13 Life Lessons from JAY-Z: A Letter to My Unborn Niece
The best thing about JAY-Z's lyrics is that they're always there when you need them most.
JAY-Z
- Real Name: Shawn Corey Carter
- Nickname: Hov, Jigga
- Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
- Label: Roc Nation
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Just because you love something doesn't mean you understand it.
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Though they no longer have anything to offer from a cultural standpoint, these songs remain a fixture within the popular zeitgeist, taunting us with their lasting ubiquity.
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