Jean Grae - My Story

[LeftCoastLester]

This instrumental is so hard!

[MrJazzHOP]

That's it: Jaen Grae is Hip-Hop's finest female MC. Game over.

[katharyncrimson]

i've heard a while ago about jean grae but i never checked her out. this is my first listen of her and i have to say she sounds pretty dope! not just as a female emcee but as an emcee period! i'm loving the vibe from this song

[QUEENKIMA48]

u just never know what a person deals with on a daily basis...how much pain they carry around!!! & not everybody is strong enough to make it...

[Leidenspfad]

I've seen this video over a dozen times, but every time the abortion scene comes up, I have to suppress the tears! And I'm just straight a guy who doesn't know what it's like to be pregnant.

[tousenx555777]

nicki minaj i gonna give you your moment but jean grae is the best female rapper of all time one of the best female rappers of all time

[A4k2i0]

She's like the female version of Immortal Technique.

[rampagecurruption]

Jean Grae = Underrated

[A4k2i0]

@rampagecurruption ..and Nicki Minaj = overrated ... sigh*

[rampagecurruption]

@A4k2i0

Yeah it's a Shame that Mc's Like her don't get the Respect they Deserve

[kidbase1]

what a lovely lovely song/story ,it captures the mood ,i dnt doubt that its true, and i just lite the fire to another get way ,i'll be back soon

[kidbase1]

woww just wow

[TerrorUnderaNewEra]

That girl looks JUST like Jean.

[Djanaoxo]

im impressed.



[randay92]

damn, I just saw the video on deadendhiphop comparing Nicki minaj and Jean Grae. Jean Grae would destroy Nicki's fake commercial ass! Jean Grae is just a dope MC!

[clanman36]

1 person is WACK for disliking this!!

[mihayil99]

thats my gyal:) Peace



[GLCM90]

young roddy - blow

...js

[Th3RoyalFckUp84]

so i thought this shit was cool when i found out me and jean have the same b-day the 26th thats way rad to me and i thought i would share that wit ca..:)

m@XX

[Sinz327]

So much soul..this can go down as one of the top hip hop songs of the decade

[BrentWoodSean38]

Can't believe somebody disliked this video

[esfale]

Jean Great!!!! this is Hip Hop,

[soulcitysigma]

i've loved this song for YEARS how the hell am i just now seeing this video. omg i love it

[Defune77]

Great…

[danqerou5]

I LOVE THAT IST IN BLACK N WHITE

[DAFTJUSTICE1]

Jet Life

[JReal62]

Young Roddy- Blow...

Same Beat But He Juss Killed it.

Not sayin This Dnt Go Hard But Roddy Go Hardder

[StreetzToStardom]

Jean is dope but she got nothing on Akua Naru. You need to check her. Real dope!

[Druggalo313]

so illllllllllllllllllllll

[TheSoldier0fortunE]

Excellent.

[TheCiPher1]

Jean Grae is GENIUS. She's like a female Common.



[jamiebridges123]

how come nikki minaj got all the attention and jean didn't? jean's a far more natural talent..i mean this is just...an eargasm.

[TheCiPher1]

@jamiebridges123 because Nicki appeals to mainstream and does a lot more than just rap. She's different. Jean Grae happens to stick to the hip hop only route and she remains underground like Common, Nas, Lupe, Rapsody, Mickey Factz, ect.

[DivinelyMochaDipped]

@TheCiPher1

wut does she do other than rap?

[DivinelyMochaDipped]

@TheCiPher1

and she's not different. that same exact "swag" title "barbie" status was all lil kim just 10 years ago.

and when shes not on kim's ass, she's jackin' lady gaga (i.e., the vma's) so to say she's unique is a joke

[TheCiPher1]

@DivinelyMochaDipped I feel like she incorporated both and made it her own. When I say she's different I mean no other female rapper has also done that pop like stuff. There won't be another Nicki. I feel like she's talented she just doesn't fully show it because she wants to dumb it down for the $. Point is the reason why Jean Grae isn't as famous is because Jean Grae is too lyrical for mainstream. That's not what a lot of people want right now unfortunately. She wont sell out which is good.

[makdaddy53]

Saw her in Seattle last night, best show ever! She involves the crowd, then kicks it with her fans. She gives advice if you ask her questions about any kind of art. Plus she's funny as hell! Loved her before, but after meeting her I'm a fan for life!

[kobe24mvp81]

Jean Grae is one of the dopest MC's, yea I didnt just say Female MC's, I said "MC's"

[AlexXxSinatra]

Ok... I know everyone raps and all

I'm myself is a rapper, just trying get out the struggle and make money of music.

