Face-Off: Jay-Z Trounces Elvis’ Record For #1 Albums
Posted by: Kate Torgovnick
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12:10PM, Friday September 18th 2009
Now that Jay-Z‘s new album, The Blueprint 3, has reached #1 on the Billboard chart, a whole huge deal is being made about how Jay has surpassed Elvis’ long held record for the most #1 albums. Guess that was definitely worth coming out of retirement for. But, uh, how does Jay-Z stack up to Elvis in other regards?
| Category | Jay-Z | Elvis | Winner |
| Nickname | Jigga | The King | Elvis |
| Hair |  |
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Elvis |
| Most Famous Song | “Big Pimpin’” | “Jailhouse Rock” | Jay-Z |
| Best Selling Album | The Blueprint 2 | Elvis’ Christmas Album | Jay-Z |
| Bling Factor |  |
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Elvis |
| Wife | Married Beyonce Knowles in 2008. They’re pretty much the ultimate music power couple. | Married Priscilla Presley in 1967. They got divorced six years later after she had an affair. | Jay-Z |
| Rumored Extramarital Activity | Rihanna | Cybil Shepherd | Tie |
| Lips |  |
 |
Tie |
Who’s your winner?
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Emi
wrote on September 18 2009 @ 11:14 am: [report]
Elvis. No question about that
bethlynn00
wrote on September 18 2009 @ 11:19 am: [report]
Have to go with Jay-Z. I never understood the fascination with Elvis, he got famous stealing other musicians music and moves and wore bedazzled jumpsuits…not really that great to me. Jay on the other hand, pulled his self up from the streets and has managed to pretty much stay out of a lot of conflict and I just think he is awesome! He writes his own songs, he has tons of successful business ventures and he is involved in a lot of great charitable causes. Hands down, no competition!
adventurekait
wrote on September 18 2009 @ 11:24 am: [report]
Elvis, always. However, Priscilla’s affair was probably partially instigated by the fact that Elvis wouldn’t sleep with her after she had Lisa Marie. In fact, he wouldn’t sleep with anyone after they’d had a child.
He apparently had some sort of Madonna/Whore complex.
Neat-o, huh?
Jenn27549
wrote on September 18 2009 @ 11:29 am: [report]
ELVIS always! Jailhouse Rock is WAY better than Big Pimpin’ and lips? Puhleeze! Jay-Z looks like he’d suck your whole face off.
angiecakes
wrote on September 18 2009 @ 11:37 am: [report]
Nope, no comparison. Elvis by a landslide. If Elvis had lived out his full life, Jay-Z would still have a longggg way to go.
Riley
wrote on September 18 2009 @ 11:54 am: [report]
Forgot to compare them on film performances or active military service.
Hopefully he isn’t as troubled as Elvis was though.
Annika Harris
wrote on September 18 2009 @ 12:00 pm: [report]
Jay-Z also nicknamed himself J-Hova. Gods trump kings.
Elvis was a thief who couldn’t dance. Get over him people.
I Go To 11
wrote on September 18 2009 @ 12:25 pm: [report]
Jay-Z, while a talented rapper and businessman, is no Elvis. Elvis is and will always be the King. End of story.
writergirl
wrote on September 18 2009 @ 12:32 pm: [report]
Elvis….just the sheer sexiness of his voice….
bumbler
wrote on September 18 2009 @ 12:40 pm: [report]
I’m just going to annoy everyone by saying I like them both.
belligerentjane
wrote on September 18 2009 @ 01:00 pm: [report]
Hova no questions, hands down.
and he can do whatever he wants with those lips. mm mm mm
Bee Mee
wrote on September 18 2009 @ 01:11 pm: [report]
Jay-Z
Elivs owes Big Momma Thornton a big check and a big apology in he afterlife
sklut
wrote on September 19 2009 @ 07:58 am: [report]
Elvis duh. Better music, sexier, and has movies perfect for rainy days. You can’t even understand half the bs Jay-Z says.
calenia
wrote on September 23 2009 @ 06:40 am: [report]
Jay-Z without a doubt has been a more powerful force in music inovation. Plus he is soooo much finer
Squidtermz
wrote on September 23 2009 @ 01:08 pm: [report]
Elvis has sold alot when hes been dead… Jay-Z songs.. nobody is going to care about your 2009 escalade in 20 years. Jail house rock however will still be played. People wont be buying Jay Z records in the future. Also, I thought about how… nowadays people just click on a button to buy a song. Back in the day, Elvis fans actually had to persue the music. It wasnt being shoved down their throats as it is now.
Not to mention the movies… sure Elvis stole songs… Jay-Z samples… and as far as I know… cant play ANY instruments. Elvis hands down… and Im not saying that as a fan, just stating facts.