What more can be said about JAY-Z that hasn't already been said? He's widely considered the greatest rapper of all time; he introduced the world to Rihanna, Kanye West and J. Cole; he taught a generation of hip-hop acts how to become moguls; he's one half of the first image that pops up when the term "power couple" is searched.
Most people know the synopsis around the 23-time GRAMMY winner already, but many of the awe-inspiring details are lost in the grand picture that is JAY-Z's decades-long career. This Brooklyn native's episode of Black Sounds Beautiful is dedicated to those often overlooked details.
JAY-Z currently holds the title for the rapper with the most GRAMMY wins in history — his protege, Kanye West, is the only other rapper with more than 20. While the title is an impressive accomplishment, labeling JAY-Z solely as a rapper feels like burying the lede.
Business ventures across multiple industries — Roc Nation, TIDAL, Mitchell & Ness, D'Ussé and more — have all helped to launch one of hip-hop's most accomplished acts into billionaire status.
Learn the story of JAY-Z above and check out past editions of Black Sounds Beautiful.
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