Not even bout fame, just making a living off music. I know. I'm creative and go by the name of Alex Sinatra

Big Fan of Frank Sinatra

SO, CHECK OUT MY MUSIC

[ThePhundumentalz]

this the type of shit that actually has deep meaning, i like this kinda ishh mangg

[FSCzitterdFSC]

she is so underrated...

#LOVEHER

[docbattle07]

i miss old 9th

[TheMrthatdude17]

jean grae is by far the best female rapper. Mc Lyte and not many others come close.

[cultureshockize]

This track brings back fond memories. Peace out to 9th wonder and Jean grae, y'all rock hard.

[MGbillz]

JETS

[born2day]

This song should have won a Grammy. Real deep and lyrically flawless.

[wetmurder]

the music industry snakes supress important issues such as the one found in this song; while pushing trash rappers like nicki minaj

[BIGPSG]

Big Up Jean Grae! REAL HIp HOP

[DaBastard90]

9th and jean together make a sick combo

[jameslevite]

Hold ya head high my black sistas.. won't be long before Christ come back.. us Israelite men waking up to this truth taking our rightful place.. won't be long ya heard -peace

[Dezzy23]

Sometimes when I listen to real female lyricst I wonder, what the hell is wrong with the music industry??

[dOdAdEish]

Why ya'll all have to hate on minaj, she's just like every other mainstream rapper. They all suck no need to spamm it in every good hip hop song.

[Intergalactiic]

@dOdAdEish thats like saying all underground rappers are amazing, which theyre not, there are always exceptions

[dOdAdEish]

@Intergalactiic I did not say that.

[Intergalactiic]

@dOdAdEish i was giving an analogy. and there are mainstream rappers that dont "suck"

[KhangCe]

why not wearing condoms? one not enough wear two, three, four...

[Dev17cmd]

the girl in the vid is type cute, u would smash both her and jean grae!

[AlucsBrand]

WOW! speechless.



[ThePrideOfIsrael]

how can u be pro life AND pro death penalty?

so true...

[kbyer]

They cut out a line or 2. But this tune still sounds amazing!

[hankrearden73]

This song is SICK. Love Jean!

[roscoegino]

doin a sad walk like bill bixby

[braheen]

I always shed a tear when I hear this song. SOO beautifully written.



[Unkoolkiddzz]

Young roddy- blow

[JediMindTricks183]

Fuck all this male, female shit black,white shit. Dope is Dope. And Jean Is a Queen on that hill.

[mizkity03]

This is why we need to support more female artists. All the stories that have not been told.

This song puts me in the mindset of poets like Sylvia Plath.

There's just something about a woman's pain!

[farmfarmdorrie]

@mizkity03

I agree. Most stories can only be told well by a brave and talented person. And some stories can only be told well by brave, talented women.

[Sagefrakrobatik]

my sister doesnt like this song. dont know why

[LionBeatsProductions]

whats the original sample?

[MyJunior1975]

@LionBeatsProductions That's what I'm trying to find out myself, LOL. My guess is that it's a late 70's jazz fusion sample.

[nicky63220]

@MyJunior1975 I think the smaple's it's from I Have a Dream by Herbie Hancock at like 0:50 in and at 9:03

[MyJunior1975]

@nicky63220 You are right about it being a Herbie Hancock song, but the song 9th Wonder used was Norman Connors' remake of "I Have A Dream". I just found that out a month ago, LOL!!!

[chewyy9991]

/watch?v=3JMXHiztAIQ Pharoahe Monch Ft. Jean Grae & Royce Da 5'9 - Assassins

[velaphinosdumo]

This be the truth. We need more of this and less of the superficial and fake ish parading as Hip-Hop. Tracks like these mean something and they touch someone somewhere giving hope to somebody and that's profound. Jean Grae I feel you!

[TheLCloo56]

we need more female rappers like her

what stops a female from being a hip-hop legend like tupac or nas? we can do better than the female rappers that are all about sex

[YoungPrinceYPTV]

@TheLCloo56 They already have a Female Hip-Hop Legend she goes by the name of Lauryn Hill.

[REVERYPUGK]

damn its crazy how common this situation in life is.. i think HALF of women go thru it.. i like shit like this. we can all relate to the song and video. hella deep. sad, but uplifting. its good to know you are not alone...

[jacquelinequintana1]

love jean grae she changed the way i feel about music ..this song right here made me cry too!! i love you jean!!

[QuoteNotes16]

9th n jean = guru n preem = jsut real fuckin hiphop

[Nadetastic44]

Not hating but this is proof that Jean Grae is 100000 > Nicki Minaj

[LiamBTV]

Is this Jean Grae in the video? I can't honestly tell.

