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Realized and Net Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]        
Total realized and net change in unrealized gains (losses) $ 177,693 $ (106,287) $ 377,728 $ (171,076)
Consolidated Blackstone Funds
       
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]        
Realized Gains (Losses) (54,791) 36,654 (10,441) 106,755
Net Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) 232,484 (142,941) 388,169 (277,831)
Total realized and net change in unrealized gains (losses) $ 177,693 $ (106,287) $ 377,728 $ (171,076)