 8th, 2009 at 6:07 am
He provides a dream
He’s JaY-z from Marcy
So therfore, I’m me
September 8th, 2009 at 6:12 am
Jay-Z from Marcy
He provides us with a dream
Keeps us all going
September 8th, 2009 at 11:13 am
Oh Great One Jay Z
Need Tickets To MSG
Jay Z Please Help Me!
September 8th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
Jay Z’s Heart of the City was released in 2001 and is appropriate to be played again on 9-11-09 in the Heart of NYC @ MSG!!!
Thanks Tripwire for the opportunity!!!
If I don’t win, I’ll have 99 Problems
September 8th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
do the non-haikus
count as entries for jay z?
i would like to know
September 8th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Got a Big Ego
To get engaged at the show
We need Java Love
September 8th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Let’s try this again…
Got a Big Ego
To get engaged at the show
We need Jahova
September 8th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
I would have to say reasonable doubt “imaginary player” is one of my favorite songs of all time. He speaks on thing that I can indirectly relate to. this is what makes his music to soulful. Although you may not go through the same thing….you can take bits and parts and apply them to your life..
Forever Young!
September 8th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Wow, I needed my morning coffee…one last time.
Got a Big Ego
To get engaged at the show
We need Hova Love
September 8th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
This is a “Reminder” to all,
9/11/01 was a painful event,
we lost many loved ones,
We still stuck together,
And now we shall celebrate,
A brand new day
September 8th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
just blaze on the beat
he produced that girls, girls, girls
illest in the world!
September 8th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
Song Cry
Saw him in Chicago last year…I’ll never forget it. HOVA!!!
September 8th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
I think this is such an incredible function. Being from New York the events that occured on September 11 have been very close to my heart. I think it changed the country for the better because we have united into one. To have a celebrity come to madison square garden to remember this event was an amazing idea.
September 8th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
The black album. I’ve left self enlighted. a gift of for times.
September 8th, 2009 at 5:13 pm
Ready for the mic
A breath of innovation
His words like comets
September 8th, 2009 at 5:25 pm
Got the hottest chick in the game wearin my chain. doesnt get any better than jay. saw him at the izod center with lil wayne and jay absolutely killed wayne. black albums def the best, every song is quality, you rarely see that in albums these days. jay is keepin it real by donating everything to the charities honoring the heroes we lost and supporting their families. as many of u probably did, i lost someone i was very close to who was a big part in my childhood and one of the greatest people ive ever met. he didnt even work in the world trade center. he got there early for a meeting because he had never been there and wanted to see just how magnificent it was. the planes hit well before his meeting was scheduled for. jay has the right idea with this concert.
September 8th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
I listen to Beach Chair
While im Parking Lot Pimpin’
Do you wanna ride ?
September 8th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
I never change this is Jay Everyday!!!
September 8th, 2009 at 7:27 pm
I’ve been trying since 9
for my boyfriends birthday
jayz is my idol
September 9th, 2009 at 12:33 am
“He’s no item! Please don’t like him. He don’t wife ‘em, he one nights ‘em!” I basically live by this.
September 9th, 2009 at 12:45 am
Epic is his swagger
New York is in his veins
HOVA is his name
September 9th, 2009 at 12:54 am
Came out of retirement
And still on top of the game
There’s no stopping HOV
September 9th, 2009 at 10:49 am
Like my middle name Venus vs. Mars!!!!!!! is my favorite song on the album…
I have to see this!
September 9th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
Need tix to see Jay
‘Cause we just want love ya
but not for 3 grand!
fuck da scalpers! it’s a benefit show too… damn.
September 9th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
He made the Song Cry
Had tears coming down my eyes
Jay-Z: the greatest
September 9th, 2009 at 7:29 pm
With the weight of the world on his shoulda.Thats why they call him Hova, Far from being god, but worked god damn hard. $45,000 for a TICKET, companies went too damn far.
NYPD be at MSG, to put scalpers behind bars.
My little Haiku was inspired by Jay-z lycrical exercise from the Blueprint 1
hidden track. I tried to buy tickets yesterday at 12 noon. I had 3 PCs n 2 phones and still couldn’t get through. These scalpers are messing it up for the real fans
September 9th, 2009 at 9:54 pm
My favorite lines….
December 4th :
They say they never really miss you till you dead or you gone, so on that note I’m leaving after this song, so you dont have to feel no way about Jay so long atleast let me tell you why I’m this way, Hold on!!
September 10th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Having a bad year
Hova tix might do the trick
Start fresh on the twelth
September 10th, 2009 at 11:11 pm
Jigga said it best
“I gotta make the song cry”
Let’s help those down rise