[JamesYoungTV]

@LiamBTV No, but whoever that person is looks real gorgeous!

[LiamBTV]

@JamesYoungTV Word.

[jennyyist]

This song encouraged me to paintt (:

[IceManLikeGervin]

Str8 up butta!

[kahoni09]

why ladies come up to spit some shit, some hate...just say we love jean grae...cos the way some of ya talks is so far of Jean grae thought...U better learn gurl...elevate ya mind n' ya perception of life ...love life...

[kahoni09]

why ladies come up to spit some shit, some hate...just say we love jean grae...cos the way some of ya talks is so far of Jean grae thought...U better learn gurl...elevate ya mind n' ya perception of life ...lofe life...

[ThemSkyWalkers]

without any doubt she the best female mc i dont kno how anyone could argue

[na923]

Wow...She is a beast! ♥

[fefe1mania]

@ChibiChocobo00 yes it did...

[RebekkaRnB]

fuck nicki fuck lil kim, Jean Grae & Rah Digga my ladies!

[zlowtek]

one of Greatest period. you know pure hip hop when you hear it.

[sourfacekid]

This shit is crazy, I've haven't heard any stories this lyrical....damn...Jean is nice.

[bajtacular]

This is art.

[AshSharice]

i'm speechless!!!! I can not re call a song where the issue of abortion is addressed! now THIS is HIP HOP! Please stop comparing Nicki to her! Its like Apples and Oranges!!!

[MSXXY69]

Amazing. I'd love it if she did something with Lupe Fiasco

[4mirkhan]

forget comparing, i love this song...dont matter what others say

[SuperWiseone12]

Jean Grae love your music please keep it coming. You do have fans that follow you.

[Jograndable]

What's the name of the picture at 3:38?

[MrBlackfish011]

this video is about abortion and actual issues and the only thing you fools talk about is Nicki Minaj? WTF

[Nickyelunico]

@MrBlackfish011 what the fuck? nicki minaj talks about the same shit...

[MrBlackfish011]

@Nickyelunico Im saying shut up comparing and talking about Nicki, that goes for everyone, and actually discuss the issues portrayed in the song. It is ridiculous that you "hate" someone so much that she is all you can talk about

[4mirkhan]

@MrBlackfish011 really powerful video, I think should be played on TV, since they glamorise everything else, but skip the reality

[ricardocnn]

This is the essence of hip hop - so pure, so dramatic...

[KhrisAudio]

wow...this is !!!!!!!!!!!

[MrBlackfish011]

jean grae just became number 2 best female rapper for me, lauryn still got first, but she better drop some quick to keep her there cause Jean is smashing she is def in my top 20

[ALLEYCATZ1986]

What God R They Prying To... To Make Me Feel Like This. Deep

[o0R3stless0o]

join on facebook :

-drake sucks lil wayne swallows

-lil wayne doesnt rap he gets high and talks

-lil wayne sucks

- I hate lil wayne

-Nikki Minaj Sucks

you'll fit right in!

[ALLEYCATZ1986]

Jean Grae is so beautiful

[JackPlatinum]

9th wonder n jean grae....

just too nasty

[PlbgStylerJrOne]

jean aka whatwhat... 1 of my favs...damn ilove it

[LyRiCallyBl3Ss3D]

too DOPE. 

[finema18]

this was madd deep and I understand exactly wheres shes coming from

[mrsdru02]

I love this track... Jean Grae is the ultimate female emcee. This is the hip hop I fell in love with :-)

[msmickiij]

This is sweet. This is what the music should be about. NICE!!!!

[rod927]

This Song Is Incredible. Classic. Jean Grae Is A Jeanius. 9th Is A Living Legend.

[sabz82]

This is REAL Hip Hop. Jean Grae is a genius real talk. Her music evokes so much thought and has so much feeling to it.. Not too many people making that real ish that you can really feel. Her and Nicki Minaj need to switch places.

[darksouleater96]

DAMN SHE DEEP

[straytpaper]

timeless music...

[Drano5050]

Wow!.......

[bigwhoa76]

Today the first time Ive heard this song. And its fukcin brilliant! Jean is and has always been an awesome storyteller. By far the best female Mc still making music. Alot of these chicks need to take lessons on what it is to be an mc. Especially living in the south. It hurts my head how wackness spreads quicker than an AIDS epidemic..Keep doin ya thing Jean..real headz love u!

