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		<title>Jay-Z Puts Illuminati And Devil Worshiping Talk To Rest On New Rick Ross Track &quot;Free Mason&quot; [Audio]</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://hiphopwired.com/tag/jay-z/" target="_blank"><strong>Jay-Z</strong></a> lets it be known that he hears all the talk about him being part of  the <strong>Illuminati</strong> and worshiping the devil and addresses it on <a href="http://hiphopwired.com/tag/rick-ross/" target="_blank"> <strong>Rick Ross'</strong></a> new track <strong>"Free Mason"</strong> from The Boss' upcoming album <strong><em>Teflon Don.</em></strong></p>
<p><strong>Hear What Jigga Has To Say After The Break!!!<span id="more-47774"></span> [More]<em><br /></em></strong></p>
<p>Since the release of <em>Blueprint III</em>, talk has been rampant about him being part of secret societies and religious organizations and the release of his video<em><strong> "On To The Next One"</strong></em> only added fuel to the fire with its dark images and tone.</p>
<p>Never ducking a punch, Jay airs out his grievances on the track and rhymes,</p>
<blockquote><p><strong><em>"Nig*as couldn't do nothing with me, they put the devil on me/ I would have preferred nig#as squeeze the metal on me/ Rumors of Lucifer, I don't know who to trust/ The whole world wants my demise, turn the music up.</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>Hear me clearly if y'all nig%as fear me, just say y'all fear me/ Fu*k all these fairy tales/ Go to hell, this is God engineering/ This is a hail mary pass ya'll interfering"</em></strong></p>
</blockquote>
<blockquote><p><strong><em>He without sin shall cast the first stone so check ya'll look in the mirror and double check ya'll parents</em></strong></p>
</blockquote>
<blockquote><p><strong><em>I said I was amazing/ Not that I'm a Mason" </em></strong></p>
</blockquote>
<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://hiphopwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/jay-z-on-to-the-next-one.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-47777" title="jay-z-on-to-the-next-one" src="http://hiphopwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/jay-z-on-to-the-next-one.jpg" alt="" width="435" height="299" /></a></p>
<p>Hov then goes on to say:</p>
<blockquote><p><strong><em>"I'm on my 3rd 6 but a devil I'm not/ My Jesus piece flooded but though shall not covet keep your eyes off of my cupboard/ I'm a bad mother fucker its hov just say you love it."</em></strong></p>
</blockquote>
<p>Ross' Teflon Don drops on June 20th.  Peep the track and let us know what you think?</p>
<p><strong>"Free Mason"  - Rick Ross feat. Jay-Z and John Legend</strong><br /> <span style='text-align:left;display:block;'><p><object type='application/x-shockwave-flash' data='http://s2.wp.com/wp-content/plugins/audio-player/player.swf' width='290' height='24' id='audioplayer1'><param name='movie' value='http://s2.wp.com/wp-content/plugins/audio-player/player.swf' /><param name='FlashVars' value='&amp;bg=0xf8f8f8&amp;leftbg=0xeeeeee&amp;lefticon=0x666666&amp;rightbg=0xcccccc&amp;rightbghover=0x999999&amp;righticon=0x666666&amp;righticonhover=0xffffff&amp;text=0x666666&amp;slider=0x666666&amp;track=0xFFFFFF&amp;border=0x666666&amp;loader=0x9FFFB8&amp;soundFile=http%3A%2F%2Fhiphopwired.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F07%2Frick-ross-feat-jay-z-and-john-legend-free-mason-radio-rip.mp3' /><param name='quality' value='high' /><param name='menu' value='false' /><param name='bgcolor' value='#FFFFFF' /><param name='wmode' value='opaque' /></object></p></span></p>
<p><strong>Previous Coverage On Jay-Z Being Part Of The Illuminati</strong></p>
<h3 id="post-24189"><a title="Permanent Link to Jay Z Responds to Illuminati  Claims, Beanie Sigel [Video Included]" rel="bookmark" href="http://hiphopwired.com/2010/01/14/jay-z-responds-to-illuminati-claims-beanie-sigel/">Jay Z Responds to Illuminati  Claims, Beanie Sigel [Video Included]</a></h3>
<p><a href="http://hiphopwired.com/2010/01/13/%e2%80%9con-to-the-next-one%e2%80%9d-director-explains-video/"><img src="http://s2.wp.com/wp-content/themes/vip/hiphopwired/s3caching/image.php/http:///2010/01/jayontothenext.jpg?width=120&amp;height=60&amp;cropratio=2:1&amp;image=http:///2010/01/jayontothenext.jpg" alt="Permanent Link to Jay-Z's “On To The Next One” Director Explains " /></a></p>
<h3 id="post-24027"><a title="Permanent Link to Jay-Z's “On To The Next One”  Director Explains &quot;Illumanati&quot; Video" rel="bookmark" href="http://hiphopwired.com/2010/01/13/%e2%80%9con-to-the-next-one%e2%80%9d-director-explains-video/">Jay-Z's “On To The Next  One” Director Explains "Illumanati" Video</a></h3>
<h3 id="post-39919"><a title="Permanent Link to Talib Kweli Addresses  Illuminati Rumors About Jay-Z And Kanye West [Video]" rel="bookmark" href="http://hiphopwired.com/2010/05/18/talib-kweli-addresses-illuminati-rumors-about-jay-z-and-kanye-west-video/">Talib Kweli  Addresses Illuminati Rumors About Jay-Z And Kanye West [Video]</a></h3>
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		<title>Minister Sentenced to Prison For Sex Abuse With 15-Year-Old Boy</title>
