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Black tie Quote by Jay-Z

“Its a celebration of black excellence. Black tie, black Maybachs. Black excellence, opulence, decadence. Tuxes next to the president.” quote by Jay-Z — Download Open image

“Its a celebration of black excellence. Black tie, black Maybachs. Black excellence, opulence, decadence. Tuxes next to the president.”

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I never go black tie. I never grew up wearing ties or bow ties or anything.

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