Jim Jones Explains His ‘Swagger Like Us’ Response
Everyone seems to have an opinion on “Swagger Like Us,” T.I.’s recent all-star collabo with Jay-Z, Lil Wayne and Kanye West. Folks like Jermaine Dupri and Diddy have even recorded their own verses over the song in an attempt to assert their own “swag” status.
Now Jim Jones is taking it one step further. Last week, we were building with the Capo in his studio for some future shit (stay tuned) when he spilled the beans about his own response to the song, a rumor that Miss Info reported on yesterday. He’s currently recording a new joint named “Jackin’ Swagger From Us,” featuring additional verses from Juelz and Lil Wayne, along with a re-recorded hook from M.I.A. and a new beat by Chink Santana. Read on to preview an exclusive snippet of the track and see what Jones had to say about the four artists on the first “Swagger”…
Jim Jones f/ Lil Wayne, Juelz & M.I.A. “Jackin’ Swagger From Us”
(Snippet of Lil’ Wayne’s verse)
from Pray For Reign
Complex: You and Juelz are all about that swag-splashing. How do you feel about not being included on “Swagger Like Us”?
Jim Jones: I think it was deliberate. I really do think it was deliberate; maybe in my sick twisted mind I'm a little crazy. People know who set the precedent as far as fashion in this industry and people know who damn near changed the world as far as fashion. You look at people, they went from the urban world of clothing, back when Rocawear and Sean John was cool. And then in the past 5 years I stepped in and gave them a taste of what rock and roll looks like from my side. I guess people would say from an urban side, and it seemed to catch on like wildfire, to the point that people was going to stores and asking for that Jim Jones look. Me and Juelz had Chink do our own beat, I have Weezy's verse in my inbox right now and we kept the hook of that song because it was a sample. So we're going to put that as a bonus track on the album, and put it to the streets. “No one on the corner got swag like you we don't Rocawear that's for fags like you.” [Laughs.]
Complex: Ahhh…
Jim Jones: And look at the Vibe cover. Tell me who Jay-Z looks like in there? Did you see the picture of him? With the Louis Vuitton scarf and all that. Who did that resemble? You can say it. But he did it wrong; he had a Gucci belt with a Louis Vuitton scarf. Who does that? You smell me? That's like wearing one Nike and one Puma; how you going to get away with that? But I didn't take the song as a shot, because I don't feel like none [besides Weezy] of them possess any swag.
Complex: What about T.I?
Jim Jones: I don't feel like he possesses any swag. Not like that. It's fabricated. They're watching other people, then they try and do it. You know people that dress like T.I.? You know people that go out and say let me get a T.I. outfit or do you know people who say “yo, you're looking like Jim Jones?” Which one? Lemme hear it! When the bitches want to fuck you and the niggas want be like you, who got the swag? Niggas with money and fame always going to look like they doing something 'cause they got the camera in front of them. But the cool dudes always stick out no matter where they at.
CJ March 16, 2009 at 9:27 pm
i dont care what nobody say man jim jones look like a bum his fuckin beard and shit the way he dresses too
he confuse swag with stank
boss 313 March 23, 2009 at 10:29 pm
All yall niggas hatin on the capo is dickin ridin him just from makin a comment
sherboo March 26, 2009 at 8:50 pm
OMG! IS THIS GUY SERIOUS STOP HATIN IT’S UGLY YO FOR REAL, GET YOUR OWN SWAGGA THEN TALK BECAUSE AS OF RIGHT NOW U HAVE NONE!!!!!!! FOR REAL HATIN OFFICIALLY HAS A FACE…. KIM JONES!!!!!!!!!!
Jay April 2, 2009 at 12:19 pm
This man is hater, he aint got no swag and he cant rap for shit! suckaaaaa
Jay April 2, 2009 at 12:25 pm
another thing, jim talks about jackin swag whens hes jacked the song cos he cant get a record of his own to sell.
he stalks jay and aspires to be him but he cant cos he cant rap for shit his bars are weak and hes not even in beat man he is wack!
weezy needs to stop hopping on the bandwagon, on the original song then on one which disses it :S
neways jim needs to stop hatin an concentrate on his music career however crap it is an stop lookin at artists which run rings rnd him when it comes to record sales.
Edub April 3, 2009 at 9:52 pm
Jim Jones is what I like to call a “whaaaa waaaaa” aka a cry baby. He says at the end that he didn’t take it as a shot, but why is he sweatin’ it then?? Come on homeboi you crying, but then you say you aren’t crying???? Think about that reality.
starmandan April 25, 2009 at 7:13 pm
No matter if you hate jimmys swagger or love it he has swagger because its his own swagger style.