		<link>http://hiphopwired.com/2010/03/08/minister-sentenced-to-prison-for-sex-abuse-with-15-year-old-boy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Justin T. Stewart justinstewart</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p><strong>"a man of great faith who preaches the whole counsel of God," </strong>according to the Web site for Refugre Temple Church of God in Christ.</p></blockquote>
<p>A minister in Shelybille, Kentucky had been sentenced for particular, questionable escapades after having sex with a 15-year-old boy.</p>
<p>To top things off, the minister, James Bell, is HIV positive and admitted to knowing that he was infected, even during the act.</p>
<p>Bell has been sentenced to 7 years in prison along with another 20 years registered as a sex offender.</p>
<p>Formerly a minister at Refuge Temple Church of God in Christ in Shelbyville, the case stretches back to two years ago and the boy, now 17, reported that he was sexually abuses on various occasions by Bell.</p>
<p>In 2008, Bell came forward, voluntarily, and informed authorities that he had sex with a juvenile.</p>
<p>According to the church's Web site, Bell is married with three children.</p>
<p>In regards to the victim, a representative of the Survivors Network Abused by Priests has stated that the boy will have a long road to recovery.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>"All child sex abuse, no matter who the perpetrator is, is horrific and damaging. But it's especially damaging if it's a religious figure,"</strong> said David Clohessy with Survivors Network Abused by Priests (SNAP).</p>
<p><strong>"Because where do people turn in times of trauma? They turn to their faith for comfort, solace, guidance... so if the person molesting you is the minister or God's representative on earth, especially in a child's eyes, then that child is doubly abandoned."</strong></p></blockquote>
<p>Fortunately, tests for the boy came back negative for HIV.</p>
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		<title>“Fight Church” Uses Mixed Martial Arts to Embrace Jesus Christ [Video]</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:59:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Justin T. Stewart justinstewart</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Serving as a new means of delivering religion in a way that will appeal to the masses, a Fight Church has been established that blends the love and compassion of Jesus Christ with mixed martial arts.</p>
<p>Taking place at Canyon Creek Church in Lynwood, WA, Fight Church is a mixture of MMA, marketing and the Messiah where fight nights parties are held.  Those in attendance are able to witness the hardcore action and also receive enlightenment as they hear the message of Jesus.</p>
<p>Apparently, many churches have are embracing the sport as a means to reach and convert young men that aren't regular attendees at church.</p>
<p>Pastor Brandon Beals, who refers to himself as the Fight Pastor has stated that Jesus himself was never a quitter and that's exactly what the fighters aim to do when they enter the ring.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>"It's just a good entry point for people to develop a relationship with us and begin to know who we are," </strong>said Beals.</p></blockquote>
<p>Hoping to expand, the members of Fight Church are looking to create a ministry for the local MMA community.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>"They have people to look after their physical needs, but not their spiritual needs,"</strong> says Beals. <strong>"That's where we want to come in."</strong></p></blockquote>
<p>Demico Rogers, 28, hailing from Renton, is one fighter that is sponsored by the church.  He looks to serve as a role model and wants to bring children into the gym to create a sense of discipline and mold a mentality where kids won't be prone to take their fights to the street.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>"I want to bring them into the gym because once you get them in and they start training they develop a respect for the sport and they won't go out in the street and do that anymore,"</strong> said Rogers.</p></blockquote>
<p>Check the video below</p>
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<div style="font-size:10px;text-align:center;">more about "<a href="http://vodpod.com/watch/3074322-mma-fighting-at-church">MMA Fighting At Church</a>", posted with <a href="http://vodpod.com?r=wp">vodpod</a></div>
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		<title>Christian Rapper Set Sights On Jay Z With Diss Record [Audio Included]</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:58:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Justin T. Stewart justinstewart</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p><strong>“I studied you ni**a, cause I was a fan, but I'm a fan of the Lord first so I would be damned/ If Imma let you get over/ Push the fans souls up/ Have me chantin Hova/ For Satan's hand soldier.”</strong></p></blockquote>
<p>Apparently, some are fed up with Jay Z making his constant, subliminal “shots” at God and religion and have decided to take matters into their own hands.</p>
<p>Without title, a Christian rapper takes his frustrations out on Hov with a diss track to the Brooklyn rapper.  Coincidentally, he takes the instrumental of “Renegade”, maybe trying to have another artist murder Jay on his own sh*t.</p>
