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Old 11 July 2012, 07:06 PM   #1
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AP shoutout in new 50 cent song

lots of AP shoutouts in this new song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9_Kaxz9uE0
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Old 11 July 2012, 08:39 PM   #2
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I like it... Audemars dont tic....lol

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Old 11 July 2012, 08:42 PM   #3
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LOL, bet lotsa AP guys are loving the association!
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Old 11 July 2012, 09:24 PM   #4
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He might have, but I'd never know it
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Old 11 July 2012, 09:51 PM   #5
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I love my AP, but having AP popularized by this lowlife does not encourage me to get more of them. I do love the brand, but it's frustrating to see such a classic brand, that symbolizes horological perfection, style, precision being used by some rapper to talk about his trash lifestyle.

I will be getting more APs in the future, but I hope that AP tries to distance itself from these associations.
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Old 11 July 2012, 10:11 PM   #6
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Old 11 July 2012, 10:13 PM   #7
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So is my AP going to appreciate now????
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Old 11 July 2012, 10:16 PM   #8
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Yea....now you'll see them super blinged out on all rap videos. Greeeeeeat.
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Old 12 July 2012, 03:41 AM   #9
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lots of rappers have given ap recognition,

jay-z (had his own ap model)
the game is a big collector
pharrell wears alot of ap's
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Old 12 July 2012, 05:32 AM   #10
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I don't think AP could stop those people from buying their watches, they are not their ambassador. Haha
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Old 12 July 2012, 05:36 AM   #11
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You can't stop a certain type or group of people from buying a brand. All major brands have customers or fans from all ranges of backgrounds. Luxury will attract money whether new money or old money.

Now if you wear it with class is another thing.
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Old 12 July 2012, 05:41 AM   #12
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lots of rappers have given ap recognition,

jay-z (had his own ap model)
the game is a big collector
pharrell wears alot of ap's
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I don't think AP could stop those people from buying their watches, they are not their ambassador. Haha
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You can't stop a certain type or group of people from buying a brand. All major brands have customers or fans from all ranges of backgrounds. Luxury will attract money whether new money or old money.

Now if you wear it with class is another thing.
Obviously AP can't stop certain people from buying their watches (although it would be nice if they could)

But I am more referring to sponsoring them, AP sponsors plenty of sporting celebrities, I just hope they don't start sponsoring Rappers
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Old 12 July 2012, 07:24 AM   #13
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I love my AP, but having AP popularized by this lowlife does not encourage me to get more of them. I do love the brand, but it's frustrating to see such a classic brand, that symbolizes horological perfection, style, precision being used by some rapper to talk about his trash lifestyle.

I will be getting more APs in the future, but I hope that AP tries to distance itself from these associations.
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Obviously AP can't stop certain people from buying their watches (although it would be nice if they could)
But I am more referring to sponsoring them, AP sponsors plenty of sporting celebrities, I just hope they don't start sponsoring Rappers
Please elaborate on your comments before I properly respond to your statements... Mods please forgive me in advance for this one...
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Old 12 July 2012, 07:53 AM   #14
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Please elaborate on your comments before I properly respond to your statements... Mods please forgive me in advance for this one...
I mean people who encourage crime, degrade women, popularize drug and alcohol abuse. Good people that you would want your daughter to date.
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Old 12 July 2012, 08:03 AM   #15
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I mean people who encourage crime, degrade women, popularize drug and alcohol abuse. Good people that you would want your daughter to date.
Ok... For future reference please note that there are many folks within Rock & Roll, Folk, Country, Pop, etc. who popularize the same things you and I both detest, it's not just rappers as you stated. I am certain that if you actually got to speak to a performing artist you would see that what's on TV is not what is in fact real life... Thanks for your clarification...
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Old 12 July 2012, 05:42 AM   #16
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There's lots of Audemar references in rap songs...Rick Ross has an album named Audemars Piguet...lol

I was flipping through the channels last night and I think Nick Cannon was wearing a 15400 as he was hosting America got talent.
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Old 12 July 2012, 08:38 AM   #17
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wow...I like rap/hip-hop but that is the worst song ever.
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Old 12 July 2012, 09:09 AM   #18
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That was a terrible song, my ears actually hurt now. No wonder he isn't making music anymore and just hanging with Floyd M.
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Old 12 July 2012, 09:13 AM   #19
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I'm about a dollar, what the f*** is 50 cents?
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Old 12 July 2012, 09:46 AM   #20
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Fair enough, I was definetly generalizing, and I should have been clear. Thank you for pointing out that there is an onstage persona, and then there is reality, and I am sure most of 50 cents fan base are totally upstanding people, And perhaps 50 cent in his personal life is a good guy. But I do find many of his songs offensive, and do not have a moral and positive message, they glorify violence, degrade women and encourage many bad things. And I can only make opinions of people by how they present themselves, and he does not do a very good job IMHO.

Sorry for making the comment solely about Rappers, but Honestly, I have not heard any other musicians talk about AP in their music Asside from Rappers.

I Am not a music expert though
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Just to add, there are many positive and inspiring Rappers, I have nothing against all Rap
In basketball when there is a foul, free throws are awarded... In hockey excessive roughness lands you in the penalty box! Points taking! All good!
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Old 12 July 2012, 10:13 AM   #21
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I'm about a dollar, what the f*** is 50 cents?
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Old 12 July 2012, 10:06 AM   #23
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It goes to say that no matter what your background and beliefs we all gravitate to a great things including Audemars Piguet watch.
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Old 12 July 2012, 10:12 AM   #24
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It goes to say that no matter what your background and beliefs we all gravitate to a great things including Audemars Piguet watch.
I Hear that +1
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Old 12 July 2012, 10:25 AM   #25
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I corrected the lyrics Its supposed to be " That shi$ fake audemars dont tick"
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Old 12 July 2012, 11:47 AM   #26
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Old 12 July 2012, 12:17 PM   #27
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I've heard worse, and Fiddy's flow is decent, so I'm not sure where the hate is coming from.

As for rappers and AP, who cares? It's not like y'all are gonna be seeing these guys at your respective country clubs or GOP fundraisers, so who cares?

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Old 12 July 2012, 12:51 PM   #28
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Charlie Sheen wears PP, I hope low life's like him stop wearing that brand.
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Old 12 July 2012, 10:41 PM   #29
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fair enough everyone is entiltled to there opinion, what if you look at 50 cent as a buisness man as opposed to a rapper. his own record label
books,
took shares instead of being paid to promote vitamin water then when the company was sold made over $400 million,
clothing line,
aftershave
movies
film production company
energy shot that helps feed people in starving countries with the profit
god knows what over pies he has his fingers in, and all this from someone who was selling crack 10 years ago, you have to admire the guy!!!
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I'm no 50 cent fan, but he can rap about whatever he wants. Jay-Z has his own AP and he is bigger than Elvis.

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