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Jay Z Dealt Drugs On The Streets Of Brooklyn

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Before the world changed for the American rapper, songwriter, and producer with the release of his debut studio album “Reasonable Doubt” in 1996, Jay Z, born Shawn Corey Carter in New York City and raised in the Marcy Projects, sold drugs on the streets. He said his stint in the drug dealing business prepared him for the aggressive and competitive music industry where he has found success not just as a musician but as an entrepreneur, investor, author, and record executive.

Jay Z is recognized as one of the greatest hip hop rappers of all time, attaining critical acclaim and commercial success with his albums. He’s among the world’s best-selling music artists, has won 22 Grammy Awards, and is the first rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Beyond his achievements in the music industry, Jay Z found considerable success as a businessman with his multimillion-dollar corporations. He is also married to the beautiful and talented Beyoncé.