TrueBlu78 May 10, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Jim has a nerve to talk about people “swag” when he is bitin off someone else and he said in the interview “I stepped in and gave them a taste of what rock and roll looks like from my side.” When did he own rock&roll swag? Yo Jim be happy you still in the game and not the 99¢ bin.
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real musician May 25, 2009 at 1:00 pm
“Niggas with money and fame always going to look like they doing something ’cause they got the camera in front of them. But the cool dudes always stick out no matter where they at”….MOST def gotta agree wit Jimmy on this statement..when ya got swag ya got it..aint really nada to talk bout..nigga and chickens to gravitate to ya..dig that?
real musician May 25, 2009 at 1:02 pm
*niggas and chickens always gonna gravitate toward ya….ya dig that??
Jai August 11, 2009 at 2:44 pm
T.I. was smart for not having Jim Jones on the track cause he would’ve ruined the song. I mean i know he had a big part to do with ppl changing their style from urban wear to rock and fitted jeans but he’s not that good as a lyricist when put him up against rappers like T.I., lil wayne, kanye west, or jay-z who i think we can all agree are the best!
Trickstar August 22, 2009 at 6:44 pm
Wat is Jones sayin bout settin Trends in Hip-Hop nd World Fashion???Mention,Jay-Z,T.I,Lil Wayne and Kayne West and Every1 is lyk Waoh!!!mention Jim Jones and People are lyk….is he an Actor???who d f**k is Jim Jones?obviously…he doesnt wear Rocawear cos his broke ass cant afford it….when u talk of hip hop fashion and dudes who Rock it Real…..Jay-Z is the Name in Mind…..Swagger has now become a Keyword in Music{i mean mention a song since SLU that doesnt have ’swag or Swagger in it’}becos Hove and Co. Used it…dats Trend Setting…am beggining to think dat Jones Madness at Jay is more of Jealousy and Playa Hatin!!!!
TAY November 4, 2009 at 11:02 pm
WHO WAS THE FIRST ARTIST OUT OF WAYNE AND JIM JONES TO WEAR SKINNY JENAS?
bunz2009 September 11, 2009 at 2:11 am
I lived in NY all my life when i first hear jay i knew he was destined for greatness and i follow that dude! i can relate to him because i’ve done all that selling shit the only thing i didn’t do was rap. I was mainly about my money! Jimmy on the other hand his style of dress makes us real niggaz look gay! the tight shirts and shit the skinny jeans how i look puttin on my jeans like my wife do….lyin in bed tryin a pull them shits up. Fuck around these skinny jean niggaz is going to be the first case of male yeast infections fo real. I mean seriously man i highly doubt any bitch would fuck around with a nigga that wear his pants like her, and then this off the ass shit nobody wants to see that! thats why i follow jay he’s a grown up like i when he changed clothes so did i now he’s on the all black everthing shit i so fucking feel that right now i feel we at war with these auto tune wack ass people like jimmy and who’s that other nobody that wanted to jump out the window he should and take that auto tune shit with him all them dudes are laaammmeee follow the style and swagg of my nigaa jigga!
Karl October 17, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Fuck this faggot ass nigga Jim Jones! This nigga just mad because he feels left out! Aww poor baby, lmfao! Why the fuck would TI put a fucking no talent hack on his song? He has one hit song and acts like he is some kind of superstar fucking diluted prick! He has no type of artistic prowess whatsoever, dresses like a fucking fruit cup, and looks like he lives behind a fucking dumpster, he’s a lame ass joke. Plus he’s a liar as well, nobody, and I mean nobody wants to mimic this ass clown. Going around wearing orange shirts and pink scarfs with tight ass is gay shit for real! Plus his new album flopped anyway so he is irrelevant, just like the rest of dip-shit bird- brain crew, ol!
Karl October 17, 2009 at 1:09 pm
I can’t believe this snack cake ass nigga is in a picture with a purple rag on his head talking about swagger! Come on man, who from the hood dress like that I mean seriously, this cornball is a fucking homosexual for real playing dress up like a fucking barbie doll! Where I’m from you’d get your ass kicked looking like that! I swear he reminds me of Milli Vinilli. Nigga you need to kill yo self!
TAY November 4, 2009 at 11:01 pm
WHO WAS THE FIRST ARTIST TO WEAR SKINNY JEANS