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The Blueprint: How Jay-Z Went from Marcy Projects to Music’s First Billionaire


Episode 1166


In this episode, we explore the legendary rise of Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, tracing his journey from the Marcy Houses in Brooklyn to becoming the first billionaire in hip-hop history,. We break down his unrivaled music career, spanning his debut Reasonable Doubt and the founding of Roc-A-Fella Records to earning 25 Grammy Awards and an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,.

Beyond the charts, we analyze the business empire that solidified his status as a mogul, covering his ventures in fashion with Rocawear, technology with Tidal, and luxury beverages with Armand de Brignac,,. Finally, we discuss his personal evolution, including his high-profile marriage to Beyoncé, his past legal controversies—such as the 1999 Lance Rivera incident—and the recent dismissal of civil lawsuits filed against him,,.


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