Jay-Z performs for a wealthy, predominantly white audience that sits completely still. No applause, no eye contact, nothing. The commentator frames their indifference as a display of power and privilege.
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Let's go play this video. In New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of, there's nothing you can't do. How you're in New York, these streets are made to feel brand new, these lights will inspire you. This is it, it's Jay to the hole. To the A. Oh, boom! Wow, listen, Jay-Z! Jay-Z's on stage, guys! Hey, turn around! The lights, camera, action! White people, hello! Jay-Z, look, that's Jay-Z, guys! Look, he's like, yo, yo, what's going on? Look at them white people, look at them white people! They didn't say shit, they didn't even look up, they didn't, they didn't. Uh-uh, this is a billionaire on stage.