Jay-Z Slammed By Occupy Wall Street Movement

Jay-Z has been slammed by the organisers of the Occupy Wall Street protest after his clothing company Rocawear produced a t-shirt that bears the slogan 'Occupy Wall Street'.

A spokesman for the protest has now labelled the rapper, who co-owns the clothing company with Damon Dasg, a 'bloodsucker' when no profits from the sale of the t-shirt were given to the movement.

Rocawear issued a statement to Businessinsider.com it reads as follows: "The 'Occupy All Streets' T shirt was created in support of the 'Occupy Wall Street' movement. Rocawear strongly encourages all forms of constructive expression, whether it be artistic, political or social. 'Occupy All Streets' is our way of reminding people that there is change to be made everywhere, not just on Wall Street. At this time we have not made an official commitment to monetarily support the movement."

In response to this, Patrick Bruner, spokesman for Occupy Wall Street, said in a statement:

Naturally there will be some bloodsuckers who come out of the woodwork. We have a screen-printers guild on camp, and it's easy to find many other T-shirts that actually benefit the cause. In regards to the question, a much better way to show your support for Occupy Wall Street would be to show up and participate in this momentous occasion and help to shape a new and better future.