v2.4.0.6

Unvested Units, After Expected Forfeitures (Detail) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2012 Year
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |
Blackstone Holdings Partnership Units (Units) | 61,474,866
Deferred Restricted Blackstone Common Units and Options (Units) | 11,895,121
Total Equity-Based Awards (Units) | 73,369,987
Phantom Units (Units) | 206,333
Blackstone Holdings Partnership Units (Weighted-Average Service Period in Years) | 2.9
Deferred Restricted Blackstone Common Units and Options (Weighted-Average Service Period in Years) | 2.6
Total Equity-Based Awards (Weighted-Average Service Period in Years) | 2.8
Phantom Units (Weighted-Average Service Period in Years) | 2.9

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