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Is there any rapper that epitomizes the “American Dream” more than Jay-Z? I mean the guy went from being a drug dealer in Brooklyn to becoming one of the most popular, successful, and respected rappers of all time. His style, flow, and persona have influenced countless rappers to follow in his footsteps. But none of them can do it like Hov.
Now the legendary MC is 55 years aged and is releasing a book so fans can re-live his life and career as an artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.
This gives us at The Root the perfect opportunity to revisit the evolution of Jay-Z.
