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Investments (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]    
Investments of Consolidated Blackstone Funds $ 10,733,353 [1] $ 12,521,248 [1]
Equity Method Investments 3,433,312 3,309,879
Blackstone's Treasury Cash Management Strategies 1,693,373 1,104,800
Performance Fees 6,122,738 4,674,792
Other Investments 138,377 118,804
Investments $ 22,121,153 $ 21,729,523
[1] Pursuant to GAAP consolidation guidance, the Partnership is required to consolidate all VIEs in which it has been identified as the primary beneficiary, including certain CLO vehicles, and other funds in which a consolidated entity of the Partnership, as the general partner of the fund, is presumed to have control. While the Partnership is required to consolidate certain funds, including CLO vehicles, for GAAP purposes, the Partnership has no ability to utilize the assets of these funds and there is no recourse to the Partnership for their liabilities since these are client assets and liabilities.