It was the standout performance of the MTV VMAs -- Chris Brown dancing his face off -- but while everyone from Kanye to Bieber stood up and cheered ... Jay-Z refused to even crack a smile.
Of course, Jay is the man who discovered Rihanna -- and they're still VERY tight. So, was his decision to NOT clap a message to Brown? Or is Jay simply too cool for the room?
8/29/2011 6:20 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
JAY-Z
I Refuse to Clap for Chris Brown
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TMZ, Beiber didn't clap for Kanye and Jay's performance look into that.
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At least one person there seemed to remember Chris Brown is a violent woman beating dirtbag schmuck.
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What the frig was that??? That was more like Cirque Du So Gay!!
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I'm So tired of the ghetto drama on award shows... it gets old quick...
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Looked to me like he had a drink in one hand and was nodding in approval when the video cuts off. News story where none exists.
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Hey remember when Chris Brown beat up that girlfriend of his and a lot of people forgot about it. But Jay Z never did. good for you Jay Z.
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TMZ you are off on this one. Jay-Z actually let Chris and RiRi stay at his place after the altercation. He was trying to help them patch things up. Rihanna and Chris did get back together romantically for a short time.
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This is another reason Hov is the greatest ever, and everyone actually respects him, take some pointers Kanye.
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Jay z and rihanna.. both sell outs.. no1 cares what you think anymore OLD MAN.. take that cap off you look like a silly fool
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If Jay-z ever beat up Beyonce & landed her in hospital, would anyone in the entire universe forgive him as soon as he dropped a new single? I rest my case.
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Stop holding grudges people. I would hate if one of your family member does something of this nature. TMZ just trying to start something you cut the video off just as jay-z was taking a sip of his drink and nodding of approval of Chris's performance.
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