Cristal Says "No" to Rappers

Just in case you ever wondered if we'd have a link to MTV News, you got it today! Rapper Jay-Z has declared war on Cristal, the favored champagne of rappers (and AJ on the Sopranos). It may be because Hip Hop stars are the only ones who will pay the $850 bottle price in many NY and LA's clubs, but it looks like they're back to Hennessey. Why?

"...in an interview with The Economist magazine, Cristal boss Frédéric Rouzaud called the hip-hop world’s support “unwanted attention”."

Jay-Z says it's a racist comment. But I think he's confused racism with French snobbery - there's a very slight difference (but only a very slight one). With this boycott, I wonder what rappers will embrace next? Any idea on the next most expensive indulgence? Maybe they'll start a high end sake revolution (pricy and gets you drunk quick).