Jay-Z released a statement that ensures his fans he will stop using the word, B***. As the phenomenal Hip-Hop icon he is, Jay-Z realizes the influence his music has on the public and decided to put that influence to some good. Jay-Z refuses to use the degrading term in honor of his newborn daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, with wife Beyonce. Jay-Z decided to also curse artist who continue to use the term.

Before I got in the game, made a change, and got rich,
I didn’t think hard about using the word B—-.
I rapped, I flipped it, I sold it, I lived it
now with my daughter in this world
I curse those that give it.
I never realized while on the fast track
that I’d give riddance to the word bitch, to leave her innocence in tact.
No man will degrade her, or call her out her name
the women won’t despise her and call her the same.
I know it’s gonna miss me
cuz we been together like Nike Airs and crisp tees
when we all used to hang out front
singing 99 problems but a lady ain’t one.
Excuse me miss, can I be your mister
cuz I can tell the difference from a little girl and a sister,
She never grew up, her father left her alone
I promise not to talk like we used to
until Kingdom Come.
I’m so focused on your future,
The degradation has passed
I wish you wealth, health, and insight
forever young you may pass.
Blue Ivy Carter, my angel.

While the hip-hop legend is enjoying his new baby girl he seems to be overwhelmed with emotions lately. What are your thoughts on his decision to not use the B-word in his music anymore? Or his lack of respect for artist who use it after this statement?
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Beyonce gave birth to a baby girl named Ivy Blue Carter Saturday night [Jan 7] in New York Lennox Hill Hospital. Both mom and baby are said to be doing OK

It was reported that Beyonce checked into Lenox Hill hospital last night as“Ingrid Jackson.” Hospital sources stated that Beyonce and Jay-Z, rented out the hospital’s entire fourth floor for $1.3 million. The hospital has increased security and has made staff turn in cell phones.

Congratulations to the happy power couple!