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Jay-Z as economic indicator? In his new

Jay-Z as economic indicator? In his new video for Blue Magic, the rapper flashes Euros, not US dollars.

When I start seeing rap stars flashing euros instead of U.S. dollars, I know our economy is in trouble.

Relatedly, supermodel Gisele Bundchen wants to be paid for her modeling and sponsorship gigs in euros, not dollars. (Or maybe not.)

By Jason Kottke    Nov 9, 2007 at 08:52 am    currency   giselebundchen   jayz   money

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