Thursday, June 15, 2006

Jay Z Spearheads Cristal Boycott

Surely by now you've heard the news
how the managing director for Cristal champagne, in an article
from The Economist , is clearly not amused
with the hip hop community's infatuation
with his brand. "What can we do?" he asks "We can't prevent
people from buying it. I'm sure Dom Perignon or Krug
would be delighted to have their business."
In response Hip Hop CEO Sean "Jay-Z" Carter pulled
the pricey drink from his 40/40 club and is urging all
rappers to stop showcasing the $600 a bottle champagne in their videos