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T.I., Kanye, MIA, Jay-Z and Wayne Bring Back The Rat Pack [Video] + Collect A Grammy!

Written by Gyant

Posted on February 9, 2009 8:21 AM



T.I., Wayne, Jay-Z, Kanye & MIA performed for the Grammy's last night. But, was I the only person who wasn't impressed?

First off, MIA you looked silly as hell trying to rap with a teenager in her belly. For me it distracted from the entire performance. It's like why didn't someone just step to momma and tell her to sit this one out?

Then there's the performance. Where was the energy?? Tip, and I'm not just saying this, had the best delivery out of all of them. Don't get me wrong; I liked the idea of the modern-day Rat Pack, but dudes kill me with having so much 'swagga' that they come off boring.

Call me crazy, but i just assumed that a live performance with these top tier MC's would've been an iconic moment, rather then just a historic one.

Either I've become immensily jaded, or the stars of today need to seriously step it up. In case you missed it, check out the video performance below. You tell me if I'm trippin'.



But the performance didn't get in the way of Tip snagging an award for Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group for "Swagga Like Us". But it's not clear wether or not if Tip gets the award or each MC who won. I forget how that goes.

7 Comments

By konsience on February 9, 2009 9:28 AM

that just hate really that was boring

By Stinky on February 9, 2009 11:14 AM

I liked the performance...Even tho they didn't have the best chemistry on stage I thought it was a great performance from the top 4 artists in the game right now.

I disagree with you saying that M.I.A. shoulda sat this one out...how many chances does somebody get to perform at the Grammy's?

By G' on February 9, 2009 12:53 PM

That's funny you say that cuz it seemed as if TIP messed his lyrics up cuz he WAS so hyped....I thought it was sick though....gangsta to the fullest


But MIA shoulda wore something else....damn she looked mad awkward with that polka dota shit *shoutouts to BIG*


but good look that T.I. did win a grammy for it he did KILL that track the hardest

By Ty on February 9, 2009 1:23 PM

Those niggas are rappers what do you expect. They were rapping. I liked it. Grown men getting together and being grown. Instead of that pure silliness going on between Rick Ross and 50 cent. This is like Big, 2pac, Snoop, and Puffy, all being on stage at the same time in their prime.
(I'm not saying any of them outside of Jay are comparable to BIG, just the circumstance of the hottest people at the time on the same stage.)

Enjoy it.

By NNLAuthor Profile Page on February 9, 2009 3:10 PM

I understand not letting anything stand in your way. But M.I.A should of sat down somewhere.

By Jayz on February 9, 2009 4:24 PM

this was tight, what were u expecting dumb ass

By dirk da god on February 12, 2009 2:44 PM

I would have rather seen the real rat pack. Iconic moment. Please. No one will be watching this years from now except trina.

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