I stumbled upon this article while waiting for an hr. in line at my supermarket surrounded by Snowpocalypse 2010.  I really thought the racial and political breakdown had some smart moments. This article has gotten a lot of criticism, but I must say, we @ Manifesto Magazine appreciate it's message.  

Great Job Esquire Mag! 

Jay-Z: It Takes a Harmless, Hand-Built Gangster to Run this Town
By Lisa Taddeo

http://www.esquire.com/features/people-who-matter-2010/jay-z-business-0210