<p>Comparing himself to David and Jigga as Goliath, the rapper is clearly looking to stand behind the Lord and defend him nail and tooth in a battle with Jay Z.  Really?</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>“What's with all the black crows, oh your girls a black bird/ Satanic<span id="more-24586"></span> symbols flashing when you lack words.”</strong></p></blockquote>
<p>First of all, who would have known that a Christian rapper would use the term “ni**a” so loosely in their rhymes?</p>
<p>Not to say that things have been blown out of portion, it is evident that things have become out of hand at this point.  What is the light that everyone is seeing at the end of the tunnel by continuing to try and create a stir with Jay?</p>
<p>With artists, outside of Jay, being pointed at as being anti-Christ and embracing evil for success, the war is on between the industry and the Holy Spirit.</p>
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		<title>Jay Z Responds to Illuminati Claims, Beanie Sigel [Video Included]</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Justin T. Stewart justinstewart</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p><strong>“I think I need to remind people I'm from Marcy Projects. You can't get into those prestigious clubs. I can't even get into the golf club in Palm Springs.”</strong><strong> </strong></p></blockquote>
<p>The date is now January 14.  Since the New Year came in and Jay Z decided to bring it in with the music video for “On To The Next One”, it has been two weeks of speculation and conspiracy theory calling Jay Z a Freemason and being part of the Illuminati and the New World Order.</p>
<p>Coverage has become ridiculous and whether it's people reading too far into Jay and everything he does or the rapper becoming more blatant with his religious allegiance, things have spun out of control at this point.</p>
<p>Usually known to just allow things slide, Jay once again addressed the claims and shuts them down immediately once he hit the radio on the <em>Ed Lover Show.</em></p>
<p>Hov actually credits the allegations to<span id="more-24189"></span> the price of fame and what happens as success rises and money continues to accumulate.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>"You know when people get a lot of money, they start getting those rumors like Tom Cruise and Will Smith. That's ridiculous; that's crazy to me.”</strong></p>
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</strong></p></blockquote>
<p>While keeping things short and sweet on that, Jigga also speaks on his reaction to Beanie Sigel and the verbal attacks thrown at him.  At the end of the day, he feels everyone is using him as a means to obtain more exposure and attention from the masses.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>"Rap music is competitive by nature, so nothing surprises me anymore.  I can honestly say that one was a shocker. When you're cut from a certain cloth, there are things that are off limits. If you cross that line, it puts you in a different box. It comes from the same thing. I think people are running out of ideas and it's all marketing at this point. In the beginning it was competition. It was just like, 'Lets see who's better. Let's go to the square and see who's better.' It's all just marketing now. That's their whole marketing plan—Jiggaman.”</strong></p>
<p><strong><br />
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<p>It's lonely when you're the only one at the top and the New Year has started off as rocky as the preceding year ended for Jay.  Something's got to give.</p>
<p>Peep the footage:</p>
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		<title>Talib Kweli Defends Jay-Z and Illuminati Accusations</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:18:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Justin T. Stewart justinstewart</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It's almost as though everything rapper Jay-Z touches now resonates a sense to others that he engages in devil worship and is part of the Illuminati.</p>
<p>With the visual to “Run This Town” many speculated that Jay was providing a glimpse into the new world order and with his recent music video “<a href="http://hiphopwired.com/2010/01/01/jay-z-featuring-swizz-beatz-on-to-the-next-one-video/">On To The Next One</a>”, some feel that Hov has become blatant with his references to embracing evil.</p>
<p>As a known associate of the Brooklyn native, Talib Kweli decided to step into the fray and defend claims against the rapper along with Rihanna and his personal friend Kanye West through Twitter.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>RealTalibKweli:  So JayZ Kanye and Rhiannaare illuminati now?  Y'all need to step y'all conspiracy<span id="more-22477"></span> theories up.  #LAME</strong></p>
<p><strong>Real Talib Kweli:  Somebody prove to me that JayZ and his cohorts are illuminati.  Besides images from video s and on Rocawear gear, speculatory internet stuff<br />
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<p>With all of the real world issues that are consuming the world, Kweli feels that there could be focus placed on things that matter more than a music video and trying to actually decipher each and every image presented in it.</p>