[Wilzehagawa]

A lonely walk like Bill bixby that alone should tell you school is in session :)

[whacknasty]

Wow... My first time getting past 9th's beats and really following the lyrics... Jean is amazing...

[TheKnowledge4ya]

Damn!!!

I feel these lyrikz so hard right now...

she truely knows what she is talking about...

I know...

The truth becuase you end up different from how you were something a man will NEVER EVER understand...

Tell it JEAN GRAE!!!

This video really helped me in more ways than one

Peace

[muSIQfreak1609]

now this is the hiphop i fel in love wit ! wat a masterpiece

[2blakandbold]

Lifelong decision either way.Provocative!!!

[christyblow]

this song made me cry. It's so beautifully written and is the truth. Se is SOOOOOOOO UNDERRATED .

FUCK NICKI MINAJ

[Nickyelunico]

@christyblow why are you saying "fuck nicki minaj" she's written deep songs too... (listen to autobiography)

[christyblow]

@Nickyelunico because she is a dumb broad who thinks she can rap

[TimsMusicTube]

@christyblow what the fuck does Nicki have to do with this video?

[DrizzyDrakeIsGod]

@christyblow

LOL @ you bringing up Nicki Minaj when she has nothing to do with this video. It shows your insecurity and bitterness, and that deep down you know what Nicki is the standard

[ItzXena]

@christyblow tryue story love this song hits close to home ya know..<3

[bubbathenaslover]

amazing

[5thSunrose]

i cant post my comments, this is hiphop in its truest form, symbolically and verbally brilliant, this video is, he's a beautiful artist in any way you can describe her....jean grae is a gifted mc...when need to support mc's of this caliber and get back to developing artists, just like the lakers groomed Kobe, he earned is positon, they throw aspiring artists to the wolves, lets gaurd our sheep..take back our artform

[5thSunrose]

this is hiphop,she's of my favorite MC"S period at the end of the month or males. encourage more people to people to check for MS. Jean Grae and others, her beauty is classic, like when we grandmother's pictures back when she took pictures in the 40's, this woman is gifted and she raps her gift nicely with no tears but she rips it with no surprise,i expect her to go in everytime

[NerdMeech]

I NEVER KNEW SHE MADE A VIDEO TO THIS!!!! JEAN GRAE=TOP 3 FEMALE EMCEES PERIOD!

[booboo1343]

I can relate to this song and I thank you for this. No one can understand the pain a woman has to go through and how much guilt one feels. It is ultimately between "you" and God and no one else. God does forgive.

[endr117]

god that was beautiful

[sundiatasoulbefree]

this woman is soooooooooooooooooo special it literally makes me sick to see people like nikki manna getting all the limelight when you have musical geniuses like this woman basically sitting on the sidelines. Jean Grae AMAZING cant say it enough.

[fc1839]

her music bring tears to my eyes.

iloveherr.

[jaic1976]

she is so pretty

[AbbottSupreme]

Jean Grae's a talent comparable to the illest or better imho..Lyrically gifted...superb story teller...transcends gender...5/5*

[toneesee]

Phenomenal video and song.  Definite classic, so soulful. 9th did his thing on the beat.

[CipherStreet1234]

yo, this iz deep...so deep that if i told my real feelin about this track no one wuld understand

[BLACKFONZIRELLI]

@CipherStreet1234 DO SHARE

[squashplaya0313]

does she paint?

[cashscholar]

@squashplaya0313 No to my knowledge Jean doesn't paint. The woman in the video is not Jean Grae. Her name is Lynnette Astaire and she is actually an artist. She kind of resembles Jean though.

[BluUniverse]

Love this song so much

[tomorownevercomes1]

shes so underrated....

[thefilmistbee522]

@tomorownevercomes1 indeed. maybe some day...maybe.

[bigconquer]

jean is such a great story teller she should be listed not only as one of the top female m.c.'s but best m.c. of all time

[HipHop226]

wow that was ill, that was deep

[MashkaTekoa]

whoah i wasnt ready for this....this vid got me off guard...strong!

[Sagefrakrobatik]

@MashkaTekoa yea this video definately adds alot to the song

[AllSidesThrowedUp]

Jean Grae + 9th Wonder = Great Combination

[JBlues627]

@AllSidesThrowedUp

i agree and this mv is cool

[kngjames83]

I love this song. It's a very deep and real song. Soo many women go through this daily. The video goes perfectly with the song and the girl kinda looks like Jean.

[seattletyrida]

Brillant!

[ZIONANTONI]

hands down..jean u 1 one my fav's.. luv this..

[trickboss89]

One of the most personal & deepest Hip-Hop songs that ever touched my eardrum

[19speak85]

We love you Jean....