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Reconciliation of Realized and Net Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) to Other Income (Loss) - Net Gains (Losses) from Fund Investment Activities in Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2011 | Jun. 30, 2012 | Jun. 30, 2011
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Realized and Net Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) from Blackstone Funds | $ 177,693 | $ (106,287) | $ 377,728 | $ (171,076)
Interest and Dividend Revenue Attributable to Consolidated Blackstone Funds | 70,537 | 31,633 | 158,644 | 51,231
Other Income - Net Gains (Losses) from Fund Investment Activities | $ 248,230 | $ (74,654) | $ 536,372 | $ (119,845)

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