Cornel West Moves On To Jay-Z

Bummed that you didn't snatch up a ticket for the midnight showing of Harry Potter at the Garden Theater before they all disappeared? Don't worry! There's still hope for some entertainment next week.On Monday Cornel West is scheduled to meet rapper Jay-Z at The New York Public Library to talk politics, rap, and general bad-assery. The conversation comes one day before Hova’s autobiography Decoded is set to be released. The last time the two made headlines together was in February when West had this to say about Jay-Z's artistry:

"Guys like Talib Kweli and Lupe Fiasco rap messages and have something to stay. Now Jay-Z is on the radio and he's talented, but he's just not at the level he used to be at on 'Reasonable Doubt' and 'The Blueprint'. The genius is still there, but there's no more motivation."

So, a potentially awkward--but definitely entertaining--way to kick off next week. Tickets will set you back $45-$58, but that price does includes a copy of Jay-Z's book, which we think looks pretty damn glossy.image source: flickr.com