<p>Such a move might sway his own fan base, but the reality of the situation is the fact that religion has heavily transitioned from something that was created in order to establish belief and hope for some into a chopping block where those that might have different opinions are shunned and deemed as representing something evil.</p>
<p>Without proper knowledge, however, many that speak are best to keep their mouths shut as a lack of evidence only results in a cycle of ignorance spewing from the mouth.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>RealTalibKweli: I mean there are real forms of systematic oppression y'all could be making You Tube vids about.  For real.</strong></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p><strong>RealTalibKweli:  so, if you aint Christian or dont promote christianity you illuminati?  I got it now.  WWJD?</strong></p>
<p><strong>RealTalbiKweli:  For the record. I LOVE Jesus.  I love the contributions churches can make to society, esp. the black church during slavery.</strong></p>
<p><strong>RealTalibKweli:  I just dont subscribe to a particular religion.  I love the prophet Muhammad, and Abraham.  I learn from Buddhism, taoism</strong></p>
<p><strong>RealTalibKweli:  I read Illuminati 666 Behold A Pale Horse, New Word Order, the Matrix series etc. In college.<br />
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<p>For those that believe Jay-Z is actually Illuminati, where do you believe it will actually lead to since everyone is persecuting him at such a rapid rate.</p>
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		<title>Freeway Shuts Down 2012 Predictions</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:40:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Justin T. Stewart justinstewart</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p><strong>“I'm a Muslim and I believe 100% Islam and there's a lot of things that got to happen before the Day of Judgment comes.  I don't see it [all] happening in two years.” </strong></p></blockquote>
<p>When 1999 was coming to a close, many citizens were spooked about the following year which was penned as the Y2K problem.</p>
<p>Many were under the belief that when the clock brought in the new day, there would be utter chaos as computer technology would malfunction and cause databases to crash which would essentially leave many people without necessary documentation/identity.</p>
<p>A greater scare was the fact that some were under the belief that the world would shut down and revert back to its primitive stages and everyone would have to start again from scratch.</p>
<p>The ball dropped to bring in 2000, and not one thing, out of the ordinary, went wrong.</p>
<p>As 2009 comes to a close, another prophecy comes about as the Mayan calendar marks December 21, 2012 as the Day of<span id="more-17017"></span> Judgment.  This day would basically mark the end, as the Earth would be destroyed or cleansed of those that do wrong and those that have a  belief in God will reside with him above in His Kingdom.</p>
<p>Whether there is validity to the prediction or not, many faces are starting to feel likes its 1999 as they ponder the question, “What if this is the end?”</p>
<p>Freeway and Jakk Frost, both Muslim, recently showed up to speak with DJ Kay Slay where the same question was presented to Freeway to gain his perspective.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>“Prophet Isa (Jesus) has to come back and he's gonna come back and establish Islam and all that and I can't see that happening that quick.  Then after that, there's some things that happen after that too before the Day of Judgment.”</strong></p></blockquote>
<p>Freezer also reflected on where he was back in 99 at the time when everyone was afraid of an electronic global shutdown.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>“99-2000 I was in jail like, “Aw, sh*it, I'ma be locked in this mother*cka, all the electricity gonna cut off.”</strong></p></blockquote>
<p>Artists such as Mase and Kanye West haven't shied away from being more vocal as it pertains to religion whether it be through church or within the music.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>“A lot of people are starting to get religious, but that's good.  That's the direction people need to go to because religion is important.” </strong></p></blockquote>
<p>Free was also able to address the situation regarding Busta Rhymes and the Arabic prayer for his single “Arab Money."</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>“It's certain things you can and can't do.  Busta probably didn't even know, but like that's one thing you can't do.  You can't have no Islamic prayer inside of a song because people are going to be playing the songs in the clubs and everything where the prayer shouldn't be recited.  It's like a fine line that you have to walk and it's hard to do.  Some people can't do it.  I have a problem doing it myself.” </strong></p></blockquote>
<p>With 2010 barely two months away, time is essentially slipping away if the calendar has any truth to it.  What would you do if you only had two more years to live?</p>
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