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After Cristal dis, Jay-Z to sip other champagnes

Jay-Z will no longer be quenching his thirst with -- or rapping about -- his favorite bubbly Cristal: Frederic Rouzaud, the managing director for the high-end champagne's parent company, said hip-hop endorsements may have hurt its image. Calling these comments "racist," Jay-Z has taken Rouzaud's advice and restocked his 40/40 Club with rival champagne brands.

Orlando Sentinel (Fla.) | 06/15

This story published in 4A's SmartBrief on 06/16/2006

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