Armand De Brignac is the New Cristal

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed)
Oct 17th 2006 at 6:01PM

After denouncing Cristal, the luxe drink of choice of rap artists for many years, Jay-Z was left with a tough decision as to which champagne could replace it as a sign of opulence in rap/music culture. It appears that the artist has decided to (unofficially) endorse Armand De Brignac now, featuring it in one of his new songs as "gold bottles with the ace of spades." It seems like a good choice based on the bottle alone.

Armand De Brignac has been produced by a family owned vineyard for over two hundred years and has only just started to be imported from France. It is said to have notes of flowers, citrus, dried fruits and brioche.

[via vox / image flickr]

Tags: Armand De Brignac, ArmandDeBrignac, chanpagne, crystal, gold bottle, jay-z, music, rap, spade, stars

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r. f. voyles Oct 21st 2006 6:07PM

fine example from the role models of the youth today. show em what to get stoned on.

just me Oct 21st 2006 10:32AM

http://www.armandchampagne.com/gbfull.jpg

info@armanddebrignac.com

You must order through the above email address due to limited supply as listed on their homepage if anyone is interested.

David Oct 21st 2006 10:38AM

Dnuimgbger. Some of us "niggaz" know how to get the green and others can't take care of themselves. So get a job and see how much dough you can earn. The "whiteys" ain't botherin' us. Ilike dem white girlz wit da big booootee!

Meaty Z

Frank Oct 21st 2006 10:38AM

This product is avaiable at Hutchinson Liquorin Hutchinson , MN

Curt Oct 21st 2006 10:48AM

Getting people to buy a product because ANYONE else says they use it is natures way of exposing the mega stupid people.

Tom Oct 21st 2006 10:45AM

What ever happened to Colt 45? Seems when they get rich, they forget their roots.

Leo Oct 21st 2006 10:53AM

Nice looking bottle, if only beer could do the samething... c'mon lets all play follow the leader and buy 10 of those bottles!

GOGIYMS Oct 21st 2006 10:57AM

I TOTALLY AGREE!!!

14. Could someone explain to me why people insist on copying an uneducated, foul mouthed, pants around his ass rapper? HE PICKS THE CHAMPAGNE BECAUSE THE BOTTLE IS GOLD???? Personally, I'm tired of seeing kids dress like slobs.

Posted at 6:42AM on Oct 21st 2006 by Donna Dawn Bennett

ad Oct 21st 2006 11:04AM

I can't believe this is a newsmaker. I can't believe JayZ uses his name for such frivolity. I can't believe that everyone is following nonsense. I can't believe people want to buy this and it's not helping anyone with anything of substance. I can't believe what's important to some...

GOGIYMS Oct 21st 2006 11:04AM

To quote someone:

" the reason he looks for a new champagne to endorse is because he is a business man. "

Please he's not even cashing in on it. If here were that would be one thing, but he's not. Young one, you sure have a lot to learn. I don't know where you live, but where I live, yes boys (I do mean boys) still wear their pants hanging off their ass!!!!

Silvia Oct 21st 2006 11:04AM

Instead of worrying who is drinking what and how people are spending their money. We should be trying to find a way to help the homeless, help people who can't afford health insurance,get people of welfare and teach them a trade. Instead of talking about others on how they are spending their money on this and that, we need to look within ourselves and see how we can help. We might not have millions like famous people, but if we each give two or three dollars to a cause we can do a differnce.

T-CLY Oct 21st 2006 11:08AM

Personally, I think this whole 'Cristal' issue is getting a little bit boring. We all know the MD has issues, but I think what he has succeeded in doing is keep his product name going, because at every interview Jay-Z does, he's gonna be asked what the new drink is, now that he doesn't drink 'Cristal'. In actual fact, eventhough he's trying to boycott 'Cristal', he is advertising for them. We should just let the whole thing go.

cj Oct 21st 2006 11:08AM

Kepp using the race card people....only hurting your own race. It's kind like the little boy who cried wolf too many times...If you don't know, people stopped comming to his aid. Get over it!

Veronica Swann Oct 21st 2006 11:09AM

I agree, Jay-Z is one of the few rappers, that goes about his business with style and class. I attended his tour in '04 and was very impressed with the way he was flowing and partying. It was my first rap show and I'm black!!! And let me say that there were more white people there than black, he called a mature man(in his 50s)on stage with him to rap and dance a little..It was alot of fun, the man was white, and he had it going on! As far as the "Negro Brew" thing going on, that was just out of place. Jay-Z reaches out to all people, and we must remember it is "us" buying his records that keeps "him" buying that expensive stuff!

BootyKall aka JoeMomma Oct 21st 2006 11:50AM

I like big butts and I cannot lie. right on Mix
JayZ drinks Cold Duck Tbird or Nighttrain and sometimes MD2020. here's a splash for the brothers who could'nt be here today.

Silvia Oct 21st 2006 11:14AM

This comment is for GOGIYMS just to inform you Jay-Z owns to clubs and he does cash in on the endorsements. Let me put it for you so you can understad. Jay-Z talks about this new drink and when people go to his clubs, they gonna want to buy his drink that he is endorseing because they want to fit in. So if he sells the drink in his club and people are buying it he is making money. Now I hope you understand how he makes his money.

David Oct 21st 2006 11:18AM

Why the hell would anyone want to pay hundreds of dollars for a bottle of champagne? That is an ABSOLUTE WASTE... especially when the money could go for something worthwhile, such as contributions to a good cause like VH-1's "Save the Music" Campaign, which is about saving music education programs in our nation's schools. Or how about a nice contribution to the Make A Wish Foundation or Habitat For Humanity?
Personally, I am quite UNIMPRESSED with rappers, their so-called "music", and all their flashy houses, cars, and "bling-bling" type of jewelry!! And with having said that, how about listening to some REAL soul singers, like Isaac Hayes, Barry White, the Queen of Soul (Aretha Franklin), Sam & Dave, and Al Green? Or how about REAL blues musicians, such as John Lee Hooker or Muddy Waters? That rap stuff is GARBAGE, coming from a bunch of ghetto-gangsta wannabes!!

Terrance Wilson Oct 21st 2006 11:21AM

I find it astonishing that you guys argue back and forth about what was meant by this "racist" quote but completely miss the more important point that there is some truth behind this. Here's a question, What can we do to build our kids self esteem so that they aren't so easily led by the industry and think for themselves even more.

James Oct 21st 2006 11:28AM

Terrance asked the following question: Here's a question, What can we do to build our kids self esteem so that they aren't so easily led by the industry and think for themselves even more.

Answer
Name our children after a drink or a car or a shoe

Dream Oct 21st 2006 11:30AM

I think there are several of you who need to use the spell check feature...Now as far as Jay-Z is concerned, I must agree with Max. He seems to be very classy and quite refined. He is a business man not a thug. Jay-Z is also hooked up with one of the most classy women in the business.

As for the Champange...I could care less what they (rap artists etc.) spend there millions on. As long as they don't forget where they came from and continue to give back to the community.

Let's keep it real, if we could afford it we would probably be drinking Cristal, Brignac and some more shyt.
Though I do not indulge in alcoholic beverages at all...I wonder if there's a diet Pepsi in a gold can??
Things that make you go ... hmmmmmmm...