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This version adds to the seemingly never-ending run of big business moves by Mr. “Greenburg captures the brilliance of Jay-Z’s business acumen, which is highlighted by numerous money-making affiliations that have grown even bigger since the book was last released. “A superb guide for your career, even if you are looking to be an investment banker or grocery store manager instead of a hip-hop legend.” -CNN
… Jay-Z’s rise to fame has as many lessons for would-be moguls as for budding rappers.” -Bloomberg This book is like a GPS leading us through the modern urban reality of how Jay-Z’s empire was built.” -Fab 5 Freddy, artist, hip-hop pioneer, and former host of Yo! MTV Raps “Greenburg follows the money and key pieces of the Jay-Z puzzle in this insightful, savvy read. “Fascinating, well-done biography of one of the most extraordinary entrepreneurs of our era.” -Steve Forbes, editor-in-chief, Forbes For every hustler, mogul, and businessperson who seeks to build something spectacular, this book is the blueprint. Cole-we see how Jay-Z not only honed his craft, but transformed each setback into an opportunity for more. Through the eyes of the people who lived it with him-the childhood friend who got him into the drug trade, the DJ who persuaded him to stop dealing and focus on the music, and industry collaborators like Alicia Keys and J. Now with a glimpse into how Jay-Z recently achieved his Forbes-certified billionaire status, Empire State of Mind reveals the inside story behind his meteoric rise. So how did a kid from the projects turn himself into a one-man conglomerate? With a sprawling network of investments ranging from fashion, technology, and top-shelf liquor to nightclubs, streaming services, and record labels, it’s possible for him to profit at every turn of your day. Sunday in New York City.Beyond the award-wining albums and chart-topping hits, Jay-Z’s business savvy has cemented his legacy as one of the most successful artists of our time. Photo: From left, Lil Mama, Jay-Z and Alicia Keys during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on We would have appreciated it if she would have did it from her seat." 16 broadcast of the "Today" show, Alicia Keys was quoted as saying "We can appreciate her being overwhelmed and inspired, but UPDATE: During an interview with Kathy Lee Gifford and and Hoda Kotb on the Sept. Minutes of fame during the last moments of the two’s performance.” Our own “Envelope” columnĮven credited her as just an “audience member who managed to grab her 15 Moment, I came onstage to celebrate my two icons singing about N.Y.”īut given the much higher emotions surrounding WestĪnd Swift, Lil Mama’s unscripted appearance will go down as just anotherīizarre curiosity during an evening filled with them. “ 'Empire State of Mind’ had my emotions running high. I admire them and look up to them as role models,” Lil Mama told MTV News after “I did not mean any disrespect towards Jay-Z or Alicia Keys. Stage when he debuted the song “D.O.A.” at a New York radio concert this Stage-crashing rapper, in reference to rapper and producer T-Pain crashing Jay-Z's
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