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Even if Jay-Z never took the job as President of Def Jam. Pretend he never became top dog at Tidal. Imagine a world where he and Beyonce were not a couple – even if all those things never happened he’d still be one of the greatest of all times based simply off his discography.
Fortunately, Hov gave us classic albums in addition to all the aforementioned achievements and so much more.
For the rappers that came after him, he raised the bar for what could be achieved as an artist. For those who inspired him, he represented the sharper, more business savvy musician: One who could juggle tour dates and studio sessions as well as boardroom meetings and corporate galas.
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Today (Dec 4) Jay-Z adds another candle to the cake. In the digital space, he staged a Vevo Takeover as part of the birthday festivities.
Vevo, Jay-Z and Roc Nation gift fans on the rap icon’s 52nd birthday with the official release of his music videos for the first time across Vevo’s network. Smash hits like “Empire State of Mind,” “Run This Town,” and “Hard Knock Life” are now available in high-quality resolution on Jay-Z’s Vevo channel and via connected TV devices. To celebrate being added to the world’s largest music video platform, the network has dedicated a 24-hour block of programming on their hip-hop channel along with 1-hour programming blocks on their 90’s channel and 2000’s channel today.
The rap legend flipped his street hustle into a billion-dollar empire. Today we take a look at Jigga and The Carter Family through photos.
Check out the gallery below.
1. JAY-Z and Beyoncé OTR ll Tour
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2. 2014 MTV Video Music Awards
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3. Celebrity Sightings In New York City – June 05, 2021
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4. Milwaukee Bucks v Brooklyn Nets
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5. Marc Jacobs Fall 2005 Fashion Show NYC
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6. 2004 MTV Video Music Awards
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7. Marc Jacobs Fall 2005 Fashion Show NYC
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8. Sean Combs 50th Birthday Bash
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9. Pre-GRAMMY Gala 2020
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10. 2020 Roc Nation THE BRUNCH
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11. “The Lion King” European Premiere – VIP Arrivals
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12. Image from Beyonce’s Visual Album ‘Black is King’ on Disney+
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13. The 66th NBA All-Star Game
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14. Courtside Action
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15. Beyonce, Jay-Z & Blue Ivy Carter In Hawaii
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16. Beyonce, Jay Z, & Blue Ivy Carter In Hawaii
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17. Beyonce, Jay Z & Blue Ivy Carter In Hawaii
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18. The 59th GRAMMY Awards
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19. 2016 MTV Video Music Awards
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20. Blue Ivy and Dad
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21. Celebrity Sightings In New York City – November 04, 2014
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22. Celebrity Sightings In New York City – December 7, 2014
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23. Celebrity Sightings In New York City – November 04, 2014
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24. 2014 MTV Video Music Awards
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25. 2014 MTV Video Music Awards
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