Jay-Z was tagged as one of GQ’s 2011 Men of the Year. In the accompanying interview he was asked about his father, Adnis Reeves. Jay has talked and rapped about being hurt when his father left he and his sister and mother. When one has their own kids, there are two paths they can take: repeat the pattern or make sure it doesn’t happen again.

Jay is taking the later, but he says it’s not just about being able to give the kid all the material things and comfortable living that he can afford, it — love — doesn't cost money, it's about being there.

“Providing — that’s not love. Being there — that's more important. I mean, we see that. We see that with all these rich socialites. They're crying out for attention; they're hurting for love. I’m not being judgmental — I'm just making an observation. They're crying out for the love that maybe they didn't get at home, and they got everything. All the material things that they need and want. So we know that's not the key.”

While the young one will be free to choose his/her path in life, they will be privy to the finer aspects of the family business. That will include listening sessions of the classics.

“When the time comes, he'll start with Reasonable Doubt, go from there. There will be a lot of that. And a lot of other records, all pivotal, important records. There'll be Ready to Die, there'll be Illmatic.”

Jay was also asked if her will be changing diapers.

Answer:  Of course, of course. One hundred percent.

One note, I know it's rumored that Bey-Z is a girl, as slipped up by Kelly. In this interview Jay comfortably says he, like in, “New Day” that would be the second time. Hmmm.

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