Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter's story reads like a blueprint for the American Dream.
He genuinely rose from the Brooklyn underworld to become one of the world's most prolific rappers, married to one of the world's most successful, beautiful women. (Beyonce, in case it's somehow escaped your notice.)
In true hip hop style, Jay-Z grew up in the projects of Brooklyn, went to school with The Notorious B.I.G and Busta Rhymes and started his career competing in rap battles.
His hits today are globally known - '99 Problems', 'Hard Knock Life', 'Izzo', 'Bonnie and Clyde'.
President and CEO of Def Jam Records, he's sold over 40 million albums, pledged his support to the World Water shortage, donated to the Red Cross relief effort after Hurricaine Katrina, founded Roc-A-Fella Records, launched a clothing line and (allegedly) married Beyonce Knowles.
He genuinely rose from the Brooklyn underworld to become one of the world's most prolific rappers, married to one of the world's most successful, beautiful women. (Beyonce, in case it's somehow escaped your notice.)
In true hip hop style, Jay-Z grew up in the projects of Brooklyn, went to school with The Notorious B.I.G and Busta Rhymes and started his career competing in rap battles.
His hits today are globally known - '99 Problems', 'Hard Knock Life', 'Izzo', 'Bonnie and Clyde'.
President and CEO of Def Jam Records, he's sold over 40 million albums, pledged his support to the World Water shortage, donated to the Red Cross relief effort after Hurricaine Katrina, founded Roc-A-Fella Records, launched a clothing line and (allegedly) married Beyonce Knowles.
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CreativeHustlerSince82
Wednesday, 20 August
Took me awhile to warm to Jay Z, his debut album Reasonable Doubt is a stone wall classic which helped change my mind. Great Lyricist with a Good ear for high quality production & a True hustler who made something from nothing. Unlike a whole lot of rappers he puts on a dope show, Check out my review of his 02 Wireless festival gig.
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